While more people seem constantly "plugged-in" to tunes or phone, we welcome this bit of news. Delta Airlines offers noise-canceling headphones to Business Elite passengers. (Can we who fly steerage be far behind?)
What is it about quiet--it's either deafeningly lonely or blessedly welcome. Writer Edward Carpenter wrote, "Let your mind be quiet, realizing the beauty of the world, and the immerse, the boundless treasures that it holds in store."
"Sounds" good to us.
For some mellow noise, head to a Metropark and absorb the meadowlark's lullaby. Sit by the river and tune into the rushing of the rapids. Discuss life with a 3-year-old--that will always bring delight to your ears (and to your heart).
