The Power of Music

Not many things can put me in a good mood...predictably. Chocolate, a hot bath, and my husband stand a good chance.  So does sweet tea, time with my dog, and some creative collaging.

Recently, however, when dealing with a client crisis and overall "funk,"  I was reminded of the power of music.

I didn't go looking for Regina Spektor, but I'm glad she found me.  Amid the noise and chaos at a local coffee shop, my friend David insisted I watch her video. Since then, I've devoured everything: her songs, her music, her lyrics, her musings.

I am struck by her unique vocals and poignant messages.

She is simple, silly, complex, and wildly talented.  And mostly she reminds me to be myself and embrace my life. 

If you've never experienced "art" in music, take a look and give a listen.

Excerpt from On the Radio:

This is how it works

You're young until you're not

You love until you don't

You try until you can't

You laugh until you cry

You cry until you laugh

And everyone must breathe

Until their dying breath

No, this is how it works

You peer inside yourself

You take the things you like

And try to love the things you took

And then you take that love you made

And stick it into some

Someone else's heart

Pumping someone else's blood

And walking arm in arm

You hope it don't get hard

But even if it does

You'll just do it all again

One Thing I Know For Sure:  You have a song to sing.  Don't die with your music inside you.