Listening to music these days feels like a rollercoaster of emotions.

You really get your money's worth with each song,

experiencing a whirlwind of heartache and longing.

But if Billy Elish tells me anything in her lyrics,

it's that there's a lot of people out there relating to the same story.

I can honestly say that nothing compares to the warm, comforting feeling of connecting with the song on an emotional level.

And despite all the sadness that usually accompanies these songs, it would be a world without color if we only had upbeat songs playing one after the other.

The beauty in it is completely undeniable.

Beauty and longing.

Like my longing to tour again after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, which, by the way,

new tour dates have just been added. And if you're in Canada, the U.S., UK, or Europe,

check the website to see if I'm in your area. I would love to see you. Actually, I longed

to see you, which is what we're talking about today. Longing is the dearest of sentiments.

It's that feeling when you want something you don't have. It's a powerful emotion that stirs your soul and motivates your mind to pursue whatever it is

that you're missing.

It drives you to reunite with what or who has stolen away a little piece of yourself.

But as hard as it may be sometimes, longing can actually be a good thing.

Scientific evidence suggests that time apart may strengthen feelings of fondness between

two people, and it also can bolster the chances performing meaningful connections.

Longing allows us to step away from the moment, providing a safe distance for emotions to blossom in our memories and interactions.

If we could never fill this sense of yearning, then how would we ever spark a flame

between two hearts? Being away from the people that we love, it can make us feel a little lost,

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