Poetry and Self-Care: 6 Nature Poems for Healing
Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to give our attention to the importance of mental health and stop the stigma often associated with mental health issues. Every mental health journey is different and so is the way we practice
The Role of Poetry in Mental Health Awareness
More and more poets are speaking out in their work about abuse, mental illness, eating disorders, and trauma, among other struggles. Not only is this a truly brave act, but it is liberating others to do the same. The poetry
The Movement of Poetry into Body Positivity
How we choose to use our words and present them to the world matters. It matters more than we might even realize at first, which is why it is empowering to see so many poets discussing the topic of body
When Times Are Tough, There’s Still Poetry
In case you haven’t heard, the holidays are upon us. For many the holidays are a time of reunion, reflection, love, and joy. It’s easy to think about the holidays and to picture a family, perfectly framed in a bay
10 Poems for Grief
Words often fall short when it comes to expressing grief. There is no right way to respond, but sometimes poetry can help us capture the feelings we struggle to define. Here is a collection 10 of beautiful poems on grief
How to Preserve Your Energy as a Poet
“You do not have to constantly create new content in order to be a worthwhile artist." - Caitlin Conlon
10 Affirmations from Alex Elle to Love By
Author and self-care advocate Alex Elle uses her words to remind us of the ways we can show up for ourselves like we would for others.