The original version of this story appeared on teensinprint.com. An inclusive WriteBoston initiative called Teens in Print was developed to give voice to Boston kids in the eighth through twelfth grades who are disenfranchised. "PRBLMS" by 6LACK is playing on my headphones while I lie down on my bed and ask myself, "What is better than music?" Nothing. Different voices and tones can be heard in music. Some songs are merely rhythms with a variety of tempos; vocals are not even present in them. Although most individuals listen to music, some people don't. You can feel pleased, sad, furious, or even puzzled when listening to music. There are a wide variety of musical genres: Even if our musical preferences may differ, we are all affected by it. Even newborns and young children react joyfully to music. Music affects the mind and body automatically; it is an expression of the spirit. It stirs up a wide range of feelings, including vigor and melancholy, tenderness and harshness, pride and tranquility. Medical professionals from all around the world are looking into this force and energy because they think that it has positive effects on the body and psyche of people, both through its sounds and the vibrations it creates. Three genres of music are beneficial to anxious babies, according to a study on the impact of music on newborns: Music Is the Best Medicine for Stress Reduction I had never really experienced stress before I started college. In high school, I was an extremely content and carefree young person who didn't really care about anything. However, I believe that I really took high school for granted and never stopped to consider my obligations and how they would effect my future. Rather, I stayed out late with friends after school and spent most of my time there. Most of my weekends were spent napping and drinking. I suppose I was never one for stress. When I was younger, I was too preoccupied having fun. I began dating my present girlfriend in my senior year. But why is it that people's love of music unites people from all walks of life? Some hints are available from the positive psychology field. Positive psychology focuses on the resources, personal attributes and actions that assist people to have complete and satisfying lives. We know that participation with music produces many of the traits fundamental to mental wellness. music.