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What does it mean?
Music and art evoke deep emotional responses similar to religious devotion for many people.
In plain terms
People love rock music as passionately as they love religion.
What can you take from it?
Art and music serve spiritual purposes.

Where it applies

  • concerts
  • art appreciation
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • value art
  • celebrate passion
  • understand devotion

Questions to consider

  • What gives your life meaning?
  • How does art affect you?

Another view

Not everyone finds the same spiritual connection in music.

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