The open mic at the Sadoff Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin featured a new poet reading a letter to herself. The experience of writing often leads to unexpected insights, reflecting the brain's organization process. Poetry serves as a tool for processing emotions and gaining new perspectives, especially for young individuals dealing with sadness.
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Taking Chances With Poetry
Writing and performing written word has taken me to open mics and to organizing open mics. Poetry is small enough to try it as a new thing. So are open mics.
A Live Poetry, Healing & Miley Cyrus
The author recounts a night at Project Wishope with poet James Hamilton and singer Meggo. They discussed the healing power of writing, referencing Miley Cyrus’ song "Flowers" as an example. Encouraging writing as a form of catharsis, the author emphasizes the shift from focusing on pain to inner strength through artistic expression.
Better Living by Living Paycheck to Paycheck.
The post reflects on the frustrations and importance of work, highlighting the need to find a fulfilling job while acknowledging the value of perseverance. It suggests finding meaning in challenging work situations and encourages a positive, open-minded approach to job seeking. Ultimately, it emphasizes the significance of work-life balance and self-care.
Living in a logical world of my writing
Writing taps into the subconscious, allowing new thoughts to emerge and break patterns. Daily writing can dramatically improve mental health by helping individuals work on their faults and experience change. Characters in stories also reflect this, creating a world where people evolve and break free from repeating patterns, providing a cathartic experience.
The Sweet Spot of Your Life
The author expresses feeling they've passed their life's "sweet spot," a term inspired by a song by Antje Duvekot. They mourn their declining productivity as an author and diminishing morality at work and family life. Despite their melancholy, they hope for meaningful endeavors in the future.
People are looking for problems
There is something in our current society where we have to be angry at someone.
Politics are a Drawbridge
I live in a city with 3 drawbridges. During the summer, the traffic is often stopped while the big boats go under the bridges. It just seems odd that we have to wait for those people that hare rich enough to own big boats. They are recreating, while some of us are going to and … Continue reading Politics are a Drawbridge
Purge Your Mind with Poetry
A poem is a way to explain yourself. To decide how you want your story told. The more intimate you make it, the more you bare your soul. Which is cathartic. The surprising thing though is that the more you edit and make it more intimate, the more you get make a mystery of the … Continue reading Purge Your Mind with Poetry
What is the Most Important Advice?
I work with young people. I try to strive to encapsulate the most important things to know about having an important life. I am still looking for the right words, but this is what I believe- 90% of our brain processes (thinking) is on the subconscious level. Our brains take our experiences and decides how … Continue reading What is the Most Important Advice?
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