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Not Like Other Songs: What "Scarlet Begonias" Showed Me About Presence, Gratitude, and Graceful Goodbyes
Okay, friend, pull up a chair, maybe put on some music – perhaps something... improvisational? Today, we're diving deep into the...
May 17


Beyond the Big Hair & Bad Medicine: Finding The Healing in Bon Jovi's Rock & Roll Heart
Okay, settle in, grab a coffee (or your beverage of choice), because today we're diving deep into the world of a band that has provided...
May 15


"I Wasn't There": Exploring Bipolar Disorder's Shadow in Relationships, Through Bon Jovi
Hey everyone. Music has this incredible way of tapping into the deepest parts of our emotional landscape, doesn't it? Sometimes a song...
May 14


The Sound of a Suitcase: Bon Jovi's Wake-Up Call to Cherish What We Have
We often hear that old saying, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." This week, I want to explore that very human experience through the lens of a song we've been journeying with, "I'll Be There For You" by Bon Jovi. We'll be looking specifically at how this painful realization can become a powerful, albeit harsh, teacher of gratitude and humility – two cornerstones of mental wellbeing.
May 13


Can't Buy Back Yesterday: Finding Mindfulness & Letting Go in Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You"
Welcome back to the space where we unravel the threads between the music that moves us and the mental wellness journeys we navigate. Today, we take another look at a power ballad that, on the surface, might seem all about holding on, but I want to explore how it can surprisingly guide us toward the crucial practices of mindfulness, being present, and the art of letting go. The song on our minds (and in our ears) this week is Bon Jovi's epic 1989 hit, "I'll Be There For You."
May 12
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