Music is a powerful tool for maintaining wellness. In an ideal world, life would be grand. We would always feel our best, look our best, and do our best. But the world is not perfect, and neither are we. We get sick, we get sloppy, and we get lazy. Nothing impacts mood or health more than stress. Because we live in an imperfect world, bad days will happen. 

I have seen gymnasts perform impossible feats on a four-inch-wide, padded beam. Is there any better example of balance? Sometimes, it feels like walking through life is an exercise in staying upright. But it doesn’t have to feel that way.

It’s summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and August is a big travel month. You may be looking forward to the destination, but sometimes getting there includes confronting stressors like traffic, weather, crowds, and delays. I could go on, but you get my point. How you internalize the travel experience is reflected in your mood, behavior, and physical well-being.