In Praise of Silence: Nature's Gentle Work Culture

I think our college campus looks most beautiful in the early mornings and close to dusk. It is the time when nature is most alive as human beings slowly trickle in and out of the college grounds in small numbers. The music of nature embellishes the silence without any noise to disturb it. I love such moments even though I have experienced it only a couple of times.

As an admirer of solitude and silence, I feel most free and alive when there is more of nature than people around me. The self-consciousness that restricts me in crowds disappears in the company of trees and squirrels. I feel welcomed just by my presence and never feel alone with them. Their gaze doesn't judge and lets me bloom in my own way. I don't feel the pressure to perform to be acknowledged or accepted. Their attention resembles that of my parents, who patiently watch over me as I stumble, fall, and learn. They are always there to comfort and encourage me when the need arises.

Most importantly, they honour hard work and self-discipline without demanding that it be broadcast. Honest work that happens in silence and away from the limelight never goes unnoticed. When the whole world is obsessed with short-term goals and quick returns, nature celebrates dedication and patience as it nurtures a sapling over the years, watching it grow into a tree. It understands that time is not a competitor to be outrun, but a partner to be trusted with your effort. All it asks is for you to do your duty and have faith in time to bless it with fruits.

For me, an ideal busy work atmosphere isn't always accompanied by loud noises and rush. It involves quiet and focused work that happens in libraries where people engage in learning and creating. Their individual efforts contribute to a productive harmony that motivates and comforts me at the same time. Similar is nature's work culture, where so much happens in the oceans and forests without being advertised.