Gospel, a Balm for Our Synapses

Singing creates beautiful fireworks in our grey matter. Some of the benefits of music include activating both cerebral hemispheres and establishing new connections between reasoning and seriation, as well as creativity and imagination. This is why people who have experienced a stroke can sometimes have some of their speech functions restored through singing (Melodic Intonation Therapy). An emotional connection, especially present in the deep experience of gospel, also generates endorphins that stabilize our adrenaline levels and balance our heart rate. This is why singing gospel can be a balm not only for our brain, but also for our whole body.