Listening Near & Far

A gentle, trauma-sensitive meditation exploring sound through distance and awareness.

The practice invites attention toward sounds that are far away, sounds that are closer, and sounds that are nearby - without needing to identify, understand, or search for them.

Attention can move naturally between distant, closer, and closest sounds, allowing the surrounding soundscape to be received without effort or judgment.

A quiet exploration of listening, orientation, and present-moment awareness, with no need to find a particular sound or listen in any particular way.

The practice closes by allowing the sounds to return to the background while reconnecting with the room and the support beneath the body.

Transcript

Welcome. You might take a moment to settle in whatever way feels supportive for you. Before we begin. A gentle reminder. There is no right way to listen. You don't need to identify or understand what you hear. If it feels comfortable, You might allow your attention to rest on the sounds around you. Perhaps you might begin by listening for the most distant sound you can hear. It might be very faint. Or it might be difficult to notice. That is completely okay. Not trying harder. Simply becoming curious Simply acknowledging that it is there. You might allow your attention to rest there for a few moments. Then, You might gently notice a sound that is a little closer to you. Perhaps something outside your window. Or somewhere else nearby. Again, There is no need to identify it. Simply listening Now. If it feels comfortable. You might notice the closest sounds. Maybe a quiet hum. The sound of your breathing. Or another gentle sound nearby. For another few moments, You might allow your attention to move naturally between distant Closer. And closest sounds. Not searching simply receiving what is already here. As this practice comes to an end, You might notice the room around you. You might notice if there is a sense of support from the surface supporting your body. And allow these sounds to become part of the background once again. Thank you for being here.