I got hearing aids today. I’ve known for years my hearing isn’t the best- though I never thought it was as bad as maybe it is. Who knows. I can’t tell yet how big a difference they are making.
But right now I am sitting outside listening to the birds and the breeze. Here’s what I don’t know for sure. Was I not hearing them before or was I not stopping to listen? It’s easy to turn up the news or tv or favorite podcasts or music. Always filling the air with noise. Not even thinking to turn it all down.
So I don’t know how much better my hearing is today. But I do know I’m going to make a point to listen.
Quiet Happy Wonder 