You might feel at peace with everything that is going on in your life today. Because of this feeling of serenity, you may want to find a quiet place to be with your thoughts. Perhaps today you could find a tranquil place for reflection in nature or create a quiet nook at home. You may want to use the stillness as a catalyst to go deeper into your thoughts by trying a listening meditation. Sitting in a comfortable position, let your breath get into a gentle rhythm of inhalations and exhalations. You can bring your attention to your ears and listen to the sounds around you. You might notice a struggle to hear or judgment about the noise arise. If this happens, simply allow these feelings to pass. After a while you may find that your strain to work at listening lessens and that you become one with the sounds.

Listening meditation helps us become aware of the richness of the world around us and develop a sense of equanimity. In our lives we can easily go through the day not noticing the world around us. When we do notice things, it is often because we are irritated by something rather than delighted by them. Learning to listen to sounds allows us to become attuned to what happens in our environment. By listening without judgment, we develop the sense that everything in this world serves a purpose and has its proper place. Listening with equanimity today will enhance your ability to become one with everything around you.