Rhythms to Rejuvenate Your Soul
Life can be a lot to handle at times. Bad days come and go. Relationships end. Anxious thoughts invade our minds. Restlessness, stress and worry can get the best of us. Sometimes we just don’t feel like ourselves. It happens, but we can’t wallow in our feelings forever.
We’ve got to acknowledge how we feel, take a moment to breathe, and keep on keepin’ on. How? Most of the times, through music. As Johnny Depp said, “Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can’t.”
With that said, here are some of our favorite empowering, confidence-boosting, hope-filled songs that you can listen to when you need to encourage yourself.
“Beautiful Flower” by India Arie
The life lesson here is that you’re beautiful, valuable, powerful and capable of healing the world and your own world with your mind. You can bloom in the most challenging of circumstances. Never underestimate your power.
“Rise Up” by Andra Day
The key takeaway from this one is no matter what happens, you can rise up like the sun. Channel your inner Maya Angelou and rise. Because despite how you feel at the moment, you are a phenomenal woman.
“Titanium” by David Guetta feat. Sia
The life lesson here is that you’re stronger than you think. Don’t let anyone’s words bring you down.
“You Gotta Be” by Des’ree
Remember, life triggers a wide range of emotions. Experience them all. And remember loving yourself and surrounding yourself with loving people can heal the roughest of days.
“Fighter” by Christina Aguilera
Never forget that whatever you’re going through can make you stronger, wiser and more determined. You’re a fighter. Never ever give up.
“Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige
Mary J’s message here is that life can be difficult, but don’t mope around feeling negative for too long. Hold your head up high and know that you’re doing just fine.
“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child
The message to remember here is your happiness doesn’t depend on other people. You are a survivor. You don’t give up. You’re going to make it. Plain and simple.
“So What” by Pink
Life didn’t turn out the way you planned? So what. You’re still a rock star with a fabulous life. Rock on.
“Brown Skin Girl” by Beyonce
The message to hold on to from this song is you are beautiful and powerful. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Embrace your identity and ethnicity. You’re valuable just like a pearl.
“I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan
Let this classic song remind you that it’s all in you. Strength. Energy. Positivity. Radiance. Peace. Purpose. It’s already in you.
“Superwoman” by Alicia Keys
The bottom line here is you don’t have to be perfect, a certain size, have a certain career, or be famous to be super. You’re heroic just the way you are. Even when you think you’re a mess, you’re still amazing.
We all feel down from time to time. Just don’t stay down. So go ahead, rejuvenate your soul with these hope-filled lyrics. Turn the music up and empower yourself. Sing. Dance. Shout. Just get back up and fix your crown.
What songs ignite the Queen in you?
Sharita is a copywriter who enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, baking, photography, and spending time with her family.
