Music
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Doctrine and Covenants 25:12 "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads."
Music can be so emotional. I realize this most when I'm sad or there is a silly problem with a boy I like. (And I'm sure all of you can relate so stop judging ;))
You raise me up
Music can calm me down or enhance what I'm feeling. Usually the latter. When I get emotional, depending what time of the month it is, I will decide to put loud music so I can jump around and spin and dance around my kitchen while cleaning. Other days I will put music that brings back memories of my past so that I can just cry and get it over with. My favorite is when I sing songs that lift me up and make me happy.
A lot of music moves me and makes me emotional but in a great way. Like this video I saw on Youtube about this young man named Jonathan.
Charlotte and Jonathan
Music can be a great way to express yourself. A lot of people like to write their own music and show the talent that they have, like my younger brother, he plays saxophone and piano very well but decides to write music for piano. He is very talented and I love to hear him play when I'm just sitting on the computer writing a post for my blog. My littlest brother does covers for songs and he has a sweet voice to listen to.
Alex singing to Lazy Song
Music can be used to grieve for a loved one and to remember them. It is difficult to let go of feelings for someone especially when they've gone. It is very peaceful to find songs that can help remember them in the best way. My favorite song for this type of mood is a beautiful song by Josh Groban called To Where You Are.
To Where You Are- Josh Groban
My favorite use of music is to feel the Spirit. I cannot express how much I care about my Savior Jesus Christ and how grateful I am that I can feel the Holy Ghost in my life. My favorite music to listen to is by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I get chills every time I hear them sing. A song that is dear to my heart is one that my mom would sing to me at night as a lullaby with different lyrics but nonetheless still beautiful. If you were to watch one of these videos I would like you to watch and hear this one called Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.
My Lullaby- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
May you keep music an important part in your life. It can be used for so much good to uplift others.
Don't let bad music enter your life, it's not worth the pain it can cause, it's not worth the bad thoughts it can bring. Keep amazing music in your life so that it can one day help you also. ☺
Hugs and Kisses from where I am to where you are,
♥/Nicole
