The Day I Chose Silence Over Noise

There was a time in my life when I couldn't go a single day without the noise. Music in my ears, TV in the background, endless scrolling through social media – anything to avoid hearing my own thoughts. I thought I was just keeping myself "entertained," but deep down, I was avoiding something.

Then, one weekend, the power went out for hours. No noise. No screens. Just me, the window light, and silence. At first, it was uncomfortable… even scary. I didn’t know what to do with myself. But slowly, I began to listen — not to music or news, but to myself.

I found an old notebook and started writing. The words came out messy at first, but then they started to make sense. I wrote about fears I’d buried, dreams I’d forgotten, and things I’d never dared to say aloud. And when the power came back, I didn’t reach for my phone right away. I sat there, in the quiet, and smiled.
Because for the first time in a long time, I felt… peaceful.

Now, I dedicate at least 15 minutes every morning to silence. No distractions. Just me, my thoughts, maybe a journal or a cup of tea. That little shift changed how I face my day — more focused, more grounded, more me.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, maybe try turning off the noise for a while. You’d be surprised what you hear in the quiet.

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Thank you for reading. If you’ve ever experienced something similar, I’d love to hear your story in the comments. 💬

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