| A few weeks ago, I was struggling. No particular reason. It was more like a thousand things all at the same time. As I finished up work for the day, I put on some headphones and put on some music. Suddenly, something interesting happened… I felt all this pent up emotion. I didn’t know what to do with it. But I knew I had to let it out. So… I did. I know what you’re thinking… Let it out? How? First, I re-queued the song I just heard—it was a song I love. Even more, it’s a song I love to sing: Beautiful Things, Benson Boone Next, I put my headphones back on. Then, I played the song at top volume… And I belted it out. No, no. You don’t understand. I really belted it out. It’s as if I were Benson Boone himself—on stage performing before 100,000 people. I know my wife and kids could hear me. I’m not sure what they thought. But at that moment, it didn’t really matter. I just had to get all my emotions out through this song. (I even locked the door so they wouldn’t interrupt my jam session 😂) And you know what? … It was amazing. So, when the song was finished, I chose another song. And I did it again. And again. And again. I can’t remember the last time I felt this feeling. I felt all the negative energy leave my body. It was cathartic. I was alive! What about you, Ben? How are you feeling? Are you feeling “emotional”? Do you feel like you’re struggling, and you’re not sure why? Or maybe you do know why—but you have pent up feelings you need to get out? I strongly encourage you: As soon as you can, find yourself a spot where you can be alone. Inside, outside, it doesn’t matter. Just go somewhere where you can’t see others’ reaction. Where you can totally let go. Then, pick a song. Don’t know the lyrics? No problem! Just find them online. Then… Belt. It. Out. Does it feel good? Do it again. And again. And again! Do it as many times as you need. Remember, nobody’s watching…And even if they can hear you, pretend that they can’t. Pretend it’s just you and the music. Afterwards, you’ll feel better. I promise. What’s more, you’ll have a tool that you can use for the rest of your life, whenever you’re feeling… Frustrated. Disappointed. Sad. Overwhelmed. Angry. So, the next time you’re feeling emotional… Belt it out. Because sometimes, you’ve got to crank up the music and sing like nobody can hear you… To go from low to high—and feel truly alive. Talk soon, |
Justin
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