Songs+of+the+Heart

In this activity, we drew a large heart on a piece of paper. Toward the center of the heart are the songs/musical memories that are most cherished, such as our wedding song, or the songs our parents used to sing to us, or other special music we hold dear. As we move toward the edge of the heart, the songs/music are still important, but a little less so. We might put down the pieces of music that remind us of family members, the music our parents listened to so much that now if we hear it we can't help but think of them. Maybe an aunt or uncle went crazy dancing one day in the store and you'll never forget it. Maybe you play/played an instrument, and that's important to you. If desired, you may add those negative musical memories on the edge of the heart, or maybe along the outside. The design of the heart is up to the author, but it should make sense to that person. Some people draw the traditional "broken heart" and put good memories on one side and bad on the other. Others draw several lines through the heart and put family members in each section, creating all the pieces of a whole. Many people end up putting sections outside the heart, too, as they run out of room. Icons and small drawings are very popular for helping to make the heart an attractive piece of art as well. Let your heart lead you where you need to go, and have fun!

Some samples: