8 Self-Care Tips for Empaths
Have you ever felt your heart clutched with anxiety right alongside the singer who experiences visible stage fright? Do you find yourself crying along with the devastating stories on the nightly news? These are just a few examples of what
7 Poems from Acacia Mitchell’s Waiting Spaces To Speak To Your Heart Right Now
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a season of waiting? There’s an ache to the uncertainty that makes you wonder if anyone else sees or knows your circumstances. Sometimes, pain makes us withdraw into loneliness, where we
6 Poets Who Speak Out Against Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue that can have long-term emotional and behavioral effects. While bullying is usually associated with school-age children, bullying can also take place in adult settings like workplaces, neighborhoods, and even within families. In the face of
7 Questions With Ask Baba Yaga Poet Taisia Kitaiskaia
Now—perhaps more than ever—people crave advice. To answer this timeless yet increasingly complicated calling, poet and writer Taisia Kitaiskaia unites both ancient and modern approaches. Kitaiskaia channels Baba Yaga, a mystical and long-standing figure from Slavic folklore, to impart her
4 Poems for Enneagram Sevens
If you don’t know what number you are on the Enneagram and would like to find out, start with a free test here. The Enneagram Type Seven is known as “The Enthusiast”: extroverted, fun-loving, and ready for adventure. Sevens are high-energy
Exploring Visual Poetry with Louis Cannizzaro
Poet, artist, and author Louis Cannizzaro takes worldbuilding to the next level with his immersive, colorful, and inspiring work. Cannizzaro has authored five books, exhibited his artwork across the globe, and appeared in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair,
A Love Letter from Dakota Adan on National Coming Out Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsUp6Wd_o8I I have a special place in my heart for people who are left-handed. In elementary school, they had to rummage through the art supplies box hoping to find a pair of scissors molded just for them. As adults, handshakes feel
3 Poems for World Mental Health Day
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide, depression, and OCD. Mental health is one of the most important issues facing our world today, and the global pandemic has exacerbated this issue by creating a health crisis. Depression and anxiety are on the
Emmy Marucci discusses Grief and Poetry
“Grief is universal. It’s one of the few things every human being experiences—no matter where you are from or who you become. Although it can look different for everyone, it’s one of the ‘knowns’ in life. We’ll lose someone or