Singing is a combination of playing an instrument (the voice) and acting, two of my other favorite activities.
Singing focuses the mind in a manner similar to archery. If your mind wanders, you miss the mark and go off key or out of rhythm.
Singing conjures deep feelings and can release negative emotions (like singing the blues).
Singing helps me manifest courage when I feel fear, or kindle passion when I feel apathy.
Singing comes in handy to entertain children and sometimes adults.
People who sing together can enjoy both musical and social harmony.
I can practice my instrument while driving my car or checking my email.
I don’t have to check my instrument with baggage or stow it in the overhead.
I have a very good reason not to smoke or eat stuff that gives me sore throats.
I love a whole bunch of songs, some of which I wrote.
There is no end to the possibilities for development of the voice, and if I forget that, I only have to listen to Bobby McFerrin.
Alicia Bay Laurel 