Crying?

       Although I made it through the post without feeling incredibly sad, if there had been something about cats in there I would've broken down. Anyways...no one wants to see my ugly cry face.

       Whenever I listen to music that has softer tones, or lyrics that strike close to home it counteracts when I feel sad. Music has a striking effect on the mind and soul. The mind loves to find patterns and music provides those patterns along with a message in the form of lyrics. It can instantly determine the mood of the scene within a few bars of the song. One of my favorite songs that makes me just content is "Go Solo"   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VePaI3jX4Sk).

      Even more so than music however, books can grip your heart and either gratify it or twist it until you sob. If a good book finds its way to my hands, I become so invested within the story line it is as if I am there. Any plight that comes the character's way makes my heart beat faster, but when they are safe again, happiness overcomes me.

     Sometimes I don't seem like a very emotional person, but catharsis is wonderful even for us cold-hearted beings (although it usually takes place in private).