I’m in MY local park, it’s a very beautiful park, I’m very lucky. Today there’s a run event taking place, how dare they;)
But does it have to have Cheer Leaders(why do we have to adopt shit from the good ‘ol U S of A) whooping and a hooping, blowing whistles and klaxons. Yes I know it’s meant to encourage!
Of course some noise is unavoidable, traffic and some noise appropriate, nightclubbing, football matches, live music etc.,
Some noise is meant to give off a vibe, in shops and restaurants and make the experience more enjoyable, I don’t think it does,in this instance, in my humble opinion?Because of course the variety of people’s age passing through these environments will vary and that in itself will mean a lot of the music played won’t be liked?
What’s wrong with silence?
Of course noise is a distraction, meaning we often don’t have to think, particularly if ones thinking turns inwards and onto the big questions in life, that may be floating around in anyone’s head at any given time. And in some respects, I can get that.
Of course social media and the like is also a distraction and a different form of noise?
But do we need to be bombarded by noise all the time or seemingly all the time.
Is unnecessary Noise necessary or are we Fearful of Silence?
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Actually genuine silence is a rarity, walk in the countryside and the noise of birds becomes more noticeable, while the odd car or farming noise really stands out
I just tried to find that clip from absolutely fabulous, when the pair of them are in the country and Joanna Lumley turns to Jennifer Saunders and says, “What’s all that deafening noise “
and Jennifer replies “it’s called silence”
Silence is golden or
Silence is bliss
But actually to me
Silence is deafening
Silence is lonely
Silence is empty
One of my fears is loneliness, abandonment, of being alone with no-one in the world, and I associate silence with that sense of solitude.
It's why I have the radio on in my house when I'm home alone
I think it’s called getting older or evolution.
I haven't known peace and quiet for so long I've forgotten what it's like.
Once in a while it would be nice, but most of the time no.
Some people seem to have a compulsion to make some sort of noise whatever the circumstance.
Living in hippie towns and cities I constantly come into contact with people who are big into yoga and meditation. And hey, more power to them. But I just can't do those things. To use the exercise analogy, to me running with music is the most relaxing thing in the world. To find a sort of peace or zen for me requires doing things that tire out the brain and body. It really helps to slow down my thoughts, and on a good day I think I get a similar peace and inner calm that people get through yoga or meditation. It will probably sound incredibly strange to a lot of people.
Again, this is not to knock people who can just walk or sit or meditate in silence and be at total peace. I wish I could do that. My brain just isn't wired like that.
I’m thinking more of unnecessary noise. I mean who was the bright spark, who thought it would be a good idea, to play shite muzak while waiting to get through to someone on the phone. It’s never “London Calling” by The Clash or “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” Byrne/Eno but some dross and it’s always guaranteed to make me hang up, maybe that’s what they’re hoping for?