60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey: What Silence Unlocks

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.glenview.il.us/about/Pages/Visit.aspx" target="_blank">Glenview, Illinois</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey.</p><p>The Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge was the first person to walk to the South Pole - alone. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36243813-silence" target="_blank">He knows silence</a>. Kagge says, “<i>[silence] ... is a quality - something exclusive, luxurious and a key that can unlock new ways of thinking. It can be your best friend</i>.” </p><p>I had walked a few miles along Mutiny Bay, the tide was moving out, the wind was rushing down <a href="https://admiralscove.org/admiraltyinlet.htm" target="_blank">Admiralty Inlet</a> from the North, the branches of pines trees bent and brushed against each other. You would think there was no silence here. But finding an old driftwood log I stretched out on my back and watched a pair of eagles playing tag against the backdrop of a blue blue sky. I felt very present in that precious moment. The future didn’t exist - the past didn’t matter - it was just me, the present, the eagles, and silence. Arrived in my true home.  </p><p><strong>Question: </strong>What new awareness or way of thinking has silence unlocked for you?  </p><p><i>60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time!</strong> You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p><strong>Stories From Women Who Walk Pr