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Wisdom Wednesday: Her Heart Is Hiding

As this blog’s history has seen, Wisdom Wednesday is usually just a few quotes that really mean something to me. But because the last few years have been up and down through learning experiences that hit both internally and externally, I wanted to do something different.

Every Wednesday (or so), I’d like to share things I’ve learned over the years stemming from events that have opened my eyes like relationships, friendships, family and sadly, death. For those wondering what the title of this blog signifies, it’s just one of my favorite songs from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum that’s left me with a lot of thought at the end of some very starry nights.

To kick off this Wisdom Wednesday 2.0, here are seven things you should never apologize for.

  • Failing. It is not a permanent experience.
  • Following your dreams even if others don’t believe in it or they sound silly.
  • Putting yourself first. Your self-worth impacts your relationships, emotional and mental health.
  • Wanting more. Why should you settle?
  • Trusting your instincts. If you have to rely on others for your answers, you are living wrong.
  • Making mistakes. No one’s got it all figured out — and I still don’t.
  • Loving someone. Especially if you’ve been made to feel bad about it.

What are some things you won’t ever feel sorry about or apologize for? Share in the comments below and give the song a listen while you’re at it!

‘That’s Where We Can Wait’

It’s beautiful, clear winter nights like tonight that just speak the loudest. As the year winds down and another arrives in just days, I’ve found peace in not just family, friends and work but a lot of Carl Sagan’s work, including Pale Blue Dot. We are nothing compared to what is out there, our problems today and tomorrow are of the utmost frivolity. Our issues, our differences. It can be so exhausting and this really cool video captured from NASA a few months ago that was shared on Twitter just reiterates it all. It’s nights like this that I find solace in his words — hopefully, you do too. (With a soundtrack from one of my favorite bands and lyricists, Michael C. Hall of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, of course.)

‘Never Told Me There’d Be Days Like These’

It’s not every day you get to talk to someone you look up to and truly admire, but my job is really humbling in that I get to really connect with those making an artistic difference, honoring our peace of mind and providing comfort and solace for the voids we cannot fill. Last week, I once again got that very sweet opportunity when I got a chance to chat with Michael C. Hall (!!!) and his bandmates, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. While I have been a fan of Michael’s for years dating all the way back to the sheer blessing of watching Dexter, I have been listening to the band’s music this past year and am seriously OBSESSED. Like, seriously. There are so many songs that just tug at your heart and being, like, “Airhead” is a big one for me — and “Armageddon Suite” (and “Ketamine,” off their self-titled EP). Their music is so reminiscent of David Bowie, Joy Division, some early NIN and plays to such moody, thoughtful poetry. I just love it. Getting the chance to chat with this amazing, avant-garde trio about their kaleidoscopic music, what drives them and how they connect through songwriting, their overseas winter tour and so much more was really fun. I had a blast and am really excited to share this one with everyone! They are the nicest, kindest and sweetest guys. So affable and personable, I am excited for their North American tour, whenever that happens!

I also got to chat with Michael about Dexter because how could I not talk about it? Like, hello. That show was all I breathed, lol. In our interview for PopCulture.com, he teases with readers what fans can expect from the finale of Dexter: New Blood after that wild, explosive reveal in Episode 4 — and I got to say, I am stoked for this show. For more of that feature, check it out above or click the link below!