How often do you sit and just listen? Often times so much outside noise is happening that we can barely hear ourselves think. Sitting and listening to the outside noise is something I’ve been practicing in my home ahead of meditation. It is a great exercise to clear your mind and start hearing your own inner voice become more clear. You can try it now by sitting still and just observing. Write down what you hear.
Here’s what I hear: the clock ticking on the wall. People outside talking. Cars driving by your home. Kids playing outside. Phone message signal dinging. Dryer buzzing. Microwave beeping. Oven timer beeping. The heat pump starting up. Dogs barking. The television turned on. The list is endless. I heard all these things in my home in under five minutes in time. The sounds your mind pays attention to can yield great results. Try it for yourself at home and let me know what you hear.