Our strongest desires are the ones that live closest to the surface, like our cravings for constant stimulation or instant gratification. But even though these urges clamor for our attention, they aren’t our deepest desires.
Silence doesn’t force people to change, but it welcomes them to do so. It’s like a hot tub for a sore back. The jet-propelled water blasting at your fascia doesn’t demand that knotted-up muscles untie. It simply relaxes them, inviting them to unwind.