In this hectic world of ours I am drawn to people who smile and have a peaceful spirit about them. Being around these people is like an oasis. Since I know this to be true, I myself try to BE one of those people. Having a custom CD of songs I like in my car and in my classroom is one way there.
Music has both a hedonic component and an ethereal effect on the body and mind. When you hear your favorite song come on you body relaxes almost effortlessly. Having a full CD of these can be better than any medicine for fatigue or other mental ailments you might come up against. People in your sphere will be glad you are near them because your heart will be full of song and your posture will reveal someone who is truly involved in life and sensing all that’s around.
My music CDs also help me ward off what I call “bad energy.” Those people who are always negative don’t affect me as much when I am still humming my tunes.
Sometimes when I get to work I don’t know where to begin there are so many projects begging for my attention. Putting on the CD’s first tune, currently Del Amitri’s “Roll to Me,” gets me in that zone where I can laugh and think straight. Get yourself a CD made before you leave the house tomorrow, the whole world will thank you and you will thank me for suggesting it. Make your own peace and well-being a priority.
What are some of your favorite tunes?
Hi. I'm Damien Riley, MA.
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Oh, I haven’t heard Roll To Me in years, Damien, but as soon as you mentioned it I could hear the chorus in my head! Also, I love that you play music in the classroom; kids just love music, don’t they? At the moment, my kids and I are just loving ADELE’s new album 19. You can find her single Chasing Pavements and my favourite track Hometown Glory on YouTube. Let me know what you think!
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Thanks Amy, when I get to some speakers I will check it out!
I have compilation CDs, too, both feel good ones to wind me up and ones composed strictly of melancholy or sad songs when I really need to release emotions. They both serve their purpose quite well.
I think women like sad songs more than men. The only sad songs I like are: 1) Fernando, and 2) The Boxer.
Don’t take it as a putdown to your gender though. The ever-present sadness of women is what keeps the world sensitive and malleable. Women have a profound role in the world with their happy and sad song CD’s ;)
mucho gracias, very note worthy, thanks.
Your comment looks like SPAM but I’ll take the compliment! ;)
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