What is supposed to happen when you contemplate sound, pain etc.?

[Davius]

Sharing this somehow feels silly. But this is what I experienced, so I guess it's valid(?).

Focusing on physical pain, for example, sometimes either makes it blend into the background or I become the observer as if my awareness makes thoughts disappear and with it the meaning behind that pain. It's then no longer pain, but just a neutral sensation.

When I focus on sounds, I notice there's a difference, but I cannot get behind it, no matter how long I stay with it and it almost drives me crazy. It's difficult to explain.

With colours, I feel that they are the same on a deeper level. It almost feels like an intuition.

[BipolarGrowth]

You’re “supposed” to gain insight into the nature of these sensations. This is not a bad way to do spiritual practice. I would recommend spending time with each physical sense, then with the mind, then be with all six simultaneously and see what that does for you.