Therapist Reacts to THE POT by TOOL

[@patrickkaltner8554]

Prison Sex will require all your Therapist training

[@baki2332]

Sad but true

[@blasphemousmelody6533]

True, i think she must listen Undertow or Bottom first xd

[@crayb420]

"Please forgive this Bold suggestion" tool-10,000 days

[@ice-iu3vv]

one can only hope you mean the song, not the act.

[@davidward9737]

So true about that song, very deep and she is a very bright person. I wonder if she will pick up on it right off the bat

[@calebcreekwallow4669]

Jambi, please do this for Jambi by Tool.

[@Qliphirot]

No, react to Prison Sx, it's much more interesting for a theraphist to analyze.

[@nikverschuren4291]

​@@Qliphirotno the grudge is

[@calebcreekwallow4669]

​@@Qliphirot that one is obvious, but I am sure she would be horrified 😅

[@Filterdeez]

Yes please, and then Pneuma. Im curious what a therapist would say about Pneuma

[@edwardmunoz7853]

​@@FilterdeezBy and Down by APC would be an awesome reaction

[@AnotherPerceiver85]

the grudge!!! do the grudge!

[@ezyhawx3555]

SERIOUSLY

[@TheErikBallew]

Need to do Wings for Marie 1&2. Also Lost Keys & Rosetta Stoned. And Lateralus is a therapy session in its self. Helped me a ton!

[@d5argent]

Rosetta Stoned for sure

[@marccorral2634]

Right In Two !!! As well@@d5argent

[@joshham8589]

I’d really like her to do Lateralus. That’s the one I listen to when I’m spending too much time in my head.

[@losdog13]

No. Cause then she'll start getting all emotional. Then you'll be like "She's a therapist?" Dont do it sister.

[@DMKali]

Maynard writes the lyrics after the music done. How incredible it must be for Danny, Justin, & Adam to compose a song sonically, only to be blown away by the time Maynard gives it a narrative?!?

[@AtticsTV]

I know this has been a big thing shared on Tool reactions recently, and its awesome to see what Maynard does since his addition is always amazing... but this is actually an extremely common practice, especially in metal. You almost always have the vocalist write their parts after the song is done... then maybe the band does some tweaks after the vocal plans are made if they feel it would be an improvement. I DO think what is awesome about it is how seamless the Maynard parts fit the song to create an experimental experience that FEELS like it was written together. Definitely something mostly unique to Tool.

[@chrisgilstrap4967]

It's why it takes 10 years for them to make an album. btw who's this woman and what the fuck is she talking about.

[@voldren]

is it something that unusual? i don't think musicians usually start composing a song, from an idea like "let's make a musical piece, and it will be about elephants and trains" i'd imagine it's usually about finding a catching melody, then building around that, and at the end writing some lyrics matching the vibe also add to the fact, that vocalists usually aren't main composers in the bands as far as i know

[@suesanc1]

Maynard is Genius.... I love him !!! He's the cure for anyone ....

[@suesanc1]

He wrote this a out his manager and the fight they had in court to separate the band and it took ten years for them to finally win the music they wrote Maynard never put out his songs over the airwaves through Spotify and other others until he had the rights and the band holds the rights to all their music and they made their record company so they have full control of the music they create not only did Maynard fight but they won the battle ! During the ten year wait they created 10,000 days it came out the shows the growth of the band and it has growth written all over it 10,000 days was written about his mother Wings for Marie was a tribute to her battle she fought she lived 10,000 days after her stroke it's a beautiful to his mother.. After 10,000days was put out we waited 10years for them to put out Fear while they fought for the rights to their songs all the band holds the rights to every song they write its divided equally even though Maynard writes the lyrics after the music is done ... Genius.. my uncle was Tommy Tedesco he wrote and played guitar .. he wrote music that is legend in the industry look him up on you tube , anyway I'm rambling but to give insight to their songs you've got to be hardcore and dive into the meanings of their songs, Mayn ards other. Band is A Perfect Circle, they are genius in the industry , Maynard writes and sings this was his band he created to soothe his wait during the battle with the old manager , they fought for the rights to the songs they wrote , A perfect Circle was created ch😊eck them out sometime, you'll love the live album they did 13th step it's about the A A rule that's a un written rule you never date for the 2 years following your recovery after the 12 steps are done and unwritten rule is no dating another member of A A and have relationships while in recovery, the album is a tribute to the issues and the insight to people in recovery and their problems they fight .... He's genius Maynard is Genius .... Follow and research Tool they are essential in the industry and have created some awesome work ... 🙏😁💛💛💛💛❤️🧡😮❤️🍄🍄🍄To really get the right meaning of the songs you need to research them , then you'll understand Maynard min😅d a little more ..... Become a diehard fan like me and millions of others Tool is the blood that courses in my veins , it's amazing to 😮share this band the way you do , great work you've gotten the band down .... Try listening to the album Lateralis only then can you grasp the real genius Maynard is.... Remember the music was created with no words , Maynard listens to the music then writes the words... I'm hardcore Tool fan I fly to see them when their in Calif an😅d Nevada and Phoenix it's wild being a Toolie it's become a great part of my life it's my get away , when my head is full of the events of the days past it release s my neg energy a and thoughts , it's great therapy they twist and tug and they rise above them all , they even won Grammys for their work.. I'm rambling so I now will stop , you can see how I love them ... No words can I find to express the feeling they give you , that's the reason we love them so much they take your head and create energy and take you places you never thought you existed in them . Till Tool came out I was all over the board they cured me. They healed my head , itvwas a scary place I was in ,the n I heard Tool in 96 I've been a fan since ... They healed me ... No words.... ❤❤❤❤

[@marmarsmandalas]

Dang girl welcome to the TOOL Army! Loving your take on these amazing songs! Do a TOOL Tuesdays we will come lol. This band changed my life and I hope you grow to love them too. ❤🤘

[@CamilleRobinson-nx7re]

Tool changed my life as well, the reason they are my favorite band!

[@jennifernicoll6239]

Damn right! 🤙😘

[@vaughnnewman8903]

I love watching you progress through your journey of Tool. Keep Spiraling Out...

[@da9pauly]

Gotta react to Tool songs Parabol and Parabola (spiritual enlightenment)

[@rambojoe2323]

As a fellow therapist, I love your insights. Thank you for your unique attention to lyrical detail.

[@HeartSupport]

thank you :) means a lot to me!! - T

[@edwardmunoz7853]

​​@@HeartSupportParabole/Parabola "We are eternal all this pain is an illusion" ❤

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

My wife is an LPCC-S and helping her study for her tests years ago helped me figure out a lot of tools stuff, but never like this! Glad I found your channel!!!

[@davidward9737]

Love this woman's insight. How she can point certain things out and makes total sense. Think "Stinkfist" (desensitization, over stimulation) "The Grudge" name speaks for itself, consumed by holding grudges. "Pushit" (a abusive relationship) "Eulogy" (dealing with death) and "Prison Sex" ( becoming something that happened to you) would all be great listens for her and her analogy on it. Anything else I might have Missed or others have suggestions? Stay positive everyone, sending love your way ❤

[@Filterdeez]

Pneuma, Fear innoculum, Jambi, and maybe H

[@tattoodude8946]

Pretty much anything by Tool really... If it's not insightful and deep, it's humourous and still manages to have a underlying message (these are the cries of the carrots! 😂).

[@seantheswimmer]

stinkfist is hard to analyze on youtube because the song is about anal fisting

[@JenHarris-n6t]

I love how smart she is and how she has zero rhythm😅

[@JenHarris-n6t]

​@@tattoodude8946die eier von satan 😅

[@danalevy1465]

It takes a therapist to truly gauge the nuances of Maynard's lyrics. He's a rock G-d, and Tools music has been my all-time cathartic outlet. Bless you for bringing us meaningful music!

[@kc2522]

I’ve typed out comments to you so many times and then erased them because I just can’t come up with the right words to express how much I appreciate the way you share your knowledge and talent with us. I just love your content and I’m grateful for you 😊

[@jack_rabbit]

i've never seen anyone point it out before, but the line about "lemon juice up in your eye" is about people putting lemon juice on a handkerchief and using that to cry fake tears on the stand in court.

[@quarters-eye8922]

No it isn’t. It’s a reference to Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin.

[@jack_rabbit]

@@quarters-eye8922 you're going to have to explain that a little bit more than not at all

[@LiamWhiskers]

​@@quarters-eye8922😅 nice one

[@JapesJasper]

Culling Voices is one of my favorites by Tool. I think you'd dig it.

[@amyroberts5445]

The beautiful thing about Tool is that their songs can be interpreted at least a few different ways depending on the listener and where they are in their own personal growth. Tool, and Maynard James Keenan's other bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer have seen many of us through some very dark times in our lives. So, like others have already said, welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@abentevent]

Tool's music has helped me through so much in life. addiction, co-dependency, post traumatic stress, anxiety, death, financial hardship, you name it. its been hard to have a steady therapist because of all the moving around i've had to do and the cyclic nature of my moods. i attribute a lot of my healing to to their music. liked, subscribed. please do whatever Tool song will get you the most views. you will get to my favorites soon enough.

[@Dexiray]

I was listening to a new Danny Carey interview when this notification popped up haha for anyone interested is in Rick Beato's channel.

[@josueignaciomm]

thanks bro

[@jessecail8182]

Rick's interviews are great. Both the Danny Carey and Maynard interviews are worth the time for any Tool fans.

[@damiondifranco2967]

That was literally the last video I was watching also 😂

[@gregcampbell2977]

Rick Beato is a dude... 😊

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

Cool. Thanks , I haven’t watched him in a while. Gonna check it out.

[@Mandonburphy]

"Going on playlist" spiral out keep going 🌀🌀🤟🤟

[@bigkahunaburger2051]

As someone who struggles to turn his head off, Tool is such a kind of healing, it´s unreal. I would really like to hear a therapist´s opinion on Alice in Chains "Acid Bubble". Not one of their popular ones but such a deep song and definitely worth listening.

[@theebulll]

Great content as always. Love to see Stinkfist or Wings for Marie Part 2.

[@RobertThurman-c2w]

I've been waiting for you to dive into this one. I love to hear your analysis of the music I've grown up listening to. I've always believed music was therapeutic. But you're teaching me why I like it and why I identify with it.

[@jamesmcivor340]

Your off cuff insight into these lyrics to me is astounding

[@kennaelexis]

YASSS I LOVE YOURE ADDING IT TO YOUR PLAYLIST ❤❤❤❤

[@thomashall3097]

It was a joy to watch you enjoy the music of Tool. I thought it was adroit that you tied it to the inner critic in us. Spot on! Great job.

[@Vahj-Loveuar]

The Patient ❤

[@OldSkoolDad23]

You’re excellent at explaining the concept of the songs.✌🏻❤️

[@sinner1980456]

After watching this video, this song just became an inspirational song for me! I'm not that quick with meaning in lyrics, but your analysis has put a whole new light on this song. I've been a Tool fan for over 20 years and it's been mostly about the time signatures and composure of the music that sell me on their music, but I always knew I was missing something in Maynard's lyrics. He seems like a very intelligent person. Hoping to see more content about his lyrics, it felt spot on to me.

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

I'm a huge Tool fan, and I found your channel because of the Tool videos, but it took me a stupidly long time to smell what you're cooking. It smells good, though, and now I'm subscribed. And as far as Tool goes, getting their music out there to more folk is a good thing for all concerned. AND you're adding value.

[@msbluethegreat1]

You made me think about this song in a new way after so so many years of listening. That's awesome. Thank you.

[@bronzeboy6906]

Ok Taylor, I followed your explanation and agree. Your analysis of tool songs often gives me a headache! Guess it’s not an area of my brain that I use often, lol. The funny thing to me is that you get excited by these odd (to me) areas and flash a smile! Keep having fun! I enjoy your analysis. The headaches…not so much.

[@adampritchard5011]

My God,you actually understand it. Thank you.❤

[@joebennett7531]

Thanks for helping me look at one of favorite bands in another way. Love your take on their music!

[@deanhine]

one of my favourite tool tracks, always pumps me up and makes me feel good

[@benjaminlord2956]

Your analysis is wonderful to listen to. Love it!

[@mindaugasp.4656]

I love how smart u are and catch every detail in all ur reactions.very intelligent girl with good taste:D

[@xbeaker]

Pulling this to an 'internal jury' was an interesting take. I always heard the lyrics in amore literal 'hypocrisy of the judge, jury and prosecution to condemn someone for smoking pot when most likely all of them have done it too!' But now that you say it, an 'internal judge' makes a lot of sense too in the context.

[@JenHarris-n6t]

From what I read it's both actually

[@kerstinoberlin4708]

I loved watching you enjoy this song and good advice about calling out our inner critic. Took me a long time to be ok with myself and faults i try hard not to be a hypocrite lol im more gentle with myself than i am with someone coming at me with criticism unless i know it comes from someone who is truly looking out for me and helping me to grow always room for growth.

[@HangoverMike]

I love watching reactions of people hearing The Pot for the first time. You’re in my top 3 😊

[@ArrenWolff-Smith]

Best name for a band that constantly has you looking deep within yourself after every song.

[@michaelmitchell5458]

Really dig your vids! Love your take 👍🏻

[@orbislame]

Hi. New subscriber here. Came for Ren, staying for Tool. Well that and your genuine, helpful insight. Great channel. Thank you. 🤟🏻🌀🤟🏻

[@AugustanEldritch]

Your reactions are honestly my favorite! I live for the faces you make 😂

[@QuickeMart]

I really appreciate your take on the song. It's a really interesting take on it, and I feel that it suits the tone of the album as a whole. Really cool, thank you.

[@Papa-Kev]

Just found your channel, love your analysis

[@Denbot_is_here]

I love the editing in this... Pure genius. "Discrediting" x4...

[@HeartSupport]

Cheers -The Video Editor

[@underscore_877]

Great read. To me the song is also quite directly pointing out the hypocrisy in drug addiction, playing on the double meaning of 'the pot' etc., taking everything you said and placing it in that arena. It's pretty powerful

[@CC_Babblecock]

Love your channel girl! ❤ 💁‍♀️ 👏

[@jamesherter9481]

Love how you really get into the music!!!

[@murcon001]

Great insight. I saw the same message, however I was looking at the finger being pointed toward someone else. I believe your perspective is correct. Great job!

[@scooterthefish2133]

Okay i subscride now. Cannae wait for more Tool and to listen to your thoughts. Oh yeah and cant forget the dancing... LOOOOVEE!!!

[@IndieTimmie]

Only my 3rd video of yours but I absolutely love your energy and the things you delve into with the songs, new sub!

[@haydenbrown9289]

This is why I love music, one of my all time favourites and never interpreted the lyrics this one, love it even more! Oh and your facials, totally feel your facials 😂🙌🏼

[@brianpercival2334]

“The song tells about the drug culture in the USA. Adam Jones (guitarist) confirmed it to be about hypocrisy and believing that someone is above others. The main targets of criticism are the church and the government.” I personally thought it was aimed at the church at first, but the lyric Gunja at the end usually refers to weed/pot/marijuana… All scenarios I agree with anyway… Tool is awesome 😊

[@nightcrawler5696]

I was just going over dissonence in my DBT group. For some of us, we hold these thoughts in our mind that do not come from us, but are often values that were forced onto us at a young age, and as our own self awareness developed, we can often feel confused and not understand why. I hear the voice in my head, reminding me how little my own wants and desires matter, all while over-indulging in anything that makes me feel good; like, when you're in a group of friends, you're hungry, and the question gets asked what everyone wants, and where should we order from. I don't voice my opinion until no one else offers anything, then I INSIST that we order what I want. Feelings of guilt crop up and then I start to feel bad about myself for strongly expressing what I want. Also, I will feel strongly about how badly my friend is being treated by their spouse, and, after my friend cheated on her, my ethics tell me to insist they confess to her, or I will...but, then I don't, because I don't want to lose them as a friend.

[@HeavyStein117]

"Pushit" next please

[@senecalouck2335]

Came here to say this.

[@seminole17910]

I second the motion.

[@RusShpion]

Live version from Salival. It's an alt version, but would suit this channel better than the original album version.

[@Nick-hm2dm]

The Patient by Tool is so good. It’s about holding on and persevering.

[@FreshCutFrenchFries]

About this mother's perseverance

[@Nick-hm2dm]

@@FreshCutFrenchFries I’ve seen a lot of interpretations, but not this one. I looked it up though and that’s a pretty cool interpretation. I know that his mother has had influence over some of the songs, not just for Tool, but also A Perfect Circle. ⭕️

[@FreshCutFrenchFries]

@Nick-hm2dm I have interpreted the song as MJK feeling that if put through the same condition as his mother went through he couldn't be as strong as she was. Also see it as a continuing second half to the song Jimmy.

[@lonnieharrison8223]

Love how you get the face . You gotta see em live . Sweaty loud and really good

[@Lamren]

This is probably the best introduction song to Tools in their catalogue ! I can't wait until you eventually get to Gojira since you're dissecting Lyrics, especially songs from their Album Magma !

[@lienstone8019]

3:40 You get it. You put it into words. Thank you.

[@chasecash738]

nailed it on the head!

[@sunbellyray7536]

Subbed on the 111k train of peace, love, and understanding beautiful minds.

[@bqcaldwell99]

You can see from the song, most of Tool’s music, and from background in psychology, their music is most definitely the thinking person’s music. I appreciate how you’ve broken down this song into what it means.

[@brianmalick2946]

Tools creative process is so amazing. The band creates the music. Then Maynard puts his lyrics in and BOOM gold..

[@MKEbcl]

Wisconsin proud 🤘

[@jacobm2625]

between this and forty six & 2, you've covered two of my favorite Tool songs 😁😁

[@HeartSupport]

Glad you enjoy them! - T

[@derrickallen2054]

Love you and love what you're doing. ✌ Please do every Tool song, I dig your insight.

[@dz2028]

This woman is just....Awesome!

[@HeartSupport]

thanks friend, glad you're here! - T

[@dz2028]

U r welcome. These videos really put a good perspective on the songs!

[@jarrodderr]

Smart. Gorgeous. Loves Tool. You’re a dime. ❤

[@rdean45acp]

Tool is a musical experience, one of my favorite bands for over 20 years now. Maynard is an animal, I believe he's a black belt in bjj, has a restaraunt, and a vineyard. Amazing human being!

[@jimmymccall8279]

They all should be on ur playlist

[@bradhoughton7594]

Self proclaimed tool head here mate I must have seen hundreds of tool reactions in my Life and may I say that you are nearly bang on with the annalis of Maynard's lyrical content well done please if you haven't already listen to forty six and two as well as lateralis

[@lawrencefine5020]

This one will get the clicks. Got mine immediately. "Gonja please!!" Love your analysis. Keep the Tool comin'.

[@Qliphirot]

Ganja, p-lease (alluding to police).

[@dizzle7558]

Great reaction🤘

[@alexramirez118]

Her facial roller-coaster of emotions 😊🎉

[@epicmage82]

Such an amazing band. ❤️

[@XealixSystem]

Ma'am you are a professional at underlying the patterns in others; I pray you have the time to see the uniqueness in you. #mentalhealth

[@Joacoca30]

Therapist catching bars even I couldn't

[@RallyBud]

Pausing at 4:38 to comment: Knowing the company that Tool keeps (Alex Grey) and how I understand their music/lyrics from Tool. And their well documented influences (psychedelics, 5-MeO DMT "The God Molecule), lead me to believe Tool's message is about introspection and positive change. But hey, that's just me. I'm a half is glass full kinda guy. Love your energy!!!

[@dafknmiz3879]

Insightful.. great reaction!

[@josephmay7233]

What a great reaction, you really dive deep on the TOOL songs (the Schism reaction was awesome).I believe the song is more about the hypocrisy of our government and the people who create and uphold laws and Maynard uses the pre legalized marijuana laws dating from the 80's drug war in America where prisoners were (and still are) used for profit as his main topic. He is calling out lawyers, judges and politicians hypocrisy to sentence a man to years in prison while they themselves are some of the most corrupt people on the planet saying you must have been high to make/enforce these laws. The line at the end is why I think it's about marijuana, "Ganja...please... you must have been out your mind", I don't think Maynard smokes marijuana but it is obvious he doesn't like the hypocrisy of our government. You gave me a whole different view though with the inward hypocrite and now I have some reflecting to do tonight so thanks for that. Keep it up.

[@Spudz76]

That's the red herring. Or maybe the red hair-ing on some nice buds. Too many triple entendres.

[@jkehler1258]

I love your channel, and I love your reactions and insights. Thank you for doing this. Please check out Bo Burnham "Can't handle this". He's a little different from your usual videos, but I think your take on it would be amazing. Bo uses musical comedy to express his MH struggles, but paradoxically his MH can be negatively affected by sharing the way he does. Can't handle this was a heart on sleeve goodbye to his fans before he took a 5 year break from performing live, to work on himself, and it lead to him having a panic attack while performing it. I don't think most people even realized he was having a panic attack, but for those of us who have experienced them, it could be considered one of the bravest performances of all time.

[@MeaoAstral]

Please!! "RELEASE - PEARL JAM" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FractilOpacity]

The double entendre in this song is also just amazing. Since it is about hypocrisy and he references the "black kettle" but says, "You must have been high"

[@CatDog1982]

I love music that stimulates more thought. Even instrumentals get me lost

[@tylerwhitehead1945]

love your reactions/breakdowns. the stankface thumbnails get me eveytime

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

Great message

[@nicknick2903]

I'm pretty sure they hate the legal system and lawyers for all the lawsuits they've been through.

[@increasement]

And Jimmy Page for (trying) to sue them. It's widely speculated that's what this song is about.

[@baki2332]

@@increasement Jimmy page tried to sue them…?? No way. For what..??

[@increasement]

@@baki2332 plagiarism, the same thing he tries to sue everyone for...pot calling the kettle black

[@baki2332]

@@increasement for what tho the guitar cords? Or..

[@increasement]

@@baki2332 i don't know, & haven't found any Led Zep riffs TOOL stole, borrowed, or reefered to. I wouldn't be surprised if Page found TOOL's No Quarter cover on Napster labeled as their own & threw a shitfit. Or even just over the song itself. But this song is full of references to songs Jimmy Page ripped off in Led Zeppelin. I have no hard evidence he tried to sue them but the song seems to speak for itself in that regard, IMO.

[@CurtisClanton]

Your awesome. Thank you..

[@HackNeyedOne]

Very cool perspective and a very good reminder! I’d love to see your insight on a particularly therapeutic song for me. “The Grudge” by Tool. Also “Pushit” by Tool is a very powerful song worth your time.

[@jesperbak1185]

Maynards other band A Perfect Circle did a song called Judith. about his mother. you should listen to that if you dont allready know it. The passion and emotion he put into that song.... he was angry... its also the only song on the entire album "Mer de Noms" where they swear.

[@eee.eee.eee.eee.]

One of my favs

[@kerstinoberlin4708]

This song and anemena is my favs by them. This one hits with me bc i feel like screaming these lyrics to my mom who is the biggest hypocrite i know.

[@zamdrist]

I spend every work week being my own inner self-critic...questioning my abilities and worth at work. By the end of (most weeks) I've worked through those roadblocks and have gotten work done. Instinctively I know this is the best way to shut down that internal critic, but the struggle restarts every Monday!

[@HeartSupport]

From bmao: @zamdrist Thank you for being so honest. I feel you. I struggle with the same feelings. It's as if all you do isn't enough and that you will never be able to make it enough. Those roadblocks pop up and leave you wallowing in self-doubt. I know how hard those can be. I'm so glad that you've found ways to work through them and get all of your weekly work done, and I pray that you will be able to learn how to more effectively shut down your inner critic when it rears it's head. In moments where I feel defeated, I like to pause, even if only for a moment, take a deep breath, and reaffirm myself. You are doing a great job. I hope you continue to overpower that inner critic and find peace with yourself and your work. I wish you nothing but the best, and we are always here if you need us!

[@HeartSupport]

From Micro: @zamdrist Yea... it's such a vicious cycle that seems endless at times. Somehow, overcoming those roadblocks is extremely satisfying and relieving in the moment. It gives a sense of accomplishment. But then it also feels like you are stuck in a loop where the same obstacles occur over and over. In the end, it almost feels as if you are constantly trying to survive but can't reach the core struggle. It makes me think of this image of applying a bandage on an open wound. It soothes and adds some layer of protection, until you have to change the bandage again. You realize that as long as there isn't stitches made to help the wound heal, it continues on bleeding. It is *so hard* to combat our inner critic, especially at work. I personally resonate to what you've shared here, as I associate way too much of my worth to what I do - the roadblocks that are overcome, the milestones reached, the projects accomplished. It's like there's a beast inside of you that keeps on feeding with what you do - and if you have nothing to offer to it it will growl even stronger. You do your best to tame it and quiet, but somehow taming it can't be done through your accomplishments and tasks done, for these only justify its existence in the first place. Somehow, I believe that it is possible to learn to tame this monster by sitting with it, looking at its ugly face, and learning to befriend it. Just because it's a part of our mind, and what it says often echoes parts of our stories when we've been wounded. Things we've learned or integrated about ourselves that are not right and don't serve us in any way. It's definitely hard to unlearn what has been a part of our life for a significant time, all the patterns that we've learned to be familiar with. Something amazing in your post is that... you're aware of the cycle. There were probably times in your life before when you were purely enduring it, when you were completely subjected to the narrative of your inner critic. But now you're also OBSERVING it. You're in an outside of this situation, and you are able to identify where the issue resides. It may not give immediate answers as to why it is present in your life, or how to overcome it, but it is already a HUGE strength to be aware of these patterns at play - especially when they essentially occur in our mind. From there, there is hope to start making different decisions, explore new pathways, and learn to give yourself as much grace and patience you've been needing along the way. :heart:

[@HeartSupport]

From JBrach: @zamdrist Realizing your worth is not what you can accomplish, how well you do tasks, the approval you can gain from others, is one of the most important realizations one can have, but it is the most difficult to live out and internalize. It is so easy to place work as our source of value, we grade ourselves giving ourselves a sliding scale of success and value based on how we produce. However, this is a lie-- it is an utter lie that has been sold by people who benefit from our productivity. It is a lie we tell ourselves to replace meaning for our existing with meaning from production. However, it is true that if you never accomplished anything else in your entire life you would be worthy of love. Your life has meaning no matter what you do. I hope you can find peace from the inner critic and see how wonderful you are apart from anything you do-- but just WHO you are.

[@jorgen8630]

''When you pissed all over my black kettle'' is also a reference to the saying ''The pot calling the kettle black" together with the title being The Pot. The Pot also ofcourse refers to pot which is another word for weed and is part of the reason he saya you musty have been high. This song is just genius!

[@eltongolds6934]

One of the best TOOL songs

[@rickjets2010]

Raise the dead is right up her alley. i see it in her reaction.

[@observingthegreatillusion5087]

She might as well just start analyzing tool albums. lol Love this, binged a lot of the tool songs so far. If u haven’t done eulogy or the patient yet, you should! 😁👍👍❤️

[@carbon1479]

Another Tool song with an incredibly positive message (or sort of a 'set' of songs - the first is the intro to the second) is Parabol / Parabola. The lyrics are simple in that one but really profound in terms of consciousness, the body, possibly Bardo, and how the three tie together. It's kind of similar to the lyrical theme of Pneuma but perhaps even more blunt.

[@jameswatt5557]

You seriously need to do The Grudge. It has to be one of the single most relevant songs for your profession.

[@mikelauer4297]

The bass on this song is so stupid good

[@jeremymoss346]

Please keep doing TOOL songs dive into the rabbit hole that is TOOL you’ll be left speechless with Maynard’s brilliant mind with his lyrics he’s a genius literally.