MY ULTIMATE SONGS IGNITE CREATIVITY MARVIN A. PASION
·FAMILY EXPECTATION AND NEEDS
·LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES
·SPIRITUAL/ RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS
·SOCIAL SERVICE MOTIVATION
As early as now, we need to identify and establish these two key points so we can have a planned career that is set for a long-term success. When I say long-term, it’s not only having a stable job. We need to find our calling and build a career as what Stefan Seigmeister’s theory distinguished the. We have our own time; we have our own pace.
PERASTRA (per aspera ad astra – “through hardships into the stars”). It is a Latin phrase that literally means exactly what we think it means, which is, we’re going to pass through some rocky times trying to reach the outer limits of what we want, or the stars.
What I love most about the stars is that they are just there, shining bright in the darkness on their own, using only all the inner energy that they have, radiating in the blackness of the night sky, making it so beautiful grand. I wish to be like the stars—to sow light amidst the darkness.
-oOoThe author is Teacher II at Mauaque Resettlement Elementary School
What is your theme song? A frequently asked questions to couples who are just starting with their romantic relationship or to people who want to know the general feeling of a person with his present state. Is he devastated? Happy? Answer to this question varies. This is a question that for me requires a deeper thought and understanding as giving an answer is not very easy. We cannot help it to think thoroughly what will be a song that will best describe us or what feeling do we have at that moment when it was asked. Truly, with music one’s feelings can be described. If a person is committed and deeply in love, a romantic song can be associated. If a person is sad and heartbroken, songs which messages about brokenness and deeply in pain are the ones these people would love to play. If we are in trouble, suffering from trials whether personal, family, relationships, health, we usually play worship songs because we can draw strength and inspiration from them. Upbeat music are the ones that youngsters would love to play because it gives energy, good vibes, freedom which most of its characteristics can be associated with them. Whatever the theme song of your life is, I assure you that creativity is being experienced. In today’s world, “Creativity is the driving force behind scientific, technological, and cultural innovation, and it can be considered one of the key competencies of the 21st Century,” says the authors of a recent study exploring the effects of music on creative cognition. They deeply emphasized that creativity is not only for artists and musicians but for somebody who can think out of the box, whose ideas are original and authentic, someone who can bring an unexpected ideas, insights, and solutions. Having said this, your ultimate song can be your vehicle in creating a new discovery for yourself or for others. Unknowingly, when we are playing our set of playlists, our minds are getting relaxed, and it takes you to your imagination and feelings that your worries, troubles, and overthinking are being forgotten. Another proof that music ignites creativity is the article written by Jill Suttie which is based on research explaining that we all have a cognitive capacity to come up with original ideas known as “divergent thinking”. We may not have equal capacity, but we can all be more skillful for creative thoughts. This allows us all to practice creativity in all aspects of our lives. We all experience to love and be loved. The highs and lows of life. Pains and struggles. Motivated and happy. Hopeful and driven. In all circumstances, music can bring us to the cloud nine of deeper thoughts and can bring a new hope for self-improvement and develop skills which will benefit others. Our ultimate songs can be our vehicles in thinking better ways in doing things, in relating to others, and can bring positive change. Creativity builds hope and music ignites creativity.
-oOoThe at Francisco G. Nepomuceno Memorial High School Division of