The Sound of Silence

I love my time in the outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is to just sit and absorb everything that is going on around me. I don’t go to church…for me, nature is my cathedral. This is where I feel closest to God. I find my peace in the outdoors…it is where I feel most centered, most grounded. It is where I can clear my head, work through problems, de-stress, and reconnect with myself. I used to think that if I could get away from the sounds of human activity, I would find silence, but I have learned that this is far from the truth.

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If you take the time to listen, you will hear that nature is one of the noisiest places you can be. Close your eyes and focus on what you hear. It might be the chattering of birds in the trees and flapping of their wings as they move from one location to the next. There might be wind rustling the leaves, whistling through the branches, or sweeping across the grass. Perhaps there is a squirrel scolding your presence or bounding through the leaves in search of nuts. If you are lucky, it could be the footfalls of a deer as it works its way toward your location.

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Next time you are out hunting, take a few minutes to just focus on the sounds around you. If you thought it was silent out there, you might be surprised at just how loud it can be if you close your eyes and just listen.