http://themeliosproject.com/2010/03/10/using-critical-thinking/ Think Critically. Think Apologetically. Think Biblically. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:34:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://themeliosproject.com/2010/03/10/using-critical-thinking/#comment-26 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:44:40 +0000 http://themeliosproject.com/?p=244#comment-26 Jarrett,
I can identify with what you said about your experience with the music in the gym, though my perspective is from the warm water pool downstairs. I used to swim in the 91 degree pool quite frequently. Most of the time, they played low-key music that was soothing to the atmosphere. Often the songs were what I call “oldies but moldies” from the 1950′s, 1960′s and/or 1970′s. It enhanced the warmth of the water and the purpose of that pool which was for rehab, cardiac therapy, and/or people with chronic pain who were there for relaxation and stress relief.
At one point, apparently to save money, they started piping in rock music that was very abrasive to the atmosphere. When I was told that was my only alternative, I would request that they shut off the music altogether. Better to have silence than the jarring sounds of the music played upstairs.
Finally some of us put in a request for a return to the former music for the warm water pool. Our request was granted, thank God! Music can even affect the atmosphere of a room or person or even a church service. It is that powerful!
Helen

]]>