Soul Spaces 116 – Sound
Sound can be a great tool for healing, centering, and uplifting our spirits.
I bet you’ve experienced the magic of music and sound many times, whether listening to your favorite pop artist, friend, choir, or sacred music. Even the scientists are getting into the music game! They’re researching and demonstrating how music can impact our mind, body, and health. Music therapy is a growing field of using sound and music to aid in the healing of patients. This Get Healthy article highlights 10 Benefits of Music like relieving stress, improving memory, and reducing pain.
Recently I’ve discovered the music of Mei-lan Maurits. Her music videos shine with love and soul. I listen to them as a tool for centering in my heart and being. They remind me to create sacred spaces in my life. Time to rest in well-being, the ultimate truth of our existence. I imagine they would be good for meditating too, but I haven’t tried that yet.
Here is one video I’ve been enjoying.
Do you have certain music that uplifts your spirit and energy?
Sometimes it’s pop music that I grew up with like the Beatles and Beach Boys. Other times, it’s music like Mei-lan’s to remind me to come back home to my center.
May you make time for your soul this week, maybe with some special music or simply the sounds of silence.
Peace out, Brad
With all the uplifting posts you’ve shared, why have you not written a book? Start by assembling your posts under general headings. Then read them as a whole. Identify the key messages you want to impart. Start there. This blog is your major passion. Time to do more with it now.
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Thank you for the good idea and kick in the pants Cynthia. 🙂
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It’s time, Brad. And I bet you will have your share of beta readers when you reach that point. Get cracking!
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Beautiful Brad, I can see why you’re drawn to Mei-lan’s music. It would be so wonderful to have a lovely voice like hers and to be able to harmonize like that. Music is so healing. I have to say that this piece you shared brings out a bit of melancholy in me, very beautiful though. Like you, I enjoy many different types of music depending on my mood. 🙂 I usually have this playing in the background at home… https://youtu.be/HZxqZR0MB50
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Thank you Julie. I’m glad you enjoy and use music to lift your spirits. I love the music you shared. I’m tempted to make a bad joke about house cleaning. 🙂
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Haha well then allow me… my actual house may not be clean and dust bunnies may run amuck, but at least the energy is “clean.” If only music could actually clean your house for you ey? 😉 But music is good for listening too while you clean it yourself. Although, I usually have something a bit more uptempo playing for that. 🙂
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Yes, music is good background and motivation to clean and do other chores.
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Music is great while working out or driving in traffic. It energizes you or makes life less boring when doing household chores for instance. However, when I’m doing important stuff with work or studying – I can’t seem to concentrate when a song is playing on the background. Oh, and I love Enya, Beatles, Bon Jovi, and Country music (when I’m driving on empty roads)
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Agreed on all accounts Bel (except country music!). I like quiet when I’m reading or writing.
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Lol! Country music grew on me – have no idea why maybe it’s because the lyrics are telling a story everytime. 😊
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So gorgeous, Brad. I listened to the whole thing. I think all creatures are naturally musical. Our heartbeats attune us to rhythms right from the start. Most of us make sounds. That’s the start of it all. I could definitely meditate to this. Thanks for sharing!
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Agreed Diana. You reminded me of studies about talking and playing music for children still in the womb. Ohm….
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I think it makes a difference. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing! Love checking out new artists.
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You’re welcome Kristine. I hope you enjoy her music.
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Music today has become very important in our lives for people who are having problems in their life and it is so soothing and one feels energized listening to serene and quiet music. The video was awesome, Brad. I too love listening to soothing music that uplifts our senses. Thanks.
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Thanks Kamal. I agree and am glad you enjoyed her music too.
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Welcome 😊😊😊😊 dear Brad
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Hi Brad, beautiful post – love that you write about the healing power of music here, and what a great piece of music and almost other-wordly-beautiful singing you have shared here! I am currently listening to it and thoroughly enjoying it. Regarding your question, I love listening to mantras and chants such as this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60FH24ucmsg to enhance peace and ease. I also love all kinds of world music by Putumayo, really fun. I love too many different types of music to list all, really:) Hugs and enjoy your day!
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Thanks Maria. I’m glad you enjoyed Mai-lin’s music too. Otherworldly is a good description! I’m enjoying the music you shared too, especially Putumayo. Thanks. Hugs and blessings…
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Yeah, what a talent Mai-lin has, just gorgeous. Happy to hear you are enjoying Putumayo´s music – I listen to their tracks all the time, it´s like a musical journey around the world and a great way to enliven one´s daily routines. Hugs and blessings back 🙂
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Thanks. I’m listening to the Putumayo Blend album right now before I go to work.
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Cool, enjoy 🙂 Have a great day at work
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Oh, Brad. This music is gorgeous! Like Diana said, I’m saving it to meditate to (and I’ve shared the link with some friends). Music hits me right in the center of my soul. The older I get, the more it affects me. If I hear some beautiful tune, usually classical, I begin crying (joyfully, but it can be a bit embarrassing, depending on where I am). Ode to Joy? Cry me a river…. ❤
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How wonderful that music stirs your soul and feelings so deeply. Some music does that for me. Thanks for sharing and being sensitive Pam. Crying odes to joyful rivers? 🙂
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Yes, that works. “Crying Odes” – a new term we can claim and add to the vernacular. 🙂
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I also love music, Brad, and find it incredibly uplifting.
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I’m glad Robbie. It can be a wonderful boost.
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I thought I wrote a little note here, but maybe only in my mind! I have been over the years enjoying drumming, drum circles, and shamanic sound journeys (Crystal bowls, Gongs, Didgeridoo) with one of my “tribes.” Also, when I do the solstice walks through the labyrinth at my local mystery school, we walk through to the tune of the crystal bowls. Sound healing is wonderfully therapeutic. One day I’d like to get a set of tuning forks to work on my patients/clients. I used to play guitar, and I still do on occasion. Today my daughter started strumming the ukulele for the first time! So – maybe that’s why I am commenting today on your musical article. 🙂 Synchronicity, Harmony…
Thank you so much for sharing this, Brad… Gonna have a listen while I work on my day’s entry of my gratitude journal.
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I’m glad we’re in tune with each other Ka. 🙂 Music is a delightful gift and healer. May you and your daughter make beautiful music together. ❤
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Oh, This is something I SO MUCH look forward to, particularly singing… hopefully. ❤
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Yay!
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Thank you, Brad – Your post/energy/blessing it still reverberating… ❤
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Wonderful!
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Just beautiful music share Brad… thank you for your introduction to her music.. Singing bowls so healing. as is her voice..
Like you Music plays a huge roll in my life.. along with my drumming, and listening to meditation music, even today I listened while painting to some special soulful music.. Its vibration, we are vibration and it affects our frequencies and moods..
Sending love and well wishes Brad.. I hope your weekend has also been as peaceful, as I send thoughts for a calm and peaceful week ahead.. ❤
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Thank you Sue. I find her music and voice beautifully enthralling and soothing. I used to listen to music more often. To a year filled with beautiful music. 🙂
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Loved the introduction Brad. Thank YOU 😁🧡
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You’re most welcome. 😁🧡
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I would be remiss if I didn’t 2nd Cynthia’s comment…you should write a book!! So if she planted that seed, consider me a little water on it to help it germinate!
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Thanks I think! Now you two will be tag-team nagging me until I write a book. 🙂
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LOL….just planting a seed…..:)
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Yes, yours was a gentle offer.
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Marvelous post, Brad. I enjoyed your insights. Yes, sound can be nurturing or harmful. (I’m very noise sensitive…) Music is wonderful, and so are many other peaceful, comforting sounds. Hugs on the wing.
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I’m glad you enjoyed this Teagan and I totally understand about noise sensitivity. Even though I love music, silence soothes my senses and soul.
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Singing with others is my newfound medicine. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
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Singing in a small group is a joy for me too.
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A silent sound can be most effective to healing,my dear!!
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Agreed!
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Wonderful, beautiful, seem like understatements in describing this music. I often find myself harmonizing or humming spontaneously. I think we have similar taste in music including the 70s tunes. I also like Celtic and Taize which is like chanting prayers developed in a monastery in Taize, France. I’m very grateful that you’ve introduced us to Mei-lan.
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I’m delighted that you enjoy her music too JoAnna. I also spontaneously broke into humming and chanting along with Mei-lan. 🙂 I’m curious about the Celtic and Taize. Are there any you would suggest?
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As far as Celtic, I like Loreena Mckennitt among others, and here’s a lulluby by Secret Garden. https://youtu.be/m2xnPSRSSzU. One of my favorite Taize songs is Da Pacem Cordium which means Give Peace to Every Heart https://youtu.be/hMo-HSg388E Thanks for asking!
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They’re lovely picks. The lullaby vocalist reminds me of Enya, and the Taize is soothing. Thank you!
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What a beautiful post Brad. Mei-lan’s music is so soothing and feels like something I could easily meditate to. I can’t imagine music not being part of my life. It picks me up when I’m down, energises me and grounds me when I need it. Hugs xx
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I’m glad you enjoyed her music Miriam. Music is a wonderful gift and tool. May your week be full of beautiful music.
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Yours too!
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I do. Certain artists would include Imogen Heap , Florence and the machine, electronic music artists like clams casino abd deadmau5. Natural sounds that set my calm mood are crickets, katydids, bees, chimes, rain and brooks
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You clearly enjoy your music! I’ll have to check out some of those groups. Thanks.
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Welcome:) I hope you enjoy them !
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Imogen Heap has a very distinct and cool sound.
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She does !!! It’s one of the many reasons I enjoy her music so much. She’s also very humble and humorous. Imagine dragons is also a very good band. They have a very motivational and honest sound. Hope you have a great weekend ! I’m glad you enjoyed Imogen Heap!
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Thanks!
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I LOVE Mei-Lan Maurits! There are songs that I listen to that are instantly uplifting, but I listen to Mei-Lan every single morning as part of my morning spiritual routine. I fully believe in sound therapy. When I was no longer reacting to my favorite songs with any sort of emotion a couple of years ago, that’s when I knew something was wrong and needed to take action.
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Clearly you love music and it’s many benefits. Enjoy the sweet sounds!
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Absolutely love sound healing and all the benefits that come with it! Sound healing is a powerful way to heal the body holistically!
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Thanks for reaching out and following my blog Azjunique. I’m glad you enjoy and use sound healing.
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I like the idea of you putting together a book. You have so many beautiful pieces to share with the world.
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Thanks Drew. Is this a tag team effort with Cynthia? 🙂
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Great work together my friend.
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love, love, love brad! music and sound are my go-to’s and mei-lan’s voice, love, and vibrations are exquisite. i haven’t been doing my sound healing for a little while, but this resonates so much with the kind of sound channeling i love to do too. and with my bowls as well. i find moving sound through our own vehicles – throat/body – is one of the most empowering things for moving energy through. i love this brad. we have so many similar loves. i sure hope we get to meet in person some time ❤
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Yes Tania, I’m remembering you wrote about the magical sound healing in the pyramids. It would be a good time for me to use sound, music and play for my toolkit as well. Meeting would be a delight. 😍
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if you do get a chance to do some more sounding through your throat chakra i’d love to hear how it feels for you. a great time can be in the shower. 🙂 i’m imagining us playing together like little kids!
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Both sound fun. 🙂
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