"We all know that certain pieces of music can evoke strong emotional responses in people. Now, a research team from Canada's McGill University has uncovered evidence that reveals exactly what causes such feelings of euphoria and ecstasy and why music is so important in human society. Using a combination of brain scanning technologies, the study has shown that the same neurotransmitter which is associated with feeling pleasure from sex and food is released in the brain when listening to good music." ...
One of the aspects I saw in this was a
concern that we have to make sure that the "feelings of euphoria and
ecstasy" are not too strong, and we don't mistake them for feeling the
Spirit or get so caught up that
we mask the Spirit:
"The inspiring influence of the Holy Spirit can be overcome or masked by strong emotions, such as anger, hate, passion, fear, or pride. When such influences are present, it is like trying to savor the delicate flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeño pepper. Both flavors are present, but one completely overpowers the other. In like manner, strong emotions overcome the delicate promptings of the Holy Spirit." - Elder Richard G. Scott
1 Kings 19:11-12 -
11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:
I guess it all depends on what we are seeking. Are we seeking "feelings of euphoria and ecstasy" and "jalapeño peppers", or are we making sure that we deny anything or any intensity that would "overcome the
delicate promptings of
the Holy Spirit"?
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