Listen to a fountain The movement and sound of the water draw people in. Fountains are a great example of how water can spur a meditative encounter without requiring a person to make a self-conscious or formal effort to be mindful. Sit by a fountain and notice, then filter out all other sounds. “Focus on the water … That helps us to feel calmer inside, ”. It doesn’t matter whether it is a fountain in a public square or in the privacy of your own garden pond. With practice, the skill of filtering out sounds can be transferred to busy households and home offices.