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Do you remember the last time you were "in" love? Maybe you're in love right now. Well, in this fourth installment of Soulism Sounds I’ve done an extended talk on the concept of falling in love. Is it real? Is it an illusion? I don't claim to have all the answers but let's explore the possibilities together. Oh, and let's not forget the music!!! I’ve followed my talk with a playlist of songs that are dedicated to that wonderful, horrible, sad, happy, traumatic, lovely, crazy thing called love. Whether you are in love, out of love, or are somewhere in between this volume of Soulism Sounds should speak to your heart. By the way, if you like my podcasts you can subscribe right here on my page or you can go to iTunes and download it from there. Enjoy!

Love… and all those good feeling are actually good for you! Don’t believe me… think about the people who you love. Think about how you feel when they walk into a room. These feelings are so good… directly AND unconsciously, that we would be lost without them. Studies have shown that having a good marriage, relationship, or just one close friend cuts the risk of mortality by a third. So, not only does love feel good… it’s good for you.

This podcast is dedicated to L.O.V.E. and all those lovely, joyous, crazy feelings that come to life through song. Enjoy!!!

Playlist

Opening Talk- Danielle Ricks
Knocks Me Off my Feet- Stevie Wonder
The Ingredients of Love- Angie Stone
You Put a Move on my Heat- Tamia
Power Of Love- Stephanie Mills
I Have A Song- Eric Roberson
The Vision of Love- Mariah Carey
Caught up in the Rapture- Anita Baker
So Amazing- Beyonce & Stevie Wonder
Adore- Prince
True Love- Kem
Guided Meditation- Danielle Ricks

Music does wonders to alleviate stress and lighten a heavy heart. A countless number of songs have been dedicated to the act of love. So many of these songs speak to how we can lose ourselves in someone else. But, the truth of the matter is that while this concept sounds good in theory we really shouldn’t equate our entire self worth on another person. This podcast pays homage to those love songs that call for complete surrender and speak to obsessive love. At the end of the playlist you’ll be guided through a relaxation and meditation technique to unwind from a busy day and FIND your center... rather than yourself. Enjoy!

Playlist

Opening Talk- Danielle Ricks
Breath Again- Toni Braxton
Have You Ever- Brandy
I’m So Into You- Peabo Bryson
My Endless Love-Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
Hopeless- Dionne Farris
With You I’m Born Again- Billy Preston and Syreeta
Can’t Get Over You- Frankie Beverly and Maze
You’re the Best Thing – Gladys Knight and the Pips
Emotions- The Bee Gees
Loves Taken Over- Chante Moore
The Greatest Love of All- Whitney Houston
Guided Meditation- Danielle Ricks

I don't know about you but whenever I've been down and out... or up and happy for that matter... I've turned to music. When I'm blue... I find a song that shares my feelings and validates what I'm going through. As time passes, I'll come across a song that helps lift me up. Then, there are those times when I have nothing but joy in my heart and it is music, once again, that helps me celebrate.

Nothing rides the waves of highs and lows like a romantic relationship and when it comes to relationships, there have been countless songs dedicated to the act of love. This podcast is the first installment into a look at romance and how music plays embrace the good times and struggle through the bad. As with each episode, we'll end with a healing, guided meditation to relax and unwind.

Playlist

-Talk by Danielle with music from Listening Room by Jenjii
-Love me in a Special Way by El DeBarge
-For the Love of You by The Isley Brothers
-What You Won’t Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell
-Fairy Tales by Anita Baker
-Lately by Stevie Wonder
-Like a Star by Corinne Bailey
-How do You Mend a Broken Heart by Al Green
-Be Ok by Chrisette Michele
-No More Rain by Angie Stone
-Just Fine by Mary J Blige
-Guided Meditation by Danielle with music from
Because of You by Collaboration