What do I see? When you enter a room, look around and take note of who is there and who is missing. Pay attention to the light and the shadows, the seating and the doors. This is a practice of observation, not one of judgment. What do I hear? Who does the most talking, and what do they say? What sounds distracting? What sounds like home? What does love, joy, peace, and patience sound like to you? Do you sense these qualities in the room? What do I smell? Is it earthy, antiseptic, natural, or clean? Is it familiar, repugnant, or stale? What memories are evoked from the smells in this room? What
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