Before my separation around 8 months ago, I rarely listened to music. I didn't have an i-anything and my music would have to compete with the continuous litany of news from the TV or I always seemed to have someone in the car with me so music off...Mom/Wife ears on. But now....wow! Music is a source of inspiration, an energizer, and a relaxant. I have literally listened my way through pain, back spasms and nausea...I recently read an article about a fellow with MS who mentioned music therapy. I never thought of it in that sense but it has been a huge source of comfort! It helps that I now have my very own iphone and several apps that allow me to access the eclectic songs of my youth, ranging from Smokey Robinson to Rhianna. The former coming from the fact that I have two teenage daughters who have managed to let some 21st century songs work their way into my head and into my iphone. Brings me back to my teen years when music meant so much to me....that feeling slipped away....but now it's back and one of my best weapons against the daily insults of MS.
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