Music as Mood SHIFTER and RULES for Your Relationships!
(My sister Maria Bamford with me in Highland Park neighborhood as we exited a sweet indy bookstore the sunset made us gasp!)
Dear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC-
Welcome new friends and old! I am so grateful for your presence.
I spent a week in glorious warm SoCal with my family earlier this year and it was so restorative.
1. MUSIC IS A GAME CHANGER. I have a wonderful new person in my life who’s a music FREAK…he knows so many songs…the lyrics to them and can text me a link to a song that makes me feel something. Sharing music is so beautiful! I love getting introduced to new artists!
It reminds me of my old mixtape days. If you want to delight somebody- put together a special playlist on their favorite platform!
I thought I’d share some of the songs that are often on repeat for me!
I harness the power of music OFTEN to create, to clean the house, to connect with my emotions- so many ways it can shift a vibe!
When I want to feel like a sexy beast:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6435Ra0NWQzPyZAcd1ojWI?si=WXUNx0VKRMqXIWaQC5TN6A
When I need a cool creative uplift:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3zboB0IK3bjgkJdH1Dr3tA?si=yDwZLjSnTta3dVHkJfWDLg
Healing from divorce/grief
https://open.spotify.com/track/7kw7I7P3MmYKfD4a4bf41l?si=k83xgIUeQwCgLINrnggjQg
Music for a moody, gentle painting session:
https://open.spotify.com/track/05uaqsUlTotv0OR9TRpmdz?si=bI4B9YvLRkKO7Xh0hzNVuA
Mid-day quick dance break!
https://open.spotify.com/track/1zYuc5YFYlFfSSq6IslHVY?si=rSm3qji4S7GPWdOqQKV7Ig
When I’m lacking confidence in my creative work (or ________)
https://open.spotify.com/track/53KC9qJL3wxqbKQ7dkdR7E?si=9P1DwzFaRTa84VK8aOw_Ig
Morning booster!
https://open.spotify.com/track/2XekPGzt01OOtaRY9oAV1b?si=btltocU6RjiWtWjN9n2BAA
Wind down + cook dinner together
https://open.spotify.com/track/62udkbVt3eDIEcXBUfw8oS?si=h3RtEvHGR9uExRYGYjnbFw
When I want to be in that feeling of love/lust/obsession not limited to 8th grade (but initially experienced then…)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4dk40nfaQav6b4ZsJ9OYUo?si=yNhz44vSS4q-kjJ9Xgswqw
Hit reply and send me a song that is gamechanging for you!
2. SPEAK YOUR DREAMS OUT LOUD AND THEN TAKE MINISCULE STEPS TOWARDS THEM DAILY. My Sister Maria had a simple dream. Live within walking distance to a local theatre where she could perform morning comedy shows. She manifested it! How? She started inquiring at all the tiny theatres around her and eventualy struck a deal with one that’s 1/2 mile away! You can catch her in Highland Park CA (In LA) some Mondays at the Outside In Theatre at 9 – donuts included!
Watch Maria’s joyful show unfold here.
3. IF YOU WANT YOUR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS TO BLOOM- PRINT THIS AND PUT IT ON YOUR FRIDGE- TALK ABOUT IT WITH YOUR BELOVED.
It comes from the walls of the Outside In Theatre in Los Angeles…my sister @maria Bamford pointed it out!
It seemed to us that in both creative collaboration, and in our most intimate relationships we thrive under certain conditions!
What do you think?
– No judgements – remember the difference between opinion & judgement
– Take space, make space
– Respect other people’s processes happening around you
– Don’t be afraid to ask questions
– Ask for what you need
– Oops! Ouch!! I’m sorry. Move forward.
– Communicate & respect boundaries
– Assume excellence
– Assume positive intent
– Assume we are all working toward a shared goal
– Impact is more important than intent
– Stay curious & be respectful
– We say mistakes are welcome, so don’t take other’s mistakes personally
– Support each other in holding Indigenous, Black, People of color leadership and guidance at the heart of the conversation
– Own the need for personal growth
– Communities and organizations are made up of people; we cannot remove ourselves and our own need for transformation from the need for systemic change
– Approach each other and ourselves with joy, generosity, and a spirit of abundance
– Focus on what we are building towards rather than what we are negatively reacting to
– Maintain awareness of natural or imposed power dynamics and imbalances
– Speak specifically and from our own experiences – use “I” statements
– Grant everyone permission to speak in draft
– Listen deeply for understanding, not to debate or to defend
– Acknowledge that this work is ongoing
– Silence is welcome
4. HAVE YOU WANTED TO GET COACHING BUT IT FELT OUT OF REACH? Or maybe you’re a past client and long for help with something new.
I am offering a special package of 3 one hour sessions to help you get clear, find your voice, step towards your dreams or whatever else you might long for. It’s much less thatn my traditional 90 minute sessions and packages…..its feeling like we are needing less not more these days!
I am excited for a slew of new conversations that lead to growth and more JOY!
You can book the first session here (scroll to very bottom and look for the BEAR!).
If you’re longing for support in the form shamanic healing work or mentoring- you can book that here.
The more resourced we are the better we do!
much love,
Sarah
P.S. My documentary will be the short film opening for my sister Maria’s full feature length documentary on her comedic career! It’s at the MN Film Festival right here in Duluth Minnesota– tickets will sell out Im guessing- get yours below..
PARALYZED BY HOPE: The Maria Bamford Story
Tickets April 26 at 2:30 (Sunday) at The Depot-
It’s also playing in Minneapois Apri 8- https://mspfilm.org/show/paralyzed-by-hope-the-maria-bamford-story/
