6.23.25: Real Silence

Being online all day makes you forget what real silence feels like. Not background-music silence. Actual quiet. No notifications. No tabs. No algorithm trying to sell you something. You crave stillness but you’re scared of it too. What happens when it’s just you and your thoughts? No buffer. No scroll. You used to enjoy books. Walks. Now you check your phone before checking your pulse. You joke about digital detoxes but can’t go one hour without checking messages. You miss boredom. You miss attention span. You miss reality. But hey, at least you know it. That’s step one. Maybe.