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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

That was so fun. I listened with my Libby. She got very quiet and then she broke out into a roaring laughter. We both feel better and never heard that music before. She has a great voice and I love your fire and to dance. Thank you for turning me on. Oops maybe that sounded weird.

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Well, that is about the most delightful response I could hope for. Thank you so much for sharing that. It’s the first thing I read this morning, and a wonderful way to start my day. I’m so glad you and Libby enjoyed the song. 💜 (And don’t worry. It didn’t sound weird at all 😊)

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Lyns McCracken's avatar

Anything by Lizzo but especially Good as Hell and About Damn Time. Thank you for this Monday moxie, you’ve inspired me to put on a Spotify dance playlist in the shower (sorry if that’s TMI). I used to do that every morning and slowly stopped. It used to really help my depression and also kickstart the morning. Thank you Jamie!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Totally not TMI. I usually listen to audio books while I'm in the shower, but sometimes - especially on a Friday night when I'm trying to give myself a second wind/mood boost - I will play some music instead. I have a Spotify playlist called Self-love Hug that, coincidentally, has a lot of Lizzo on it. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uYJXhZGi1zircFXoaK2CN?si=4NEE3U8GQYu0Ql--U8Oc9w

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Lyns McCracken's avatar

Thank you!! Saving that one 🥰

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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

"I don't know about you, but I feel better when I'm dancing"

It's so true!

There's something incredibly liberating about dancing. It's like all your worries and anxieties fade away, and you're left with pure joy and energy. It's a reminder that sometimes the best way to feel better is to simply move your body and let the music take over. 🩵

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Exactly! There's something about movement + surrender ... combined they are like an alchemical spell that can shift our internal clouds and bring out the rainbows. 🌈

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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

Oh, how I love that!!!

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Fanen Chiahemen's avatar

No such thing as a guilty pleasure in my book ;)

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

I couldn't agree more, though I sometimes have to remind myself. 😉

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Elizabeth Oldham (she/her)'s avatar

I loooove to dance! Never been a performer, but play the right music, and I'll be lighting up the dance floor. Anything with a good beat, and yes, I've got a Meghan Trainor song on my playlist!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Yay! 🎉 Dancing for the win! And I’m glad to know I’m not alone in enjoying Meghan Trainor’s music. She was the first concert I took my daughter to. 🥰

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Liz Husebye Hartmann's avatar

I fully endorse this!!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Thank you. Let’s dance!

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Happy is good - and this is definitely a happy song. Thank you for sharing it and for bringing a smile to Monday!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Knowing this brought you a smile makes me happy. And something tells me you’re a woman who isn’t afraid to dance. 😉

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Sorry - two left feet here, as they say. But in my dreams I dance away!!!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Even with two left feet, you can do your own kind of dance. I almost used a clip of Elaine from Seinfeld in this post. I love that she just did her own thing. I don’t remember how the episode turned out, but I loved her for that ridiculous dance. 😍

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

I love Elaine!! Thank you for that very happy-making reminder!!

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Nan Tepper's avatar

Happy. Pharrell Williams. https://youtu.be/ZbZSe6N_BXs?si=GPIqiWyVFvTf-dxo

Used to be my ringtone. I'm putting it back today. Thank you, Jamie! You always make me smile. xo

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Lyns McCracken's avatar

Ooh good one!!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

Love that song, I love that you are making it your ringtone again. It’s so suits you. 😍💜✨

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Nan Tepper's avatar

I just did! It made me HAPPY!

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