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may come to a screeching halt , our inner self continues to slosh around . It can be quite uncomfortable . I think that ’ s why so many of us avoid silence and stillness . As Ian says , “ We don ’ t like silence because we ’ re afraid we might bump into ourselves .” But silence is where we can find our sanity again . Stillness is where we can find rest . The more we can do this , the less turbulent the water inside will become .
It just takes time . And practice . And compassion .
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Excerpted from Wild Wonder by Stephen Proctor . Copyright 2024 by Stephen Proctor . All rights reserved . No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher .
Stephen Proctor is the author of Wild Wonder , and a visual artist who specializes in landscape cinematography and aerial photography to curate calming , imaginative experiences . Many of his current collaborations are with film composers , ambient artists , and modern classical musicians . For the past twenty years , he has toured with various bands and authors , producing visually immersive experiences for live concerts and conferences all around the world . Stephen lives in a small cabin in the Columbia River Gorge just outside Portland , Oregon . 45