quiet time

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onto today’s topic: quiet time 🤫 

by 6am, 11 of us were packed into a two 5-seater cars and we were off racing against the sunrise.

we were driving with the windows down and music blasting. we were laughing so hard and chattering away at the beach. we were freezing half to death after taking a cold plunge. 🧊 we were experiencing, doing, feeling so much, and all of a sudden we reached a subconscious consensus that it was quiet time.

at 9am we found ourselves hiking up to a huge cliff/rock overlooking the ocean. the conversation eventually faded as we sat on the edge, soaking in the sunlight and letting the sound of the crashing waves serve as a substitute.

i think we all probably sat there for 2 hours in content silence. it was a much needed recharge from life. all of us are always working, meeting new people and doing something. it felt good to do absolutely nothing and bask in it together.

some people were reflecting. i opted for making myself more present. i took my time appreciating how beautiful the earth is with each wave crashing differently or with the way little seals were popping up from the surface. i’m so lucky to live on this earth and have the privilege to stop and appreciate it. 🌎️ 

it was so nice to see our whole group fall into this silent agreement of quiet time. we collectively acknowledged that this was an opportunity to truly take this moment in and not try to desperately fill up the atmosphere with conversation.

as an ambivert to the core, i thoroughly enjoyed being quiet together. i’m the type of person that has no problem with moments of silence in a conversation or hangout — although, i understand it may be uncomfortable for others. i’m so glad we were all comfortable with it and found some rejuvenation in it.

are you the type that needs quiet time?

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