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Did you know that the very material inside the cell phone you’re holding right now is the same material I use to help people find stillness?

It’s quartz.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the irony of our modern world—how we use "overtaking" systems to commercialize everything, even the very stones of the Earth. But what happens when we take those same materials and use them to stage a rebellion?

I recently went on a deep dive into the history of the instruments I use in our Intuitive Sound Experiences. From a drum painted with a "Protector from Capitalism" to an ancient gift from Africa that found its way into my hands through kismet, I’m learning that sound is more than just music. It’s a map back to our original selves.

During my journey this week I realized I would like to share this with you:

Most of us have a "stiffness" within us caused by the constant high-frequency noise of our digital lives. This week, try a Frequency Flip: When you feel the "tug" to check your phone for the twentieth time, stop. Hold the phone in your hand, feel the weight of that quartz, and instead of opening an app, take three deep breaths. Use the very tool of your distraction as a tactile anchor to return to your body.

Reclaiming your attention is the first step of the revolution.

I wrote a deeper reflection on the "stiffness" we all carry and how sound can finally break it up so you can hear your own inner voice again.

Read the full story: The Quartz in Your Pocket and the Revolution in My Hand.

Stay steady,

Araceli Wehr Inner Revolution Catalyst | Founder of Arohee