The Power of Positive Singing

Life can be hard at times. There are plenty of things that can get us down. Everything from work, to school, to watching the news can be wearing. There seems to be a shift in the world from personal contact to technological advances that keep us separated. We may have cell phones, text messages, and social networking sites, but in the end these things serve to keep people from having to meet face to face. The result is that life may be more convenient, but it can also be more solitary. It may seem like we have plenty of electronic friends, but in the end we communicate with them by ourselves in front of the computer, or alone in our cars while talking on our cell phones. This can be a problem because we need personal relationships to stay healthy. Most people do their best to keep mentally positive, but even the most eternal optimist can use some help some times. This is where singing comes in. We might not realize it, but music is an integral part of human existence. It is a powerful thing that can bring back memories, inspire us, and even improve our moods. There are many people who will even claim that a particular song or musical artist saved their lives at some point. We are programmed to respond to music in a deep way. It might defy explanation, but different melodies and tunes have a biological effect on us all. Add in meaningful lyrics and you have a recipe for something emotional that can impact our lives. It’s no wonder why creating music is such a powerful and popular method of artistic expression. It’s a medium through which we process life, and without it we would be much worse off. rnEven if you don’t have the ability to create original music, you certainly have the power to listen to it. More importantly, you have the capability to sing. Singing has a strange reputation among the general public. People like to hear singing and they admire great singers, but they won’t often sing themselves in public. Most people claim that they only sing in the shower. This probably isn’t true since most people will also sing to themselves when no one else is looking. The next time you catch yourself singing, see how you’re feeling in the moment. Chances are that singing that song is improving your mood. Singing is also the perfect way to counteract the trend of increasing isolation. It makes you feel connected to other people who enjoy the same music. Singing is a great activity that can bring people together because everyone can participate in one form or another. It brings us back to our roots when civilizations were more tribal and stories were shared though song. If you have ever gone to a karaoke bar or played singing games, you will see that everyone is having a good time. There is a sense of community and even the worst singers get support from the audience. In a time when people have more ways to function in isolation, singing presents us with a way to get back to connecting with the world. So whether you’re humming a tune to yourself, or singing on stage at a karaoke room, you’re probably going to be feeling pretty good at the time. So if you are ever feeling down on life, consider singing as a way to snap you out of that foul mood. You might be amazed at the results. You don’t have to break into an all-out musical, but pop in your favourite CD and sing along with the lyrics. You will find that the combination of music and singing will stimulate the parts of your brain that control mood. It will certainly give you a boost because musical expression is a powerful way to relieve stress. If you’re feeling brave, get together with some friends and sing together. It just might be the thing you need to rejuvenate yourself and connect with the people you care about.