Be you. Be free.

I am a firm believer that not only music effects our moods but I also believe acting like we are happy with certain actions such as singing in public places, dancing, and other things that could be considered not socially acceptable also can have a huge impact on the way we feel. I tried another experiment out when I was at the gym (which is funny because I tend to do most of my social experiments there), where I danced to the music that I was listening too. Obviously I am a very sane person so I was doing it mostly as a joke (I do not think I would ever just dance seriously in a public place). What I realized is as I and my friend danced and had a good time I was a lot more happy and the time went by so fast. I do not think we need any scientific research to prove that when we do things that may be a bit weird or out of the ordinary without caring what others think that is when we have some of the funnest and happiest times of our life. I feel like a lot of times we choose to live the more passive life with less risk and more care to what others are going to think of us. If only everyone could realize that if we just do not care what others think we would be capable of creating such a happier society. I remember those times when I would go to a dance by my school or put on by my church and I would not dance because I wanted to seem "cool" or I did not want anyone to think I was weird. I would have a terrible time because I cared so much about what the people around me thought. But I realized when I was just myself I not only had a blast but I made so many more friends, and not just superficial friends I made ones that accepted me for me and that had common interests. I encourage anyone out there that is looking to be happier in life. Go and be you, go and dance in the middle of the street with your friends, or sing in a grocery store and make a hilarious music video doing it. Be you. And watch how happy you can truly be.