Music soothes the soul: Grief playlist guide

Hello dear soul, welcome to the Lightbearer's Library 🕊️
Music has the power to heal, especially when we're going through grief.

In this journal entry I guide you through a process for creating your own grief playlist—one that can help you navigate all those big emotions.

Whether you need songs that acknowledge your sadness, calming instrumental tunes, or comforting familiar melodies, we walk through the different types of music that can offer emotional support. We also discuss how to tailor your playlist to specific times of day or emotional states, so it’s always there when you need it most.

Grieving is a process, and this guide will help you use music as a therapeutic tool to soothe your soul.

✨ I'd be honoured if you would share one song that has served to soothe you in times of grief. I would love to give it a listen, and it may give others ideas for their grief playlists.

🎶 My Recommended Albums

Solace by Patrick Dexter ‪@PatrickDexterCello‬
Mise Sibéal by Sibéal ‪@sibealmusicofficial8433‬
Constellation by Caoilfhionn Rose ‪@CaoilfhionnRose‬
Meditations - Chant & Piano by Tim Allhoff‪@timallhoff‬

Next: ▶️ In Rethink the songs you listen to (   • Rethink the songs you listen to  ), I dive into the discussion of why your daily soundtrack is programming your mind and shaping your mental health.

Remember, you are not alone in this. I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights in the comments below.

XOXO,
Kate Harmony

📖 Journal Notes
0:00 Welcome to the Lightbearer's Library
0:57 Contemplating What You Need
5:11 Instrumental vs. Lyrics
6:19 Familiar vs. New Songs
7:24 Singles vs. Playlists vs. Albums
10:45 The Essential "Soothe or Overwhelm" Gauge

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🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿

My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries.

Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too.

I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe:    / @lightbearerslibrary