The Scientific Benefits of Journaling
This article explores the benefits of journaling, supported by scientific research.
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Wearable Poetry
Have you ever heard someone say, “That should be on a shirt”? There’s something about an inspiring phrase that makes us want to hold on to it, share it, or even wear it. T-shirts are one of the most accessible forms of self-expression. I’ve personally been inspired by the words I’ve seen on shirts, and […]
Hourglass
Hourglass is the title of my second chapbook, since most poems in the book are about perception of time. Also, Hourglass is the shape that society idealizes for a woman’s body, and some poems reference the concept of beauty. Additionally, hourglass sounds like “our glass”, which relates to a general theme of the book about […]
Musings
Food for thought: – What I think about you says more about me than it does about you – You feed whatever you give your attention to – Time is illusory – Our past can impact our current experiences – There’s one constant when it comes to feelings: they’re inconstant – All experiences are worthwhile […]
Empty your cup
Who would you be without your memory? Our memories shape us and help form the narrative of our lives. Our memory also helps us organize our world. We can’t live without it. But how can we feel empowered by our memories? Memory is one of the themes of my poetry chapbook Empty your cup.
Nightly news
Is bad news more noteworthy than good news? It seems to be a more frequent topic of conversation. Is it more interesting? Why else would we choose to eat the dish we least like?An evening spent watching the news suggests that the number of bad things that happen in the world outweighs the good. However, […]