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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A qualidade impecável desse albúm nos mostra o que todos já sabemos, Demi Lovato é a ex act mais injustiçada da geração. Em todos seus albuns ela se entrega, surfa em letras maduras, adultas e no DWTD isso não é diferente. Não é atoa que hoje é a maior vocalista da década
  2. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Serviu vocais, produção, conceito e coesão, outras sonham. Quem está dando reviews baixas tem inveja pq a Demi é artista.
  3. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! I could listen to this album from start to finish. So many great songs!
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato gave us an body of ART on "Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over". There are so many personal songs that everybody can relate to... also there are bops including "Met Him Last Night" with Ariana Grande and "My Girlfriends are my Boyfriend" with Saweetie. She's finally here.
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She's being honest and vulnerable and that's human feelings. This album is really telling the journey of Demi Lovato we are unaware of. Expand
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    7
    Demi's best album. For me it's too long and I don't actually appreciate songs written by others songwriters. The art of starting over should have had Demi as the main songwriter of the songs.
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cada canción de este álbum es totalmente disfrutable 0 relleno, sin duda Demi se a estado superando con cada era y con está a seguido ese sendero que comenzó con DEMI de hacer álbumes totalmente digeribles, del tipo que no te saltas ninguna canción, con su extraordinaria potencia vocal y la colaboración con Ariana Grande tan armónica sin duda su mejor álbum después de Confident.
  8. Apr 5, 2021
    7
    I dont like her music but ill give this one 7/10. She is a survivor, deserves it.
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    HER best album!!! DEMI LOVATO EU TÔ CHORANDO VOCÊ É A MELHOR, OBRIGADO POR TUDO, TE AMO.
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the first Demi album I’ve fallen in love with from my first listen. This body of work is cohesive and vocally and emotionally perfect and powerful. I can’t stop listening to met him last night and easy. They’re so good but the rest of the album is perfect, please give it a listen, you’ll love it too. Thank you Demi
  11. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. te amo lenda jsjejejejeieejebebenekwkwjenebdbdusejbeebebejeheurbrbrfurnrjfirjrnrbrhrh Expand
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi is giving everything in this album, she finally is aware of who she really is, and what she wants, and at least let the darkness out ♡ she deserves nothing but happiness
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best work, she did THAT! I'm so happy she is alive and she gave us this MASTERPIECE. I love you always❤️
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is perfect, the lyrics are insanaly beatiful, i love demi lovato. Expand
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album by far! Every song is good, no skips. Deserves all the Grammys
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Not gonna lie, she is a good singer, glad she finally open her heart and tell her stories by singing with gifted voice
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    este é o trabalho mais coeso e conceitual da Demi. Um álbum catartico, que ela pega a dor dela e transforma em músicas para dançar e se divertir
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, 10/10! Demi has always been honest in her music, but this is the most honest she’s been in her whole career. The lyrics are so her. Every song is flawless! I would 100% recommend you give it a listen.
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    speechless for this album of the year, like a phoenix she resurfaced from the ashes, did the butterfly mertamofose and created this masterpiece, thanks for this perfect pop and all the beats and arrangements, you are the greatest of all! welcome back legend lovato !!!!!
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Ela se superou esse álbum não tem um erro!!! E eu simplesmente não consigo escolher uma favorita, a divisão do álbum com a intro foi muito perspicaz!
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album of the year. So good, so monument so perfect. Thanks demi Lovato for this, xxx
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    we all know that Demi is one of the best singers pf this generation, but with "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over" she has taken her artistry to another level and we love to see it.
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Love it! Bops left and right! Loved the track “Dancing with the devil”. Demi really toped this
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. unfortunately there are a lot of people who like to criticize Demi Lovato .. this album is just perfect! Expand
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Really cohesive piece of art, no skips, every song is amazing and personal. Her best album to date, so proud of her!!!
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw songs, lyrics and a lot of emotions. this is what Demi Lovato does. She tells a story with her music and it’s amazing. I love her music cause of that. I hear a story of her life. Her story!! This album is a masterpiece.
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    All the musics are amazing !! My fav is easy but I love it all. She is a queen
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the most sincery and inspiring album of the planet. Love her voice in every single word. Thank God Demi literally exist.
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is perfection. If you're demi fan or not. I believe you should at least listen to the album once to fall in love with it
    The way you dont look at me tales you back to her hwga era. Her soft beautiful voice is everything Easy with noah surprised me and became my favorite collab.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. The lyrics, vocals, production, cohesion all tell a story, and tells is well. This album will be enjoyed not only by fans, but people who have not really listened to Demi. The best tracks first listen are “Met Him Last Night” “Easy” and “Butterfly”
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best album the i’ve heard, So Many perfect songs, I love it, congratulations Demi Lovato for the pop perfection that You’ve done! ❤️
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    In 2017, Demi release on of the best pop albums, considered her best work ever... but now, things are changing as she does. This is her diary into metamorphosis. There are lofty tracks to remind the people the fact of popstars are human; they have issues like us, and they're trying to survive in this "Mad World" (yeah, look what I did there) by playing something to make themselves real forIn 2017, Demi release on of the best pop albums, considered her best work ever... but now, things are changing as she does. This is her diary into metamorphosis. There are lofty tracks to remind the people the fact of popstars are human; they have issues like us, and they're trying to survive in this "Mad World" (yeah, look what I did there) by playing something to make themselves real for a second stopping the glamorous life, being confessional in Prelude, the first part of the LP (3 tracks), as well with certain tracks of the Part Two, The Art of Starting Over (like "Melon Cake", "Easy", "The Way You Don't Look At Me"). The pop, R&B and trap-influenced tracks worked well on Demi's repertoire for long time, however ballads seems to fit better with the mature girl we're listening now. Would y'all stop the hate for a minute so she can breathe? Those drug jokes used to be painful, and now they are... dull. Demi's growing, and you?

    favorite tracks: "ICU", "The Kind Of Lover I Am", "Mad World", "Met Him Last Night" and "15 Minutes"
    KEY-TRACK: "The Art Of Starting Over"
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  33. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    What an Adventureeeee. A skipless album... Album of the Year. Hits after Hits
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is what I needed but didn't know what I needed. The album is excellent from start to finish and I am completely in love with each and every song. BRAVO DEMI!
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is such a potion of life, gives me strength to keep living. In the first 3 songs you have a bad feeling, you cry a lot but when she comes on intro, omg, your life starts to shine, youre happy also in the sad songs, this is art, this is the art of starting over. I LOVE YOU DEMI
  36. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year. Demi's best album, cohesive, with a nostalgic vibe and a great voice, highlight for the track "The Way You Don't Look At Me" and "The Kind Of Lover I Am". Expand
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album omg demi thank u for this MASTERPIECE all songs can be hit singles
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Every song in this album has a purpose, it’s very critical to herself, but I’m glad to see her doing good!
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    We waited almost 4 years for this album, but it was worth it because it's a MASTERPIECE. The sounds, the production, the lyrics, the vocals, everything. This is the most honest and raw album I have ever heard. She's the best herself now, she truly lives her best life and she finally makes that kind of music what she wants and loves. This album deserves a Grammy.
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is just absolutely incredible, unique and so monumental... i’m so proud of her and this is definitely her reborn, what a comeback! Expand
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Form the first song to the last, we are seeing Demi’s OD and journey to healing through no one else’s eyes but her own. She took 2 years off and came back stronger than ever. And it shows: vocally, lyrically and artistically. Demi has never released a mediocre album in her career but this is sure to be the best she’s done so far. This album is the best emotion conjuring and tear jerkingForm the first song to the last, we are seeing Demi’s OD and journey to healing through no one else’s eyes but her own. She took 2 years off and came back stronger than ever. And it shows: vocally, lyrically and artistically. Demi has never released a mediocre album in her career but this is sure to be the best she’s done so far. This album is the best emotion conjuring and tear jerking album released in a while. The slow songs were still captivating, evoking emotions and empathy you weren’t aware u had. Each song took u on a different journey, using every asset of her disposal to convey her journey: lyrics, melody, production, range, tone and dynamics. Despite being a relatively raw artist, this album took rawness too the next level, sending the listener on an rollercoaster of pain, regret and repentance.

    Through her anguish, Demi carves a new kind of pop she describes as “ethereal dream pop”, showing off a sweeter, more delicate range versus the heavy belts from her previous bodies of work. It’s obvious her vocals have gone next level while remaining relatively tame for her style of singing. Nonetheless, she wasn’t afraid to still show she had the range with money notes in both the title track and her collab with peer and friend, Ariana Grande, lending her vocals and writing chops to “I Met Him Last Night”, the albums next hit single.

    All in all we got to see the worst and most raw side of Demi while also witnessing her growth, both humanly, as an artist and as vocalist.
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  42. Apr 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel a breath in the tracks. Each melody seems to loosen the lump in her throat, but naturally Lovato does not forget his commitment to charging for another phonographic hit. Unpretentious and ambitious when flirting with your demons in public. Expand
  43. May 7, 2021
    10
    This is Demi's best album since Confident. I can't explain how much I loved it. Thank you Demi Lovato for confiding us, through your songs, your art.
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A arte de se reinventar e trazer o álbum mais intimista e promissor de 2021. Parabéns Demi. Expand
  45. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This album for me as a real concept of her true story. I had enjoyed by every single composition of the album. I would rate it like 80 points out 100 but here I can rate only 100 because I loved that release and I wish people could support her and maje it successful!
  46. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    É ELA!!!! Incrível a força que essa mulher demonstra, aguardando ansioso para a parte visual!
  47. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This is the perfect album for reinventing ourselves. This is her best project so far. Completely in love with every track. Deserve a good 10/10 for sure
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda el mejor album de Demi Lovato con canciones muy personales y sonidos nuevos simplemente arte Expand
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album. The lyrics are so meaningful, production is perfect, and vocals are on point as always. Expand
  50. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Raw, vulnerable & absolutely perfect in every way. You can tell Demi put everything she had into this project & it has definitely paid off. This album is healing & transformative. Regardless of if they are a fan or not, they will be after this listen to this beautiful work of art.
  51. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    i just love how the album goes starting from the intro... relatable lyrics, uplifting sonics, just pure beautiful Demi vocals
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is an album that has a reason to exist. In each songs Demi Lovato relates her experiences from the moment she needed help with her addictions, her overdose and finally finding peace within herself at last. She explores a new sound, one that fits very comfortable with her voice and state of mind. It’s a refreshing experience that anyone could enjoy and relate to.
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    honest. pure. a true story by a strong and warrior singer. she was so brave. thought i listened the album of the year. 100/100
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Pop excellence... as Lovato experiments with a fresh new sound post-overdose. The journey takes you to a whole new experience, from heartbreaks to just-wanna-fuc*-kinda mood.
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Love this album. So beautiful, both lyrically and sonically. Her best album. Full of bops!
  56. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this literally the best album that i’ve ever heard! demi lovato i love you so much... this is literally art, this work is everything
  57. Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Demi es conocida por lo sincera que es con sus letras, en este álbum no sólo se superó como persona si no también como artista es un 9 para mí. No tiene ninguna canción mala y los featurings fueron bien elegidos.
  58. Apr 6, 2021
    9
    As a Taylor Stan I do not support scooter and I hate that I am giving him a penny by streaming and supporting Demi. However, I support Demi and her fight. This album is the best she has done and I really feel it. I support Demi and her whole journey.
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best album of all time! Every single song on this masterpiece is wonderful! Proud of Demi, she give us the Album Of The Year!
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I love it so much, the sound on "the art of starting over" is soooo good and you can feel the pain on "Dancing with the devil"
  61. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum sem dúvidas tem algumas das melhores músicas da carreira da Demi Lovato
  62. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A great experimentation knowing that its her most personal project to date. Bops after bops. NO SKIP
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It makes me very happy to see demi so happy with this new project and I like to see when she matures she has this project. Met him last night and dwtd are my fav songs very proud of Demi
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm in love with this album, best album of her career! as there are people who don't like it! Expand
  65. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. dancing with the devil: the art of starting over isn’t just an album, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world. it’s art, the first gift u open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted, it’s everything u need Expand
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da nossa moreninha. Fiquei tão chocado e ao mesmo tempo orgulhoso dela ter contado a sua verdadeira história e a sua luta. Não consigo entender como alguém pode fazer mal a ela, mas foi muito gratificante assistir o clipe de Dancing with the devil e depois ir ouvindo o álbum porque realmente mostra que ela está tentando deixar tudo isso para trás. Enfim, só sei sentirO melhor álbum da nossa moreninha. Fiquei tão chocado e ao mesmo tempo orgulhoso dela ter contado a sua verdadeira história e a sua luta. Não consigo entender como alguém pode fazer mal a ela, mas foi muito gratificante assistir o clipe de Dancing with the devil e depois ir ouvindo o álbum porque realmente mostra que ela está tentando deixar tudo isso para trás. Enfim, só sei sentir orgulhoso da nossa Demi e dizer que ela é uma pessoa incrível que inspira pessoas de todas as idades. Expand
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    IT'S AMAZING i love this so much and is so... PERFECT
    undoubtedly the best demi album
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her biggest album. She is happier than ever, she is truly alive.
    Dear little me, im sorry that it took so long, but baby, you’re free!
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  69. Apr 3, 2021
    8
    I'm so proud of her and I'm sure this will help lots of people who had this experience. Her best project and I hope she continue this way of making music
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Never been a fan of Demi Lovato but after seeing her doc, I grew interest on her and found out she had an album coming out soon which was this. The album itself is great, the album openers are so raw and heartfelt. All the tracks are great too, I found it really enjoyable, good job Demi. My favourite song would probably be ICU
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amo el disco lo mejor que va de año. Sin duda se nota el crecimiento y la superación que Demi quería mostrar. Amamos mucho todos este disco Expand
  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi delivers an album that shows her rising from the ashes, serving as inspiration for many people. With exciting and deep lyrics. She really proves what it came for. STOP HATING HER.
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE! The way demi describes what happened to her is absolutely amazing. It's soft and colorful. That album is different from everything that she did, and it's the best album of her career until now. I LOVED IT!
  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the most personal album that I heard in my whole life! The way Demi tells us her story in 19 songs is pretty good! Amazing, perfect, personal, and everything more! This is Demi Lovato! This is talent!!!
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. One (THE) her best albums. Her vocals are amazing and the bridges are wonderful.
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente o álbum da carreira. Um álbum com conceito, coesão e aclamação. Diferente de tudo que ela já fez. Letras poderosas, com sonoridade e vocais impecáveis. Parabéns Demi
  77. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum não tem uma faixa sequer ruim. Melon Cake e 15 minutes são as minhas favoritas até agora.
    Demi realmente se superou ❤️❤️❤️.
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Letras extremamente maduras, com uma sonoridade completamente diferente de tudo que a Demi já fez. O Grammy vem aí
  79. Apr 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole album is a masterpiece. And Demi is gonna inspire so many people with this album. Me myself have been through similar stuff and i to started to share my story with the world through writing. Expand
  80. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I can't stop listening to it, the best of 2021. This is not just an album, it is a piece of Demi's soul.
  81. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album ever, it has 19 tracks but it doesn't bore you and manages to be cohesive. Yo feel like you are floating. The best tracks in my opinion: Melon Cake, The kind of lover I am, Art of Starting Over, Met Him last night (ft Ariana), My Gfs are my Bf (ft Saweetie) and Good Place
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    OMG!! This album is so perfect, I love it so much! It’s the best album that demi has released, so perfect por the beginning to the ending!! ♥️
  83. Apr 3, 2021
    8
    It's a really personal album, we can see clearly that her voice is getting better and more versatile.
    In a 19 songs álbum it never got monotonous or boring
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum que faz a gente repensar o sentido das vidas, uma arte que faz a gente ter empatia por todos!!! Expand
  85. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Wow.
    I wasn’t a big fan of Demi not gonna lie but after hearing this... Wow. Every song is so GOOD. This is really my fave album released in 2021 so far and i’m not even a big fan of pop or artists like Demi but i’m glad i gave it a try. Congratulations on this amazing album Demi!
  86. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible, It shows how Demi has matured and has adapted to new rhythms
    His musical and vocal reinvention is incredible, it deserves universal acclaim
    Congratulations Demi you always give quality work
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt Demi Lovato's new album is a masterpiece. She really take us on a journey, which starts with a distress call and ends with she finally finding peace and safety. Do not hesitate to give her the chance to tell you her true story. Expand
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A super light and cohesive album. Demi surprised me really well. In my opinion, it is the most sincere and most beautiful work of her entire career!
  89. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi really came to show the world that she's one of the best vocalists of her generation. This album is a great return and show us her story and her true. If Demi won't win a Grammy for this, this award should close it doors.
  90. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER. Perfeito demais e olhe que nem sou da Demi, recomendo demais. Músicas perfeitas, vocais excelentes e as colaborações fantásticas. Com certeza estará no grammy
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, esta mujer merece un grammy por cada canción dentro del álbum
  92. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Este álbum es increíble, una perfección vocal y musical con canciones que te hacen recorrer la historia o mejor dicho la banda sonora de la vida de Demi!!!
  93. Sep 19, 2022
    10
    O álbum mais diferente que a Demi já fez e com certeza o melhor! Do início ao fim todas as músicas são cativantes parece que te transporta para outro mundo com uma realidade diferente, e o que falar dos vocais surpreendentemente lindo, entrou na minha lista de favoritos.
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse é seu melhor álbum de longe, o álbum de conta uma história do início ao fim, ela foi muito perspicaz lançando junto de um documentário que te faz entender mais as letras das músicas
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DEMI SERVIU DEMAIS NESSA NOVA ERA! NÃO MERECE NADA ALÉM DE PALMAS E BOAS NOTAS!
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    This is, for sure, her most triumphant body of work. It´s raw, truthful and beautiful. Demi told us all her story, managing to still cativate us, exploring new sounds, bringing something fresh to the pop game. In a few years, it can really turns out to be one of the most truthful albums of this decade.
  97. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    what a good album. I got goosebumps listening to some tracks and cried. But also there are many summer bops and chill songs i see myself listening to in the car. my favorite album released this year so far. would totally recommend
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a materpiece, everything fits perfectly, the harmonies, the vocals, all impecabble.
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful story of how she’s gone through everything that life has thrown at her and overcome it all the same. “Dancing with the Devil” is definitely the stand out track, along with “Good Place” and last year’s “Anyone” as detailed and heartfelt tales of her struggles, but the album saves itself from falling down a tunnel of self-pitying balladry by including the relaxed vibes of “MetA beautiful story of how she’s gone through everything that life has thrown at her and overcome it all the same. “Dancing with the Devil” is definitely the stand out track, along with “Good Place” and last year’s “Anyone” as detailed and heartfelt tales of her struggles, but the album saves itself from falling down a tunnel of self-pitying balladry by including the relaxed vibes of “Met Him Last Night” featuring Ariana Grande and the sassy breaks of “15 Minutes” and “My Girlfriends Are My Boyfriend” featuring Saweetie. Demi says it herself on Carefully: “I’m strong in the way that I know how to show you my fragile” and it is this strength that shall carry her forward. Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Apr 15, 2021
    60
    Lovato's frankness is disarming, forcing a listener to reckon with the depths of the singer's distinction, yet the album works best when it veers toward lighter territory, letting the slick R&B rhythms and sugared hooks carry Lovato's emoting.
  2. Apr 8, 2021
    80
    Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over is Demi Lovato like we have never heard before. She is sassy and carefree while serious about her identity and personhood in a way she has been itching to be for years.
  3. Apr 8, 2021
    80
    The opening three tracks are almost an EP in their own right, before a quick reset. Semi title track ‘The Art Of Starting Over’ begins anew, a straight forward bop that gets to the root of Demi’s recovery – her natural talent, her ear for pop magic, affording room for personal renewal.