How Music Changed My Life: Ray's Story

November 18, 2013

Music didn't just change my life. It has had an impact on everyone around me as well. Before I really sat down and listened to lyrics or got into a groove with a sweet melody or tried listening to something different, I was a lost individual. I JUDGED people. I cared about what others thought of me. I was so self absorbed and did not realize the negative energy that I was giving off. I really found music starting my sophomore year of college. It was then that I realized that I could be better. No, not just could be better, HAD to be better. I found music and it opened my ears, it cleared my mind, but most importantly it opened my heart. I started to care about other people. I became more polite and helped my fellow human beings out. I smile more, am much more pleasant and people seem to like being around me because I make them feel appreciated and wanted. PLUR (peace, love, unity and respect) applies to music but it also applies to life. If we all live our lives that way this world will be a better place. I intend to use my energy to make this world a better place. All of this made possible by music. I never knew putting on a pair of headphones could be so life changing.