Hello Our Basement,

I want to share “Two Minds” with you, the latest single from my forthcoming album, How Else Can I Tell You?, which will be released in full on May 1st, 2020.

“Two Minds” is my favourite song on the record. It is all about the negotiation and mental drama that the primitive part of my brain likes to produce when faced with a challenge. Luckily, I have learned to identify this state and am now able to intervene, bringing my higher consciousness into the equation to form a sort of thought tug-o-war.

Negative emotion does not produce positive action. Criticizing yourself and telling yourself that you should be better than you are, just makes you feel worse and act in ways that manifest more of the behaviour you are criticizing.

This is one of the tragedies of perfectionism. Making it seem like the destination is too far to even bother. Because it keeps us thinking that doing a little bit is pointless. But doing a little is everything. You don’t get anywhere with ambitious perfect plans. You get there little bit by little bit.

“Two Minds” is an optimistic song despite the conflicted tone in my voice. It marks an opportunity for a new beginning.

I look forward to sharing the entire album with you soon.

With gratitude,
Cayley Thomas