EVERYDAY LISTENING
Five minutes with a song
You do not need a perfect morning routine to make time for music. One song and a few uninterrupted minutes are enough. Here is a small listening ritual to try when you want a pause in your day. Treat it as an invitation, with no result you have to achieve.
Choose what you need today
Before you press play, ask yourself what you feel like hearing: something energising, something tender, or a track that gives you space. Choose a familiar favourite or try an MMS song that catches your attention.
Make a little room
Put your phone aside if you can. Sit, stand or find somewhere to move comfortably. Listen through headphones or speakers at a comfortable volume. Let this be a few minutes when you do not have to do anything else.
Stay with one song
Listen for the voice, the rhythm, or an instrument you had not noticed before. If you want to sing or move, do. If your attention wanders, come back to the sound whenever you notice.
Notice, then carry on
When the song ends, take a moment before starting the next thing. Was there a word, a sound or a feeling you would like to keep with you? There may be, or there may not. You still made time to listen.
Repeat it when you want to. Change the song, change the setting, or simply press play and enjoy it.
Listen to the music ↗