Emotional Wellness - The Power of Songs
Today, we are talking about songs that inspire. Songs affect our emotional health in a profound way. What we listen to sets our mood for the day, so we need to be careful about what we choose to listen to. Music and songs can help our emotional wellness, but how do we listen to music in a healthy way? Let’s dive into this conversation about inspiring songs!
Point 1: Music is an Act
The music you listen to has an impact on how you see the world. Sometimes, we think we are just enjoying a song, but music emphasizes the way you are currently feeling. Listening to music is not passive. It is an act to exaggerate the way we feel at the moment, or to shift our mood.
Point 2: Pay Attention to the Words
Some songs focus on their instrumentation more than their lyrics, but the words of a song will be seared into your mind, even if you are not consciously aware of it. The words will affect your attitude, which affects your behavior, which affects your life. Pay attention to the words of every song you listen to.
Point 3: Be Careful Who You Listen To
People use music to communicate. Having a creative way to express your opinion is necessary for some people. But be careful. Some people use music to spread ideas that are not healthy for you. Even if a song seems harmless, the unspoken messages could be detrimental to your life. Choose who you listen to with caution.
Point 4: Examples of Inspiring Songs
“What If” by Matthew West
This song tackles the issue of regret. Even if you have things in your past that you regret, you can always choose to move forward anyway. “Last I checked, this heart inside my chest is still beating. Well, I guess it’s not too late.”
“Try Everything” by Shakira
This song (featured in Zootopia) inspires us to always be looking for something better. Do not be afraid to fail; be afraid of not trying. “I keep falling down, I keep on hitting the ground, but I always get up to see what’s next.” “I want to try, even though I could fail.”
“Work in Progress” by Diana Hamilton
This is a song that encourages us that it is ok to not be perfect yet. We are all on our own journeys of self-improvement, and what you see in me now is not the final product. “I will not be like this forever, I am a work in progress, God is working on me.”
“See What the Lord Has Done” by Nathaniel Bassey
This song is a simple one. The majority of the song is just repeating “See what the Lord has done.” While lyrically simple, the emotional benefit of repeating a helpful phrase over and over cannot be underestimated. This genre is one where the instruments guide your emotions.
“Home” by Phillip Phillips
One last one for today. This song keeps us focused on the end of our journey. Even when we are lonely, there is Someone who is always by our side. He is helping us and is making a place for us at the end of our road. “Just know you’re not alone, ‘cause I’m gonna make this place your home.”
Summary
The music we listen to has an enormous impact on our lives. What are the songs you listen to? How do they affect your life? Carefully choose who you listen to and the songs you dwell on. Choose songs that will inspire you and encourage you to live a thriving life!
By Dr. Gee, Success and Holistic Wellness Advocate
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