Music calms me, keeps me sane, clears my mind of all thought. When I am nervous or tired or stressed or emotional or upset, I just turn on my ipod, or search youtube for my favorite song, and listen to different songs over and over until I am in a better mood.
I like slow melancholy songs, and fast upbeat songs, depending on what my mood calls for. I listen to songs with great lyrics, and really focus on them. Sometimes they really help snap me out of my mood.
When I am moody taking a walk also helps. Fresh air, physical movement, getting out. It helps me get out of myself, out of my mind, and clear things up.
And when all else fails- there is always chocolate :)
I agree well said :)
ReplyDeleteI agree also. Fast paced, upbeat music enhances my positive, bouncy mood (I used to listen to this type whil preparing for a date), and sadder, sometimes rougher songs are good for negative moods. I'm not sure if you're referring to only Jewish or secular music as well, but I have always found Hoobastank's "Crawling in the Dark" good for getting through a tough, frustrating time - though it is a fast rock song, and not a slow more somber song. Here is the normal version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFqvPzshyzQ and the acoustic version, which is also quite nice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxnVv8dxRs
ReplyDeleteI'm actually mostly talking about non- Jewish songs. And the interesting thing is that when I'm in a bad mood I will also listen to sad slow songs, even though probably it will just make my mood last longer and not fix it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the song, I enjoyed the lyrics. And ya it's not always easy, and sometimes you just need something to hold on to to get through the hard times.
Yes - thanks for reminding us and for the "recentering" idea! May we have reNEWed koach and kavanah for 2012, please G-d - related...
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