Slowlight

Studying in a noisy house

Hostel, shared room, or a home that never goes quiet.

3·5·10 minListeningEyes open or closed
Hear how it begins
0:13 of the voice, then a breath or two. Best with headphones.

There’s noise everywhere. Voices, traffic, a television in the next room. Instead of fighting it, let’s use it. For the next few minutes, the noise is what we’ll meditate on.

Part of Slowlight Pro, with every moment and course. Or begin with one of the free ones:

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On an iPhone? Slowlight is Android-only for now. You can still listen to how any session begins, right here.

What happens

Let sounds come and go. Noise becomes the practice.

Why it works

Sounds are always in the present, so listening is an easy anchor, even in a noisy place. Letting them come and go trains you not to react to every one.

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On an iPhone? Slowlight is Android-only for now. You can still listen to how any session begins, right here.

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