There isn’t a single soul I know who doesn’t like music. Do you count yourself as a music enthusiast? I bet you’re saying, “Yes!” Music is an essential part of our lives.
Have you thought about what gives music power and importance? Here are 10 reasons for listening to music daily.
- Music gives pleasure.
- Music conjures images.
- Music reduces stress.
- Music eases pain.
- Music lifts your emotions.
- Music connects you spiritually.
- Music makes you smarter.
- Music improves physical endurance.
- Music promotes better sleep.
- Music is universal.
Music makes us happy. Why? Music triggers the part of the brain which releases dopamine which stimulates our sense of pleasure. Music calms anxieties and eases suffering. Music unites us emotionally – friendship, patriotism, and spiritually.
Did you know studies have proved listening to music makes you smarter? It’s reported listening to classical music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Handel and Bach boost test scores, reduce mistakes, uses both sides of the brain for learning, and raises the IQ.
Music impacts the way you perform physically. Music increases your exercise endurance by 15%. Your body picks up on the tempo and moves to the beat enhancing your workouts. Now, isn’t that cool? Music improves your sleep quality. If you have a smartphone or iPod Touch, look for an app like iHeart Radio to stream soothing melodies to help you drift off at night.
As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Music is the universal language of mankind”. It doesn’t matter if we understand the words or not. We sense expression in the words and melody through our very soul and instinctively know if it’s a happy or sad song if we like it or don’t like it. It’s just that simple.
Music styles vary from person to person and yet we all benefit from the same perks music brings. The important thing is to involve the appropriate music into your life at the right moment to receive its full reward. Why not dance with me each Monday to see how the power of music can move you!
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My questions are:
1. Do you have a favorite part of the day to enjoy music? I don’t know if I have a particular time of day which I like listening to music. It sort of hits me, but I can’t let a day slip by without the sound of music. I’m happier and more productive when I can move to the beat of my music.
2. What is your preferred musical pleasure? I like a variety of music. For the most part, I prefer classic rock from the 70s & 80s or today’s new country, which reminds me of the pop rock from this era.
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Are you listening to music now? Why not, escape into the magic of music!