This is a wonderful article on the importance of silence in our lives, even if it’s for a few minutes a day.
Our brain recognizes silence as more than just a lack of input. This article explains the human physiology of quietness.
Silence helps us heal.

But it’s also a reminder that even in the absence of a sensory input like sound, the brain remains active and dynamic.

via This Is Your Brain on Silence – Issue 16: Nothingness – Nautilus.