This was the ‘new sound
technology’ of the time. It was a big step forward from the tabletop,
monophonic record players most people had. Hi-Fi was the predecessor of stereo
sound. She played her records all day long!
She was also a pianist; she
played for our church and she played our home piano, a lot! So, it's no
surprise that each of us children had to take piano lessons too. Music has
always filled my life in some way. As a teen, I took voice lessons and singing
turned out to be my passion!
There are many genres of music today: some are positive, uplifting and make you feel good, while others...are not! No matter what your general music preference is, you should include some happy music in your life.
Music is therapeutic; it
speaks to our souls in ways that words can’t. It can positively shift your
mood, lift your spirits and make you feel good. It’s particularly helpful when
you’re feeling sad or depressed.
Music is universal. It
speaks to all people no matter what their native language is. Music is a
language all its own. Even plants and animals respond to music. There was a
book written back in the 70s, called ‘The Secret Life of Plants’.
The book detailed a study of
the effects of different kinds of music on the growth and development of
plants. The researchers exposed some plants to rock music; these plants didn’t do
well…some of them even died.
They exposed other plants to
classical music. These plants thrived and grew larger and faster than those
with no music at all. This study proved scientifically that music has a
physical effect on life forms exposed to it.
I was watching a talk show
this morning and the topic of music and how it influences us came up for
discussion. Some researchers did a study to see what our tolerance levels for
cold is (don’t ask me why they did this study, but they did).
In the study, they immersed people’s
hands in ice water. They found that the people could hold their hands in the
ice water longer, when they were listening to music.
Michael Strahan, ex-pro
football player and co-host of the ‘Kelly and Michael’ morning show confirmed
this fact. He said that football players take ice water baths after intense
practice sessions. He said it was much easier for him to stay in the ice bath
longer, when he listened to music through headphones.
He also said he listens to
happy music before coming on the show each morning to get his energy going and
set his mood. His song of preference is 'Morning' by Al Jarreau. This is a
great happy song!
Playing happy music is one
of my Happiness Tips from my ‘Master to Keys to Happiness System’. So if you
want to feel happier and have more great days, play some happy music every day.
Whatever music you choose,
select something that makes you want to sing and dance like no one is
watching...'Don't Worry...Be Happy!'
Lyn Williams
Love and Happiness Mastery Mentor
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