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Posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 9:36:24
I went on a cleaning clutter binge this morning. Absolutely rabid in my pursuit of simplicity and streamlining my belongings. I already chucked out about half my stuff after my divorce several years ago, and that was extremely liberating. This time I found *5* different journals I have started writing over the years and then stopped.
The point of this thread... I was really agitated by the process this morning. I chased my husband out of the house to go on a bike ride so I could concentrate. By the time I was done, my hands were shaking horribly. I would have given ANYTHING for something to bring me down: xanax, a drink (yes, it is 10:30am where I am!), a smoke.
Instead I put on a CD and started surfing. I have an enormous collection of natural sound cd's, combination music and nature sounds, Benedictine chants, music in languages I don't understand (Portugese, Spanish, Gaelic), music with singing with no words.
About 10 minutes into it, I am serene. The music has created a lovely cloud on which I have floated above my anxiety and agitation. I have never responded so completely to music, and this is a gift for me. It's created an oasis of peace in my mind - which is really where all the clutter is, isn't it? - and I am so grateful that I can see and hear and taste. This life we have is such a precious thing.
I just had to share, goofy as it may be. Thank g*d for Babble.
Posted by tabitha on June 12, 2004, at 13:41:54
In reply to Music and peace in my life, posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 9:36:24
what a great way to cope with the anxiety. Much better than the alternatives.
And congratulations on your cleaning spurt!
Posted by deirdrehbrt on June 12, 2004, at 14:33:35
In reply to Re: Music and peace in my life, posted by tabitha on June 12, 2004, at 13:41:54
It sounds like the partly cloudy weather has given way to sunshine!
I'm so happy for you.Dee.
Posted by pegasus on June 13, 2004, at 23:58:21
In reply to Music and peace in my life, posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 9:36:24
A lovely, lovely story. Thanks so much for sharing it. What was the exact music that got you onto your cloud, if I may ask? I know different things work for different people, but I have yet to find anything that gets me to serene. Agitated I can get to via music, so I know music can have a lot of power. I'd love to use it for good.
pegasus
Posted by partlycloudy on June 14, 2004, at 7:33:56
In reply to Re: Music and peace in my life, posted by pegasus on June 13, 2004, at 23:58:21
It was Lakeside Retreat by Dan Gibson - it's on the Solitudes label. (I think he's Canadian, which justifies my purchasing so many of his recordings!) Also by him I have Listen to the Loons, and Great Lakes Suite.
They just transport me. I have some other recordings that incorporate water sounds, but they just make me want to pee! Not too soothing.
Posted by Scott in Vermont on June 14, 2004, at 7:49:52
In reply to Music and peace in my life, posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 9:36:24
I'm happy that you've found something so simple and so healthy to help you find a good place (instead of finding something "else"... you know what I mean).
Glad to see that you're still partly. :)
Posted by TexasChic on June 14, 2004, at 8:29:48
In reply to Music and peace in my life, posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 9:36:24
Thanks for posting this. Its encouraging to hear about your positive experience. It makes me want to get done what I need to in order to reach that serenity myself.
T
Posted by partlycloudy on June 14, 2004, at 8:50:57
In reply to Re: Music and peace in my life, posted by TexasChic on June 14, 2004, at 8:29:48
I suppose I should let you all know that after I posted this on Saturday I had a major dive into the doldrums. I guess I overdid it. Actually, I was useless for the rest of the day. Still, I'll try to remember that keeping my environment soothing helps us overall.
Posted by TexasChic on June 15, 2004, at 9:36:23
In reply to Re: Music and peace in my life, posted by partlycloudy on June 14, 2004, at 8:50:57
Hey, whatever peace you find is a good thing, no matter how long it lasts.
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