5 Poems for Enneagram Twos
If you don’t know what number you are on the Enneagram and would like to find out before reading, check out this free test to get you started. Today, as we continue to analyze poetry through an Enneagram lens, it is
4 Poetry Mantras to Start Your Morning
Words can excite us, ground us, give us hope, and serve as companions in challenging times. In particular, the growing popularity of poetry throughout the coronavirus pandemic showcases the deep need for the art form, as well as the comfort
How to Combat Loneliness with Poetry
Mental health issues were on the rise in the United States before the global pandemic, but with the coronavirus separating families and friends and keeping them in quarantine, loneliness is a problem millions of people are facing, along with depression
4 Poems For Enneagram Ones
The Enneagram is a personality tool that has gained popularity over the last couple of years. Through a model of nine interconnected personality traits, the Enneagram seeks to help you understand yourself and others better by reflecting on your core
3 Poems for Comfort in Tough Times
When I think of the poets who have brought me comfort recently, Angie Waters, AKA A. Shea, immediately comes to mind. Angie is a writer who has such a talent for writing about the hard stuff in a way that
Four Present Poems for the Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, also known as the “highest chakra,” represents spirituality, higher consciousness, presence, and connection. Those may seem like lofty, abstract ideas, but tapping into the crown chakra—located slightly above the head—can be easier than we think. For a
7 Poems for the Third Eye Chakra
As the main energy centers of the body, harmony between our chakras can help us align our mind, body, and spirit. The third eye chakra, which lies in our forehead between the brows, can be thought of as the eye
9 Poetry Prints to Surround Yourself With
Our favorite poems are ones we return to again and again. Whether we find comfort, joy, solace, or inspiration through that poem, it can be a wonderful reminder to see it each day. If surrounding yourself with words sounds comforting
3 Powerful Poems for Your Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is the energy center in the body for expressing yourself and letting your voice be heard. In Sanskrit, it is known as Vishuddha, and is the fifth chakra in the body. According to Kundalini Master, Gurutej Kaur,
3 Healing Poems For Your Heart Chakra
The chakras are the energy centers in our bodies that connect us to ourselves and the world around us, and each of the main chakras represents different parts of ourselves. The chakras influence our moods, emotions, vitality, and our mental
Poems for Those Living With Chronic Illness
Did you know that 6 out of 10 people in the United States are living with a chronic disease? Four out of ten are living with two or more. Chronic illness is broadly defined as having a health condition for
Can Exercise Influence Your Poetry Practice?
Have you ever felt a surge of creativity after a sweat-filled spin class? Or have you ever experienced a breakthrough after a run around your block? We’ve known for a long time that mental and physical health are connected and can