i used to meditate in silence and it was agony. now i put my earphones in before i do and iβve never felt better. i sit there and let the noise in. my airbuds listening minutes are off the rails. i need the noise. who the hell wants to live a quiet life? silence is boring but noise can be peaceful! put that music on!! belt the wicked defying gravity riff!! bang ur pots and pans!! whatever you do, for the love of god, do NOT stay quiet!!!!