"We know that every particle in the physical universe takes its
characteristics from the pitch and pattern and overtones of its
particular frequencies, its singing. Before we make music, music makes
us."
- Joachim-Ernst Berendt, The World is Sound
Music is the essence of our universe. Every being - living and non-living - sings at a pitch, following a pattern. And tuning your senses to that song, absorbed completely in it, is the ideal way to distress. If this appears to you a philosophy, please know that music too is
philosophical in the way that it connects to the human mind. It has the ability to stir deep emotions in you, offering a cathartic release.
What do these do to you - water cascading down a mountain, gigantic waves rocking the sea shore or sand dunes hissing in a desert? Some feel sheer delight, others melancholy, and some others nostalgia. But feel you must, the overwhelming emotions. What caused them - only the sights? Confused! Just imagine watching nature's delights with its mute button on. You will see only the beauty and not feel its vibrations.
With these sound vibrations sends the Mother Nature her healing touches to the ailing soul. Give them the hearing they deserve and you will find their music making you. And where music casts its spell, stress fails.
Hear the birds' song
Wake up early one morning to a steaming cup of coffee not to be had indoors but out in your balcony where you can hear the birds chirp. Listen to them to your heart's content, and keeping your day's schedule completely out of mind. Fifteen minutes is all you need. Repeat this exercise for a week and you will learn to connect to your own self through the chirping of the birds. If open space at home is a constraint, set out for a morning walk, relishing the sounds of nature. This simple act of opening yourself to the nature's abundance will go a long way in ensuring your physical and mental wellbeing.
If you find this routine difficult to maintain, buy your soul some instant feed online. You will find plenty of CDs on birdsongs, made especially for relaxation. Listen to them when you are making your morning coffee or while driving to work, and watch the blues fly.
Get a stream home
After a hard day's work, how will it feel to come home to the tranquil sound of a flowing stream in your dimly lit bedroom? It will immediately conjure up serene images of you lying beside a stream on a starry night. Peace will start enveloping you. Seal it by sitting relaxed at your bedside and focusing completely on the sound of flowing water. Concentrate until all other noises fade away and all you can hear is the flowing water. You will feel your body unwinding and your mind entering into a deeper state of bliss.
A growing number of people are opening up to such sounds, which explains why water fountains are amongst the highest selling items in home décor today.
Blow a conch shell
Conch shell, popular as 'shankha' in India, holds tremendous religious significance for Hindus (generally Bengalis) and Buddhists. It is blown at the start of every religious ceremony to ward off the evil eye. The blower sends out extremely positive vibrations of courage, hope, determination and optimism for everyone present. Amidst such positivity, can negatives thrive?
Besides, shankha has tremendous cosmic energy. Have you ever tried to hold a conch shell to your ear? You can actually hear a gentle gush that sounds like an ocean. It is, however, not the ocean but the earth's vibration and your own that get magnified upon entering shankha cavity. Blowing the shankha will need some mastery though. You need to take a deep breath and then begin to blow the conch, gradually increasing the intensity. For the right impact, it is important that you complete blowing it in a single breath.
Meditate with Om
The 'Om' chant is god sent. It symbolizes the collective energy vibrations of each atom and molecule in this expansive universe. Either chanting it or simply listening to it with eyes closed in padmasana instantly calms the mind and body.
Om is actually pronounced as AUM - a combination of three syllables aah - ooh - mm. The chant begins with aah originating from the naval, travelling up to the chest becoming ooh and then reaching the brain to form mm. The entire being resonates with the effect and its benefits are numerous such as low blood pressure, normal heart beat, and controlled adrenalin and cholesterol levels.
While chanting/listening, you may allow other thoughts to come to your mind, but let them drift away gently. The idea is not to engage or push thoughts away, or to suppress the emotions that you may feel at that time. You are rather expanding your attention horizon by practicing non-attachment to the thoughts. You watch the events in your mind as neutrally as you see a leaf fall off the tree outside your window.
After you have explored what aspect of nature excites you the most, seek it and connect to it wholeheartedly. The connection will only develop over time and so will its healing impact. Practice this art religiously and discover a transformed You.
All the best!!!
- Joachim-Ernst Berendt, The World is Sound
Music is the essence of our universe. Every being - living and non-living - sings at a pitch, following a pattern. And tuning your senses to that song, absorbed completely in it, is the ideal way to distress. If this appears to you a philosophy, please know that music too is
philosophical in the way that it connects to the human mind. It has the ability to stir deep emotions in you, offering a cathartic release.
What do these do to you - water cascading down a mountain, gigantic waves rocking the sea shore or sand dunes hissing in a desert? Some feel sheer delight, others melancholy, and some others nostalgia. But feel you must, the overwhelming emotions. What caused them - only the sights? Confused! Just imagine watching nature's delights with its mute button on. You will see only the beauty and not feel its vibrations.
With these sound vibrations sends the Mother Nature her healing touches to the ailing soul. Give them the hearing they deserve and you will find their music making you. And where music casts its spell, stress fails.
Hear the birds' song
Wake up early one morning to a steaming cup of coffee not to be had indoors but out in your balcony where you can hear the birds chirp. Listen to them to your heart's content, and keeping your day's schedule completely out of mind. Fifteen minutes is all you need. Repeat this exercise for a week and you will learn to connect to your own self through the chirping of the birds. If open space at home is a constraint, set out for a morning walk, relishing the sounds of nature. This simple act of opening yourself to the nature's abundance will go a long way in ensuring your physical and mental wellbeing.
If you find this routine difficult to maintain, buy your soul some instant feed online. You will find plenty of CDs on birdsongs, made especially for relaxation. Listen to them when you are making your morning coffee or while driving to work, and watch the blues fly.
Get a stream home
After a hard day's work, how will it feel to come home to the tranquil sound of a flowing stream in your dimly lit bedroom? It will immediately conjure up serene images of you lying beside a stream on a starry night. Peace will start enveloping you. Seal it by sitting relaxed at your bedside and focusing completely on the sound of flowing water. Concentrate until all other noises fade away and all you can hear is the flowing water. You will feel your body unwinding and your mind entering into a deeper state of bliss.
A growing number of people are opening up to such sounds, which explains why water fountains are amongst the highest selling items in home décor today.
Blow a conch shell
Conch shell, popular as 'shankha' in India, holds tremendous religious significance for Hindus (generally Bengalis) and Buddhists. It is blown at the start of every religious ceremony to ward off the evil eye. The blower sends out extremely positive vibrations of courage, hope, determination and optimism for everyone present. Amidst such positivity, can negatives thrive?
Besides, shankha has tremendous cosmic energy. Have you ever tried to hold a conch shell to your ear? You can actually hear a gentle gush that sounds like an ocean. It is, however, not the ocean but the earth's vibration and your own that get magnified upon entering shankha cavity. Blowing the shankha will need some mastery though. You need to take a deep breath and then begin to blow the conch, gradually increasing the intensity. For the right impact, it is important that you complete blowing it in a single breath.
Meditate with Om
The 'Om' chant is god sent. It symbolizes the collective energy vibrations of each atom and molecule in this expansive universe. Either chanting it or simply listening to it with eyes closed in padmasana instantly calms the mind and body.
Om is actually pronounced as AUM - a combination of three syllables aah - ooh - mm. The chant begins with aah originating from the naval, travelling up to the chest becoming ooh and then reaching the brain to form mm. The entire being resonates with the effect and its benefits are numerous such as low blood pressure, normal heart beat, and controlled adrenalin and cholesterol levels.
While chanting/listening, you may allow other thoughts to come to your mind, but let them drift away gently. The idea is not to engage or push thoughts away, or to suppress the emotions that you may feel at that time. You are rather expanding your attention horizon by practicing non-attachment to the thoughts. You watch the events in your mind as neutrally as you see a leaf fall off the tree outside your window.
After you have explored what aspect of nature excites you the most, seek it and connect to it wholeheartedly. The connection will only develop over time and so will its healing impact. Practice this art religiously and discover a transformed You.
All the best!!!
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