One way to remain youthful is to keep our five senses alert. But too often rather than opening, we shut ourselves down. As a result our internal and external environments lose their vibrancy and in the process, our own zest for life can be dulled. The good news: with these sensory exercises youll give yourself a boost and be able to more fully tune into the world around you.
Try it:
OPEN HEARING
This means listening to the whole range and variety of sound vibrations that surround us. Its not just music that affects mood; every noise that enters us leaves its mark. If you train yourself to appreciate all sound, you will be less likely to regard noise as an irritation and more likely to stay open and embrace it as a living experience.
Try this exercise: sit comfortably near an open window. Close your eyes, and remain very still until you hear the noise in your head. Now open up your listening to include sounds in the room. Follow this by including the sounds in the street and outdoors and finally more distant sounds.
OPEN SEEING
Although we possess a wide field of vision most of us focus on one small area at a time. Begin to pay attention to your outer or peripheral vision, which will lead you to a wider perspective. Also, pay attention to the behavior of other people and their body language, which may send you subtle messages beyond their verbal clues.
