I can hear music...sweet, sweet music. --Brian Wilson
We often find it helpful to think about the role music has played in our lives. Sometimes, it has been a problem for us - time spent listening to loud, blaring music was a time of physical and emotional isolation, usually under the influence of drugs.
In recovery we may find ourselves drawn to a different kind of music that speaks to our changing way of life. Perhaps it is more soothing or relaxing. Perhaps it is a new artist.
Whatever type of music we choose, we find it is much more than a pastime for us. It is an appreciation. Our favorite artists, our favorite songs - some never change, some do.
Our relationship with music is growing and changing. In recovery we find music engages our minds and relaxes our bodies in a new way. Music lifts our spirits, too. We are grateful that music is part of our life and that we now have a chance to think about it and perhaps even develop some new interests. Music is an excellent way to get to know other people; it helps us unwind after a hard day and adds a new dimension to our enjoyment of life.
Today I thank You for music. Help me to love and appreciate it even more now that I am sober.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Here's a song from my past that I never could quite figure out til now ... it's about being trapped ... it's a beautiful song with some deep meaning lyrics ...
Such as "A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest" ... "after changes upon changes we are more are less the same ..." ... The 'boxer saying, "I am leaving, I am leaving ... but the fighter still remains ..." ... I stuck around in my addiction for more and more abuse ... this is a good reminder of where I came from ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
