Love Music? 5 Ways It Can Benefit Your Life

by AnaLeyah North

Music to a wonderful tool to support us in finding balance and harmony in our lives.   It is really just energy, and it works on the mental, emotional and physical areas of our body, mind and spirit.   What is it about music that soothes your soul?

Here are 5 ways that music can benefit your life:

1. Music shifts energy:

Have you ever walked into a room and soft energy is playing and you feel your body relax? Or perhaps the opposite happens when you hear hard-rock music blasting from the car next to you at a red light. The music shifts the energy in the environment and we respond to it. So when the energy in your home feels stuck and stagnant, play some music.  Put on high vibrational music (such as classical, religious or chants) when you leave your home.  Check in and see if you feel the difference when you return.

2. Music quiets the mind:

When my mind gets busy and on overwhelm, I start playing music, or even better I sing along. The more I sing the better I feel.  If you can’t sing (or don’t want to) just listening to music will support you. One way to experience the  difference is to check in with your body; are you feeling relaxed or constricted? Is your breath long and deep or short and shallow?  You may even want close your eyes, relax your body and take some deep breaths as you listen.

3. Music calms the body:

There have been studies that support how music can reduce blood pressure, anxiety and even depression. It can also help with reducing pain.  Have you ever heard a particular song and instantly started feeling good?  It might bring back a happy memory, connect with a loved one or simply ‘feel right’.  It doesn’t matter, just be aware and say ‘thank you’ to the universe for creating this healing opportunity.

4. Music motivates:

We always see people walking on a treadmill wearing earphones, and perhaps you have done it yourself.  I know I have. Remember how the music keeps your feet moving and you mind focused?  Or maybe you play your favorite playlist while cleaning your house.  When the music moves the energy, it also moves us!

5. Music connects us with our emotions:

Connecting with our emotions and expressing them is one key to happiness and harmony. I’ve had times when I have used sad, mournful music to help me release grief and loss. Likewise, I’ve used happy, upbeat music to elevate my mood. Sometimes a particular song will be a message from a departed loved-one.  It is all good; music gives us the opportunity to laugh, smile, cry, or connect with another time and place.   When that happens, take the opportunity to feel and be with the experience.

Music can have a tremendous impact on our body, mind and emotions.   Let’s use it to our advantage.   

One good way to do this is to listen to music with intention.  When we turn on the radio or listen to our favorite song album, connect with the universe and ask for relaxation, healing, support, love, courage...what ever comes to mind.  It will serve you well!