Think about the sounds, images and subsequent thoughts that occur in the morning as you start your day. The buzz of the alarm, songs on the radio, birds chirping, traffic, TV news, clanging coffee cups, the rattle of the newsprint, the shower, the family rushing about to get out the door to name a few. Before you know it you are on to the day's business. Have you evern noticed that the song you overheard on the radio is still playing in your head? Perhaps you are singing or humming it all day long and it drives you crazy?

What if your day could start more calmly? What if you could consciously slow your thoughts and keep yourself in the moment?

Purposefully chosen music can create that kind of environment for you. Music that has a strong connection for you - either spiritually or emotionally - can help you start your day with both feet on the ground, with a still mind and an open heart.

Is there a song or a piece of music that evokes a sense of calmness for you? Is there a song that has a strong connection to your spirituality or your emotional wellness? Try making that the first thing you hear in the morning, and see how the rest of your day turns out. What song do you want to choose to hum to all day long?