Wordless Wednesday
Published by Forestwood
A philosophic Aussie writes here at StPA, one who will readily admit to loving Scandinavia. I'm interested in global politics and what drives us to be who we are. Scratch the surface and you'll find a practical Environmentalist with an egalitarian bent, trying to unleash a little creativity via the written word. Scandinavian culture, literature and traditions are close to my heart, even though I'm Australian. Travel and courteous discussions greatly broaden the mind, so I travel if I can and am always up for a vigorous, respectful discussion. I'm an avid reader, I enjoy photography and craft, particularly traditional art forms. I hope you'll find 'Something to Ponder About,' in my WordPress Community. View all posts by Forestwood
Something to Ponder About 
Wouldn’t it be lovely if we had one day in the week where no words were allowed?
I loved the ten days of silence on the Camino. It was probably the most profound week in my life. There is far too much compulsive communication in this world. Some silence would benefit us all, I believe.
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I think so too, Poppy. I am comfortable with some silence, as a lot of Danish and Finnish people seem to be. They don’t see the need to fill gaps with useless pratter. This skill did not come easily to me, I had to learn to talk useless pratter. I guess this is also to do with whether you are an introvert/extrovert.
Thanks for your comment!
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You’re welcome Amanda. As you know, it’s a subject close to my heart (and soul). The ego really takes a back seat when you stop talking for a while.
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Absolutely. The ego often clouds one’s perspective and cloaks the real person underneath. One’s awareness increases. But I doubt that we could do that for ever, as we have to be social creatures.
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For sure…
In the end we have to choose our own path and determine how much we want to play the game. I’ve pretty well withdrawn from most of the modern world, without loosing my most important friends. It isn’t easy though and needs huge mindfulness and sacrifice to pull it off.
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