Listening to the Wind in the Leaves

How to practice

1. 1

   Find a place where you can hear the wind, even if it's gentle. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your skin, feeling the temperature and touch of the air.

2. 2

   Gradually, direct your listening to the sounds around you. Don't search for anything specific; just let the noises come to you, like waves that come and go.

3. 3

   Now, focus specifically on the sound of the wind. Notice how it varies: sometimes stronger, sometimes almost silent. Perceive what it touches—leaves, branches, surfaces.

4. 4

   When you notice your mind has drifted into thoughts, gently return to the texture of the wind. Use your breath as an anchor, feeling the air entering and leaving.

5. 5

   To finish, widen your listening again to all the sounds of the environment. Allow the wind and the noises to blend into a unique soundscape, without judgment.

6. 6

   Gradually, bring your attention back to your body and to the room. Open your eyes when you feel ready, carrying this quality of listening into the rest of your day.

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