Emergence Magazine Podcast Listening for Silence — an Emergence Magazine Practice
Aug 19, 2025
Dive into the transformative power of listening without judgment. Discover how the sounds of nature, like those in the Hoh Rain Forest, can deepen your relationship with the environment. Engage in guided exercises that help you notice both noise and silence, enhancing your awareness of the landscape. Explore mindful writing practices that encourage a deeper connection to the earth. This practice emphasizes the value of both sound and silence, inviting a fresh perspective on our surroundings.
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Silence As Absence Of Human Noise
- Sanctuaries of Silence follows acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton into the Hoh Rainforest to explore human-free soundscapes.
- Listening through a microphone taught Gordon to take things in with equal value and without judgment.
Listen Willingly And Without Judgment
- Listen from the deepest part of yourself without judgment and be willing to change as you listen.
- Be present, open, and curious to let sound reshape your relationship to place.
Prepare Your Environment And Stay Safe
- Disable phone notifications and use a speaker or single earbud so you remain aware of surrounding sounds.
- Ensure personal safety and comfort and tell someone if you go to a park or trail.