Outside Meditation

Meditation can be started from the outside.  Begin in the usual way, sitting comfortably in a quiet place.  Then, listen to every sound around you.

From where I am, I can hear water pouring into the fish tank from the filter, my dog snoring, the neighbors speaking loudly, a car engine, my son playing outside, and footsteps on the outside stairwell.

Spend some time listening to everything.  Do not analyze what you hear.  As you are listening to outside sounds, you are not hearing your mind's monologue.

When you feel ready, shift your attention to the sound of your breath.  Keep your focus on the breath within.

Now you are meditating.

Namaste.