Harmony, as you say, as well as other aspects of musical composition are useful metaphors. Music needs dynamics to be interesting, loud parts followed by quiet parts, busy parts followed by space, just as our lives require dynamics to be interesting. Tension and release is another lesson from music - in our lives we can learn to lean in to tensions, and seek the release. Peace and balance, taken literally, are actually boring.
Been looking for this concept for a while. The whole notion we can balance life is inherently flawed. Thanks!
Glad it resonated Phillip!
Harmony, as you say, as well as other aspects of musical composition are useful metaphors. Music needs dynamics to be interesting, loud parts followed by quiet parts, busy parts followed by space, just as our lives require dynamics to be interesting. Tension and release is another lesson from music - in our lives we can learn to lean in to tensions, and seek the release. Peace and balance, taken literally, are actually boring.
Well said John. Too much of a good thing can be bad as well. We need a good mix of everything.