Others have told me that before the music came into their life, they could not sleep, but now with the music, they could sleep. Another told me that they were going through a traumatic time in their life and the music was helping them cope. Another said they had just lost their mother and that the music of the Psalms was bringing them great comfort.
I believe that the combination of the musical notes, transcribed from the letters of the Psalm plus the words of the Psalm, work in an enhancing way of bringing peace, or what the Hebrew language calls “Shalom”, into our lives. This Shalom is not just a word like “Peace brother or sister” – it means so much more in the Hebrew understanding. It means, “My you have everything you need or could possibly desire in your life right here and right now!” What a thought. Isn’t that what we desire for everyone we are connected with?!
I have already written several articles about the physiological effects of calming harp music and other sources of calming music. There is no denying that this beautiful music has great benefit for our minds, bodies, and spirits. Because I have received so many comments on my website: www.calmingharp.com and YouTube site, I am more and more convinced that these wonderful effects are even more pronounced if it can be the music of the Psalms. When the words of the Psalms are intertwined with the music that comes from those words, there is an almost magical work that penetrates deep into our souls.
I invite you to experiment with this music and see where it takes you. Taste it and see if it doesn’t bring a new level of Shalom to your life. And please, write and tell me what it is doing for you: steve@calmingharp.com