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 Evan Ruiz Did you know that a strong, sculpted booty is the secret to enhanced speed, hip mobility, and stabilization during any physical activity? It's true. Your glutes are the largest, strongest muscles in your body, and training them properly decreases your risk of injury during active pursuits, improves your posture, alleviates lower back, hip and knee pain--and accelerates fat burn. There's never been a better time to add these highly effective glutes workouts to your exercise routine, and all you need is 20 minutes a day for 14 days to see and feel a big difference! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Meditation for Transformation 2. Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar 3. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 4. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 5. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 6. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings 7. Release Yourself from Family Karma 8. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 9. Chakra Dance to Change Your Life 10. The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout
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