It was a Sunday evening.
I was tired—not just physically, but that kind of low-energy, unmotivated tired where you don’t even want to think. The kind where you tell yourself you’ll rest, but instead, you pick up your phone and start scrolling.
Doom scrolling.
One reel after another, mindlessly flicking through content.
Not looking for anything—just moving through the motions. It wasn’t relaxing, but I wasn’t doing anything else either.
And then, out of nowhere, I found it.
Annatoria’s cover of Lawrence Oyor’s "Favour." (both are Gospel Artists)
I don’t know what made me stop, but I did.
Maybe it was the melody, maybe it was the way she sang it, or maybe I just needed to hear those words in that exact moment.
Whatever it was, it hit differently.
I listened once. Then again. And before I knew it, I was five plays deep, then straight to YouTube for the full version.
And then something strange happened.
I didn’t just hear the song—I felt it. Not in a passive, background-music way, but in a call-to-action kind of way.
My mind started racing.
What do I need to start? What have I been procrastinating on? Why do I suddenly feel the urge to move?
I didn’t jog—but I felt like I could.
I didn’t start a new project—but I felt like I should.
I wasn’t even planning to do anything—but now I couldn’t sit still.
That’s when I noticed a pattern.
Music as a Trigger for Action
This wasn’t the first time this had happened.
Some days, a powerful song would push me into a workout when I didn’t feel like moving.
Other times, it helped me reset mentally, like clearing out mental clutter with every verse.
On the hardest days, it reminded me that I’m still here, I’m still breathing, and I still have work to do.
This isn’t just about faith or worship music—it’s about how sound influences action.
Why Certain Songs Activate You
Think about it:
Movies use soundtracks to dictate how you feel in a scene.
Athletes use music to hype themselves up before a game.
Workplaces use background music to keep employees engaged.
Even stores play specific music to make you shop longer.
Music doesn’t just entertain—it programs behavior.
For me, worship music does that because of my faith. But for you, it could be something different. Maybe it’s a motivational speech, a hype song, or even the quiet hum of lo-fi beats that puts you in the zone.
Whatever it is, you’ve probably felt it before—the moment when music flips a switch inside you.
From Inspiration to Execution
But here’s the real test: What do you do with that energy?
I could’ve just let the feeling pass. I could’ve gotten hyped for a moment and done nothing with it. But I know better now—when I feel that internal spark, I act on it.
So, I grabbed my laptop and started writing this.
That’s the point. Activation means nothing without action.
Next time you feel that spark—move.
If a song makes you want to write—start typing.
If a sound makes you want to run—lace up.
If a message makes you want to build something—take the first step.
That moment of stirring is a signal. Don’t waste it.
The LockedIN Mindset Takeaway
Music is a tool. It can push you forward or hold you back. The difference is in what you do with it.
Pay attention to what stirs you up. Use it. Move on it. Don’t let the feeling fade without turning it into something real.
If this newsletter resonated with you, let me know how—it’d mean a lot to read your thoughts.
Stay LockedIN. Stay Moving. Stay Executing.
— Blessing