Music, the Brain & the Secret Language of the Heart

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July 27, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace Where words fail, music speaks. - -Hans Christian Andersen- - Music, the Brain & the Secret Language of the Heart When was the last time you heard a song that brought you to tears, or reminded you of a favorite place? Music has the power to shape our moods, our minds, and even our memories. Barry Goldstein, a producer, composer, and music researcher, shares the incredible ways music can enrich our experience on conscious and subconscious levels. Through engaging in activities like singing or chanting, we can experience both physical and spiritual benefits, such as an increased sense of peace and calm. Different types of music can even alter our brain waves, guiding us from an active and alert state, to a relaxed sleep state. The advancements don't end there. "An amazing amount of research has been done to prove the benefits of music and the brain, but we've only just scratched the surface," says Goldstein. { read more } Submitted by: Tim Roland Be The Change How does music shape your own day-to-day experience? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have to Eat Alone Learning to Die DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,593 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More