Door Number 11

Listen to Music.

Set up a Christmas song, a carol, hymn or pop song. Take 5 minutes in the quiet on your own to listen to this. Put your headphones in if needed.

Sit comfortably.

Prepare to listen to this, as if it were the first time.

Listen intently, explore the layering of all the instruments. separate them as if they were their own voice. How do they fit in to the overall piece?

What thoughts and emotions are you feeling?

Does the song conjure memories?

Does your mind wander? Listen for a second time and try to experience the message of the song.