20 Ways Sitting in Silence Can Completely Transform Your Life

I liked this learning:

8. Overstimulation
Whenever I went into town after retreat, the world seemed so loud and fast. I came to realize how much our senses have to process most of the time.
Silence taught me the importance of reducing the stimulation. Enjoy some quiet time everyday. The less you see and hear, the more settled your mind can become.

Check out Sam Gentoku McCree's post in TinyBuddha.