Poetic Tuesday: In this moment of stillness

Since becoming a mother, I had to reevaluate many things. One of them was how I perceive time and what I consider time well spent. Before having a baby, I spent hours binge-watching Netflix after work. I was so stressed and emotionally exhausted that I had no energy to do anything else. Although I found…

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Poetic Tuesday: Primal Poetry and “I, the Earthling”

I love writing poems to express myself in a simple, creative way without thinking too much about the formal technicalities of poetry. Sometimes, a challenge to write in a particular format with a rigid structure is fun, too, but more often than not, I try to capture a moment, a feeling or a thought I…

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Poetic Tuesday: My Little Boat

Poetry is such a powerful tool when it comes to dealing with emotions. Feeling them profoundly and then realising them by writing them down brings immense relief. It helps to look at what is happening from a distance and a different angle, providing resolution and possible solutions. It untangles tangled thoughts and feelings. It helps…

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Poetic Tuesday: The Delicate

  Being sensitive is often perceived as a weakness, as a flaw. But is it really? It is challenging to feel intensely, yes. Sometimes, handling the whirlwind of emotions is taxing for both the feeler and the people around them, yes. It is scary, yes. We may need to protect ourselves by building walls around…

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Poetic Tuesday: The Birch Goddess

When I got pregnant, I felt scared. My body was changing. A great responsibility laid ahead. Would everything be ok with the baby? Am I ready to be a mum? What will the labour be like? Keeping all my thoughts under control was a tricky task. But… The forest came to my aid again. Taking…

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Poetic Tuesday: I find peace

The forest inspires me. The forest is where I escape my daily worries. The forest is the place where I create memories. For myself, for my family. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing my son’s eyes sparkling with joy when he splashes in the stream, finds sticks to play with or explores mossy logs…

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Poetic Tuesday: Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin Yoku – forest bathing – is a Japanese practice of relaxation in the forest. A very simple yet powerful concept: going to the woods, being present in the here and now, using our senses to soak in the beautiful gifts of nature like fresh air, the scent of earth and the perfume of conifer…

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CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – The Path

CREATIVE SUNDAY INSPIRATION – The Path I feel poetic today. Yes, it is a good day for a poem. I invite you to look at the photo of this dusty path. 👣 Stare at it, connect with it, ponder it. 👣 What emotions does it evoke? 👣 What memories? 👣 What does come to your…

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