There isn’t a day that goes by that you won’t find me listening to music in some sense. I’m usually listening to music almost all hours of the day. Sitting in the silence with nothing but your thoughts can be scary. Especially for someone going through a tough diagnosis. Anything from Chicago to J Cole to back home to my country roots. In the car. At work. At home, while I’m writing. When I’m cooking. Melodies while I’m sleeping. I think the only time I’m not listening to music is when I’m reading.
So, it is to no surprise that I use music as a type of therapy in a sense. I listen to songs based on how I am feeling at the time. I have playlists for different situations. Including when I am feeling overwhelmed by everything I am going through in life. This playlist is a mixture of songs to remind me to keep fighting even when things get really hard. Even when I don’t know where to go or what the future looks like. To look for the rainbow in the storm. To remind me that, Mike is there for me to lean on when things get hard, and so are my friends. That I’m not alone. Songs that make me feel strong and that make me feel like I can make it through even just the next hour. Some days that’s all I need. Though, sometimes the songs make me cry. It’s only when I need it and that’s ok. Crying means feeling. Feeling is the first step to healing. I’m all about first steps.
So, I thought I would share this playlist with you. It has been on repeat for me, for the last month. Maybe you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by something you’re going through. Maybe music can be your therapy, too.
Zebra’s Crossing 