Community & Events
WALKING IN MY SHOES
Moments of Silence MICAH MORRIS
Brunch, Lunch, Appetizers, Dinner and Desserts, or just meet up for drinks.
g, g he n
for
ons
MAYBE OUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT SILENCE is when it is broken. The sound reminds us of what we had before. I was recently discussing with a local elder in our community about what silence meant to her and she told me that at night when she can’t sleep, she lies in bed and listens to the silence of the town, no cars rumbling on the street, no people talking, no animals stirring; only to be disturbed by the train’s horn loud enough it seems to wake the entire town. She described this to be a truly magnificent moment.
Open Daily 250-423-3002 | 301 Hwy 3
November Lunch Special
Monday - Friday, just $9.95 A different special each day!
I also spoke to my dad and he told me in his childhood he would leave early in the morning with no source of communication and no distractions. He would fish all day until dark. He described the sound of the river and the casting and spinning of his reel. Where I picture myself in silence is on a mountain with only the wind in my ears and my cheeks feeling cold and rosy from the elements. Perhaps the reason these moments of silence stand out so clearly in our memories is because they are rare and typically unique to us.
Fri. Nov. 13 & Sat. Nov. 14 Reservations recommended, call to reserve your spot!
by The Bridge Bistro
anywhere in the Elk Valley
Looking for a great caterer to host your private, sport or corporate event? From 40 - 1200 guests, we have you covered. 250.423.7367 - events@enjoyfernie.com
From a teenager’s perspective, especially in our generation, silence seems to be an even rarer occurrence. Our silence has evolved. We are exposed to constant noise; it seems that we need to be constantly surrounded by it – the silence always filled. Perhaps it’s because without these distractions it leaves us with too much time to think. Or we don’t find the need to appreciate silence because there can always be something in its place.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
And even in silence we hear our internal voice that is continuously talking to us when we are reading, scrolling through Instagram, or going through texts. Though it may always look as though these are negative distractions, our minds are still actively thinking and accessing information and ideas.
Fernie teens might be privileged in that some take advantage of our easier access to places where silence can be experienced. This is in opposition to other lifestyles in more urban environments where these experiences don’t come so frequently. Our computers and phones have become devices that allow us to hide from our thoughts and get away from reality, though this can be nice after a long day, it also prevents us from finding a peaceful silence every once in a while. When I take the time to find and experience silence it always leaves me with a very memorable feeling as there is a beauty about it, a peacefulness. Every person that I spoke with regarding silence ironically described the noises they heard, instead of the actual silence itself. Maybe it’s these sounds that help us to remember and appreciate these moments in our life. FERNIEFIX.COM
|
23