There are situations in life which may destabilize one’s mind. It could be a situation that causes sudden anxiety. These scenarios call for psycho-motor counteraction to stabilize the mind.
For me, when I am caught in such situation, I instinctive start rolling my wedding ring. Where situations permit, I can also hum/sing some melodies. I usually have a lot of melodic repertoires already in my mind which come in handy such times. This combination has always enabled my mind to relax from the anxious thoughts.
Philip Chepsingil, Music Teacher, Rift Valley,
Kenya.