Comfort Songs

It seems like every year when the colder weather starts to show up I feel like burrowing in a little deeper at home, and getting more comfortable with the indoors world. Fireplaces and music selection come to mind. What is it about cozy that works so well in the winter? 

Winter is more introspective- even friends when together seem to have a different tone of conversation during the winter. Maybe we’re all thinking a bit about our mortality or something odd like that…

The point here is whatever the “winter blues” are I think they can be dealt with better when you’re conscious of what’s taking place within you. 

It’s been proven that the pineal gland shrinks slightly when it doesn’t get enough light in the winter, thus causing depression for some folks. So it’s good to take some other measures to combat that occurence; cozying up to the fireplace, reading a great novel, movies- especially comedies, meaningful conversations with loved ones/ friends, and of course a soothing uplifting mini music library.  All of theses things can help to keep you more in balance and pull you out of any doldrums you may be experiencing.

So this year I’ve promised myself I’m going to remember to keep my spirits up and take care of myself differently since Miss Sunshine has apparently headed south.

I think I see pretty clearly one of the reasons Barack Obama is moving into the White House. That would be his apparent qualities of “smoothness under fire,” “calmness amidst the storm,” “the ability to have a thoughtful reaction/response vs. a hot-headed quick triggered oops,” and an apparent “willingness to be an open and honest human being.” Wow… in the White House?? No…..

Well- the point here is that the art of relaxation and being generally cool  etc. like Mr. Obama I believe has something to do with one’s musical taste also. In fact the music we choose to listen to says alot about who we are and what we are attracted to. Sexy music? Well constructed and proper Classical Music? Caffeinated bebop jazz? Angry heavy metal? Dance inviting Hip-Hop grooves? Where do you fit in? What personality does your main tunes bring out in you?

My guess with Barack Obama is that he’s got some chill/take the edge off music somewhere he puts on when it feels appropriate. I may be off here, but I’d be real surprised if he doesn’t.

Maybe I’ll find out someday…