“Life's a show and we all play a part
And when the music starts
We open up our hearts”
Joss Whedon (1964) American director, writer, and producer for television and film
“For years I have encouraged my patients and students to play musical instruments. I believe that it is essential for their ultimate health to be able to express themselves musically. Inside each of us is the deep desire to open our hearts and sing out with love. I find that when they allow music-making to enter into their lives, there is a beautiful change. There is an opening of the heart.”
Source: The Life Energy in Music, Vol. 1 (1981), p. 105
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