Turn on the tunes!  Often as moms we get so wrapped up in everything we have to accomplish that we forget to take a minute to turn on some music and experience its power to enliven our souls.  No… we don’t mean, “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”  We mean music for YOU! 

This month make a conscious effort to incorporate music that makes you happy into your daily routines.  The music could be classical, hip-hop, show tunes, religious, rock… anything that enlivens your spirit and makes you smile. 

First, select an activity such as eating breakfast, cleaning, driving carpool, or a few minutes of downtime, when you can easily incorporate some of “mommy’s songs” into your routine.  Then, turn on the music!  Reclaiming the joy of music might entail compiling a new playlist of favorites, downloading a new song or two, burning a CD, or just turning on an old favorite- just get the music playing, “close your eyes, and let music set you free!”