"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
Thank you for this lovely post!
I feel like music helps me connect with my own feelings even when I can't really explain what I'm feeling with words.
When I'm stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I just open up my comfort playlist and the music calms me down so I can think with a clearer mind.
And I've never worked out without music! 😁
@Ivy229. I used it as a loveletter
@Ivy229
Music has helped me process emotions during challenging times when words felt inadequate, offering a profound sense of clarity and calm.
It contributes to personal growth by aiding emotional expression, reducing stress, enhancing cognitive skills, fostering creativity, and building connections with others.
@Ivy229 music helps me understand my own emotions more than anything
@Ivy229 I agree with the fact that music is key to voicing unheard emotions wholeheartedly, it lets myself drift into my head and think about the thoughts I feel and reflect on them.
@Ivy229 when I was in a relationship where my emotions and needs were being unacknowledged, I listened to a Taylor Swift song, and every word of it tugged at my heartstrings. I felt validated, acknowledged, seen, heard, understood, and empathized with. I felt normal for feeling what I was feeling.
@Ivy229 this was truly the best
What a beautiful post! As somebody who growing up struggled a lot with emotional regulation. music absolutely helped me to both understand and express my emotions. I often would share a song with a friend or family member as an introduction to conversation about how I felt about something happening.
As well, music continues to open up parts of myself I didn’t realize were there along with my taste in music changing and growing as I myself develop and grow. For instance, allowing myself to feel more loved and to desire care from others really formed by listening to music that told me it was okay to do.
@Ivy229
As you say in your post, music helps us express or understand our emotions when words fall short; music helps me to grow because sometimes a song brings out emotions in me I don't even understand, and working to understand why I'm feeling what I feel at a song can help me to more thoroughly understand myself, and grow into a more self-aware person :)
@Ivy229
Thank you so much for discussing this amazing form of self expression! Listening to music is such a passion for so many of us.
"Can you share a personal experience where music helped you express or understand your emotions when words fell short?"
I am a dramatic romantic at heart, so all the songs about love have clogged up my playlists, but one that always stayed with me ever since I was a baby toddling around and watching DVDs of music videos my mom loved, 'All is Full of Love' by Bjork has stolen the top place as my favorite song in the world.
My most favored mantras litter the lyrics.
'You'll be given love; You'll be taken care of; You'll be given love; You have to trust it.'
All truly is full of love, and letting yourself be a part of that everything only makes the statement truer. Maybe not from all the sources you pour yours into- twist your head around and see it's all around you. 💛
