16/07/2025
Last week, we took a short break from the city — no packed itinerary, no buzzing notifications, just a quiet homestay tucked amidst the hills. I was geared to love the peace, the break, the time to myself. But the first evening, surrounded by stillness, you notice a bit of restlessness. It's surprising. The urge to check my phone, play music, scroll… it was almost reflexive.
Why does silence feel so unsettling?
Maybe coz We’ve grown used to a world that keeps our senses constantly occupied — flashing screens, endless chatter, background noise. It’s not just overstimulation, it’s a subtle way we numb ourselves.
But as the hours passed, the quiet began to feel different. The discomfort softened into clarity. I could hear my thoughts — the ones I usually drown out. I felt present, stripped of distractions.And science backs this up — even two minutes of silence can lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels. Silence isn’t just peaceful; it’s deeply healing.
That trip reminded me: silence isn’t empty, it’s honest. And it holds the space where we meet ourselves again.
If silence feels overwhelming for you, you’re not alone. Start small. A mindful pause. A moment of stillness. Healing often begins in the quiet we resist most.