THE FIVE SENSES

Our five senses represent five ways to become aware of life. Most of us rely primarily on the gift of sight, but the gifts of hearing, touch, and smell also help you gather data from the world around you. Each of these senses can easily get dulled if you don’t consciously use it. To keep them at their brightest, engage with your senses one at a time, being present with each one.

When you slow down and tune in through taste or touch, different aspects of yourself are awakened from the sleep of habit. When you take the time to listen or smelly fully, your brain gets excited to experience the sounds or scents of this present moment. When you look with new eyes, everything can be new.

Practice

After reading this, take a few moments to close your eyes and just listen, experiencing the myriad sounds around you. What do you learn about yourself and the world through this window of perception? Paying attention to all five senses helps keep you grounded in awareness.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.