Several times in therapy groups this week, there was spontaneous applause, as people supported each other’s perspectives and progress.
I remember attending an “Opening the Heart” weekend workshop many years ago, where each one of us received thunderous, sustained applause after introducing ourselves. I still vividly recall how that applause felt, after I had revealed myself and my vulnerabilities to many strangers.
How do you respond to applause?
Last night, I was surprised by the timing of the applause to my latest original song, “Shameless Appeals for Applause.”
I now shamelessly appeal for applause for my photos from yesterday:
No matter what kind of comment you leave below, you’re sure to get applause from me.
Gratitude is a kind of applause, so I’m now clapping for all those who helped me create today’s post and — of course! — YOU.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
I commend your unbroken persistence, Ann
I applaud you, Derrick, persistently.
You are one heck of a performer, Ann. I applaud your work.
It takes one great performer to know another one, Mark. I applaud your work, too.
👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
I applaud you, Colleen. Bravo for all you do!
I feel no shame in applauding the fact that there is unquestionably still more to come.
Still more applause for you, Chris.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I applaud you, Maureen, and this five-heart review!
I loved your banter with the audience and the comfort you seem to feel in front of a crowd! Can you hear me clapping? I loved being in your audience, even from a remote position. 🙂
I love that you’re in my audience — it makes a difference, Debra. Can you hear me clapping?