Embracing Your Senses: Hearing

Our sense of hearing is often under-appreciated, yet the sounds around us are ubiquitous. What background noises fill your soundscape? Can you identify them? Are they pleasant or intrusive? Then there are the sounds we choose to surround ourselves with, particularly music. Take some time this month to explore the world of sound around you! This challenge offers a chance to get in touch with your body in a positive way, and be mindful of the world around you.

Habit:
Pause and listen

Daily:
Spend 10 minutes listening to music or voice
Spend 5 minutes listening to natural sounds

To Do:
Share music with someone (a playlist, a performance, whatever moves you!)
Listen to an unfamiliar type of music
Identify 5 bird calls

Reflection:
This challenge was lovely and I enjoyed it a lot. My new music this time was Mongolian folk rock! I particularly like The Hu and Hanggai. It’s definitely easier to catch bird calls in the summer, when the windows are open, though. I appreciate every opportunity for more mindfulness in my daily life.