Through the notes, chords, and melodies, we experience a journey. A song that sticks with us for the rest of our lives. One that we know will trigger a sense of nostalgia. Your first dance, your first kiss, the lullaby your mother sang to you during bedtime. There is something about music that speaks to our soul.
The relationship we have with music transcends space and time. Our mood shifts exponentially when we listen to a song we love. The melody, rhythm, and harmony blend into a sensory bliss. Providing an experience that uplifts our mood, soothes our sorrows, or inspires us. There is no doubt that music exists in virtually every aspect of our lives. From celebrations to rituals to everyday activities such as working out, driving, and more.Â
The emotional prowess of music lies in its ability to help us tap into our subconscious mind. Where our emotional processing takes place. Melodies can help evoke nostalgia, teleporting our thoughts into a place. Time where we listened to that song for the first time.Â
Moreover, perhaps the most powerful thing about music is that it helps us express what words simply fail to. When our emotions are too deep for verbal expression. Music acts as a bridge, helping us articulate the matters of the heart and mind, our nuanced feelings, and serves as a voice for our innermost inhibitions.Â
From a scientific point of view, the rhythm of music has a physical effect on our bodies. Influencing our heart rate, breathing, and hormone release. Fast-paced and upbeat music helps our mind enter a state of flow. Providing us with energy for physical activity, while slower music calms our soul. Ancient cultures have acknowledged music’s profound impact on humans and, thus, have used music in healing practices, spiritual rituals, and meditation.Â
Furthermore, music also helps strengthen your relationship with others. When people share a musical experience, perhaps in a concert, during a dance, or merely singing together, their bond deepens. Music taps into shared human emotions, allowing people to connect more profoundly.
This shared experience is nothing less than therapeutic, triggering a sense of comfort and unity. Particularly during a time of struggle and hardship.Â
To sum up, music speaks to our soul, reflecting the complexities of the human experience. From joy and love to sadness and pain.Â
In the world of chaos, all it takes is a collection of notes, chords, and rhythms to make us feel alright.
Encapsulating the beauty of music, author Jennifer Davis Deckert presents The Book of Laural. A fantastical account of a soul’s journey throughout many lifetimes. Readers witness Jaja and Laural’s journey searching the far ends of the earth. Even the cosmos in search of perfect music’s. Along their way, the duo meet other soul mates and undergo many adventures.
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