What is the deepest silence you’ve ever known? That’s the key question posed by Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn in their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. For Justin and Leigh, silence means many things beyond the literal absence of noise. Silence can be found in moments of calm, moments of awe, and self-transcendent experiences like witnessing a birth or death. When we venture out into nature, we hear nature’s sounds all around us but the feeling of calm and tranquility gives us the quiet contemplation we desperately need. In today’s episode of Biophilic Solutions, we chat with Justin & Leigh about the incessant noise and pace of modern life, finding silence to foster greater connection to the world and to each other, and why true silence is completely different for everyone. Show NotesGolden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Justin Zorn & Leigh MarzHow to Build a Culture that Honors Quiet Time (Harvard Business Review)The Busier You Are, The More You Need Quiet Time (Harvard Business Review)Is noise bad for us? The authors of ‘Golden’ on why silence is good for your brain (Salon)A new book considers what silence is and how it can enrich us (Boston Globe)Astrea StategiesKey Words: Silence, Quiet, Nature, Biophilia, Focus, Attention, Technology, Meditation, Mindfulness, Wellness, Activism