Back to Writing

I just realized that I haven't written a post for the last two days. Here I am today, sitting here a bit later than usual, waiting for my head to clear from my late night medication routine, and trying to figure out what I am going to write about. My head is a bit foggy but is starting to clear out, so I have some thoughts about different things.

I was interviewed for the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast on Monday. I had a good time answering questions and talking about my perspectives as a music therapist with some history behind me but still more music therapy practice in my future. I enjoy being able to share my opinions about things with folks who are interested in listening. I also enjoy hearing the opinions of others who don't agree with me! I feel that we, as a profession, need to become more tolerant of the fact that everyone has opinions that are relevant for them - your opinion is just as valuable to you as mine is to me. Neither opinion is wrong, but mine might be wrong for you - AND THAT'S OKAY! You can hold an opinion that is not one that I want, and I can leave you be without being mean about it!!

I have been reliving my discussion with Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson and am still answering their questions during my commutes. I haven't listened yet, but I will do that...eventually. (Anyone else cringe when they hear their own voice??) I have so much more to say about all of this. At the moment, however, those statements are still swirling around.

Perhaps I need a new thread of posts - vintage style... historical perspective and continued music therapy presence into the future...hmmm.


There you go...

I figure I might as well embrace the fact that I am a music therapist who is older than most in the field. I am, and I expect that I will still be a music therapist after I retire from my school job. I do not see a future without doing some sort of music therapy work, even after I leave this full-time job. I fully intend on being around, stating my opinions to any and all who will read, listen, and engage!

Speaking of, comments are always welcome!

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