I have a great gift idea I call the “Musical Memory Lane.”
The idea is to create a gift for someone that is centered around a collection of songs — it could be even just one or two— that have significance to you and this other person.
Music has a way of connecting us directly to a period of time or an occasion.
I know this, because just a few minutes ago I created an audio note for a college friend. On a whim, I started and ended that recording with songs from the 1980’s — since that is when I met her and when we were at university together.
I want you to try this yourself because adding those songs in really deepened my connection to my friend.
It was like time travel! I saw her playing the piano for me in the big common room. I saw us laughing together as we dressed for an island-themed party. I saw us having burritos and studying together in the library.
Something about music does this. It strikes a chord in us! (hee hee)
Right now, think about someone who is graduating, getting married, or who has a birthday coming up. You could also think about this as a Father’s Day gift for your own dad — or any dad in your life.
But listen, you can also do just what I did: simply add a song to an audio note for a friend.
It doesn’t have to be a big deal!
Or, if you don’t want to fuss with making an audio recording, you can just copy and paste a link to a music video into a text. Add a few words, “This song made me think about the time we ____. I love you.”
It can be that simple.
Will you give it a try?
Let me know!
Seek celebration — even in dark corners,
xo Sherry
P.S. Here’s a link to an article that tells you all about the Musical Memory Lane — some background info plus the how-to, step by step. Or, if you prefer visuals, here’s an infographic posted to Pinterest.
P.P.S. If all that seems like too much, remember, you can simply send one song to someone. That, too, is a gift. Take the time for this. YOU will love it, I promise.