Fear of Silence & Stillness Discomfort
Learn why silence feels threatening in an overstimulated world and how your nervous system relearns calm.
The Space Between Sounds
There is space between sounds.
Silence holds without pressure.
Each sound appears and fades without overlap.
These gaps give the system room to reset.
Let the pauses remain empty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the silence between sounds or conversations feel so important lately?
These are "Auditory Gaps." Just as your eyes need white space to read, your nervous system needs "acoustic space" to process information. These gaps allow the Narrative system to file away the last sound before the next one begins. In a world of constant "background noise," these gaps are often lost. Reclaiming them allows your brain to rest and prevents the "loop stacking" that occurs when information arrives too fast to be integrated.
How can I use "space between sounds" to help me regulate?
Practice "active listening to the silence." Between the tracks of a song, or the sentences of a conversation, notice the brief moment of nothingness. This "interstimulus interval" is where your nervous system resets its pacing. By placing your attention on the gaps rather than the signals, you lower your overall "loop velocity," signaling to your Threat system that you are in a safe, non-urgent environment.