Tuesday, April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 - Readings in Recovery: Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Today’s thought from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:

Music drives the devil away.
 — Martin Luther

How many times have we seen a movie and liked the music so much we went out and bought the sound track? It may have been classical music in the background, or country, western, jazz, or even rock music. Perhaps the music was soothing, or fun and spirited. It made us want to sing or dance. It was so good to listen to it made us feel good all over!

Music of many kinds can enrich the spirit, drive away our worries, and soothe tension. It’s a gift we all can have as long as we can hear. And many who are hearing-impaired may still benefit from the rhythmic vibrations of music that are felt more than heard, but which can still be soothing.

When we take some time each day to stop and listen to music, we contribute to our physical well-being and our spiritual health. And we appreciate it when those who have the gift of making music share that gift with others. We may even find a music-making gift in ourselves that we can share and enjoy.

Today help me take time from the hectic part of my day and allow music to heal and refresh me.

You are reading from the book:
Body, Mind, and Spirit © 1990 by Hazelden Foundation

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