A note from Sean
When we practice mindfulness of sound, we welcome it. We don’t bother the sound with our annoyance or fight with it. It isn’t about what the sound means or what is making it. It is the pitch, the volume, the tone, and the quiet in between.
Try this today. Today’s sense is sound. Set a timer for three minutes and sit comfortably, eyes closed or gaze soft. Don’t look for sounds. Let them come. When you catch a label like “annoying” or “nice,” just notice it and go back to the sound itself. Tomorrow, pick another sense, as the worksheet suggests.
This suits anyone who wants to feel less reactive to noise. If a sound is tied to something painful or startling, go gently, and switch to touch by feeling your hands. Stop when you need to.
