"Endorphins are what makes us come back to love again and again. They're what makes love feel so good and why we long for it. Endorphins are neurotransmitters released by the brain that make us feel terrific. They are our own little rewards system and have addictive characteristics.Unlike caffeine, nicotine, or cocaine, these chemicals are the rewards our bodies treat us to when we are doing something good for ourselves: exercising, laughing, having sex, falling in love. And, they are the reason why exercise can bring us out of a funk, laughing can become contagious, sex can seem can be better than chocolate, and we go back to love even after our hearts are broken. The endorphin fix is hard to shake, because they are not only addictive but they make us happy, energized, feeling strong and alive."
I had a good practice session after my lovely day at work. Practice endorphins ensued.
Know what I mean??
I could use some now...we're playing a really crappy new commission by a composer who has NO idea what she wants. The parts are unreadable and everyone leaves rehearsals in a bad mood. I eat chocolate, though, and that makes me feel better! :) xo
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