I don't have very much silence in my life. I've gotten so accustomed to always having music playing ... while studying, driving, and even sometimes when I'm trying to fall asleep. It seems like if there's not music playing, I almost don't know what to do. My brain has become so accustomed to being constantly stimulated by noise.
I also don't know how to silence my thoughts. My mind is constantly on overdrive - thinking of what needs to be done, where I need to go, who I need to talk to. I find that I can't sit still and just clear my mind.
I want to learn to be able to clear my mind, unplug from all other noise and distractions, and just be. I'm trying to work on this in my life right now - taking time away from all the 'noises' in life and using the time to just think, and pray, and rest.
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I'm with you here, Jill. Ipods are great but don't help when it comes to finding silence (although HK is never a very quiet place to be). Multi-tasking is also the issue..all the time, doing too many things at once (like a minute ago, when I was reading your blog, listening to Hillsong Kids and telling my kids to be careful while they paint their diorama projects! Terrible!!) It's so easy to 'divide' up our attention..
I thought it was interesting to read perspectives on quietness and meditation in Eat, Pray, Love...
Interesting. I just had an experience yesterday - left Chapters (I was in the city by myself, weird) and was on the ring road. I was enjoying the peacefulness and thought I should not turn on the radio and just really have a good quiet time all the way to the Fort. I really commited to the challenge, but sitting at a light on Vic was as far as I got. I didn't even get out of the city! I was amazed that I just couldn't do it. So, I decided quietness is somthing I want to work on. So thanks for reminding me again!
My dad and tim stopped by and surprised me. They said they saw you and enjoyed the visit.
Thanks for writing. You encourge me.
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