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Music of the Soul:  Joy S. Berger

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 "Music should strike fire within!" Beethoven

What does music strike in you? 
Hope? Strength? Joy? Peace? Anger? Grief? Comfort? Prayer? Faith? Healing?
Do you sing? Play? Dance? Compose? Lead music groups? Plan music concerts or gatherings? How are you fostering care in your part of our world through your musical gifts?

Music of the Soul 
is the music that stirs you --- the music you express  --- 
the music that gives voice to your soul --- the music of ---

lullabyes . . . rocking . . .  swinging . . .
teen rockers & rollers . . . ball games & marching bands . . . 
leaving home . . . finding home . . . 
jobs . . . 
inspiration . . . risk . . . home . . . perseverance . . .
attraction . . partnership . . parenting . . marriage . . divorce . . 
changes . . questions . . brokenness . . anger . . newness . .  
bereavement . . aging . . slowing down . . illness & confinement . .
mortality . . .
life . . . living . . . dying . . . death . . .
love . . loss . . grief . . hope . . humor . . depth . . breadth . .
community . . .
solitude . . . solace . . . reflection . . . prayer . . .
humming . . . singing . . . playing . . . dancing . . . 
composing . . . creating . . . conducting . . . chanting . . .
listening . . . hearing . . . meditating . . . struggling . . . learning . . . growing . . . 

Explore Your Music of the Soul
Caution:  Does the fire warm or burn? 
Heal or harm? 
Comfort or confront?

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What factors influence the response?

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How does music interact with memories?

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How does music interact with existential meanings?

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How can music be used to heal grief?

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How can music be used to find hope?

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What principles and techniques foster empowerment versus manipulation?

 

                                         

 

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