Yesterday, I was talking to a social work intern about letting smiles and other facial expressions show when facilitating a therapy group. I have never been a “blank slate” kind of therapist. I am aware, however, that smiles might seem jarring to somebody who is feeling traumatized, triggered, or despairing, so my smiles disappear when I witness somebody’s pain.
I look for smiles when I share my songs like Artificial Intelligence, which will be released as a single on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. on November 7.
https://on.soundcloud.com/WaiaACHDI037JNjRi1
I hope those non-artificial percussion tracks — which I did by clicking my tongue and popping my cheek — get smiles.
The good news is that my coach Jeff Leisawitz was all smiles yesterday when he reacted to my music and suggested that I reach out to mental-health-oriented podcasts to get my songs out there.
There are definitely smiles in my images for today.
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In my defense, I’m hungry to share my music, and I think this song gets the most smiles.
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Thanks to all who are here, now, for the smiles, including YOU!
