21 songs to make you feel something

Sharing the music that has punctuated pivotal moments in my life

This morning I cried at my desk listening to the first song on the list below, and I regret nothing. With Los Angeles burning, I've been thinking about how we navigate our hearts through hard times. Music is a big part of that for me — helping me push past the numbness I feel sometimes (when it all just feels like so much). Sometimes it's the song that makes us cry in the grocery store parking lot (no shame in that game), and sometimes it's the one that makes us feel like we could conquer the world. The magic is in knowing precisely what we need - like having a musical pharmacy in our back pocket, each song a different remedy for whatever we're carrying. There's something quietly powerful about that, isn't there? Our own personal soundtrack for putting ourselves back together.

Below I've gathered a few of my favorite songs that will just make you feel something, in case you need it today. I have a special story or moment in my life I can link to many. I'll share some below. Sending so much love to everyone affected by the LA fires.