Joy of sound
The song of the river.
The fog lifts as the sun breaks over the tree line. Crystal clear singing currents are accompanied by the chorus of birdsong, scampering squirrels, and the steady thrum of the outdoors droning its low murmur. The wind gently rustles through the trees. There’s no rush. No sense of time. No expectations. Just the water, the fish, and a symphony of peacefulness.
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The song of the river.
The fog lifts as the sun breaks over the tree line. Crystal clear singing currents are accompanied by the chorus of birdsong, scampering squirrels, and the steady thrum of the outdoors droning its low murmur. The wind gently rustles through the trees. There’s no rush. No sense of time. No expectations. Just the water, the fish, and a symphony of peacefulness.
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Tom is wearing a TruHearing® Advanced hearing aid.
Your fly line whips back and forth, cutting the air, building to the climactic rise of a solo voice that enamors anglers everywhere: the whizzing of a reel as the line sings across the water. It’s followed by the quiet plink of the fly sinking into a perfect set of rippled circles.
And then silence.
A tug on the line…your heart thunders against your ribcage like a drum. The entire forest must be able to hear it. Then the water’s surface crashes as a prize trout lashes against the grip of your hook. You reel it in, net it, and bask in glorious contentment.
Millions of people are drawn to fly fishing because it’s more than just an everyday sport. There’s a greater sense of adventure than line fishing. Rather than standing on the bank or sitting in a boat, you’re wading waist-deep in the stream, deciphering the river’s melodies to find the best spots.
One of the greatest benefits of fly fishing is the meditative harmony of a tranquil environment.
There’s more action and skill to the technique of fly casting. Hours can be spent practicing on your lawn, perfecting the pinpoint accuracy of your overhead and roll cast. Plus, there are endless details and things to learn about how to master fly fishing, including the correct ways to tie and choose a fly: dry flies, nymphs, streamers, among endless others. Depending on the species you want to fish for, as well as the weather and water conditions, you’ll need to have a variety of flies to make sure you are prepared for whatever the river throws at you.
One of the greatest benefits of fly fishing is the meditative harmony of a tranquil environment. Even if fly fishing doesn’t appeal to you, finding an activity that you enjoy which lets you get away from the daily grind to experience something new and exciting could do wonders for your mental health.
No experience, including a day on the river, is complete when one suffers from hearing loss. How can hearing aids help you enjoy what you love? Hearing changes over time, so whether your ambition is to cast a line or simply cross the street, make sure your ears have been recently checked by a trained professional.
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Why we find the sound of water soothing.
What comes to mind when you think of a gentle stream or the sound of rain? What about a waterfall or waves crashing on the shore? Many people love the sound of running water and even play these sounds to help them relax or fall asleep.
Orfeu Buxton, PhD, professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State University, explains why in an interview with LiveScience. Buxton said, “These slow, whooshing noises are the sounds of non-threats, which is why they work to calm people. It’s like they’re saying: Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry.”1
Have you noticed the sound of water more since getting hearing aids?
Sources:
1 https://www.livescience.com/53403-why-sound-of-water-helps-you-sleep.html
