We often don't think of our actions as noisy. We can ask a truth teller in your life about what habits you may have that create noise for them, and then really commit to lessening that. For many of us these days, avoiding unwanted distraction isn't as simple as throwing a bunch of dirt onto the cobblestone streets outside our homes or offices. But I hope this episode has given you hope that the pristine attention our forefather sought is possible in the modern day if we commit to using the right strategies.
We're surrounded by noise. That "noise" can be actual sounds - but also other annoyances and distractions that make it hard for us to concentrate or think clearly. And it's only getting worse - we're all being bombarded with more sirens, more pings, more chatter, more information. And then there are our internal monologues. Silence is just harder to come by.
Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn (co-authors of Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise) join Dr Laurie Santos to discuss the benefits of silence and how we can all seek out more moments of quiet and recognise their value.
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