Music has a remarkable way of transporting people through and across time. You hear that song from high school or college and you can be momentarily carried away in the mood and mindset of that time. Sometimes it is really great to visit memory lane.
Other times music can be healing, transformative or a transmitter or facilitator for difficult emotions. I have been listening to old rhythm and blues on Pandora. Mostly Gladys Knight and the Pips, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays, interspersed with Chicago and Michael McDonald. Those old songs told stories of love and lust, hurt and trust, right and rights, wrongs and longings. Have a listen to some songs on your favorite streaming station. Listen to the words. Hear the desire to connect. The devastation of being vanquished from one's life. Hear the joy of being in love, and loving someone.
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