Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a program by AoL on this topic. It was beautifully arranged and thoughtfully conducted. As I sat there, I felt an instant connection. I had already begun living this journey: a transition from sounds to silence.
Recently, I made a conscious shift from full-time to part-time teaching. I knew this would not just be a professional change, but a deeper paradigm shift. And I was prepared for it.
Earlier, my days were filled with sounds. Constant sounds. From early morning alarms… to kitchen activities… to driving… teaching… sometimes even scolding… students’ actions and reactions… meetings… bells… social media notifications… landline calls… And along with all these external sounds, there were countless internal sounds too. Thoughts, reactions, planning, reflections… the list is endless.
And then suddenly it all slowed down.
The sounds reduced.
The silence arrived.
The peace settled in.
Of course, this was a choice I had made. So there are no complaints, no regrets. Only awareness and gratitude.
Interestingly, it didn’t mean absence of sound. It meant discovering a different quality of sound. First, my alarm went on silent. Then gradually, many other sounds faded away.
And now, I find myself enjoying a new spectrum… the sounds of silence. My best companions now are birds especially peacocks, Bharadwaj (Greater Coucal), parrots, and many more. I hear my own heartbeat more clearly. Music feels deeper. Even the sounds while cooking or water flowing at different times feel alive and meaningful. I am also fortunate to have a professional flute player and a tabla maestro as my neighbors. Their practice sessions beautifully blend into this calm soundscape, adding to the peace rather than noise. And to my surprise, many around me begin their day with pooja, often marked by the powerful sound of shankhanad. Those vibrations, they stay.
With all this, yes, I am still curious about how many sessions will be offered every month. That thought exists. But now, that curiosity is supported by calmness not chaos.
Sounds will always remain with us. What changes is how we experience them.
If we observe closely, every phase of life brings its own soundscape. And if we allow ourselves to move through these shifts peacefully, we begin to enjoy this gradual journey… from noise… to sound… to silence… and perhaps, to peace.
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