Great exercise! I listened to David Bowie’s iconic “Life on Mars”. Once through, then again to listen only to the piano–which is easy at first, but becomes more difficult when the orchestra picks up. I took it one step further and found a video of someone playing only the piano portion and was able to connect with the song on an even deeper emotional level!
I am loving these short sense perception talks, Susan. and, sound is also my favorite… sometimes, when all else fails, I get lost in exploring music on Youtube, and find myself transformed by the beauty and variety. I once had a gorgeous experience of hearing only the violins in listening to a symphony orchestra, and feeling utterly blown away by what violins can do! and, thank you for the foreground/background reminder: that we DO have choice! xox
Such a wonderful path to concentration and a doorway to the practice of meditation. Thank you.
Great exercise! I listened to David Bowie’s iconic “Life on Mars”. Once through, then again to listen only to the piano–which is easy at first, but becomes more difficult when the orchestra picks up. I took it one step further and found a video of someone playing only the piano portion and was able to connect with the song on an even deeper emotional level!
WONDERFUL EXERCISE___THANK YOU
I am loving these short sense perception talks, Susan. and, sound is also my favorite… sometimes, when all else fails, I get lost in exploring music on Youtube, and find myself transformed by the beauty and variety. I once had a gorgeous experience of hearing only the violins in listening to a symphony orchestra, and feeling utterly blown away by what violins can do! and, thank you for the foreground/background reminder: that we DO have choice! xox