Not too long ago, I was uncomfortable with being alone or with absolutely no noise. When I was single, I got a roommate. If she wasn't home, I'd find somewhere to go. Good thing was that I spent a lot of time at the gym. If I had to study or clean, I had to have the TV or music up loud.
These days, 5 children later, I would give anything just to have 1 hour of silence! No nothing; just me and my thoughts.
They say, God speaks in whispers so most of the time we can't hear him. I never could turn down the noise long enough to hear Him. NOW I pray for silence so I can hear Him, or ANYTHING below 85 desibles.