Good morning! Here's today’s forecast: ⛅ 60 – 94° in Logan |💧 20% chance ⛈️ 78 – 98° in Salt Lake City💧 40% chance ⛈️ 78 – 97° in St. George | 💧 40% chance I’m reminded almost every morning what a terrible idea it was for me to set my morning alarm to wake me up to NPR. This Sunday morning, I woke up listening to tragic reports from Ukraine, and I felt like I had a storm cloud for most of the day. Thankfully, the storm cloud disappeared when I joined my congregation in singing hymns at church. I had the opportunity to work with the Utah Symphony for a few years. During that time, I learned to appreciate the impact music has on healing. I once attended a presentation about music and the mind with world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming and was amazed at how music could help with everything from PTSD to brain injuries. I was equally amazed when I met an amazing violinist who relied on music and the people who cared about him the most to heal from a neurological injury. Even though the day started out rough for me — because there will always be sad news that breaks our hearts — I like to remember how music can heal our souls whether it be singing in a choir, playing the guitar or just listening to a really good piece of music. Whenever I feel sad, this is my go-to piece to listen to. Tell me: What songs or types of music make you feel better when you’re having a bad day and why? I’d love to share it with our other readers. Also on our minds: A reader’s humbling experience connecting with his non-verbal autistic brother, LaVell Edward’s enormous legacy lives on and here’s your chance to own a vintage fire engine. | .png?width=1200&upscale=true&name=Utah%20Today%20Banner%20(v2).png)
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