One Love Sessions: Music

Early humans used bone flutes and percussion instruments to create their music, along with vocalizations and rhythmic stomping and clapping. Music was deeply tied to ritual, storytelling, and social bonding — especially around fire gatherings.

Music reflects society’s values, struggles, and dreams. From tribal chants to TikTok hits, it’s always been a tool for connection, resistance, and celebration

Being Intentional with Music

Choosing the right music to listen to is important for understanding the frequency in which you wish to tune yourself. this is in alignment with the Eternal Truth and the Hermetic principles regarding vibration. Along with the percussion elements of music, being intentional about the overall melody and content of the words in a particular song is also beneficial when using music as therapy and/or a creative outlet.

Music as Therapy

Music as therapy is both an ancient practice and a modern, evidence-based field known as music therapy.The clinical use of music and its elements—rhythm, melody, harmony—within a therapeutic relationship to achieve specific goals for mental, emotional, physical, or social well-being.A qualified music therapist assesses your needs, designs sessions, and tracks progress. You don’t need any musical background to benefit.

🧠 How It Works on the Body & Mind

Brainwaves: Music with a steady beat can synchronize brainwave patterns—fast tempos sharpen focus, slow tempos promote calm.

Autonomic Nervous System: Changes in brainwaves can slow breathing and heart rate, triggering relaxation.

Mood Regulation: Lyrics and melodies can lift mood, reduce anxiety, and help process emotions.

Memory Pathways: Music activates brain areas separate from speech, which is why it can help people with dementia or brain injury communicate and recall memories

🎸Creating Your Own Music

Dont be afraid to create your own versions of your favorite songs and switch out some words for your own, listening to instrumentals etc instead of full versions. You can use household items and tools as instruments for ad hoc performances.

Below is a scene from the legendary Sound of Music where Julie Andrews sings the song "Do Re Mi" teaching the kids how to turn any sound into a melody/song.