| I want to share with you my experience touring | | | | Music is also a great avenue for people to mock |
| the new Musical Instruments Museum in Phoenix, | | | | what they feel is wrong with their world. We can |
| Arizona. It is the world's first museum to display | | | | learn so much about others by listening to their |
| instruments from around the world--over | | | | music. |
| 10,000--with video clips at each station showing | | | | 2. Dancing seems to be a human trait. I know |
| locals playing their music. | | | | some religions do not allow dancing. I think this is a |
| There is a rich diversity of sound. Yet the | | | | shame. I loved watching the videos of people |
| museum brings all cultures together as you | | | | dancing to their music around the world, whether |
| experience something common to us all--people | | | | in ritual or play. Dancing is a part of this global |
| sharing their stories, their passions and their | | | | language of the soul. |
| expression of life through music. | | | | 3. Music touches us on a deep level, affecting our |
| The slogan of the museum is, "Music is the | | | | emotions and attitudes. I know this to be true |
| language of the soul." No matter what language | | | | from my studies on the brain. Music can heal, help |
| we speak, we can come to honor each other | | | | us learn, and take us away from our daily worries. |
| through singing, dancing and appreciating the | | | | It also enhances every experience, even while |
| glorious sounds we make. | | | | shopping. |
| Three things stood out for me: | | | | Don't be too busy today to listen to some music |
| 1. Music is a way we share our stories. Lyrics | | | | even if it is in the background while you work. If |
| inform us of the past, instruct us about the | | | | you have a special piece that touches your soul, |
| present, and help us dream about the future. | | | | please share it here. |