Natural Sounds Meditation | by Madisyn Taylor The tool most commonly used to focus our minds in meditation is the breath. When we sit down to meditate, drawing our attention inward counteracts our habitual tendency to be scattered. Meditation on the breath helps us gather our energy into our bodies, centering and grounding us in the present moment. Almost as readily available as our breath are the sounds of the natural world. From rain to wind to the ocean and birds, meditating on these aural manifestations brings us not only a sense of peace, but also an experience of connection to the physical world. It is easy to get stuck inside our own heads and our individual lives. We get caught up in our goals and plans and almost forget that we live in a world that is always there, humming away in the background. There is an internal shift that occurs when we tune into that background and really give it our attention. It's as if we are discovering a more expansive world, because we are. We are also experiencing ourselves in relation to something larger. This discovery makes us feel rejuvenated and more expansive. The vast and ceaselessly churning ocean is an ideal place for meditating on the sounds of nature. Sit quietly and surrender to the sounds of the thundering, crashing waves. Let go of your ambitions and listen. Rivers and lakes also sing their own songs. Even if you live in the middle of a city, the wind howls and whistles and the rain taps out a variety of sounds depending on where it falls--on the sidewalk, a tin roof, a car window, or a muddy slope. Tune into these sounds next time you hear them instead of letting them fade into the background. Stop and listen as if you are hearing a sublime piece of music. Let the music of this world take you on a journey of natural sounds. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Wendyne Limber Experiencing freedom within in a relationship, whether it be with an intimate partner, family member, friend or colleague, requires becoming very clear about the roles we play for one another. Having intimacy without responsibility for others is about practicing the art and skill of freedom within the relationship, and moving toward more love and self-care. When we truly heal and take care of all of our own issues, we are able to love more deeply. You can discover and live your passions, mission and purpose and become committed to your own wholeness and still deeply love someone else. It is possible to speak your truth, have a voice, and re-program conscious and unconscious beliefs that say you are responsible for another person's feelings or happiness. Through daily teachings, mind intervention practice videos, and assignments, you will become the master of the enlightened relationship! You will move past your fear of being real and experience the conscious evolution of love, which includes deep integration of the universal spiritual principles of relationship attraction and being. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 2. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 3. 21 Day Yoga Body! 4. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse 5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 6. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 7. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 8. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 9. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 10. Manifest Your Soulmate
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