Use the acronym of M.A.I.N. (Mindfulness, Attitude, Insight and non-clinging) towards mindfulness of wholesome emotion can lead to development and maintain these beautiful states of mind such as generosity, lovingkindness, compassion, joy, happiness and wisdom.
Mindfulness of hearing is one of five practices of mindfulness of Six Sense base. This practice can ground us by anchoring our attention apart from preventing unskillful states of mind from arising.
We begin with settling and developing more concentration for about 10-12 minutes. Then we shift to mindfulness practice. In the last third of the session, there are instructions for exploring one's own views and opinions, including in relationship to others (connected with the talk).
Citta, the heartmind, lies at the center of our Dharma practice. Understanding how the state of the citta determines our happiness or unhappiness, we are motivated to take good care of it and cultivate it. This process begins with bringing mindfulness and interest to our mindstates.
