Music is universal to mankind. It has the power to touch a soul, make a mind think, and the eyes to tear. Music can be fun, loud, quiet, contemplative, emotional, touching, and so many other things. I love that music can be an answer to prayers, as well as help us understand ourselves better.
There's a quote, I'm not sure from whom, but it's to the effect that when we are happy, we enjoy music. When we are sad, we understand the words. This past year I have found truth in that statement. As I struggle with certain areas, or find joy in others, I often hear a song that perfectly expresses what I am feeling. Music has been a balm to my heart and mind, sometimes making me cry from pain, other times making me cry from understanding.
So, basically, music makes me cry.
But, really... I have found an incredible amount of understanding, through music, in my life as of late. Have you ever realized how many songs there are about the end of relationships? Some are poignant, missing-what-you-had kind of songs. Yet, others are good-riddance-I-don't-know-why-I-was-with-you-for-so-long songs. I have to say, I learned something from both types.
This past year I have fallen in love with a plethora of tunes, for many reasons.
I have learned that these Bones can pick themselves up and be Stonger (What Doesn't Kill You). I learned to say Goodbye to You, So Much for My Happy Ending. Sometimes a change Starts With Goodbye, and there can be Good in Goodbye. We all have Bruises, but I can be Brave. This is my time to Breathe, and Catch My Breath. When a Heart Breaks you can feel like there is no one to Listen. I can Roar, and say at some point that I Proved You Wrong. Maybe eventually I will find someone who will make me feel Wanted, and Treasure me. Until then, I will be Happy, and have the Best Day of My Life. It Won't Be Like This for Long. I'll stop Wasting All These Tears and focus on the Good Times.
There are songs for every mood, every emotion, every love, every pain. Although I don't play any instruments (the few years (?) I took piano lessons don't count), music is important in my life. I run with music playing in my ears. I get ready in the morning with music going. I listen to Aubrey practice piano (she can hardly walk past the piano without stopping to play a few notes). I have had prayers answered through music. Music can add so much to our lives.
Yes, we need to be careful about the music we listen to. As a side note- have you had the experience of listening to a song you used to love, or maybe something you listened to growing up, and you suddenly realize what the song is about? And it's not good! I guess it's a good thing that I didn't recognize some of the messages in popular music when I was younger. I heard a song on the radio recently by someone I enjoy a few songs from, and when I realized what it was about, and how blatant it was, I was kind of appalled. Maybe I'm getting old, or the world is just moving so quickly to being desensitized, but it was crazy! So, yes, music can have a negative effect on us as well. But music is a gift! One I am so thankful for.
Excuse me while I go rock out and pay some bills.
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