The Awkwardness of Silence

"Silence is a true friend who never betrays"- Confucius

Silence can be weird. Occasionally it can be terrifying. I personally find silence pleasant, it gives the mind time to be heard over the roar of everyday chitter chatter. I don't find that people speak too much really, I will be the first to admit I occasionally start arguments for no other reason than to hear my own voice, tone, and fluidity. I also listen a lot, though, when I get bored of myself and think that people could learn to do that a little more instead of rambling on when they themselves are sick of it. I don't think society yearns for peace and quiet, just something a little less overwhelming, but that isn't a true silence if it doesn't make your ears roar with the sound of your own blood rushing through you. I have climbed several mountains and hills in my lifetime(Including Mt. Vesuvius of Italy and the lesser known Bell Rock of Sedona, AZ), and I like to be alone or at least silent at the top. There is something powerful there that words would ruin and the same can be said for situations not on mountains. There are a few people I can be silent with, probably because they know me well enough not to try and make me talk when I'm not in the mood too(or because they know I talk too much anyway?), but that eventually turns into a conversation. I guess I could call that a comfort thing. A silence near new people can be awkward or scary, maybe stemming from the same reasons people fear death. It's dark and looming and people want to chase it away. Still, I think silence is necessary for deep thinking, which is why I shall do my readers the service of NOT putting up music that will distract them or annoy them because it's not to their taste. That's another thing, silence is universal and no matter what language you speak, not speaking can be understood. So I'm going to side with Confucius on this one. Stay warm, stay cozy, and, if it suits your fancy, stay quiet!