LET'S TALK MUSIC TODAY: Understanding Our Music Consumption Patterns

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Music, as I keep saying, is to some extent more spiritual than we think. It is a tool and one of those things that can hit our soul deeply without us feeling the pain, yet it will definitely leave an impact on us. Music is a powerful force that can reach places inside us that even words sometimes cannot touch.

What we consume has a way of controlling or affecting some aspects of our lives. Just like what we eat or take into our body, music is also food to our soul. That is why we should be mindful of the kind of music we listen to and how often we listen to it. It may not look serious on the surface, but over time, what we listen to can influence our thoughts, our mood, our behavior, and even our outlook on life.

Music consumption pattern refers to the habit, regular, and observable ways in which people listen to and engage with music. It includes the choice of music genre and even the frequency of listening to a particular kind of music. These patterns have a way of shaping us, whether we realize it or not.

Take for example someone who consistently listens to gospel worship. Over time, you will notice it in him or her without anyone telling you. It will show in the kind of songs he or she constantly chants and might even go as far as affecting their dressing pattern, speech, and general way of life. Their spirit is being fed with something uplifting, and it reflects outwardly.

Just like those who consistently listen to rap music, it will always reflect in them because that is what they consistently consume. You will easily notice it in their swag, their style of talking, and sometimes even in the way they walk. It becomes part of them without them forcing it. So we should be careful and deliberate about what we allow into our spirit through music.

Also, each music has a way of fitting into particular situations we may be facing at the moment. It can either heal us, give us strength, inspire us, or bring back memories. I have a friend who plays a particular genre of music whenever he is stressed or depressed, and that automatically makes him feel better. He understands himself and the kind of music to consume at a particular time to help his mood.

Back in my higher institution days, I had a friend who played R&B music anytime he wanted to read for exams, and he would use his earpiece to do that. And it worked for him. It helped him stay focused and relaxed enough to concentrate better.

Understanding your own music consumption pattern can help you use music as a positive tool in your life. It is not just entertainment; it is therapy, it is food, it is life to the soul when handled properly.

So let us all learn to understand our music consumption pattern and use it to our benefit.

Thanks for reading.
I am @nsigo1.