Listening is a foundational human activity, and it demands more than meets the eye, or ear. Our ability to listen is threatened today by several factors, not least of which is the audio onslaught we experience. There is so much to hear that we tend either to gorge ourselves or simply shut down and stop listening.Perhaps the better move is to do as we should with food: limiting fluff eating makes space for healthy eating, and healthy eating lessens our craving for fluff. We can exercise discipline and regulate our listening for the sake of health of mind and soul.