Music is so much a part of life that we often forget how big a role it plays in our daily lives. We listen to it on our radios and MP3 players. We sing the national anthem before ball games. Even commercials have catchy little tunes that help us remember the products they are trying to sell. Music surrounds us every day--so much so that we often take it for granted. The thing is, music is a very powerful force for both creation and destruction.
As an empath (and a musical one at that), I have always been quite sensitive to sound. I cannot listen to certain types of music for long because they tend to bring me down rather quickly. Heavy metal has always been particularly hard for me to deal with as are certain types of rap. I am most drawn to happy, upbeat sorts of tunes (pop and country often work well here). I also appreciate the haunting qualities of many songs written in minor keys. Those seem to have a mellowing, calming effect on me.
Playing music for someone who is sick or injured can have positive effects on their recovery. Many of us like to listen to strong, upbeat music when we're working out to motivate us and pass the time. We will use music as lullabies to lull our children to sleep at night. Even science has concluded that music and sound have the power to change the way people think and function by changing brainwave function.
Stop and think for a few minutes. Is there any music playing in the background right now? What sorts of music do you come into contact with throughout the day? Can you feel the emotional effects certain songs or types of music have on you?
Given all this, it is not a far reach to say that music has the power to change the world. Don't you think it's time you paid attention to what is playing in the background of your life? You might just find you can use it to change your life for the better!!!
~CSE
