Listening to Music

Sometimes it is neccessary to first choose music that totally matches your current mood rather than the mood you wish to acquire. Consider arranging a series of different musical compositions in sequence that are customized just for your needs. For example, if you are dealing with depression, select a composition which represents depression in its extreme form, to you. Follow this with one that is only mildly depressing. Then select a neutral composition, and end with a composition which is clearly uplifting and motivation. Listening to music in a sequence like this allows for your current stress level or mood to be first honored and then to be gradually transformed.

It is ideal to listen to the music through speakers rather than headphones so that the cells of the body themselves may "listen" to the sound.

Prepare yourself to listen. Take off your shoes. Stand relaxed, sit or lie down and breathe.

It is preferable to listen to the musical composition all the way through, without interruption. This allows for the optimum response to the transformation process.

We all have the tendency to use music for the background of other activites. Try developing the technique of just listening to the music, not doing anything else. This way, you will get the best benefit.

Allow the music to reach your inner feeling, and respond freely to it. Everyone has a different manner of expression. You may experience visual images, thoughts, movement, an intensification of emotion, physical vibrations, sleep, or nothing at all.

When the music stops, it is suggested that you bask in the silence for many moments. This will help integrate the feelings.

One of the hidden blessings of music is its value in the healing process. Music is already real therapy for millions, whether they make it or listen to it. I reaches it greatest signifiance when it becomes part of spiritual life.