Some years ago, I heard an unusual story about Japan's famous Kobe beef. People said that farmers sometimes played music for their cattle, gave them massages, and even offered them beer to help produce better meat. I remember wondering why anyone would play music for cows. Could the animals really feel something from the sounds they heard, or was it simply a tradition passed down among farmers?
Years later, I decided to look into the story more carefully. According to the official Kobe Beef Marketing & Distribution Promotion Association, some small farms do use music when raising their cattle. However, there is no established evidence that playing music directly improves the quality of Kobe beef. I also came across research from the University of Leicester in England, where researchers studied the effects of music on dairy cows. The study reported that cows exposed to slow music produced more milk than those listening to faster music or no music. You can read about the findings in The Guardian's report on the research.
What stayed with me was not whether music could make beef more valuable or increase milk production. It was the thought that sound might influence living creatures in ways we do not always notice. If certain sounds can affect the behavior or comfort of animals, what might they do to our own thoughts, emotions, and state of mind?
The Sounds Around Us and Our Spiritual Energy
As cities expand and technology becomes part of almost everything we do, we live surrounded by countless sounds. Traffic, construction, phones, machines, and conversations fill our days. We become so accustomed to them that we sometimes forget what genuine quiet feels like. I often wonder whether this constant noise affects more than our hearing. Perhaps it also influences our emotions, our ability to concentrate, and the peaceful state of mind we need when reflecting on our lives.
There are times when I wish I could leave the city behind and find somewhere wide and open, with nothing but a gentle breeze and the soft rustling of leaves. I imagine standing beneath the trees, listening to the wind and feeling the life around me. In those moments, I believe it would be easier to calm my thoughts, look back at the path I have taken, and think clearly about the things I still hope to achieve. Unfortunately, finding such a peaceful place is becoming increasingly difficult, especially when work, family, and everyday responsibilities occupy most of our time.
I have always felt that nature has a special connection with our spiritual lives. The Sun, the Moon, the stars, and the vast universe remind me that we are part of something much greater than ourselves. I believe that within each of us there is a kind of energy shaped by our thoughts, emotions, and intentions. When our minds are filled with worry or frustration, it becomes difficult to recognize that energy. But when we find peace, even for a short time, we may feel more connected to ourselves and the world around us.
Music has often helped me experience that change. A familiar song can bring back memories from many years ago. A gentle melody can make a difficult evening feel a little lighter, while the sound of rain or wind can encourage us to stop and reflect. I do not think every sound carries some mysterious spiritual power, but I do believe that the way we respond to sound can influence how we feel within ourselves.
Sound can also make us curious about what happens inside the brain when we relax, concentrate, or turn our attention inward. In my article, What Are Brainwaves? A Beginner’s Guide to the Brain, Mind, and Soul, I explore the five main types of brainwaves and how they are associated with different states of activity, including relaxation, focus, and sleep.
Sound, Spiritual Beliefs, and Manifestation
As someone who has spent a lot of time exploring spiritual beliefs and practices, I've come across many different opinions, some of them completely contradicting one another. This is especially true when it comes to finding the right state of mind to focus on our wishes and intentions. While looking into these ideas, I also learned about farms that use music in raising animals, including some Kobe beef farms in Japan. It made me wonder: Can music really influence animals, and could it have a similar effect on us?
For me, this question is closely connected to manifestation. I have always believed that our wishes begin with our thoughts, but thoughts alone are not enough. We need to understand what we truly want, nurture positive energy within ourselves, and continue taking steps toward our goals. I also believe there is a spiritual connection between that inner energy and the energy of the universe, even if it is something each person experiences and understands differently.
In my article What Is Manifestation? Meaning, Spiritual Beliefs, and How It Works, I shared how I see the relationship between our desires, intentions, positive energy, and actions. One thing I have come to appreciate is that manifestation also requires moments of reflection. When our minds are constantly occupied by noise and daily concerns, we may lose sight of the wishes that once mattered deeply to us. A few peaceful minutes can sometimes help us remember those wishes and consider what we should do next.
This is why I became curious about using sound as part of a spiritual routine. I do not see it as a way to ask the universe for something and expect it to appear immediately. Instead, I see it as a possible way to settle our thoughts, reconnect with our intentions, and create a little more harmony between our inner world and the life around us.
How I Discovered The Last Wish
While searching online for ways to find a more peaceful state of mind through sound, I came across an audio program called The Last Wish. Its creators introduce it as a short recording associated with spiritual awareness, manifestation, and abundance. According to their description, the recording takes less than seven minutes and is intended to be heard through headphones.
What caught my attention was the idea of using a short period of listening to turn our attention inward. The creators have their own explanations about how the audio is supposed to work and the spiritual concepts behind it. Rather than repeat those claims here, I think anyone interested should read their introduction directly and decide what they make of it.
You can learn more about the program and its creators' explanations on the official The Last Wish presentation page.
I am interested in understanding how sound may affect our thoughts and spiritual experiences, but I also recognize that people have very different beliefs about these things. Some find meaning in meditation, prayer, or quiet music, while others prefer spending time outdoors. I do not believe there is one practice that suits everyone. What matters to me is whether a practice helps us become more peaceful, more aware of our intentions, and more willing to move toward the things we hope to achieve.
A Quiet Mind and the Wishes We Carry
When I think about manifestation, I often remember a college friend who spent years dreaming of working in a particular office building. He carried that wish with him long before he had any realistic opportunity to work there. Eventually, through research, applications, and persistence, he found his way into the building he had imagined for so long. I shared his story in How to Manifest Something: A Beginner's Guide.
His experience reminds me that a wish can remain quietly within us for years. We may not think about it every day, but it can influence the choices we make and the opportunities we recognize. Sometimes, I wonder how many of our wishes gradually fade simply because we become too busy to give them any attention.
Perhaps this is where peaceful sounds can play a small role. Whether we listen to music, sit quietly beside a window, or spend a few minutes with an audio recording, we may find the space to return to our thoughts. We can remember what we want, reflect on what is holding us back, and think about the next step we should take.
I believe manifestation is not separate from everyday life. It lives in our intentions, the energy we carry, and the decisions we make. A peaceful mind may help us recognize our direction, but it is our determination that allows us to continue along that path.
My Final Thoughts
The story of Kobe cattle listening to music may seem far removed from spirituality, but it led me to reflect on something that matters in my own life. We are surrounded by sounds every day, yet we rarely consider how they might influence our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, what I want most is simply a quiet place where I can listen to the wind, feel the presence of nature, and think about the wishes I still carry within me.
I believe those peaceful moments help us reconnect with our inner energy and feel closer to the universe around us. They give us time to understand our intentions before returning to the responsibilities of everyday life. And when we understand what we truly want, perhaps we become better prepared to recognize the opportunities that bring us closer to it.
The Last Wish is one of the audio programs I discovered while exploring this relationship between sound and spiritual reflection. I cannot say what it will mean to every listener, but if you are curious about the ideas behind it, you can explore the creator's explanation and decide whether it belongs in your own spiritual journey.