Michael Todd Fink
Michael Todd Fink
Ears Can't Say No
Ears Can't Say No
Ears Can't Say No
Monday 24th February 2025
Discover how deep listening can enhance mindfulness and meditation in this insightful episode with Michael Todd Fink.
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Episode Overview
- Listening requires acceptance and non-judgmental awareness.
- Hearing is continuous and omnidirectional, unlike vision.
- Deep listening can connect us to the invisible world.
- Integrating listening into other senses enhances perception.
- Listening helps cultivate inner silence and mindfulness.
Our ears cannot discriminate. They must accept, and acceptance is a core feature of mindfulness meditation.
In the 'Kind Mind' podcast episode titled 'Ears Can't Say No', Michael Todd Fink explores the art of deep listening and its connection to mindfulness and meditation. Fink, a multifaceted artist, thinker, and wellness consultant, takes you on a journey through the importance of listening with your whole heart and the profound impact it can have on your mental well-being.
He explains how our ears, unlike other senses, cannot discriminate or reject sounds, making them perfect tools for cultivating acceptance and mindfulness. By drawing comparisons to vision, which dominates our sensory input, Fink highlights how hearing is omnidirectional and continuous, always present even when other senses are not engaged. This episode dives into the philosophical and practical aspects of listening, encouraging you to embrace the sounds around you as a way to achieve inner silence and stillness.
With references to Buddhist teachings and personal anecdotes, Fink paints a vivid picture of how listening can connect us to the invisible world and ground us in the present moment. He also touches on the concept of synesthesia and how integrating the beauty of listening into other senses can enhance our perception of reality.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the act of listening and its potential to transform your meditation practice and daily life. So, are you ready to listen with your whole heart?