Music is healing. Although not everyone would agree, there is a lot of evidence that this is true. Soothing lullabies help babies sleep and music in nursing homes brings Alzheimer's patients out of their own little world. We've all had sad songs bring a tear to our eyes and upbeat, fun songs make us want to dance.
I've always loved music, particularly as a stress reliever. I love being in the car by myself, turning up the radio and singing at the top of my lungs. It wakes me up in the morning and gets me ready for a day at work, at helps wipe away a bad day on the drive home. Certain lyrics make me laugh or cry, and many force me to examine myself, my life and my relationships.
One of my favourite songs is a medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, a Hawaiian musician. Throughout my treatment I would listen to this song and think of the end of my journey, and the place over the rainbow I'd be when I had beaten this thing. Now that it's all over, I can listen to this song and know that I am in this place and it's an amazing feeling!
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Thanks for sharing your journey Rianne ~ greetings from Oregon - although I'm a bit older than you, I sure relate to so much of what you've written, the way you've felt. Best wishes in your remission and may it continue long and wide! Heather McLean
So true Riaane. Music really does sooth the soul. LOVE Israel's version - too cool huh. Really is a wonderful world now you are on the other side of this incredible challenge. Go you :D xx L
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