Silent retreat

Have you ever been on a silent retreat?

I haven't, but figured out a way to experience one for free.

Well, kind of. I have laryngitis. Late Thursday night I decided to stop straining my voice, and quit speaking for a long weekend.

Everyone else is speaking, so there is some frustration with being the only one not speaking. However, I've realized how releasing those constant urges to speak is rather calming.

I'm very aware of how to take care of my back, so giving my voice this needed break is quite a different shift. I sure have a new appreciation for my vocal cords.