Music can be a powerful influence on our mood, our energy, our very direction in life.
Throughout long, project days and crazy road trips of this summer, I started editing my favorite Spotify playlist to hone in on the lyrics and beats that feel resonant with who I am and who I wish to become.
Music can change our mood, amp us up, chill us out, and either infuse optimistic messages into our psyche, or drag our minds into the gutter of petty, degrading, or offensive lyrics that make up many top 40 songs these days.
After my impromptu playlist audit, I was surprised at how many of my go-to songs were riddled with objectifying or demoralizing messages about women, relationships, and life in general.
I created several playlists in the process, including my first playlist for the year based on both my sankalpa (heart-mind intention) for the year and the living journey that unfolds (spoiler: this becomes a tradition that continues every year going forward).
I’m sharing my home base playlist here, in case you recognize yourself and your experiences in a new-to-you track.