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The Present: A Gift from our Furry Friends

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Lulu Miller: 新年伊始，人们习惯回顾过去或展望未来，却常常忽略了当下。活在当下有很多好处，例如降低心率、减少压力、增强免疫力、提高认知能力等。人类的大脑容易陷入对过去或未来的思考，难以专注于当下。为了庆祝新年，我们将麦克风交给擅长活在当下的宠物们。本期节目将通过宠物的声音，引导听众感受当下，体验平静与连接。本期节目的声音素材由多位听众提供，展现了他们宠物在不同场景下放松休息的状态，旨在引导听众关注当下，体会宁静与连接。最后，再次强调了节目的主题：关注当下，感受生活的美好。 多位听众: (本部分包含多位听众分享的宠物睡觉的场景和感受，篇幅较长，此处省略具体内容，但涵盖了录音中15至29段的所有内容。这些描述生动地展现了宠物们在不同环境下的放松状态，例如：一只一岁大的比特犬混血儿躺在它的狗窝上面睡觉；一只中型白狗睡在主人旁边；一只乌龟在后院睡觉；一只八岁大的黑白猫躺在沙发上；一只十三岁的波士顿梗犬睡在床上等等。这些描述为听众提供了丰富的听觉和想象空间，引导他们进入平静放松的状态。)

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What are the benefits of living in the present, according to the podcast?

Living in the present has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce stress, improve immune responses, enhance cognitive function, and increase the ability to experience awe. It helps individuals notice their surroundings and the people around them more effectively.

Why are pets considered experts at living in the present?

Pets are considered experts at living in the present because they naturally focus on their current environment and activities without worrying about the past or future. They are adept at relaxing, snoozing, and simply being where they are, which exemplifies mindfulness.

What unique New Year's Day tradition does the podcast suggest?

Instead of traditional New Year's Day activities like eating black-eyed peas or making resolutions, the podcast suggests a tradition of listening to and learning from pets. It features audio recordings of pets relaxing and snoring, serving as a form of guided meditation to help listeners embrace the present.

What examples of pets and their behaviors are shared in the podcast?

The podcast shares examples of various pets, including Koa, a pit bull mix sleeping on her crate; Duna, a white dog relaxing at night; Harry the tortoise sleeping in a backyard; Moo, a black and white cat lounging on a couch; and Koji, a blind and deaf Boston Terrier sleeping with other pets. These examples highlight their ability to live in the moment.

How does the podcast describe the role of pets in teaching humans about mindfulness?

The podcast describes pets as natural teachers of mindfulness, showing humans how to rest, relax, and stay present. By observing their calm and focused behavior, humans can learn to appreciate the present moment and reduce stress.

What is the significance of the episode's focus on pets and their sounds?

The episode uses the sounds of pets snoring and relaxing to create a meditative experience for listeners. It emphasizes the importance of rest and being present, inspired by the natural ability of pets to live in the moment without distraction.

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Instead of focusing on resolutions or past events, Lulu suggests embracing the present moment. This episode features pets' sounds to guide listeners into a state of relaxation and mindfulness.
  • New Year's traditions around the world
  • The benefits of being present
  • Pets as symbols of relaxation

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To celebrate New Year’s Day, there are all kinds of traditions. Some people eat black eyed peas for good luck, some list out resolutions. But here at Terrestrials, we are taking a cue from the wisdom of pets, who are so, so, so good at sleeping. After a short preamble from Lulu, we’ll turn the microphone over to listeners’ furry friends snoring and snoozing in various positions, places, and locations. The piece will be largely wordless, with some narration from listeners describing their pets, and sound designed as a sort of meditation to rest.

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