> I recently challenged myself to make the 5-hour drive (alone) in
> silence . . . no radio, no CDs, no books on tape, no cell phone
> conversations (ok, I had to talk to the "subway sandwich artist" and
> cashier on my pitstop, but that was it).
>
> At first it was a bit unnerving, but after awhile, it became rather
> enjoyable -- like a 5-hour long meditation.
>
> It's amazing how much you can learn when you turn off the noise and
> just pay attention.