I was well-known for my talkative nature right from the very beginning. This wasn't restricted by age, gender, or topic; it was literally possible for me to talk with anyone, anytime, on any given subject, talking was what mattered. Of course, these conversations were useful for both me and others.
This nature flourished throughout my school and college days as a student, and then, fortunately, I entered the teaching profession. After that, don't even ask; the talking truly flourished! After my lectures, people could never find me at my desk. I used to roam around all departments, having lunch-talk parties somewhere, meeting people interested in planning upcoming singing events, or extracurricular activities; I was always there. Talking never made me tired; it was, rather, an energy-giving thing for me.
After relocating from MI, USA, to giant places like Hyderabad and Pune, my horizons increased, and in turn, so did the range of talking, topics, and people. We jokingly used to call it "A-to-A": Admissions to Alumni, everything needed to be taken care of. In between, there were lectures, labs, meetings, research discussions, internships, project presentations, guest lectures, webinars, seminars, conferences, and the list was literally endless.
Not only my mom, but many authorities constantly reminded me to "save energy, talk less," or "gain energy, talk less," and to "at least observe silence for some time in a day, other than during sleep." But these reminders were not meant for me. My professional requirement revolved around talking, explaining, narrating, discussing, interviewing, and acting as an expert, among many other things.
HE gave me many chances to shut up, in the form of leg pain, throat irritations, and what not, but I ignored them all. Now, post-voluntary retirement, all those sayings are perfectly working for me. I now talk only for a short time on some days, otherwise observing complete silence.
I don't know the reason behind this truly unusual, literal 360-degree shift. I talk very, very little on the phone, too. I open my mouth only when it is absolutely required. I am genuinely feeling good with myself, with my posts, writing, and crafting. I keep preparing for upcoming sessions, using varied examples and aesthetics. Many topics automatically stand in front of me to write about, followed by a daily routine focused on myself. It's peaceful, mindful, and very healthy. Instead of looking for reasons, I am enjoying the stillness and quietness I never experienced before. I never thought such a phase would appear, but yes, it is here, and it is mine.
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