This temporary deafness offers a rare form of sensory solitude. In a hyper-connected world where silence is a luxury, oil in the ears forces a pause. It creates a womb-like environment, a return to the amniotic fluid of origin. The warmth of the oil mimics body temperature, and the resulting sensation is one of being held. It is no coincidence that oiling the ears is often a precursor to sleep; it is a sedative for the senses, a physical shutting of the blinds against the day.
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