TToT – In The Silence
It is silent.
Right now, my house is utterly and completely silent.
It is a different kind of quiet than the one that exists here during the day when I’m working here alone. Then I hear the construction noises from the new development across the field. I hear cats doing cat things. I hear cars and people coming and going.
It is a different kind of silence than the one that exists here at night when the sound of sleeping people and not-so-sleepy cats echoes through the hallways.
Now, in the evening, the sun is about to disappear. I am here alone, the noises have ceased, and it is silent.
And I am thankful…
For an opportunity to try something new and exciting,
for a rejection,
for a good cry and a hard sleep,
for friends who are kind and helpful and encouraging,
for technology that makes long distance connections possible,
for connections across a kitchen table,
for memories and thoughtful gifts,
for the gift of words,
for a productive and positive meeting,
for my Daughter’s delight in her success,
for my Husband’s patience and sweetness,
and for silence,
I am thankful.
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FIRST!
FRIST you are!
I meant, FRIST!
Correct. 😀
Similar moods in our posts tonight. Yours is very, very lovely. I hope you are continuing to feel better.
Thank you, dear friend. And I am. (Except a teeny tiny little throat thing…please no!) I’m hopping over to yours right now. After I link up which I forgot to do.
I hope your throat thing sorts itself out soon.
I’m glad you had silence and beautiful space to reflect and think. I’m glad that you’ve got such perspective, and I’m glad that you had such an emotional journey. I think you grew as a writer, even if it was tough. You’re playing with the big guns now, if these things are happening, and good for you 🙂 You can’t get rejected if you don’t try.
I’m thankful for you, this week 🙂
My throat is AOK. I think it was fatigue, nothing more. Got a really good night’s sleep, checked out of the blogosphere for about twelve hours, and I think I’m good.
I don’t know if I think I’m playing with the big guns, as you say. Mostly I feel like I’m trying to snag a spot at the big kids’ table, but without success. 😀 As for the rejection, which we chatted about, I’m OK with it. I have to put it in the category of not meant to be right now and maybe something else is. I submitted the piece elsewhere, as Kelly suggested. So we’ll see. As for perspective, I try to keep that on an even keel in all things. I don’t always succeed, but I work at that.
I’m happy that you’re thankful for me – glad I was there at the moment. I’m thankful for you, too. You’re part of one of those line items up there ^^^.
Glad to be a line item 🙂
As for the big kids table, it’s overrated, I think. I see them but they seem to mostly chat to each other. I’d rather let them get on with it and hang out with the people who want to PLAY WRITING TOGETHER.
I know it’s a status and validation thing, or it can be, but…eh. I can’t bear to get caught up in it. I don’t think it would be good for me.
SO glad your throat’s alright. And yes – a break from the Blogosphere is a good thing now and again.
You are probably right at that, Lizzi. And I like the term “play writing together” – that’s awesome. 🙂
Throat is just a bit of early spring allergy, I think. Boo to that, but it’s not strep so it’s the lesser of two evils for sure.
And speaking of playing writing, I’ve got a few things I need to pay attention to this evening…but I’ve had a very long and busy and fun day. Sleep seems like the more attractive option, so I’m hoping I can get to these or else it’s early morning work for me!
I love silence, and I need silence every day.
Thank you for sharing a beautiful post.
I also enjoy silence, Romi, and I definitely need it. It was an unplanned and unexpected bit of it and I seized the opportunity to relish it.
From that peaceful silence, comes so much calmness and gratitude. It makes me want to connect so much more with you.
Silence holds amazing power, Val. And yes, let’s connect more! First, we have a blog post swap to talk about now that you’re back, yes? And you know if we get to Jersey this summer I’m hunting down you and Jen, definitely!
Simple yet elegant. Love it.
Thanks, Jen. I like being simple yet elegant. Kind of fits my personality.
mmmm…..love this!
Thanks, May. I do, too. It was blissful.
A little silence to shut out distraction is what we need. I’m glad that you’ve found it this week, Lisa! And I hope you feel better. Herbal teas for you!
I definitely feel good, Michelle. And I’ll take a beautiful cup of herbal tea and sit drinking in silence anytime!
I love silence. Different types of silence for different feelings. The silence of a child gone to sleep in your arms, the silence of a sunny afternoon in an armchair with a book, the silence of the sudden end of a long day of company. Beautiful post.
Thanks, Piper. There are definitely different kinds of silence – I like the ones you mention here!
What a sweet lovely list… reads like a quiet poem. SIGH…..
Hey, it kinda does! My inner bard is peeking out… 🙂
Your post is so peaceful – made me feel at ease 🙂
For the most part, silence makes me uncomfortable. I grew up in a house of five siblings and it was always noisy. When I moved out the quiet drove me wild. I had to have the radio on, something, anything on always to keep me “company”.
Weird isn’t it?
On the flip side, I have bipolar disorder and my mind can go awry and fire off thoughts faster than I can process – when it slows and I notice the silence, it can be a very much welcomed reprieve…then I turn on the radio 🙂
I hope that all is ok. Husband’s and kids and friends are always a blessing 🙂
Not weird at all, Kimberly. When I lived alone, I liked to have the television or radio on constantly. Even if I wasn’t actively engaged with what was on, it was noise – company.
Getting a reprieve from those rapid-fire thoughts can be a very good thing. I understand that!
All is well with my world and I’m so glad my words made your feel at ease. 🙂
nice
…today’s Post, not necessarily individual items contained therein, although, given the tone of the words, I suspect that neither the negative (nor) the positive can rage destructively (why, yes, the positive things can cause negative effects, at least within)
well presented inner space
Thanks, Clark. It just kind of came out of the inner space and onto the page. I don’t argue with that.
While I often have music on in the background, I also enjoy silence. It provides a canvas for my thoughts.
Each has a time and a purpose, Kristi. I think we all need a little of both – sound and silence. It’s all about balance.
Silence is golden. One of my favorite things is getting off of work at six in the morning and heading home to a house almost completely silent but the gentle snores of my children.
Loved your TToT!
Ah, that is a lovely sound, Briton. Thanks for coming over and welcome to the TToT!
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Silence sure is something to be thankful for. There seems to have been quite some turbulence in your life this week, and I am thankful that no matter what, you find things to be thankful for. I hope you manage to figure everything out, soon! Hugs to you!
Turbulence is a good word, Stephanie, but really nothing major – was not my intent to portray it that way. A good bump, that’s all. Thanks for the hugs and yes, I’m glad to be able to find the moments of thankfulness.
This is truly lovely, Lisa. I’m sorry you had a rejection that might have made you cry. That hurts me that it hurt you. But something good must have come from it, or it wouldn’t be on your list. Or is EXPECTED to come with it.
It sounds like Zilla had a good week, which is always good news. And Fab Hub continues to be Fab. And the silence of the house is a good thing, where you tune in on the good things in your life.
Dyanne, everything you said is exactly true. It did sting for a bit, but I figure it simply isn’t meant to be right now, for whatever reason. I think a few good things already have come from it, and not necessarily tangible non-rejection type things. But good things. All things in life have a season, and this wasn’t it.
Zilla had a great week – really great in a lot of ways. And yeah, my Fab Hub is Fab – he didn’t get that name on the blog for no reason!
Silence is something sacred, in a lot of ways. That particular pocket of it was just what I needed at that moment and it really helped me transition from the events of the week into the plans for the weekend. It was good.
Just saw that you posted – off to read you!
I’m sorry for what made you sad, hopefully the outcome will all be worth the journey. There were times in my life I didn’t get what I wanted at the time, only to follow a different path that turned out even better! It is not comforting during the time, though.
I do enjoy silence, I need it more than I let myself enjoy it. It’s why I used to like to take baths, no sound, no music, no talking, nothing but letting my mind wander wherever it will wander. It’s like rebooting my brain. I also do that in the car, when I can be lucky enough to be in my car without tons of yelling kids, that is 🙂 I turn off the radio and just let my brain sort through all the junk I’m always throwing in there.
Thanks, Joy. Sometimes the answer to our prayers is “no” or “not right now” and I try to remember that. You’re right, though, that sometimes that isn’t much comfort in the moment. But I’m good! All works out as it should.
I haven’t had a good long bath in far too long! Time to fix that, I think. You know, the car is a great place to do that. It’s easy to sort of shut everything out and cocoon yourself in there. I used to use time in the car between work and home to switch gears and having silence to do it was very good.
Lisa, I am here via #1000speak and am so happy to have found your blog. I loved this post so much, I read it three times. I Love the silence, I love being in quiet moments. I embrace them and love being thankful for everything I am blessed with. This week I noticed how quiet it was while sitting out on the upstairs deck with the hubby. The kids were sleeping, the neighborhood was oddly quiet and it was still, yet warm and comforting. I am looking forward to following you 🙂
Hi, Lynda! Thanks for your very sweet comment. I’m glad you found me! Looking forward to connecting and getting to know you!
Silence is a grand thing and probably something I should seek intentionally more often. Maybe that’s why it struck me so that evening.
Glad to have you on board for #1000Speak and glad to have you along here, too! 🙂