Being More Aware

After our music discussion this past week, I was struck with how much music affects our lives. I'm known to listen to music all the time whether it be getting ready in the morning, walking to school, or doing homework. Music is so important to me. There is just something about a good story and a good beat that really speaks to my soul. As I walked out of lecture Tuesday, I decided to make it my mission to be an active consumer of my music media and see how much of my music is good and uplifting and how it makes me feel. I came to realize how some of my music didn't really have the best message but I loved the beat to it and that is what struck my interest. After learning how important lyrics are and how they can affect us, I decided to make a change. I started actively looking for music that had a positive message. I have noticed subtle changes in my attitude and the way I'm feeling. I don't think I ever listened to bad or really inappropriate music but I definitely feel a change in myself after I've listened to more positive songs. After listening to Soldier in class, I immediately downloaded the song and have now listened to it so many times!  This song now holds a special place in my heart and has really inspired me this week to be a more active and aware consumer of positive and uplifting music.