Silence

               

Silence can be one of the loudest things. Silence is an indicator; it only really occurs when something is awkward, when everyone is deep in thought or working, or when you are completely alone.

Some people love silence; it can give you room to think without being interrupted by external sounds. There are many people out there who truly value their ‘me time’ and silence and thinking is their way to have it. Silence can be good for many reasons; it can help you concentrate, it can help when you have a headache and when you’re trying to sleep, and it can cause a sense of relaxation. Silence is sometimes needed, like during serious moments of careful contemplation or to show respect for someone or something.

Other people hate silence, and will go out of their way to keep it from lingering for too long. They do this by being loud themselves, putting on some music, or turning on the T.V. for some background dialogue. This is okay too, because it can take your mind off things during a time of stress or can get you in a certain mood.

Whether you like silence or not, it is needed. If you listen closely, silence can contain a lot of unspoken words that sometimes just cannot or will not be said. When something tragic happens, people give a moment of silence for that memory, which shows it respect and reverence. People use silence when someone is in need of a listener, or just for someone to be there beside them. Silence usually occurs during important moments in our lives. (268)