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The Music is Gonna Get You!

Music is such a huge part of my life. My mom has always said that I started singing before I was talking. God speaks to me through music. Music relaxes me. Music connects me to so many emotions. MUSIC MOTIVATES ME!!

When I go out for a long run, I get my running mix set on my ipod. I have a wide variety of artists and songs in my special mix but the common denominator is that every single one motivates me for one reason or another.

A few songs from my running mix that never fail to keep my feet moving:
1. Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake
2. Break Away- Kelly Clarkson
3. Vultures- John Mayer
4. Hero- Foo Fighters
5. Marvelous Light
6. Voice of Truth- Casting Crowns
7. Meant to Live- Switchfoot
8. I Need a Hero- Frou Frou
9. Belief- John Mayer

What songs motivate you? I am so thankful for the gift of music! It's such a beautiful way for people to express themselves and to make an imprint on the world around them!

More posts to come on the amazing journey the Lord is leading me through later this week! :)

Comments

Andi Hawkins said…
Good play list!! I love running to Lose Yourself by Eminem. Good stuff.
November 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Anonymous said…
when i worked out regularly, which sadly, is not so recent ... i would put on the entire soundtrack to Rent ... beginning to end!

great playlist! i'm inspired and i'm just sitting in bed :)
November 17, 2008 at 7:50 PM
The McGintys said…
Ok so I am a cheesy 80's dork and "Walking on Sunshine" always pumps me up It's like your body automatically starts bouncing!!! Miss you and will call you soon! I'm feeling much better thanks to some meds. Love you!
November 19, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Sallie said…
I used to run to Black Eyed Peas, but I clean to Jason Mraz
November 24, 2008 at 5:43 PM
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