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Playing the piano initiates the discharge of dopamine (connected with contentment and reward) and serotonin (connected with mood stabilization). This neurochemical response contributes to enhancing mood, decreasing anxiety, lowering cortisol, and increasing emotional resilience over time.

If I had a prayer, it would be this: “God spare me from the desire to seek Love, Approval, or Appreciation. Amen.” — Byron Katie

Singing stimulates the vagus nerve that initiates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate, reducing blood pressure, and switching the body out of "fight-or-flight" mode.

Notice, you're not who you thought you were, because you existed without those thoughts.

Playing slow, meditative pieces can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows heart rate and blood pressure, and can be helpful for managing mood and stress.