Daily Nourishment for February 21, 2024: Hidden Silence with Hallie Waugh, Quieting Yourself, Music, and More
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 30 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 13 minutes
“In every sound, the hidden silence sleeps.”
—Dejan Stojanovic
Pause.
For five minutes, practice “quieting.” Sit still and listen for the quietest sound you can hear. Then, listen for the next quietest sound, and the next, and so on.
Prompt.
Choose a favorite piece of music—anything will do, whether a classical arrangement or your favorite pop song from high school. Write a few paragraphs describing the song to someone as if they’ve never heard it before.
Practice.
Try the practice of quieting several times throughout your day, or incorporate it into your daily routine.
Want More?
Listen to Yo-Yo Ma play The Swan and then listen to this Tiny Desk concert.
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Upcoming Workshops & Gatherings
February: February Co-Writing schedule and registration options are ready.
February: Online Thoughtful Readers Gatherings with Erik Fuhrer(2/25)
February 24: Online Revision Stations Designed by Lauren F. Winner
Today’s Daily Nourishment was provided by Hallie Waugh.
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