Kennings-a compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry with metaphorical meaning, e.g., oar-steed = ship.
I don't know if this is what you ment. xD
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personally i think it means while in isolation we spend a lot of time thinking and being alone getting to trully know oursleves and do or like things we never thought we would.
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What do you mean listening? Elaborate a little?