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 Synergism and the Cosmic Human-- in Cosmology, Philosophy, & Spirituality

Synergism and the Biological Human-- in Anatomy/Physiology, & Biosphere (symbiosis, bio-diversity in ecosystems, etc.)

Synergism and the Social Human-- in Social Basics, in Economics, in Health and Health Care, in Aesthetics, & in Culture

  1. Total Human Development and Harmony Through Synergism

  2. Holistic Health Care and Medicine

  3. Deep Ecology and Harmony with Nature 

  4. Sense of History and Sense of Mission

  5. Civics and Democratic Governance

  6. Culture as Community Creativity

  7. Light-Seeking and Light-Sharing Education

  8. Gender Sensitivity, Equality & Harmony

  9. Reconstructive/Restor-ative Justice

10. Associative Economics, Social Capital and Sustainable Development

11. Synergetic Leadership and Organizations

12. Appropriate/Adaptive Technology

13. Mutual Enrichment of Families and Friendships

14. Human Dignity and Human Harmony: Human Rights and Peace

15. Aesthetics Without Boundaries: 'Art from the Heart'   

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The Healing Energies of Music

By Sylvia O. de Guzman

(The author, Sylvia O. de Guzman, is a human development specialist, writer, and educator who has studied and practiced natural health and healing techniques such as Tai’ chi and meditation over the past 11 years, and is affiliated with several organizations teaching and disseminating such techniques.  The following is a short excerpt from her Principles and Techniques of Natural Health and Healing)

MUSIC THERAPY utilizes the healing energies of music. Musical notes are the energies of sound waves of different frequency. Music has potent effects on the body, physiology, and psyche. Research shows that bodily functions such as pulse rate, muscular energy, respiration, blood pressure, and metabolism are influenced by musical vibrations. Sound waves of certain frequencies have been found to destroy bacteria and viruses.

Various studies indicate that providing music during work to employees and workers in offices and factories results in reduced fatigue, increased work efficiency, and greater productivity. Certain types of music, such as “Air on G-String” by Bach and “Four Seasons Flute Concertos” by Vivaldi, have a relaxing and calming effect that releases tension and relieves stress; others have a stimulating and invigorating effect, such as the dances from “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty” by Brahms and the “Fiddler on the Roof” soundtrack. There are also mantras or chanted sounds that have a powerful beneficial effect on the psyche and body.

Dr. Avram Goldstein, a pharmacologist at Stanford University, says that music has the power to alter the brain’s chemistry. Listening to highly dramatic music – especially the kind full of thrilling “peaks and valleys” – can cause the brain to trigger the release of endorphins, chemicals that evoke pleasurable feelings. The healing energies of music are now being applied to stimulate the growth of vegetables and cattle. A positive response was noted when psychiatric patients were provided with calming, relaxing music.