Gratefulness
for Sounds
Add your favorite sound, and listen with the ears of your heart to what others say about sounds that make them grateful.

i love the sound of "La ilaha illallah" which means there is no God but God in Arabic.
- aok, new england   19 Oct 2007

I love the sound of music while running. I love the sound of my daughter's laughter and the way she says "Mommy." I love the way my bf says "Baby, Baby, Baby." I love the sound of church bells. I love the sounds of the meetings, listening.
- Michele J, Knoxville, TN   1 Oct 2007

I love the sound of silence after driving out of the city in the desert in the evening. I love the whispy sound of the pine trees in the mountains at the break of dawn.
- Lisa, Austin, TX   26 Sep 2007

I love the sound of wind chimes - also the sound of distance traffic cars/motorcycles on a highway. Also the sound of hearty laughter that just goes on and on -
- Janice, Syracuse, NY   14 Sep 2007

lynn, you are very in tune with your surroundings. i loved both of your posts. that you find joy in both these sounds is very inspirational to me in my counting my own blessings.
- ak, new england   15 Aug 2007

I love the sound of a match being lit for a prayer candle and the gentle, slight sounds of the candle burning.
- Lynn, USA   14 Aug 2007

I love the sound of a door opening when my friend is on the other side.
- Lynn, USA   26 Jul 2007

I love the sounds of birds when they are mating and sounds of fighting over the nests,the sounds of our home made water fall under our window,to sit and watch the beauty of the world unfold and let it's presents be known.To listen to my wonderful meditation music while healing the inner self. "when a human cry's it cleanses the soul."
- Judy, USA   9 Jul 2007

I woke up this early this morning before daybreak, to the lovely peaceful sound of birds chirping. The singing was so relaxing! I just listened for a while, then I felt like I should do something (like turn on the t.v.), well that didn't last long. I quickly turned off the t.v. and became calm again. WOW!!!
- Teresa, Ohio   26 May 2007

I should not miss mention of Music - that, in one form or another, has deeply touched my soul and given wings to my spirit since I was a child, and still can to this day: especially Sacred music; Choral music (especially by children's choirs); the soulful sound of Blues guitar and Blues harmonica; the Guitar music of Carlos Santana, Lindsey Buckingham and Eric Clapton; Keyboards played so magically by Chester Thompson, Ray Manzarek, Bruce Hornsby or Christine McVee; the Drum circles at Venice Beach; the singing Voices of Judy Collins, Charlotte Church, Sarah McLachlan..............
- Cynthia, Culver City, CA   14 Mar 2007

Without a doubt: the Wind rushing - softly OR loudly - through trees, especially pines (the most blessed and ethereal sound in nature, to me) the soft, rythmic sound of sea Waves gently slapping up against the bottom of the cliff a couple hundred feet below me at Esalen in Big Sur (it IS peace) and my son's sweet Voice whenever he greets me with "Hi, Mom" (it gives me comfort)
- Cynthia, Culver City   14 Mar 2007

I love the sound of the stones of emotion dropping into the bowl of water found in the online Labyrinth, (the Take off your shoes and walk the Labyrinth, one). I discovered some real, leftover issues, in my life. I got a chance to deal with them. I shed a few tears, but that was o.k. too.
- Teresa, Ohio   6 Mar 2007

I love the sound of the birds early in the morning.I love the laughter of children.I love the sound of the ocean and the gulls cry.Wind blowing through the trees.The sound of my name said by the love of my life,he is gone now but I still hear it in the memory of my mind. And when I listen with my heart, the voice of God. The sound of the rain and thunder. The song's of frogs and crickets in a summer night.The quiet stillness in the mountains. Thank You Lord ,for my ears that hear...And the heart that I hear with ,when You speak...
- Carolyn, Hampton Virginia   21 Feb 2007

I love the sound of water lapping against the side of a boat, of the breeze rushing through ferns or willows, of my cats purring, my bf purring, of my bf saying my name, of children laughing. I love the sound of horses hooves smacking against the ground, of the groan their bellies make when they are submerged in water, and their neighs. I love the sound dolphins make, the sound of my bf sighing after a long day once he rests his head in my lap or when I hug him. I love the sound of people loving, supporting, encouraging one another. I love music... all kinds.
- MJ, North Carolina   27 Jan 2007

I love the sound of rain on a roof, the purring of my cats, of making love with my gf, the sounds of a motorcycle engining revving high, of children laughing, of babies crying, the key of the door turning when my gf comes home, the sound of coins when they drop. I like the sound of popping popcorn, of a good ippon judo throw. I like the sound of silence.
- SC, North Carolina   27 Jan 2007

the sound of the water of a river on the rocks. Birds singing. the silent sound of a hand on my shoulder. My name said by someone who cares for me.
- Vania, Italy   23 Jan 2007

Birdsong. Cats purring. Handel's Messiah. 1960s and 1970s rock music (but NOT disco!). Surf. Little brooks babbling over stones. Thunder. Choirs. Organs. Brass ensembles. Sound is one of the things that connects us to each other. I'm lucky enough to work for a doctor who does cochlear implants and can restore hearing to people who have lost it, bless him.
- Marion, Savannah, GA, USA   22 Jan 2007

I am very grateful for the beautiful and inspiring sounds which accompany the Angels of the Hours practice. I have tried doing this practice silently, without the sound, and it is completely different and much harder for me.
- JW, England   26 Nov 2006

The sweetest sounds to me are present to me when my baby grandson giggles with delight when being held and loved. His sweet sounds nourish my sou and remind me how present God is in my life through the gift of little Benjamin. Praise God!
- Ann, California   31 Aug 2006

Yesterday my ears and heart were greatly touched by the words my boyfriend shared with me. He spoke of his great love for all the women of the Earth and how he loved them in their totality. What beautiful words he shared with me :) He is so eloquent and sincere. He is a true gentleman and always opens the car door for me first...rain or shine. Thanks to you my love, for all that you are... Your are the most beautiful example of strength and simplicity.... you are by far one of the rarest most precious gems of them all.
- P-S, Canada   26 Aug 2006