The Power Of Sound. Using Music to Transform Your Meditation and Your Life by Paul Hoffman

* Music can calm you thus counteracting the negative impact of stress.
* Music activates various areas within the brain, it captivates and maintains attention so that learning is enhanced when the whole brain is engaged.
* Music increases the endorphin level within the body to increase euphoric feelings.
* When the melody and harmony of a song produces a positive mood, the listener feels more energetic.
* Repetitive learning embedded within music engages the mind. Increasing the creation of new neuro-pathways.
* Song lyrics can generate positive, empowering, and uplifting feelings, creating actions that support your passion, purpose and vision.
* Music therapy is being used with success in medical settings and has been beneficial in pain management as well as treatment for learning disabilities. The use of music has been of value in patients with Alzheimers Disease.
* Music’s ability to relax the listener produces enhanced physiology such as lower blood pressure, better heart functioning, and reduced tension in muscles.
* Music aids in memory retention and shifting how one thinks

Attitude Shifters

* When you wake up each morning, connect with your Inner Spirit and write down 3 things that you are grateful for. This will get you out of your head and into your heart.

* Stand in front of a mirror, look yourself in the eye and tell yourself how much you believe in and love yourself.

* Create some quiet time for yourself and plan out the three goals you want to accomplish for the day. Quality not quantity is important here. Knowing what you want creates clarity and focus.

* Create a daily affirmation that will lead to setting an intention for your day that empowers you.

* Practice visualization so you can see what you want to create

* Find a program that helps you go deeper in your daily practice of meditation.

* Each morning, use these tools to effortlessly move you into a state of mind that opens you up to the infinite possibility of who you are.

* During your day, listen to empowering music that affirms the brilliant genius of who you are.