QUIET

We have become a noisy society. Why? Are we really listening or is it just a habit? Noise is stressful and distracting. Seems there is always something noisy in the background of our lives. Distractions result in errors. Noise is just another type of rudeness! The TV or radio, add to the usual outside noise of traffic and construction. My husband is losing his hearing, and background noise just adds to his difficulties. We choose restaurants that are quieter and then choose a table away from the speakers, if possible. We ask for a table in a corner and he sits with his back to the wall. We don't make return visits to homes, where the TV is always on, it is difficult to carry on a conversation with the background noise. Quiet times let our minds wander and become refreshed. We become aware of the peaceful noise of nature, Spring has brought a new group of birds to the feeders in our yard, and their songs are joyful. We purchased a fountain for our patio last summer, and are anxious for summer, so it can add its soothing water fall noise to our environment. Quiet lets us mull over things in our mind and hopefully find solutions. Quiet lets us think and remember and say a prayer.