Do you want to feel more compassion for others? Do you want to exercise with more enthusiasm or achieve serene relaxation no matter where you find yourself? Well, what about having a soundtrack to your life?
With modern mp3 players you can put anything on them, and then organize your music into play lists. You can then have a different playlist to help motivate you in different areas of your life.
Let us look at an example.
John Smith creates a workout play list; high tempo dance music, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica and Pixies. The first time he works out with his new playlist, he lifts heavier weights and feels full of energy. The difference is amazing. He calls this play list “Energize”
Then he creates a relaxing play list. It has Brian Eno, ambient music, sea shore and various other sounds on it. He revels in his down time, enjoying a deeper sense of calm and relaxation. He calls this play list “Calming.”
He finally creates a compassion play list. It has contemplative music on it such as Leonard Cohen or The Smiths. He listens to it when he feels world weary. He calls this play list “Comforting.”
So no matter where John is, he has a sound track that he can call on that acts as a balm for his mood. It can comfort him, energize him and calm him - all at a touch of a button!
So look at your mp3 player in a new light. Not only as an entertainment center but as a wonderful device that can help transform how you feel or act.
Just be careful if you have your mp3 player on shuffle or you may find your mood swinging all over the place!
Let me know what mood play lists you have!
Allen
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