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Music is a universal language. It evokes emotion and has the power to transform the mind. It is common to the average human to respond to the basic stimuli of sound. As creatures, we use our senses to perceive the world, our hearing can be crucial to survival and understanding our environments, from pleasure and opportunity to threats and immediate danger.
As human beings, we are wired to respond to what evokes our senses. We are often emotionally triggered to respond in a certain way when our brains receive information that either fits in with, or challenges our beliefs. Therefore, it should not be surprising that studies have found that music, such as Mozart, has been found to have a significant impact on the way we feel, lighting up the brains “reward centre”, often triggered by pleasurable stimuli such as chocolate or alcohol. African cultures live and breathe music. It is our way of life.
During COVID-19, we undoubtedly need ways to cope with stress and stay positive.
10 Reasons to Hit PLAY:
1. Upbeat and positive music can improve your mood
2. Music can improve memory, concentration and attention
3. Positive music can be used to manage mental stress
4. Music therapy can improve chronic health conditions, including; dementia, stroke, parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
5. Music can improve your quality of life
6. Music is non-invasive and easily accessible
7. People who sing together become synchronised, producing positive emotions.
8. Music can bring back fond memories
9. Music stimulates the auditory cortex and promotes movement.
10. People SMILE when music is upbeat, happy and playful.
The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
Psalm 28:7
For your listening pleasure:
“I am Free” – Jay Peacock
“Hallelujah” – Burna Boy
“And You Don’t Stop” – The Walls Group
“Dumebi” – Rema
“Ojuelegba” – Wizkid
“Toast” – Koffee
