As I watched the video below today, I got to thinking how music really influences our lives. This guy, with just one song, managed to make several motorists smile, and some to even sing along. Wouldn't it be great if we can get people to do that all the time? It would cut down on road rage for one thing, but more importantly, it would lift spirits of those who could really use a lift. I also posted a quote from Neil Pasricha's book "The Book of Awesome," about how finding a mixed tape from an old boyfriend or girlfriend was awesome. I remember an old boyfriend of mine leaving a 45 record in the mailbox at my parents' place - it was "Babe" by Styx. He left it because he was moving to another city. He was always one to use music as way of expressing his feelings.
Which brings me to another point - there seems to be a song for every sort of situation, whether it's a sad moment, a funny moment, a passionate moment, etc., there's a song to suit that particular mood.
Now I admit I'm not the best singer in the world, but I enjoy it, and restrict it mostly to my own house, but regardless, there's usually quite a few songs that make me bust out in song. I have my iPod on everyday, on the iPod dock; I have the radio on in the car; I have the radio on at work. It just seems odd to me to not have some kind of music playing in the background. It just seems too quiet without it. I remember my mom having the radio on all the time at home too.
So, have a watch and listen to the video. If it doesn't inspire you, I don't know what will! Granted, with the weather being what it is right now (cold, minus 14), it's a little hard to crank down the window and belt out a song and see who plays along, but even if you're inside somewhere, just go ahead and sing along! I know I'm going to try what this guy did as soon as the weather warms up here!
This Cute Guy Singing With Total Strangers Stuck In Traffic Will Make Your Heart Melt | Thought Catalog
