The importance of silence in the modern world from "summary" of The Singing Wilderness by Sigurd F. Olson
Silence is a rare commodity in our modern world, where noise seems to be a constant companion. We are constantly bombarded by the sounds of technology, traffic, and chatter. Our ears are rarely given a moment of rest, our minds seldom allowed to truly be still. But in the midst of all this noise, there is something vital that is being drowned out – the voice of the wilderness. When we take the time to listen to the silence, we are able to connect with something deeper within ourselves. We are able to hear the whispers of our own thoughts, the beating of our own hearts. In this silence, we are able to find a sense of peace and clarity that is often elusive in the hustle and bustle of daily life. The wilderness speaks to us in a language that is all its own. It is a language of wind and water, of bird song and rustling leaves. It is a language that is best heard in the stillness of the early morning, or the hush of a moonlit night. It is a language that speaks to our souls, reminding us of our place in the grand s...
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