Want to Feel Better? Sing, Hum, Whistle. No, Seriously!
As a teen, I was walking home through some trees in the dark. Feeling scared, I started to sing at the top of my lungs. This gave me courage.
Our oldest son has 10 children. They sing instead of fight.
My Dad sang little songs all the time, some of which were made up. It gave our home a lovely feeling.
We have a grandson who whistles a lot. It lightens my mood, puts a smile on my face.
My mother told me that she sang whenever she started to feel stressed. She had a beautiful voice.
Some people sing to their plants. Research has shown the benefit of music to plants and animals.
I was caring for my friend’s children over night. Her preschooler would not stop crying at bedtime, until I started softly singing.
Did you know that humming and singing activate the vagus nerve, which is the predominate part of the calming parasympathetic portion of the nervous system?
The Bible says Moses sang, and, that the morning stars sang together. Isaiah mentions songs and everlasting joy in connection with each other. Angels sang at the birth of Jesus and the 12 apostles sang a hymn after the last supper.
If you prefer not to sing, how about humming? It makes me feel better. If you want to feel better, try humming, singing, or whistling. Seriously!
