Started forcing myself to go on walks without headphones in. I got used to having to multitask - walking and listening to a podcast or audible. Now it feels good just being completely in nature.
Sage advice, except if you suffer from tinnitus as I do. This high pitched whine, a constant squeal in my ears has plagued me for over 20 years now, and there is no cure. Except music. I cannot do ANYTHING without some sort of soft music playing. This, for me, has become my "silence."
So for anyone who has this same condition (and as I understand, it is quite common), soft instrumental music--no words, that's the key--can be your silence. It works for me.
So true. My class does a sound map where they have to sit in silence for just 3 minutes and listen to what is happening around there. They find this incredibly hard as they are so used to being distracted. Great piece.
Started forcing myself to go on walks without headphones in. I got used to having to multitask - walking and listening to a podcast or audible. Now it feels good just being completely in nature.
Love that, Matt
The sauna or a cold plunge.
I love to eat and eating is my favorite vessel to arriving in the moment- if done without distractions, as it engages many of your senses.
yeah that's a great place to do it!
Sage advice, except if you suffer from tinnitus as I do. This high pitched whine, a constant squeal in my ears has plagued me for over 20 years now, and there is no cure. Except music. I cannot do ANYTHING without some sort of soft music playing. This, for me, has become my "silence."
So for anyone who has this same condition (and as I understand, it is quite common), soft instrumental music--no words, that's the key--can be your silence. It works for me.
Thanks for this thoughtful post.
sorry to hear that Frances! None of us are totally free of silence - we do what we can! White noise music is great too.
I've been sitting in silence this entire evening. Your creativity indeed flows at an increased level
love it!
So true. My class does a sound map where they have to sit in silence for just 3 minutes and listen to what is happening around there. They find this incredibly hard as they are so used to being distracted. Great piece.