"Where Words Fail, Music Speaks"
Hi fellow IDG members,
In this post I would like to discussion one of my favorite music quotes and how it relates to inner development growth. Music is truly one of the most universal languages in the world and has the power to transcend across all barriers of communication. The famous quote by Hans Christian Andersen, "Where Words Fail, Music Speaks" does just that in a simple yet powerful quote.
Some of the ways music connects with inner development growth includes music can help express thoughts, feelings, emotions, bridges the gap where one person can connect with a person deep down in the most vulnerable parts of your soul, it can stimulate the mind, and even alter our mood. All these aspects can lead to increased self-awareness and personal growth.
Additionally, it makes sense why music therapy is a specialized form of treatment apart from the traditional method of talk therapy. Some of the reasons behind this is because it provides comfort during good moments just as well as the most challenging and darkest moments a person can go through. It motivates you to work out, to relax, to feel better when you are down, inspire and help contempt life decisions.
In essence, music can speak to us in ways that words sometimes cannot.
Discussion Questions:
Can you share a personal experience where music helped you express or understand your emotions when words fell short?
How do you think music contributes to personal development and growth? Can you provide examples from your own life or observations?
I look forward to seeing your answers and learning how this post and music helps you connect and your inner development growth.
@Ivy229 I think music is a really good way to get exposure to the world. It is really valuable to learn about music from different cultures and consequentially learn about these cultures and the countries that they come from. This could contribute towards building intercultural competence.
@violetdreamer07 I agree- music can connect us in ways that transcends language and other barriers.
@Ivy229 I really like your post sharing your thoughts about music. Recently, I found a song that I really like which encouraged me a lot. It is not an English song but it could be roughly translated into 'After abandoning worldly concerns, you are the number one.' I was always feeling like I wasn't good enough, but sometimes I should remember to remind myself that I am doing well in many aspects. Whatever, I did think music is the treasure for human beings.
@Ivy229 It helps almost everyday. I've always said if someone wants to know how I'm doing ask me what I'm listening to
@mytwistedsoul Yes, this. I have music to thank not only for connecting with others, but for helping me reconnect with myself.
@Ivy229 Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the power of music and its connection to inner development. I completely agree that music has a unique ability to express emotions and connect with us on a deep level, often when words fall short. For me, music has been a source of comfort during challenging times and a motivator during moments of triumph. One personal experience that stands out is when I listened to a particular song after a difficult breakup; it helped me process my emotions and find a sense of peace. Music's ability to influence our mood and inspire us truly contributes to personal growth and self-awareness.
@Ivy229
Thanks so much for sharing this great post and quote about music. I love, respect, appreciate and value music so much.
“Can you share a personal experience where music helped you express or understand your emotions when words fell short?”
There was a song where the words were “you are the one” and I quoted that in a letter I wrote to someone in my middle school cafeteria and snuck it in the person’s notebook that was left at the table I was at. I really liked the person a lot that I had it in my young teenage head/mind that this person was really “the one.”
“How do you think music contributes to personal development and growth?”
Music allows us to express ourselves in a universal language that’s understood by everyone. In my experience, even if the lyrics aren’t understood, the message themusician/band is trying to say can be understood by listeners or the listeners can at least get an idea of what the message is through the beat of the song.
“Can you provide examples from your own life or observations?”
Observations……My brother who’s the lead singer of a band he’s in with his friends along with other friends of his who are lead singers of the bands they are in sing about various topics. This is one of the ways they’ve gotten their messages across to multiple people at the same time.
Examples from my own life……What song I listen to can depend on how I’m feeling at the moment though sometimes I’ll pick a song to listen to so I can feel better. Like if I’m stressed out or angry or something like that I can listen to a song that’ll help me feel better. Listening to certain music helps me fall asleep faster and helps me get through things like cooking, exercising, cleaning, etc. But there are also times where my mood determines what I’m listening to. Like this morning I repeatedly listened to Taker’s entrance music (while a video of him doing his entrance) bc it was the perfect music (that had no words) for the mood I was in this morning.
@Ivy229 I think music is able to embed ideas into out minds in such a way that gives us ideas that we did not previously held importance to. I see it as planting a seed of thought and letting it grow. It's one of the most powerful things that human creativity has led us ❤️
@fireflyyv So true!
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I have one experience where I was writing my diary and I just felt numb... I was stopped and were clueless how to express my thoughts anymore...i was in the middle of written my story and was expressing my emotions.... So that time i played a music which helped me to feel those emotions and i continued to writing...
Music helped me in both ways... They help me to express my sadness as well as happiness 😌
@Ivy229 Music slows the world down, makes it easier to think
@Ivy229
Can you share a personal experience where music helped you express or understand your emotions when words fell short?
Whenever I have listened guided meditations with music in the background which can help me find a reason for the emotions at the time
How do you think music contributes to personal development and growth? Can you provide examples from your own life or observations?
People tend refer to "That one perfect song," which they use to motivate themselves or before they are about to start a new chapter in their lives. For instance, when I was getting ready to move from one end of the country to another, I happened to be packing. On the radio was "Eminem's Lose yourself," which I still use to motivate myself to keep going."
