www.naturesoundsfor.me

           In today’s world, people are constantly exposed to most different types of music. Music has become a complex language of wordless communication among people on many levels, such as social, spiritual, religious, personal, and even political level. However, the greatest value of music is its ability to stimulate practically all types of emotions people can express.

          There is one particular type music that I'd like to talk more about now - that relaxing music that induces calmness and relaxed state for mind. There might be many positive effects of listening to some relaxing music. There are people that say that besides relaxation, music can also have healing effects.

         These effects of music have been suggested since ancient times. For example, in the beliefs of Ancient Greece, Apollo was God of medicine and music. It was believed that music had the power to penetrate the soul. The Old Egyptians also believed in the connection between medicine and music. The relationship between sound and healing was held sacred. Similarly, traditional Buddhism uses sound and music for meditation and healing – their singing bowls are known to have strong relaxing and healing effects.

         Use this free tool (Sound mixer) to play nature sounds on headphones while reading or meditating or just for fun. 

Link: http://www.naturesoundsfor.me/

www.earthhour.org

        Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

          In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.

        On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.

         Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM (local time). This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up.

Link: http://www.earthhour.org/