The world is a big beautiful place inhabited by billions of people from all walks of life. In my travels, I have first-hand knowledge of how vast our world, cultures, and social dilemmas are. When I was in college, I did community service with kids, the elderly, and at times, the homeless. I had no fantasy … Read more
A successful relationship is a two-way street. For love to blossom, the two partners must love each other equally. If only one partner in a potential partnership has feelings for the other, this is referred to as “unrequited love.” Songs about unrequited love will always be a fertile theme for composers and performers as long as … Read more
From the moment they are born, children are trying to communicate what they are feeling. Babies cry when they are hungry, tired or need their diaper changed. Toddlers will often throw tantrums that tell onlookers they are angry, but in reality they may just be frustrated about something. Displaced emotions are common in young children… … Read more
Nothing beats songs about good times that transport you back to a special moment in your life. A poignant lyric can make you feel like you’re reliving that event. Songs about the past might evoke positive and negative emotions, but they all make you feel something powerful. The tracks listed below are excellent examples of songs about … Read more
There’s nothing as exhilarating as being a winner at something. Winning has many advantages. Whether it’s winning a game, getting the job promotion you’ve worked hard for, or overcoming an illness, the triumph you experience improves your mood, allowing you to see the goodness in everything and everyone. Music heightens the celebratory mood brought on … Read more
Do you ever find yourself walking down the street and smiling at the elderly couple holding hands? Or feel a tear in your eye, watching an ailing man’s beloved wife of 50 years push him through the park in his wheelchair on a beautiful Spring day? Maybe you are in awe of your grandparents, who … Read more
Musicians have long sought to capture the complexity of time. Yet, so often, it passes by so quickly. On other occasions, it drags on slowly, with minutes feeling more like hours. The thing about time that makes us uncomfortable is change. Songwriters have echoed this sentiment, creating music about the clock’s unforgiving nature. Here are … Read more
Mental illness is shaking off its outdated stigma, and people are starting to have a dialogue about their struggles with these invisible disorders. Out of all of the mental illnesses, the most common fall under the category of anxiety disorders, which impacts 18.1% of the American population each year. This specific type of mental disorder … Read more
The bond between sisters is one of the strongest in the world. There are many aspects to the relationship. Sisters keep each other’s secrets and provide a shoulder to cry on even though they don’t always agree. Songs about sisters and sisterhood can be raw and emotional as they lay bare the love these relationships … Read more
Do you ever feel like you work hard but lack the confidence to get your point across? Or do you struggle to build healthy relationships? Or compare yourself with others? If any of these sound familiar, then you may be lacking self-confidence throughout your life. Having confidence in yourself is the belief that you can … Read more