Bach - "Prelude BWV 998 - for Guitar"

When the days have worn you down a bit, and the stress of the world has your nerves frayed to pieces, sometimes, listening to something soothing can calm your weary nervous system. It doesn’t always work, some days you’re too keyed up to relax and hear the beauty, but on days like today, classical music is always my first defense from burnout.

So today, close to the edge, I choose Bach’s “Prelude BWV 998 - for Guitar” played by Ana Vidovic as my, like slipping into a cool stream on a hot day, like a sip of water after a long run, like the sweetest balm on burnt skin, song for a, hold on, you’re almost there, step back from the ledge love - it’s not that important, Friday.