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What does it mean?
Music touches us emotionally even when we cannot explain why.
In plain terms
Music makes us feel things we cannot explain.
What can you take from it?
Trust feelings from music even without understanding.

Where it applies

  • listening
  • grief
  • celebration

Putting it to work

  • lean into music
  • express through sound

Questions to consider

  • What music makes you feel deeply?
  • Can you explain why that song moves you?

Another view

Feelings can be misleading without context.

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