Whether you're musical or not, I don't think you can deny the powerful effect a good song can have on your emotions. Inspirational songs are the third topic in my January Inspiration Series. I'm listening to one of my favorites [Defying Gravity from the Wicked soundtrack] as I type this. It makes me want to get up and run 10 miles, to be a better wife, and to write a novel that will change the world. In other words, it fills me with hope and energy!

Feel free to borrow these for your play list. I dare to guarantee that a little inspiration will creep in through your ears.

My #1 Song for Inspiration: Defying Gravity. You must listen through 1:52 - that's where it gets really good!

This is Chris' top pick. It has the potential to bring tears to his eyes - now that's powerful! Sorry about the AutoPlay - just press the pause button to stop the song.

Beautiful Day – U2 Music Code

Careful, this one may cause you to strip down to your black leotard (and who doesn't have one of those), tape up your feet, and dance in your office chair!

What can I say? This one's a classic. We used it in our wedding video, it's been way overplayed in recent years, and yet it still gets me. I won't stop believin!

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey Music Code

I could go on and on with this list, but I'll stop with these four. Please leave your favorite inspirational songs in the comments, and then listen to them whenever you need to remember that you're great, you're worth it, and you can take one step closer to goals you've set for yourself in 2010!