TED Talk Tuesday #219: The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days

TED continues to spread ideas and help us all be better, critical thinkers. Watching, listening and talking about TED Talks is a popular pastime for many in the CN&CO community. We visit TED.com regularly to clear our heads, have a laugh, learn or get inspired. TED Talks open our minds, spark new ways of thinking and can lead to some very interesting conversations and business opportunities. It’s also a way that the CN&CO team play their part in spreading ideas and helping to make the world a better place.

This talk was chosen by Llewellyn.

Winter has arrived, and although most people don’t love the cold season, it is the time of the year I enjoy most. The fashion options are unlimited, the air feels fresher and most of all the endless cups of hot chocolate put a big smile on my face.

As this is my first winter in Cape Town as a resident here, I’m looking forward to cold, rainy days in the Mother City. I have always loved winter and sad music. When I stumbled across this great TED Talk by Susan Calin I knew that I had to share this with our community. I have always wondered why sad music and rainy days bring me joy when so many people feel down as soon as the sun does not shine or a Celine Dion ballad plays on the radio. 

In this TED Talk, Susan Calin and Min Kym shed some light on why some of us find comfort in sad songs or feel inspired by rainy days.

May all of you enjoy our beautiful country this winter and use the feeling of longing on those cold winter days to not only drink hot chocolate but embrace your creativity and cherish this special season with your loved ones.