DAILY INSIGHT Get quiet to hear more. Meditation can help to train your listening skills — which will make you more present and compassionate with everyone you meet. Focusing on awareness of sound during meditation will help you to arrive in the present moment, and teach your brain how to notice sound and listen more acutely. With practice, this makes it easier for you to naturally sit quietly and listen when others speak; or simply listen to the sounds of the world around you.
DAILY ACTION Choose a place to sit. And quiet down. Close your eyes (so your brain can focus more closely on the sense of hearing) and notice everything you hear. You might notice the big sounds to start with; but gradually, you will begin to notice more subtle sounds. Practice awareness of sound for 3-5 minutes before you take a deep breath and get on with your day.
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