Discover Your Writing Ritual: A Guide to Boost Creativity and Productivity
Discover Your Writing Ritual: A Guide to Boost Creativity and Productivity
Are you a morning scribbler with a cup of tea in hand, or do you thrive in the glow of a candlelit evening? Every writer’s ritual is unique, and discovering yours can unlock creative potential you didn’t know you had. From setting the mood with yoga or music to adopting a media fast and drawing inspiration from literary greats like Toni Morrison, this guide will help you craft the writing routine of your dreams.
Why I Celebrate the New Year in March: Embracing Seasonal Freedom Over Holiday Chaos
Ever feel like the chaotic energy of the holidays pulls you in every direction but your own? That’s exactly why I’ve chosen to embrace March as my true “new year.” Instead of forcing resolutions in the dead of winter, I hibernate, reflect, and align with the natural rhythm of the seasons. March, with its budding trees and blooming flowers, is a time of growth and renewal—perfect for setting intentions and creating meaningful traditions.
10 Inspiring Poems by Black Women: A Celebration of Power, Resilience, and Joy
10 Inspiring Poems by Black Women: A Celebration of Power, Resilience, and Joy
Black women poets have a unique gift for turning words into transformative experiences. From Lucille Clifton's triumphant resilience to Nikki Giovanni's radiant celebration of Black joy, these ten poems are a testament to the strength, beauty, and complexity of Black womanhood. Let their words inspire, empower, and remind you of the power of poetry to shape and reflect life’s most profound truths.
Womanist Thinkers Redefining Rest and Resistance
In the wellness industry, rest and self-care are often commodified and co-opted, leaving behind their liberatory roots. Womanist thinkers like Tricia Hershey and Sonya Renee Taylor challenge this narrative by emphasizing the need to reclaim rest, self-acceptance, and healing from capitalist structures. Their work highlights how wellness spaces, dominated by whiteness and consumerism, often exclude and exploit marginalized communities. By reshaping these practices through inclusivity, community care, and the rejection of grind culture, these thinkers redefine wellness as resistance—a path to liberation rather than consumption.