Everyone needs to have fun once in a while. Although most of us get caught up in our daily, more serious issues, it is important to find some time to relax in the time we have left in our busy lives to enjoy some of the lighter things in life.
Everyone has their day to day activities which prevent them from enjoying every minute of their day. You don't need PhD in human psychology to know that most people wish they were working less. However, work by its very definition means that it isn't the most enjoyable part of the day, yet most people don't actively seek to replenish their inner need for fun. There is a significant part of mental health that is critical to finding activities that rejuvenate the mind.
Watching and observing other activities is a form of relaxation that requires very little energy and which many people enjoy. Sporting events such as hockey, football, baseball; attending a live theatre, ballet, opera or concerts; reading or watching TV is often something that many people gravitate to partly because it transports us out of our own life and into the adventures, challenges or emotions of other individual's lives. For many people this is a form of distraction and escape from the stresses of their lives which appears to be a healthy relief. That said, I think that quite often many individuals also fall in the rut of losing themselves in others lives and would benefit from adding interactive participation into other forms of entertainment that they enjoy. Perhaps it would be more satisfying to stay in the realm of one's own life more often and get up and DO something!
Getting involved in self actualizating activities is easier than most people think. Joining sports teams, going out dancing, playing pool or darts, or learning an instrument are all obvious forms. The big challenge is often to motivate yourself to actually get energy to engage yourself! One really easy activity that you can do, is find a local Karaoke bar and get up and sing! Many people are self conscious of this because they are afraid that they won't be very good. The most important part however, is that people try new and challenging things. The act of karaoke itself is not the challenge, it is building courage to do it!
Most people however do not do enough pushing of their own potential. It can be quite challenging to get started doing something that will make you feel like you are growing as an individual. The interesting thing is that it will typically become quite addictive and pretty soon you will be wanting to do more and more. It is even contagious and many or your peers will find themselves motivated to do more too.
Karaoke as a Personal Self Confidence Device:
You don't need to be a good singer to feel the benefits of Karaoke. In fact, some of the best ones are those with the confidence to do songs that suit their singing styles with a tinge of tongue in cheek. Pick the most flamboyant pop song, and do the dance in the music video, or sing it with everything you have. The real benefit is not in being great, it is in getting up in front of a group of strangers and bringing a smile to their faces. Karaoke bars are pretty nonjudgmental and you shouldn't fear being scorned for your attempts. Most of the time joy, laughter and applause ensues!
Karaoke itself has it's history based in Japan meaning empty orchestra. One version of its origin is of a bar owner putting on a tape when the performer failed to show for a concert. He asked if anyone wanted to get up and do some singing, and the crowd went wild! The night was such a success that it was rumored to have carried on and spread through Japan until finding international acclaim as a fun pub activity.
Now a days, the technology has become much better. With words being displayed on a TV, indicating timing and rhythm. The song quality is generally much better and the voice track is removed for people to replace with their own renditions. There is a real following and many people are quite passionate about it and are involved weekly.
There is a quality of the stage that enlivens people more than any other place. It is getting up in front of people, putting your ego down and simply singing. For those with immense talent (the minority), it gives them a chance to feel like a star for a night and sing over an amplified system where people are actually listening. In any case, it provides a great opportunity to overcome the fear of being in the spotlight and has done some great things for self actualization in many.
So, although Karaoke is a Japanese word that means 'empty orchestra", it translates into 'fun' for many people all over the world. - 31877
Everyone has their day to day activities which prevent them from enjoying every minute of their day. You don't need PhD in human psychology to know that most people wish they were working less. However, work by its very definition means that it isn't the most enjoyable part of the day, yet most people don't actively seek to replenish their inner need for fun. There is a significant part of mental health that is critical to finding activities that rejuvenate the mind.
Watching and observing other activities is a form of relaxation that requires very little energy and which many people enjoy. Sporting events such as hockey, football, baseball; attending a live theatre, ballet, opera or concerts; reading or watching TV is often something that many people gravitate to partly because it transports us out of our own life and into the adventures, challenges or emotions of other individual's lives. For many people this is a form of distraction and escape from the stresses of their lives which appears to be a healthy relief. That said, I think that quite often many individuals also fall in the rut of losing themselves in others lives and would benefit from adding interactive participation into other forms of entertainment that they enjoy. Perhaps it would be more satisfying to stay in the realm of one's own life more often and get up and DO something!
Getting involved in self actualizating activities is easier than most people think. Joining sports teams, going out dancing, playing pool or darts, or learning an instrument are all obvious forms. The big challenge is often to motivate yourself to actually get energy to engage yourself! One really easy activity that you can do, is find a local Karaoke bar and get up and sing! Many people are self conscious of this because they are afraid that they won't be very good. The most important part however, is that people try new and challenging things. The act of karaoke itself is not the challenge, it is building courage to do it!
Most people however do not do enough pushing of their own potential. It can be quite challenging to get started doing something that will make you feel like you are growing as an individual. The interesting thing is that it will typically become quite addictive and pretty soon you will be wanting to do more and more. It is even contagious and many or your peers will find themselves motivated to do more too.
Karaoke as a Personal Self Confidence Device:
You don't need to be a good singer to feel the benefits of Karaoke. In fact, some of the best ones are those with the confidence to do songs that suit their singing styles with a tinge of tongue in cheek. Pick the most flamboyant pop song, and do the dance in the music video, or sing it with everything you have. The real benefit is not in being great, it is in getting up in front of a group of strangers and bringing a smile to their faces. Karaoke bars are pretty nonjudgmental and you shouldn't fear being scorned for your attempts. Most of the time joy, laughter and applause ensues!
Karaoke itself has it's history based in Japan meaning empty orchestra. One version of its origin is of a bar owner putting on a tape when the performer failed to show for a concert. He asked if anyone wanted to get up and do some singing, and the crowd went wild! The night was such a success that it was rumored to have carried on and spread through Japan until finding international acclaim as a fun pub activity.
Now a days, the technology has become much better. With words being displayed on a TV, indicating timing and rhythm. The song quality is generally much better and the voice track is removed for people to replace with their own renditions. There is a real following and many people are quite passionate about it and are involved weekly.
There is a quality of the stage that enlivens people more than any other place. It is getting up in front of people, putting your ego down and simply singing. For those with immense talent (the minority), it gives them a chance to feel like a star for a night and sing over an amplified system where people are actually listening. In any case, it provides a great opportunity to overcome the fear of being in the spotlight and has done some great things for self actualization in many.
So, although Karaoke is a Japanese word that means 'empty orchestra", it translates into 'fun' for many people all over the world. - 31877
About the Author:
For more information on Karaoke Calgary, visit Sage VonWaylon's website. There are many places to Karaoke in Calgary. Find them by checking out her show listings.
