If someone were to have created a line graph of my stress level over the past week or so, they would have seen a turning point sometime yesterday afternoon. It was positive turn; my stress level decreased. Several things happened, including I was just able to get some things done. Another thing that helped was music.
Sometimes I need things to be really quiet while I study, but other times a little background music helps me stay focused. I tuned into my George Harrison station on Pandora for a little bit in the morning, and then in the afternoon switched to some Wolfgang Amadeus. Exactly what I needed.
Beyond good background noise, music has the power to lift (and conversely, depress). I found a site that has a really uplifting, fast-paced Christmas tune that I found I like. I don't know how many times I listened to it yesterday, but I credit it with helping me to keep my spirits up, focus my thoughts in the right place, and maintain a positive attitude. I had the positive tune and lyrics of that song playing through my head even while I wasn't listening to it, and I then found my thoughts focused in other uplifting directions.
Doctrine & Covenants 25:12 gives us some insight into the Lord's view on music: "My soul delighteth in the song of the heart," He says. "Yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." I'm really grateful for good music of all genres that help me keep my spirits up and also stay closer to my Heavenly Father.
Doctrine & Covenants 25:12 gives us some insight into the Lord's view on music: "My soul delighteth in the song of the heart," He says. "Yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." I'm really grateful for good music of all genres that help me keep my spirits up and also stay closer to my Heavenly Father.
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