Self gratification is a kind of magic that can bring immense joy and fulfillment into one's life. It is the act of consciously seeking and finding happiness within oneself, without relying on external factors or validation. When we tap into our own inner resources and acknowledge our own worth, we can create a powerful sense of self-empowerment and contentment. **The ability to self-gratify** is a skill that can be developed and cultivated over time. It involves recognizing and appreciating our own strengths, achievements, and unique qualities. By setting goals and working towards them, we can experience a sense of accomplishment and pride in our own abilities.
By setting goals and working towards them, we can experience a sense of accomplishment and pride in our own abilities. We become the architects of our own happiness, rather than waiting for external circumstances to dictate our emotional well-being. **Self gratification** is not about narcissism or selfishness; rather, it is about self-care and self-love.
Music Monday – A Kind of Magic
Way back when I was 16, a mate of mine dragged me to the cinema to watch a movie that I’d never heard of. We sat there waiting for it start and, baring in mind that it was one of the first showings of the film at the cinema, we were virtually on our own.
To this date, that film has remained a firm favourite of mine and it featured some awesome music by none other than the mighty rock group, Queen. The film, of course, was Highlander.
Now, I’ve never been a massive fan of Queen, heresy I know, but whilst they’ve done some great individual tracks, I’ve always found there albums to be a bit hit and miss. They tend to contain several great tracks, which I love, and several tracks I have to press the skip button on. A Kind of Magic, though, is for me their most complete album.
Okay, Pain is so Close to Pleasure, will never be in my top tracks to listen to but the rest of the album just takes me back to the film, and it’s a blast.
It has everything you’d expect from Queen. Great vocal contrast, lots of guitar riffs, and some diverse lyrical content. Ballads and light rock songs fill the album with the latter part providing some thematical lyrics if you’ve seen the movie, otherwise you’ll probably not enjoy them so much.
After the opener, One Vision, the album builds on the title song, ‘A kind of Magic’, with a few ballads and another chart hit, Friends Will be Friends, before blasting into my favourite segment – Gimme The Prize, Don’t Lose Your Head, and Princes of The Universe – all of which gets me singing along.
It also left a man’s decapitated body
Lying on the floor
Next to his own severed head
A head which at this time has no name“I know his name…”
Gimme The Prize (Kurgan’s Theme)
The CD version I have then closes with some extras, an instrumental, Forever, and an extended version of One Vision. I’m not a fan of repeat songs on an album, these so called remixes and such. I don’t mind the inclusion of unreleased stuff, tracks that were deemed unworthy of earlier release or were put to one side because of limited space on the vinyl. But no, I don’t go for this kind of thing and this version of One Vision never gets played; I end the album after Forever, which is a nice piano version of Who Wants to Live Forever – this I can put up with.
Returning to my original statement of this being their most complete album, let me justify that in my terms (of course, this is all my own opinion and I’m sure many will not agree!). It doesn’t contain a truly great song, not when compared to some of their other, earlier, releases. There’s nothing here to match the greatness achieved by Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You, and so on, but then there are also no real bums, like Get Down, Make Love, Good Company, and the majority of the Hot Space album. No, this is an album that I like to listen to in its entirety (apart from that One Vision extended track on the CD, that is) and it always puts me in a good mood. It’s an album I like to paint to, though how I concentrate when bopping along I’m not sure, and one that gets played on a long journey in the car – it, for me, is a ‘Happy’ album, if you get what I mean!
A Kind of Magic
- One Vision
- A Kind of Magic
- One Year of Love
- Pain is so Close to Pleasure
- Friends Will be Friends
- Who Wants to Live Forever
- Gimme the Prize (Kurgan’s Theme)
- Don’t Lose Your Head
- Princes of the Universe
- Forever (Bonus track)
- One Vision – Extended Vision (Bonus track)
My version: CD – Hollywood Records label – HR-61152-2 – 1991 reissue. On Discogs it has a low of £1.24, a median of £4.11, and a high of £5.81.
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To this date, that film has remained a firm favourite of mine and it featured some awesome music by none other than the mighty rock group, Queen. The film, of course, was Highlander.
Taking time for ourselves and engaging in activities that bring us joy and fulfillment is essential for maintaining a healthy mindset. Whether it is pursuing a passion, practicing self-reflection, or engaging in activities that align with our values, self gratification allows us to prioritize our own well-being and enhance our overall quality of life. **Magic**, in this context, refers to the transformative power that self gratification brings into our lives. It is the realization that we have the ability to create our own happiness and fulfillment, regardless of external circumstances. Through self gratification, we can tap into our inner reserves of strength, resilience, and joy, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with grace and positivity. In conclusion, self gratification is a kind of magic that has the potential to transform our lives. By cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness, appreciating our own worth, and prioritizing our own happiness, we can experience a profound sense of fulfillment and contentment. It is through self gratification that we can truly unleash our own magic and create a life that is filled with joy and purpose..
Reviews for "Self-Gratification as a Form of Self-Care: Embracing the Magic of Prioritizing Yourself"
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