"沈黙は実際に聞こえるものだと発見する"
— Haruki Murakami
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, when everything around us is completely quiet, we start to notice the quiet itself. Imagine being in a room with no noise at all, like a library when everyone has left. At first, it feels empty, but soon you start to "hear" the silence. It’s like when people go camping in the mountains or the desert, and there are no city sounds at night—no cars, no machines, just pure stillness. This stillness can become so intense that it feels almost loud, because your mind picks up on every tiny sound, like the rustle of leaves or your own heartbeat. Recognizing this can help us appreciate moments of peace and understand that quiet times can be just as powerful as noisy ones. In our busy lives, finding a moment of true silence can be soothing and help us think clearly. By embracing these silent moments, we can find calm and focus in a world full of constant noise.
