The main message of Julian Treasure’s video was that we, in
society, are losing our ability to communicate. Between the staggering noise
pollution in our world, as well as the connectivity through the internet, gives
us a sense of disconnect. I agree that there is a lack of listening between
people of my age, and even between generations.
I decided to try the silence exercise that was suggested. I
wanted to ‘reset my ears’, as he said, and see how it would affect my focus. I
was pleasantly surprised at how well I could pick up the smaller things in my
children’s voices. I could the difference between whining with the toddler for
attention, and for a need, like juice or to use the bathroom.
I think that continuing this exercise, and incorporate it
when I cannot settle down enough to meditate, can truly help with my focus
throughout the day, and even compounding it further through the years.
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