The Joy of Music

Last weekend a large group of us went to an outdoor Beatles tribute band concert. It was great fun. Now, days later after a hectic week going full-speed each day, I think back to that evening and I’m reminded how great it was to purely enjoy the music and friends and put everything else out of my mind.

The same thing happens during handbell rehearsals – I don’t think about anything else (maybe because it takes all my concentration to get the notes? Ha!). Music has always been that way for me, though – it has always been a bit of an escape. Music can be both relaxing or energizing.
Since the goal of WhatFriendsDo.com is to help change the journey for friends going through a challenge, we often give suggestions that involve music. Sending a CD to a friend with a note about a favorite song serves so many purposes; it gives your friend a diversion from whatever he/she is going through, it is a reminder of your shared friendship.

Today is Music to My Ears Day. I think it’s a perfect day to make sure music is spread among friends – what a perfect gift!

Today’s Quote: A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.
— Unknown