In the silence

I've never been one to love the noise. I've preferred books to TV. Poetry to music. Walks to runs. Because it's quieter. Silence feels like a blanket to me. I'm not an introvert by any stretch of the imagination. I just find that silence feels warm and comfortable, whereas noise feels raw and naked. I think it's a huge reason why I love my camera so much. At functions, I don't have to mingle or laugh, but I can look around, observe, and yes, even hide a little. Which is why I feel it's a bit of a double-edged sword. Each year, I feel like I fade a little bit more into the silence. And I'm finding that I don't really like that it's happening like that that much. While it's comfortable, it's also stopping me from doing things I should be doing. I'm seeking out silence and withdrawal instead of jumping into the crazy. So I'm trying to change that. Little by little, I need to find a better balance. Because in the words of Dr. Seuss, "You'll miss the best in life if you keep your eyes shut."