I fear silence because it leads me to myself, a self I may not wish to confront. It asks that I listen. And in listening, I am taken to an unknown place. Silence leaves me alone in a place of feeling. It is not necessarily a place of comfort.
Silence can be intimidating because it forces individuals to face their own inner selves. It prompts reflection and listening, which can be uncomfortable or unsettling because it reveals unknown aspects of oneself. The silence creates a space where personal feelings surface and require acknowledgment.
According to Terry Tempest Williams, silence is not always soothing; it can be a challenging experience that leaves one alone with their emotions and thoughts. This solitude...
