Beginning Silence

I slept outside under the stars last night. I hauled my foam mattress out to the patio and stared at the sky for a long time before drifting off. It was cool and fall like. Sock-sleeping weather. It was gorgeous. At some point during the night, a random cat came and shared my bed with me. Made me miss my little ones back in Maine.

Upon awaking in the early morning light, cat at my side, I decided that I'd take today and make it my first attempt at a day of silence. It's difficult already and I've only just made it through breakfast. People are telling stories and chatting and all I want to do is chime in. I am carrying around paper and pen to communicate, but I'm trying to use it minimally.

I'll let you know how the rest of the day goes...

~om~