Ep. 9: The Lemon Tree - Personification and the Need for Connection - It was You Part 1

Welcome to "Make Me Smile"! I'm your host, Mist, and this week we're exploring the beautiful, innate human need for connection and why we often personify everything from our quirky lemon trees (you'll hear that story!) to our Roombas. It's all about our deep desire to connect, and we'll uncover how these bonds—with nature, animals, and especially each other—are the true sources of lasting happiness and well-being, far surpassing the fleeting joy of material possessions. I'll share my song "It Was You," inspired by a profound connection, and we'll even practice a simple 15-second way to foster deeper, more authentic connections by asking "How are you, really?". So, join me as we take a break from the world's craziness and rediscover the simple, powerful joy of genuine human connection together.