I wanted to keep thinking of you as this no nonsense New Yorker who’s stern voice I hear in my brain during the times when the anxiety wants to take over and it shakes me back to what is and gets me out of my imagination. But this share really reminds me to not be so hard on myself all of the time and that softness and other emotions can be felt and the focus and emotion doesn’t always have to be on freaking anxiety.
Thanks for that. I had heard the music before. I will never tire of it. Going to opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra on Wednesday. Sold out crowd. Lang Lang, etc. Am I anxious? Only since I bought the tickets. Hold me in your thoughts.
OMG Drew, this is breathtaking! Thank you so much. You wrote a poem!!!
I completely resonate with you. Sometimes I can only cry when listening to music ( there’s no other way) and yes, those tears clean your soul, releases you from so many stuck emotions
I have to confess that whenever I and need to cry I always listen to Beethoven Emperor Concerto ( my favorite )
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Very stirring message this morning, Drew. Music has always been transformative in my life and I am so very grateful for it. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous piece.
I'm glad you gave yourself a few moments to "purge" in a healthy way and to enjoy it.
I'm new around here and still trying to just get in the groove, but I'm glad I found you and these fascinating beings out here in Anxious Truthland. I've searched lifelong for hope and this is the first time, besides Dr Weekes books, I've found it.
At any rate, even though I'm a newbie, I sensed that you've been uber-busy these past few weeks, especially trying to keep up with all you do PLUS school. You have way more than a lot on your plate, possibly numerous plates full of Stuff spinning all at once. YIKES.
You deserve these glorious moments and the wonderful tearful purge. Thank you for sharing and take good care. You are loved and needed!!
Wow what a moving podcast and timing is everything as I woke up feel a wee bit emotional and wanting to cry so I gave myself permission but the tears did not come. At some point today they will come as the storms of life continue and it’s ok. Yes, yes, it’s ok to be human and to feel emotions and allow them to come as they wish. Thank you Drew. You are a wonderful person and you are loved! 😊
How beautiful....! Not only the music, but the humanity. It's not always easy to be human, but it's still a beautiful thing. Sensitivity isn't always anxious hell but also the capacity for joy. I'm glad you had your moment to this glorious piece of music!
Crying and releasing that emotion can be for some people (definitely me) like losing control, like the fear regarding emetophobia. That once you start, you just won't stop...l really really want to do it, really cry and let it all out. I think it would be so good to do. And if l do, l will let you know when lve finally stopped wailing and scaring the dogs and neighbours 😉😁
Intermezzo from Cavelleria IS one of the most beautiful pieces of music. We come from different musical backgrounds you an me. But on this we can agree. Which is lovely 🙂
ah Drew, simply beautiful, thanks for transporting us away with you, replacing my usual Monday morning work anticipation anxiety with this little slice of Heaven💖 Whilst it’s a grey damp Monday morn here in London, the sun is slowly peeping out through the clouds & the tears are flowing as I’m reminded this stunning piece of music is also my favourite, and one of the most breathtaking, timeless pieces ever composed. Then as the cherry on the icing on the cake for this episode… a new bingo moment I’d never had before (just when we think we know everything there is to know about our personal anxiety) about how big emotions have always immediately transformed into fear throughout my life, robbing the moment of any potential. But the realisation that it’s now not always the case any more (yay). Sometimes more recently, I can get excited, or moved to happy tears, or angry, or whatever… in a controlled manner. That stays the course and comes to a natural fading away, without flipping into gut-wrenching, soul-destroying panic. And if the fear does come, I see it for what it is, look it square in the eye, and can take measured, preventative action. Thanks for this gem of understanding, given on a wave of classical audio bliss.. the last thing I expected on this dreary Monday morning lol🥰
I wanted to keep thinking of you as this no nonsense New Yorker who’s stern voice I hear in my brain during the times when the anxiety wants to take over and it shakes me back to what is and gets me out of my imagination. But this share really reminds me to not be so hard on myself all of the time and that softness and other emotions can be felt and the focus and emotion doesn’t always have to be on freaking anxiety.
Thanks for that. I had heard the music before. I will never tire of it. Going to opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra on Wednesday. Sold out crowd. Lang Lang, etc. Am I anxious? Only since I bought the tickets. Hold me in your thoughts.
OMG Drew, this is breathtaking! Thank you so much. You wrote a poem!!!
I completely resonate with you. Sometimes I can only cry when listening to music ( there’s no other way) and yes, those tears clean your soul, releases you from so many stuck emotions
I have to confess that whenever I and need to cry I always listen to Beethoven Emperor Concerto ( my favorite )
…those tears are priceless ✨🙏🏻
Very stirring message this morning, Drew. Music has always been transformative in my life and I am so very grateful for it. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous piece.
I'm glad you gave yourself a few moments to "purge" in a healthy way and to enjoy it.
I'm new around here and still trying to just get in the groove, but I'm glad I found you and these fascinating beings out here in Anxious Truthland. I've searched lifelong for hope and this is the first time, besides Dr Weekes books, I've found it.
At any rate, even though I'm a newbie, I sensed that you've been uber-busy these past few weeks, especially trying to keep up with all you do PLUS school. You have way more than a lot on your plate, possibly numerous plates full of Stuff spinning all at once. YIKES.
You deserve these glorious moments and the wonderful tearful purge. Thank you for sharing and take good care. You are loved and needed!!
Wow what a moving podcast and timing is everything as I woke up feel a wee bit emotional and wanting to cry so I gave myself permission but the tears did not come. At some point today they will come as the storms of life continue and it’s ok. Yes, yes, it’s ok to be human and to feel emotions and allow them to come as they wish. Thank you Drew. You are a wonderful person and you are loved! 😊
How beautiful....! Not only the music, but the humanity. It's not always easy to be human, but it's still a beautiful thing. Sensitivity isn't always anxious hell but also the capacity for joy. I'm glad you had your moment to this glorious piece of music!
Crying and releasing that emotion can be for some people (definitely me) like losing control, like the fear regarding emetophobia. That once you start, you just won't stop...l really really want to do it, really cry and let it all out. I think it would be so good to do. And if l do, l will let you know when lve finally stopped wailing and scaring the dogs and neighbours 😉😁
Wish you'd write more like this! Just beautiful (and it reminded me that you are human and not a robot after all 😆)
Thank you for that beautiful music!! It does indeed stir the soul as all good music should!
That's a beautiful piece of music Drew and we are all human because we feel
Intermezzo from Cavelleria IS one of the most beautiful pieces of music. We come from different musical backgrounds you an me. But on this we can agree. Which is lovely 🙂
ah Drew, simply beautiful, thanks for transporting us away with you, replacing my usual Monday morning work anticipation anxiety with this little slice of Heaven💖 Whilst it’s a grey damp Monday morn here in London, the sun is slowly peeping out through the clouds & the tears are flowing as I’m reminded this stunning piece of music is also my favourite, and one of the most breathtaking, timeless pieces ever composed. Then as the cherry on the icing on the cake for this episode… a new bingo moment I’d never had before (just when we think we know everything there is to know about our personal anxiety) about how big emotions have always immediately transformed into fear throughout my life, robbing the moment of any potential. But the realisation that it’s now not always the case any more (yay). Sometimes more recently, I can get excited, or moved to happy tears, or angry, or whatever… in a controlled manner. That stays the course and comes to a natural fading away, without flipping into gut-wrenching, soul-destroying panic. And if the fear does come, I see it for what it is, look it square in the eye, and can take measured, preventative action. Thanks for this gem of understanding, given on a wave of classical audio bliss.. the last thing I expected on this dreary Monday morning lol🥰