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=== Skill: Use Sounds to be Present ===
=== Skill: Use Sounds to be Present ===
* You're outside, maybe walking your dog, or sitting in your backyard. It's a regular part of your day.
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* As you're enjoying your surroundings, let your mind wander freely. Let it daydream.
* Amidst the daydreaming, bring your attention to the sounds around you.
* The distant sound of traffic, the rustling leaves, the birds singing - tune into one of these sounds, whichever one you like.
* Each time a particular sound catches your attention, let it pull you out of your daydream, anchoring you back to reality.
* Acknowledge the thought or daydream that was interrupted by the sound, let it go, then return to listening.
* Continue this practice of allowing sounds to interrupt your daydreams, noting the shift in your attention.
* Reflect on how the sounds around you can serve as tools to bring you back to the present moment.
* Incorporate this practice into your regular outdoor time to cultivate the habit of using sounds as anchors to reality.


=== Checkpoints ===
=== Checkpoints ===