I’m not a huge music nerd, but I love listening to songs when I’m bored or in a state of relaxation. What I love most about music is how it can transport you to an earlier time in your life. When you hear a song that was popular in grade school, the mind immediately recalls memories associated with that time period. We associate songs with emotions, people, and places we have been in the past. The question is, why do certain songs evoke such vivid memories of our autobiographical past?
Everytime I hear a track from Outkast’s Speakerboxxx, I am immediately reminded of my grade school experience. Akon springs to life memories from my junior and senior years of high school. Even more fascinating, we all can hear songs even though our ears aren’t actually intaking noise. Take “We Will Rock You” by Queen for example. Everyone can play this song in their mind without an audible prompt.
One reason music is pivotal to personal growth is that it prompts us to reflect on the past. In a time where being busy is the norm, taking time to think and ponder isn’t valued as it should be. Reflection is an important way to learn from our mistakes. We can use our past shortcomings to get better and learn in the future. Reflection gives us perspective and helps us lead happier lives. We tend to focus on our negative attributes but reflections allows you to realize how much you’ve done right in your life. The small things don’t matter when you take a step back. Looking at the big picture can calm us down and relieve stress.
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