October Challenge 25 - Day 4 – Listening with Awareness: A Sound-Based Practice

06/10/2025 8 min
October Challenge 25 - Day 4 – Listening with Awareness: A Sound-Based Practice

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to Day 4 of our October Mindfulness Challenge! Today’s practice invites you to tune into the sounds around you — not just the loud or obvious ones, but the subtle, continuous, and distant sounds that often go unnoticed.
Through this guided exercise, you’ll explore how sound can anchor you in the present moment and reveal the richness of your environment. You’ll also notice how sounds trigger thoughts and associations, offering a deeper layer of mindfulness.
🧘‍♀️ What you’ll experience today:

A practice of open, non-judgmental listening
Awareness of both external and internal sounds
Reflection on how sound shapes thought and attention

No special setup needed — just listen, wherever you are.

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