Sound is vibration, and we are vibration.  Whether prayer, music, song, or chants—”sacred” sound can be an amazing healing force that has been considered a direct link to the divine.  The ancient mystery schools taught students to use sound as a creative force that had the potential to heal not only the body, but also the mind and spirit.

Everything in the Universe (including us) is vibration.  Every cell in the body is a sound resonator and has the capability of responding to any other sound outside of the body.  Every organ will also respond to particular sound vibrations.  The human body is a bio-electrical system in which the energy is created in varying frequencies through muscular actions.  Therefore, it can be altered, strengthened, or balanced through the use of sound.  It has been shown that steady, directed rhythms restore the body’s rhythms when they are out of balance.

Only you can determine what sounds evoke a sense of “sacredness” in your life.  These sounds are those that evoke powerful calming or healing feelings.  Here are a few suggestions:

• If you have a heart connection to certain songs from your past, listen to them to evoke and heal emotions.

• If you find certain songs energizing, play them while you are working either at home or in your office.

• To quiet you at the end of the day, consider listening to soft instrumental music that has a calming effect.

• Try singing as a way of healing and uplifting your spirit as well as opening your throat chakra.

My personal favorite CD’s and musicians are Enya, Merlin’s Magic, A Woman’s Heart, Garden of the Gods, to name a few.   There are numerous other wonderful options, including the music of crystal bowls, chanting, and so on.

Remember that your children and animals respond and benefit from the vibration of sacred sounds.