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Written by Don Campbell. He is a recognized authority on the transformative power of music, listening, and The Mozart Effect®
Music changes our sense of time, how we experience the world around us. It can expand our perceptions and bring clarity to the mind. The auditory structures of harmony, rhythm, and melody affect the rhythms of the body, and the nonverbal language of music can create a vast range of emotions connected to past experiences. A melody may instantly evoke events from earlier parts of our lives, or take us back through the centuries to envision other societies and historical times. It also connects us to the rhythms of our day. Musical qualities are present in every physical movement. The rhythmic quality of the body frames every kinesthetic action. The slower breaths and heartbeats during sleep affect the brain waves and the many cycles of the organs.
By learning to consciously listen to and use music, your daily practice of centering, balancing, and relaxation becomes your own art form. You can recreate your own visual and resonating repertoire for each day’s refreshment. From here, you’ll discover that music can prolong your sense of rest and comfort and it can bring you to a spiritual place where you can connect and pray.
