The world is a beautiful place, but sometimes we can lose sight of that when we're dealing with the stresses of work, family, and increasingly complex society. I believe that there are places that you don't need to find its location, but you just have to find what will make it happen. It's a sense of feeling and emotions, that is very conducive to tickle one's imagination and aspiration.
Music is a powerful force that has the ability to reconnect us with even the simplest joys. I, in particular, find music as an empty room to formulate ideas, a place where you can love and be loved back, a network of our minds unexplained potentials. Music has been my rehabilitation, my source of intelligence and wild ideas. I've read that even Albert Einstein himself mentioned that music gave him more pleasure than anything else in life. Most of the time, if words can't find their way, you could try making music do it for you. I always remember the movie, "Say Anything" where John Cusack courts Diane Court by holding a boombox player since he can't say his thoughts that well.
In this post, we'll introduce you to five ways music fortifies your imagination and provides avenues for relief.
5. It reconnects with our inner child.
Music is one of the most universally appreciated forms of entertainment and can be a great source of comfort, relaxation, and freedom from the stresses of everyday life. In fact, Rachel McAdams once said about an incredibly talented musician that he "brings his soul into it." The ability to have a beautiful escape through music can be beneficial for everyone involved in any kind of artistic pursuit... even those who suffer from depression.
4. It grounds you into the moment.
Music is a powerful way for us to slow down and tune in to the present moment. Just like what the great Bob Marley said; "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain". It can be a catalyst for freeing ourselves from anxiety and stress before work or even that annoying sense of "what happened to my life?" If you're ever feeling alone or lost in your day, find some music that speaks directly to you and challenge yourself with one of these simple activities.
3. It connects us to our community.
A good song can also connect us with others by creating a common bond, prompting conversation, and even bringing people together in celebration at their favorite spots. Think about Woodstock! It provides concrete proof for a certain community of people to act as one, it provides an opportunity for people to somehow escape into music and spread the message of unity and peace during that period of time. This is one of the many ways music makes a community cohesive... but what kind of community are we talking about, what community do you belong to?
2. It connects us with our culture and history.
Our sense of identity and self-worth, as well as a collective memory, comes alive in the music. This is valuable to all of us -- whether you're learning an instrument, singing in a choir, or just listening to the radio whenever you can. A good example of this, though many artists are already doing it or have done it in the past, I believed anyone who heard or will hear it will absolutely agree, Michael Jacksons' "Heal the World" and "Earth Song". Music is an amazing way for us to understand not only our own culture but also the cultures of others from around the world.
1. It connects us with ourselves and nature.
Music can instill in us a sense of connection to the world. Music can connect us with nature, and even with animals. Even as the world becomes more grounded by technology, some people still enjoy music from their cars with no headphones or phone nearby. Whether it's a simple touch of the keys or choosing a specific range of instruments and effects, music is a powerful way for us to reconnect with ourselves and our environment.
How about you? What kind of music does your imagination go to?
