"The Earth has music for those who listen."

— R.V. Holmes

In the stillness of Plum Village, I could finally hear this music again after a long, long time.

In every breeze that caresses the leaves,

In the gentle rustling of the grass underfoot,

There is a symphony—

A song of the earth that never ceases.

Can you hear it?

The melody of the mountains, the rhythm of the rivers,

Each note a whisper of the world’s deep wisdom.

When you sit quietly,

Amidst the hum of your daily life,

The earth’s music is there,

In the pulse of your breath, in the beat of your heart.

It sings of interbeing,

Of the connection between all things.

When you listen with mindfulness,

You become a part of this symphony,

Harmonizing with the universe itself.

The earth’s song is not loud,

Yet is always present,

Waiting for you to pause, to be still, to listen.

In the stillness,

You will hear the music that has always been—

A song of peace, of love,

Of the earth’s gentle embrace,

Holding you in its timeless rhythm.

In every sound,

In every silence,

The earth sings,

And you are a note in its endless song.

Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh.