Music as Remedy for most Common Aliments

I have always enjoyed the sweet sounds of music, and all genres at that. From as early as I can remember, when I was old enough to know music and truly appreciate music, I was always listening to music. I was the first in line to buy a new CD, the first in my family to own a Walkman or Discman or iPod, thought the latter was gifted to me. I can remember on family trips or youth group events I would always take my music with me. I was "that" kid w/ the music. I might have been the only one with my ears plugged up, but it was ok for me. Music was/is my release, my outlet and my way to enjoy just living. 

Who else enjoys music so much? I hope you can find a way to embrace the gift of music that the world has been given. There are different types of music in my music library: pop, classic rock, soft rock, rap, regga-tone, worship, folk, alternative, chill, and yes, a touch of country, but the era to be most treasured would have to the any sound that came out of the 80's! Anyone agree?

Why music? I'm not sure, there is just something about it that does my soul good. No matter the condition of my "ser" (my being) I can usually find a music to match the mood in which I find myself. 

When I feel joy I enjoy embracing music from Passion. When I feel sorrow I find myself embracing certain songs from Amy Stroup. When I feel rebellious I embrace Everclear, haha, one my favorite's from jr. high/high school. When I want to just be with Jesus in a "non-be with Jesus way", Dave Barnes. When I feel reflective I find my way to Joe Purdy or Leigh Nash. When I feel chill, like just existing they way I am, or in a complete place of being over taken by the Spirit I find my way to Shane and Shane. They have a way of honestly speaking to the existence of my knowledge about the truths of scripture. When I want some lyrics to ponder over, I find my way to Coldplay, U2, or Jack Johnson. When I feel a need to get in touch with my roots, Johnny Cash. When I just want to have fun, I find myself going back to the 80's to Madonna or Bon Jovi. When I want complete randomness, Tom FM :). When I need some truth back in my life (which is more often than not) you will find Derek Webb coming from my speakers. When I feel socially apt, Billy Joel or Elton John are always fun. I've always thought pondered on the historical significance of that one night that The Piano Man represents. (I once won tickets, in the 5th grade, to go see Billy Joel and Elton John play together at the Pyramid in Memphis. I was too young to exactly appreciate what I was experiencing.) What other emotions with which are we most regularly acquainted? Oh, when I want to dance alone in my room, you might hear Nelly coming from underneath the door, yes I said: Nelly and he is in my music library. If I'm dancing with others, then those well established and distinguished dance songs will get the job done. Partner dancing is the best. There is just something about enjoying music and the movement of the body with someone else, while facing them and embracing those moments of physical touch for 4 lovely minutes, and even more minutes if you're fortunate to get more than one dance from him. 

So, whatever your aliment (positive or negative) try music as a remedy. Reach deep into your pockets and fill your iTunes with a variety of songs from which you can create a variety of self-prescribed treatments for whatever your "ser" is feeling in the moment.