Day 14: I'm grateful for music.
In detail:
I don't express it very often, at least not in so many words, but I really do love music. For a lot of reasons:
1) Music can carry memories
Just a snippet of a song can bring me back to the first time I danced with a boy in high school, or a sunny day dancing around the kitchen as a child, or my mom kneeling by my bed as she sings me to sleep.
2) Music can influence emotion
When I really think about it, what is it in movies that really makes me scared, or sad, or tear up at something sappy? The music behind the scenes. When I've had a bad day, I only need to pop in some upbeat music to lift my spirits and inspire an impromptu dance party. If I need some peace in a hectic day, I can listen to some hymns. It's amazing how quickly and how deeply music can affect my emotions.
3) Music passes the time
I love driving. But I think part of the reason I love driving is that I get to listen to music. Occasionally I actually look forward to an extra long commute if I have some new music to enjoy along the way. And I can't imagine a long road trip without some great tunes!
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