Billy Joel's hit "My Life", with its confident stride and unwavering declarations of independence, has always felt like a personal anthem for many. But as we listen through a mental health lens, particularly considering the nuances of conditions like Bipolar II disorder, some interesting themes begin to emerge. Let's dive into this classic that resonates with a spirit of self-determination.

Welcome to Mindfulness Challenge Week 4! You've made it this far. Let's keep looking at further integrating it into your daily life.

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So, today I've been thinking a lot about a song that always seems to pop into my head when things get… well, a little extra. You know the feeling, right? That rollercoaster that sometimes decides to take a few extra unexpected dips and climbs? Yeah, I'm talking about living with bipolar II. And the song that keeps echoing in my mind? Tom Petty's classic, "I Won't Back Down."

Music has a magical way of teaching us life's most profound lessons. Today, we're exploring how the spirit of musical legend Tom Petty ...

Welcome back to the blog where we explore the beautiful intersection of song lyrics, mindfulness, and mental well-being. This week, we're diving deep into a classic that resonates with raw emotion and a yearning for something better: The Rolling Stones' powerful ballad, "Shine A Light." Beyond its soulful melody and Mick Jagger's heartfelt delivery, "Shine A Light" offers a poignant glimpse into the struggles of someone navigating what appears to be a difficult mental or e

Lessons in gratitude gleaned from the Rolling Stones' song "Shine A Light"

Let’s explore a little deeper that magical feeling of gratitude that we are all capable of, using the Eagles' song Take It Easy as the basis