Sometimes, I say thank you to the refrigerator or the air-conditioner when It takes a break. Right now with 90 degree temps and so much humidity, I need to be grateful for their sound and they run and keep things cool.
Thank you for sharing this. My Gen Alpha child identifies gratifying experiences all the time. I realize I confused the term with satisfying and misunderstood her experiences. “gratification as something the world gives and that you accept”, can apply to so many things. As a person who struggles with acceptance, I am going to attempt to apply the concept to a broader range of experiences.
Thank you for this lovely article. I quite often notice the birdsong in the trees. However, I only really notice it when I'm not noticing anything else. When I'm not noticing the to-do list in my head, the bustle of our household, or the noise of the traffic. When I stop and pay attention, underneath all those layers, there is almost always birdsong. From the soft coo of a pigeon, to a magpie's warble, to a cockatoo's unmistakable squawk. I am so very lucky to be surrounded by this constant abundance. Thanks for the reminder.
“… birdsong can help crops grow. Research in plant bioacoustics suggests that the acoustic vibrations and frequencies of birdsong act as a natural "sonic bloom". These sound waves physically stimulate the tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, encouraging them to open wider for better carbon dioxide intake and enhanced photosynthesis.”
Sometimes, I say thank you to the refrigerator or the air-conditioner when It takes a break. Right now with 90 degree temps and so much humidity, I need to be grateful for their sound and they run and keep things cool.
Love this!
It reminds me of mindfulness. Great ideas. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this. My Gen Alpha child identifies gratifying experiences all the time. I realize I confused the term with satisfying and misunderstood her experiences. “gratification as something the world gives and that you accept”, can apply to so many things. As a person who struggles with acceptance, I am going to attempt to apply the concept to a broader range of experiences.
Thank you for this lovely article. I quite often notice the birdsong in the trees. However, I only really notice it when I'm not noticing anything else. When I'm not noticing the to-do list in my head, the bustle of our household, or the noise of the traffic. When I stop and pay attention, underneath all those layers, there is almost always birdsong. From the soft coo of a pigeon, to a magpie's warble, to a cockatoo's unmistakable squawk. I am so very lucky to be surrounded by this constant abundance. Thanks for the reminder.
“… birdsong can help crops grow. Research in plant bioacoustics suggests that the acoustic vibrations and frequencies of birdsong act as a natural "sonic bloom". These sound waves physically stimulate the tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, encouraging them to open wider for better carbon dioxide intake and enhanced photosynthesis.”