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Can You Feel It?
[ DISCLAIMER ] When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Holly Loo , I heard her spin the track “ Can You Feel It? ” (2024) by Chymamusique and Floyd D. , featuring vocals by Wanda Baloyi . Lyrics state in part: Can you feel it? I never thought I’d feel this way About somebody else who is not me All these feels that you’ve given me Are so brand new Oh, they’re new to me Could this be love? Could this be true? Could this be real between me and you?
Deric Hollings
Dec 29, 202511 min read
I Guess It Must Have Been Magic
[ DISCLAIMER ] I can’t recommend enough for eclectic hip hop heads to check out the 2011 album Professional Dreamers by Looptroop...
Deric Hollings
Sep 15, 20258 min read
Feelings Are Not Facts
[ DISCLAIMER ] For those who participate in the subculture of hip hop, you’re likely familiar with a trend that I find tolerably...
Deric Hollings
Jul 14, 20258 min read
"Safe" Is Not a Feeling
[ DISCLAIMER ] I imagine that you’re familiar (even if vaguely) with a common phrase associated with safety—the condition of being safe...
Deric Hollings
May 8, 20257 min read
Music Sounds Better with You
[ DISCLAIMER ] It was during my time in Okinawa, Japan (1997-1999) when I was introduced to the music of French house duo Daft Punk ,...
Deric Hollings
Feb 11, 20257 min read
I Felt Worthless
[ DISCLAIMER ] Earlier, I listened to The 17th Cipher ’s song “ Dr. Loomis ,” featuring Doza the Drum Dealer , Beedie , Crise P. , and...
Deric Hollings
Jan 19, 202510 min read
Possession
[ DISCLAIMER ] I don’t know how many hours I’ve spent listening to the vocals of Sarah McLachlan interlaced with electronic dance...
Deric Hollings
Jan 17, 20256 min read
Unhealthy vs. Healthy Negative Emotions
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Imagine you’ve just received news that the person to whom you’re emotionally closest has unexpectedly...
Deric Hollings
Mar 18, 20245 min read
Identifying Feelings
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use While practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I’ve encountered many instances of clients...
Deric Hollings
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Not a Feeling
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Take a look at the above-indicated artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image. What feeling do you...
Deric Hollings
Mar 1, 20245 min read
Feel Your Feelings
[DISCLAIMER] I once spoke with a client who, when describing turmoil experienced outside of session, told me something like, “But then I...
Deric Hollings
Sep 4, 20234 min read
On Feelings
[DISCLAIMER] I sat in a patient room while waiting to be seen by my primary care provider (PCP). Behind me was a wall containing...
Deric Hollings
Sep 3, 20235 min read
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