Music Therapy

Music has the ability to greatly affect my mood, and I have specifically tuned out the radio, with the exception of one station that is new to me this year.

I have tuned it out because I could not take the constant sound bites and conversations about all that was going on in the world, all the bickering, hysteria, and plain old meanness directed towards people because of their opinions, even if I disagreed with those opinions.  I needed to tune it out for my peace of mind and go to a few news sources to be informed but only on a strict basis, I would limit not only which sites I visited but the length of time I spent on them.

Instead I developed a new appreciation for the vast and varied music collection that Mr. Padawan and I had amassed (see here).  So while I don't really have a good handle on any current Pop music I am ok with that, I have been introduced to other artists that have been around for a while I just never knew about them.

That radio station that I found and listen to when I actually listen to the radio?  KLove. I really never thought I would listen to a Christian Music station but I have to say it is just what I needed to find.  It gave me some awesome music because I always like having music as background music.  It gave me peace of mind.  It reminded me of what I do have.  It reminded me that things are ok, inconvenient sure, but ok.   

They bring me happiness.

Below is my short playlist, 7 songs as of when I posted this.  I may add more later.


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