How the deaf have mastered the art of silent communication. Ronald Ligtenberg | July 2008 issue In The Country of The Blind, the classic book by H.G. Wells, a seeing man isn’t accepted by a society of blind people. He makes every effort to prove he can do things the others … [Read more...] about In the land of the hearing
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Couscous–shhh…
Learning the art of listening while you cook. Elbrich Fennema | July 2008 issue When we focus on silence, we focus on sound. Becoming silent is a gradual process. When we switch off louder elements, we hear things that are normally drowned out. This applies to life in general, … [Read more...] about Couscous–shhh…
4'33
4 minutes and 33 seconds of composed silence. Josey Duncan | July 2008 issue On August 29, 1952, at a concert hall in Woodstock, New York, pianist David Tudor sat down to play avant-garde American composer John Cage’s creation, 4’33’’. The piece requires the performer to stay at … [Read more...] about 4'33
Don't be overwhelmed by thoughts
Let your experiences make you happyTijn Touber | Jan/Feb 2006 issue The other day I was walking along the beach with a friend. The sun was setting and the water took on an orange hue as a fishing boat slowly glided by with a whole flock of seagulls in its wake. I breathed the … [Read more...] about Don't be overwhelmed by thoughts