My unique approach as a Certified Provider of The Listening Program
combines science-based music therapy,
time-tested Montessori principles applied to children and adults,
and conscious celebrations.
What’s the lean?
Is it 4.5°? 5.5°? Or even 10°?
These numbers were given as the maximum tilt from vertical of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, which celebrated its 850th birthday in 2023.
While there is dispute on the severity of the tilt, there’s widespread agreement that the foundational problems of the Tower began to be evident in 1178, just 5 years after construction began in 1173.
Attempts to straighten the Tower were made Alessandro Della Gherardesca in 1838 and Benito Mussolini in 1934, but both efforts only made the tilt even worse. (!)
Driven by a fear that the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa would topple over and be destroyed, a major engineering project began in 1990 to prevent this. The project lasted until 2001 and succeeded in bringing the Tower out of danger of falling.
We can lean, too
Americans in particular seem to like big and extreme. Phrases like Go big, or go home or All or nothing are supposed to be motivating, encouraging. Yet this mindset pays attention to the flashy, the spotlights, the highlight reels. What’s forgotten is the hidden foundation that provides the strength, making that success even possible.
We are all imperfect human beings. When we don’t pay attention to keeping our own foundation strong, we start to lean like the Tower of Pisa. If we ignore stress long enough, we can start toppling.
How many sad stories have we heard of those with outwardly-appearing successful lives that end in tragedy: broken marriages, self-destruction, even suicide — because stress triumphs? These stories are told of the rich and famous, as well as those dearest to us.
Even foundations that start out strong can and do weaken over time. This happens to the homes in which we live - and to ourselves. We can’t ever become complacent in paying attention to what makes us strong - because broken foundations can cause broken hearts.
What makes you lean?
What makes each of us lean is very personal. No one else’s life exactly mirrors yours. Not even identical twins lead the exact same lives. Yet because our brains are influenced by music, particularly the frequencies, we can all be helped by proper low-frequency training, which helps our brains strengthen their most foundational functions.
(Cue the Beach Boys . . .)
Wouldn’t it be nice to . . . ?
relax with less effort
feel less anxious
get upset less often
respond more calmly in stressful situations
calm down more easily and quickly
improve your fine motor and gross motor coordination
have more restful sleep
be less bothered by sounds
be less hyperactive
increase your ability to focus
These are some benefits gained through proper low-frequency training.
Great information! There is so much science supporting the benefits of sound/music/frequency for physical, mental and emotional health. It’s nice to see the information getting out more. Looking forward to future articles.