Music is one important factor that stirs up my spirit every time because it influences and evokes my emotions helping me deal with my feelings, Its rhythm and melody keeps the vibes going. Music has a profound effect on my feelings and emotion. It is highly effective for stress management and relaxation. Listening to music helps to reduce anxiety and depression.
Every song played each moment has its aim which are the massages conveyed in the song rather than the rhythm and melody of the songs, although the lyrics, rhythm and the melody is what makes up music.
I'm a fan of gospel music especially worship songs. Though I listened to blues as well. The most important factor of music to me is the messages in them that fits into every situations of life. Music is a box of memories that I cherished and admired it is frequently my source of inspiration.
In listening to music, I'm not restricted to my language, I also appreciate and listen to other languages as well, in such I enjoy the rhythm and the melody rather than the lyrics. Irrespective of the language, listening to them helps to improve my mood and brings me closer to my essential core. Music connects with my subconsciousness creating some reflexive actions in me. Music often makes me feel calm and builds me into a frenzy atmosphere making me think deeply and reflect about life. It is the harmonious voice of all creation and just like language it’s a powerful form of expression.
Although I listened to so many music by different artists, such as Sinach, Cece Williams, Victoria Orenze, etc. but I listened more to this Nigerian Artist Nathaniel Bassey, who happened to be my favorite artist. I listened frequently to his worship medley (hallelujah challenge). Also other tracks by Don Moen. Gospel songs spur up my spirit and help me to reflect on the greatness and the goodness of God.
*Gospel songs inspired me with the following reasons*:
a) Acknowledging The Greatness And The Goodness Of God: Looking at the heavens without pillars to hold it, the earth that has no limit nor border, and even nature, putting everything in it's place without any mistakes, i realize that God is so magnificent and he is so great and full of wisdom that cannot be comprehended. With this it shares the knowledge of the deeds of God and our worship of Him.
b) Source Of Encouragement: Listening to gospel songs also brings encouragement to me, because their lyrics are filled with words of encouragement and inspiration and that inspire and boost my faith. It eradicates sad countenance and brings a refreshing atmosphere bringing about relief from distress.
c) It Helps To Renew My Mind: Music is the only thing that sticks faster in the mind of anyone, so listening to gospel music helps me to renew my mind, it flips my mood and gives me a positive boost.
d) It Improves My Mental Health: Life is filled with ups and downs bringing anxiety and stress. So listening to music had higher self-esteem of bringing me out of that mood, brings the feeling of satisfaction and a greater sense of self-control.
e) It Brings About Sense Of Peace And Calmness: Listening to music brings about peace and calmness both to my mental health and to my spirit and that is what I desire most. And music helps me to obtain that.
We do not have to be religious to enjoy gospel music. Think about it, haven’t we said that we would never listen to a specific genre of music before? Then a friend invites you to listen to his playlist, and you find love for the genre you didn’t like. Despite our scepticism, listening to gospel music is not a way to convert us to Christianity. It is not produced for the chosen few who devotedly believe in a higher power. It is for every single person to enjoy and be uplifted by it.
As rightly said, music is truly good for the soul, because it carries so much impact and meaning, bringing about joyous and exciting moments, where it can be expressed in any form either by dancing, shouting or clapping. Music is really my source of inspiration.
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