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The sound of silence 1 October 2002 Are you reading this in the office, or at home? Or in an internet cafe? For the moment, let's assume you're at home, and if you're not at home, imagine you are. If you're at home, you probably have the radio on, or a CD, or the television. If you do, switch it off. Are there other people in the house? If so, close the door, or ask them to leave the room. And if for some reason they can't - perhaps they're doing the ironing, or the cooking or watching the television that you haven't switched off - then stop reading now. Bookmark this page and come back to it when you know you'll be alone. And now, you are alone. Just you and the screen. Sit up. Head raised, shoulders back. And at the same time, relax. Feel the tension drain from your body, from your neck, from your face. Let your hands rest on the table or on your lap. Now read. Read every single line that follows. Go back to the last words I wrote: "Read every single line that follows" and read each line again. Read the silences. Read them slowly. Stare at each one. Read a second and a third time. And when you read the second time, listen to the sounds around you - distant traffic, rain, a child, a far-off radio, a passing plane, whatever. Close your eyes and listen to the sound. Listen until it becomes strange to you, then open your eyes again. The third time you read - this time even more slowly - keep your eyes open as you stare at each line and let ideas flow into and through your mind. If there is one that makes you smile, hold it for a few seconds before letting it go. Then, when you're ready, move on. Thanks. I hope this page brought something other than words to you and I hope that you and those around you enjoy the rest of today. Turn on the radio if you want, or the television, or keep and listen to the sound of silence, today and every day. Back to Opinion |
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