Music is called a myth of the inner life, a way to hear feelings that are not spoken. When you act as if your inner world is fascinating, you often start to feel more balanced and thoughtful. Even in a hyper‑connected age, many people feel lonely, showing that a rich inner life matters more than outside power.
![“All good writers write [terrible first drafts.] This is how they end up with good second drafts and terrific third drafts. . . I know some very great writers, writers you love who write beautifully and have made a great deal of money, and not one of them sits down routinely feeling wildly…” quote by Anne Lamott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/50c/anne-lamott-188_good-writers_all-good-writers-write-terrible-first-dr_1924203.png)
