3 Poems to Read This Spiritual Wellness Month
Throughout history and across cultures, spirituality has taken different shapes and meanings. Ultimately, though, spiritual practices often involve expanding one’s awareness, developing higher states of consciousness, and deepening a connection to both internal and external forces. In honor of Spiritual
5 Ways to Affirm Yourself This Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, some of us celebrate. Others groan and roll their eyes. A few might shed a tear. Regardless of relationship status, we can all show appreciation for one person: ourselves. During this annual day of love, affirm yourself
4 Soothing Poetry Collections for the Anxiously Attached
You may be familiar with attachment style theory, or maybe you’ve just heard the terms “anxious attachment” and “avoidant attachment” floating around. To put it simply, attachment styles describe how our relationships with our primary caregiver(s) have shaped our emotional
Literature in Pieces: 6 Book-Themed Puzzles to Help You Unwind
Writers have numerous reasons they need to find time to destress: They’re more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the general population, spend a lot of time staring at screens, and often juggle their time-consuming passion for writing alongside
4 Freeing Poetry Collections to Read If You Have an Avoidant Attachment Style
Attachment style theory originated in the 1950s and continues to remain relevant. Chances are you’ve heard of the attachment styles—which include secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, fearful-avoidant, and disorganized—and understand that they represent a person’s relationship patterns and responses. You can determine
How to Start a Self-Care Journal
If you’re a writer, chances are you have a stack of journals tucked away in the back of your closet, likely filled with memories, heartbreaks, and musings. Many of us journal as a means of self-care to process thoughts, feelings,
Our Favorite Oracle Decks from 2022—and How You Can Use Them in the New Year
Whether you’re looking to gain insight into the past, understand the present, or envision the future, using oracle or tarot decks is a popular approach. Oracle and tarot cards can offer similar insights, but there are some key differences between
5 Deeply Felt Poems for Water Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are all categorized as water signs, meaning they share the element’s intensity and emotiveness. If you’re a water sign or have one in your life, you’ve probably noticed these signs’ sensitivity and empathy. Simply put, water
Poems to Help You Listen to Your Intuition
Learning to listen to your intuition is an often confusing, rocky journey. Drowning out the noise and trusting your gut despite outside opinions or messages can prove difficult—but when you’re constantly being pulled in different directions, following your intuition is
6 Ways to Set Intentions and Practice Manifestation Through Poetry
Reaching our goals and living the lives we’ve always envisioned can seem daunting. Luckily, poetry can be by our side through this often confusing and long process and can help us with an important initial step—identifying what we want and
5 Poems for Earth Signs
Known as stable, grounded, and pragmatic, it’s no wonder that Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs. These practical and reliable folks make for loyal friends and patient partners. But don’t get it twisted, these three zodiac signs are far
5 Ways the Hot Girl Walk Can Improve Your Writing
If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, chances are you’ve heard of the Hot Girl Walk. Simply put, the trend elevates the simple exercise of walking into a confidence-boosting ritual and the best part of your daily routine. Popularized by influencer