The Power of Silence

We live in a world filled with noise.  Sometimes it’s the chatter of co-workers, sometimes the tv, sometimes music.

Rarely do we listen to silence.

When my wife and I sleep, we even have some white noise, a small fan blowing and creating a sound.

A couple weeks ago I went away on a retreat at a camp in the woods.  The sounds were different from the sounds of the city, but they were there.

Until I went to sleep.

Then it was silent.

No hum, no outdoor noise.  Just quiet.

When was the last time you experienced the power of silence?