I know music has saved most of us more times than we can count, that’s the power of music.
We say, “This song got me through a breakup,” or “That track always lifts my mood.” And we mean it. Those lyrics knew us before we could explain ourselves. That beat matched the rhythm of our healing when words fell short. Whether it was gospel on a Sunday morning, or soul pouring through the speakers during a long drive—music met you. Right where you were. No judgment. No pressure. Just presence.
But what if I told you it’s deeper than that? What if music isn’t just entertainment, but therapy, prayer, and manifestation all rolled into one? What if your playlist could realign your spirit, clear your energy, and call your power back?
This is what my latest playlist does for me. Welcome to the world of sonic medicine. Welcome to That Good Juju.
You ever catch a chill just hearing the first few notes of a song? That’s not just nostalgia—that’s resonance. On a metaphysical level, sound is vibration. And vibration is everything. We live in a vibrational universe, where energy responds to frequency more than language.
Throughout history—across cultures, religions, and spiritual systems—music has always been more than background noise. It’s been a form of communication, celebration, crying, and healing. The drumbeat, the hymn, the hum of a mother’s lullaby—all carry intention. All carry energy.
This playlist I created—That Good Juju—was built with that in mind. Where every track is intentional. Every vibe is attuned. Every lyric is a mantra. This isn’t just music you play—it’s music that stirs something ancient in the bones. That wakes the memory of your strength.
🕊️ Healing Through Harmony & Ritual
Some of the deepest emotional breakthroughs I’ve had didn’t happen in therapy or conversation. They happened with headphones on, heart open, tears flowing. Music holds space in a way that words sometimes can’t. It translates the unspeakable. It bridges the gap between grief and grace.
Spirituals, blues, soul, gospel, even hip-hop—these genres carry the weight of lived experience and the light of transformation. They sing of struggle but also of strength. They grieve, but they also glorify.
Music gives sorrow a melody and faith a rhythm.
Whether you connect through scripture, prayer, or simple mindfulness, music becomes a companion. A messenger. A balm for the ache. A signal that you’re not alone. That the divine, however you define it, is still moving through your life—one beat at a time.
Let me paint a picture.
I light a candle. Burn a little incense. Sit cross-legged on the floor with my journal open. And then I hit play on That Good Juju.
Some days I dance. Some days I just sit in stillness and let the melody work through me. No matter what’s going on in the world, the music centers me. Reconnects me. Recharges me.
This is my ritual. My reset button. My therapy in motion.
Because joy is not something we earn. Joy is a right. Joy is resistance in a world that thrives on burnout. And good music? That’s medicine.
Your body knows it. Your spirit knows it.
🎶 Your Nervous System’s Best Friend
Let’s talk psychology and science for a minute.
When you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained, it’s often because your nervous system is out of balance. Your body might be in fight-or-flight mode—cortisol rising, heart racing, thoughts spiraling. But music? Music has this uncanny ability to bypass all the noise. It slips past your defenses and goes straight to the limbic system—the part of your brain where emotions live.
According to Frontiers in Psychology, listening to music can lower stress hormones, boost dopamine (your natural feel-good chemical), and activate the parasympathetic nervous system—aka the calm, restorative part of your body that brings you back into safety. In other words: the right song can quite literally bring your body and mind back into balance.
And neuroscience backs this up. Functional MRI studies show that music lights up nearly every area of the brain—especially regions responsible for emotional regulation, memory, and self-reflection. That’s why one track can unlock a flood of tears, while another can fuel you to push through one more hard day.
I’ve experienced this firsthand. On days when I feel heavy or disconnected, I’ll put on Black Parade or I Put a Spell on You, and within minutes something shifts. My shoulders drop. My breath deepens. I come back to myself.
This is not just a mood boost. It’s therapy, regulation, and alignment.
And when you add intention—when you choose songs that speak to your healing, your power, your growth—music becomes more than a comfort. It becomes a customized, deeply personal mental wellness tool. Accessible. Affordable. Soul-deep effective.
The power of music doesn’t just make you feel better. It helps you become better—one note, one beat, one breakthrough at a time.
🎧 The Power of Music as a Manifestation Portal
Let’s get a little cosmic.
Manifestation isn’t about wishing hard—it’s about frequency. You attract what you embody. And music is one of the quickest ways to shift what you’re radiating. Think of music as a tuning fork for your soul.
Songs like Eye Am That I Am and Energy Budget by Toni Jones reprogram your mindset with affirmation. Pretty Girl Magic by Moonlight Scorpio doesn’t just hype you—it anchors you in your own worth. These aren’t just tracks. They’re declarations.
Every time I press play, I’m not just vibing—I’m aligning. With peace, joy, vision, and clarity. I’m preparing myself to receive the very things I’m praying for.
This is the unseen work behind the scenes. It’s faith in action. It’s therapy with rhythm.
🌍 A Cultural Time Machine
That Good Juju isn’t just a playlist—it’s a journey.
It holds the voices of past generations and present powerhouses. It carries the echo of grandmothers who sang through sorrow, and artists today who sing to stay grounded. Whether it’s Robert Johnson’s blues, Ibeyi’s layered harmonies, or Kendrick Lamar’s bars of truth, these songs carry both weight and wings.
These artists honor history, hold space for healing, and ignite transformation.
From spiritual ballads to soul-stirring anthems, these songs don’t just make you move—they make you feel. And in a world numb with distraction, feeling deeply is an act of grace. Of courage. Of spiritual clarity.
We can’t always control the chaos around us, but we can control what we let in. What we play. What we absorb. And what we echo.
So the next time you feel off, scattered, or stuck in your head—check your soundtrack. If it doesn’t feed your soul, it’s not for you. And if you haven’t made a playlist that lifts you, grounds you, or realigns you—start building one.
Your energy is sacred. And it deserves a soundtrack that reflects that.
💫 Final Thoughts: Use the Power of Music to Inspire Elevation
Music is therapy, prayer, and alignment.
And in these wild, unraveling times—where the noise of the world threatens to drown out your truth—you need something that brings you back home to yourself. Something that reminds you that your spirit is still intact. That your softness is still strength. That joy is not just a fleeting moment, but a frequency you can return to, again and again.
That something might be a song.
Music holds space in a way that few things can. It whispers to the parts of you that feel unseen. Dances with your pain until it transforms. Reaches into the silence and fills it with light. And sometimes, without warning, a lyric will catch you off guard and break your heart wide open—in the best way. That’s not coincidence—it’s divine design, sound doing sacred work.
So here’s your invitation: reclaim your rhythm.
Build a playlist that feels like prayer. Fill it with music that speaks life into your tired places. Let your body move without asking for permission and your tears fall without apology. Let your hands lift in surrender or praise, even if it’s just to the ceiling of your bedroom. That moment of alignment is holy.
That Good Juju is my sonic sanctuary. It’s where I remember who I am and what I carry. It’s how I come back to center when the world feels like too much.
And now, I invite you to experience it too.
🎧 Listen to That Good Juju on Spotify.
Let the rhythm remind you, lift you, and allow your soul find its soundtrack.
Because healing doesn’t always come in silence. Sometimes, it comes with a beat drop.
Let’s raise the collective frequency—one intentional song at a time.
And let’s not wait for the world to calm down to feel peace.
Let’s create it—track by track, moment by moment, breath by breath.
The power of music helps you co-create a shift in your life.
Now press play.
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