The Silence

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

The silence is deafening. In the space between, void of communication, message and sound, I create your response. It is safe to say I always assume the worst. I hear pain, disappointment, anger, anguish, religion, emotion, rage... and whatever else my mind can conceive. What I don't hear is you. I don't hear those who matter most. 

In this void, my mind plays tricks on me. I may be my own worst enemy. A fear of disappointing those around me has made me this way. I know no other way to be. I know this though; somewhere between here and there, you figure out this love thing doesn't happen for those who aren't themselves. I just wish you were here to rejoice in my revelation. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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