The other day, I tumbled down another A.I.–generated YouTube rabbit hole, ready to learn with my favorite students — our girls, Parker and Tiffany.
The video that caught my eye was titled “How They Control Your Subconscious Mind,” an unfiltered 45-minute look at how society shapes us all through subtle programming.
About 30 minutes in, the narrator turned to the power of sound.
He said that in 1939, music was standardized to 440 hertz, replacing the natural harmony of 432 — a frequency he claimed aligned with the earth, our bodies, even the water within us. Yet 440 subtly throws us off balance, raising stress and dulling focus.
Curious, I decided to try it. I loaded a 432-hertz video on YouTube and pressed play.
Almost immediately, a pleasant tingle ran through my body. My shoulders loosened first, like someone had lifted an invisible weight. My thoughts, usually racing, slowed. The tight knot of anxiety I’d been carrying began to subside. It was subtle, almost strange — but undeniably real.
What had felt urgent and heavy simply… eased. Peace settled in, uninvited but very welcome, and for the first time that day, I felt fully present.
The journalist in me did what journalists do next: research. Within minutes, I learned that nearly all the grand claims about 432 hertz being “the frequency of the universe” have been debunked. The science isn’t there. The math is arbitrary.
But here’s the thing: I’m not letting facts get in the way of a good feeling. And in this case, neither should you.
Try it yourself: press play on a 432-hertz track, close your eyes and just notice what happens.
That subtle shift is why I plan to keep 432 hertz in my life.
During quiet mornings, while writing or winding down at night, I’ll let the sounds play in the background. Even a few minutes is enough to notice the difference.
Each time I play it, the harmony gives me a surprising peace of mind. It’s a wonderful respite in a world that never stops buzzing.
Best of all, it’s free.
Take a moment to tune in. It costs nothing, and your mind will thank you.
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