Might seem like a small thing, but I have taken my headphones/earbuds everywhere with me for about 17 years. I typically like to listen to an audiobook or podcast, even just music while I walk my dog or go to errands. I get to listen to my favourite music or learn something interesting.
But today I went to walk the dog at a much earlier time than usual, and didn't bring headphones. I truly got to experience the quiet joy of mornings, the rustle of the wind through the trees, the trickle of a nearby stream, and noises from birds and insects. I felt much more present in the moment, and thus even had some moments of creative inspiration. I think I might try it more often from now on.
Submitted April 23, 2019 at 02:12PM by tehsophz http://bit.ly/2GyAH3t
