I AM LISTENING

Every sound I meet with peace and calm.

Like melody to my ears, the sounds no longer disrupt meditation. It took many years to claim this victory and overcome the obstacle of environmental and internal noise. The closer we come to our true nature, the easier the peaceful mind. All sounds, without judgment and in observation, listening to what it may be, a child laughing, internal dialogue or a dog barking, are met with peace.

I am listening, which begs the question for an internal contemplation, is peace and sound one? Is sound an opportunity to meet peace? Or does sound disturb your peace? The answer depends on what part of the path you are currently navigating and your commitment to practice.