So, next November 11th, set an alarm on your phone for 10:58 AM. Give yourself two minutes to find a spot. Then, at the exact stroke of 11:00, take your deep, quiet moment. Smile at the strangeness of it.
You’ll feel part of something bigger. You’ll feel connected to strangers in a way that’s rare and silly and wonderful. And you’ll walk away thinking, “Wow, that was actually kind of refreshing.”
The silence isn’t a downer. It’s a secret source of energy. Go on—embrace it. After all, the best way to honor a quiet moment is to remember how much fun it is to be alive in the loud, beautiful world afterward. That’s the real inspiration. Now, go find your spot and practice being still. You might just love it.
