Published inGentleness Ambassadors·PinnedHow To Dissolve Yourself as a PoetA poem on how to be the voice of others by dissolving yourself — Do not think. Do not write. Not even attempt. Just be unarmed. Your naked self-open to stories and scars alike but remember not to use them as protective clothing. Stay naked. Your vulnerability is the fabric. Breathe through the fabric. It’s hard. Yet doable. Breathe. Even as you be and breathe- jump…Prompt2 min readPrompt2 min read
Published inGentleness Ambassadors·PinnedHow Much Gentler Have You Been Today?Gentleness can be the comforting cup of adrak chai that you can make for yourself too while serving others — When someone questions us if we are kind or gentle, you and I are most probably to picture us being kind with someone—maybe serving a comforting cup of tea, consoling a dear friend, or sharing a cosy hug. But most of the time we never think of being gentle or…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
May 26, 2022An Easy SEO Guide for Poets6847Christina M. WardSEO for poetry is a nightmare but your post sounds otherwise.SEO for poetry is a nightmare but your post sounds otherwise. It is hopeful with actionable points. Thank you for this useful post, Christina!1 min read1 min read
Aug 15, 2021Swatantra- A Poem on IndependenceThe song of Swatantra — Swatantra is not just about the title of the poem. It’s not just another Independence poem. It’s about the motherland, the land, the mother, you and me, and us all together. This poem is an attempt for you to seek Independence from within. To ask yourself every now and then…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inAuthentic Solopreneurs·Aug 7, 2021The Need To Know Your “Why” as a Poet To Do What You DoReflections & convictions from a Mathematician-turned-Poetpreneur — Can Poetry Change the World? One needs a stronger sense of purpose to pursue their passion and live life on their own terms. And I wanted to find the purpose of poetry when I had this idea of becoming a Poetpreneur. Poetry, as I believe, is the art of stringing words in the best order…Self6 min readSelf6 min read
Jun 22, 2021…ow, 14 years later, after watching this solo dance showcase I did as part of the course curriculum, I just realized how this dance was an expression of all the emotions I thought were ugly or taboo — anger, fear, and even sensuality.Seeing the Beauty Even Within Darker Emotions5925Bingz HuangI loved the way you have conceptualized and choreographed this Bingz.I loved the way you have conceptualized and choreographed this Bingz. Usually when I see a dance performance I find it more about the person but this stood out to me in a way it felt more like a flow of energy rather than a person. I don't know how else to explain but this is how I felt. I loved this performance.1 min read1 min read
Jun 22, 2021…dy competes for so much of our attention, why would you consciously give it more leverage to do so? The anxiety of never being able to read all of the articles, all of the books, all of the brilliant ideas can result in a great deal of FOMO. Yes, FOMO isn’t just restricted to social media and technology.Why You Must Stop Bookmarking Articles to Read901Shailaja VSo true. I too was into a bookmarking spree and was adding articles to be read into my mobile home…So true. I too was into a bookmarking spree and was adding articles to be read into my mobile home screen so much so that the mobile screen looked cluttered. Believe me or not, I could feel a drain in energy just by a look at the screen. I then sat with my mobile, took good amount of time , assorted into folders and made sure I finish the already present to be reads before marking another and took notes in my diary and that really helps.1 min read1 min read
Jun 22, 2021Wait, should you really be saying that out loud? Maybe tone it down a bit?Why More Writers Should Learn to Embrace Obscurity253Shailaja VI can very much relate to it.I can very much relate to it. In fact, this happens with every piece of writing. And it's only very recently that I found a convincing perspective that if I'm able to navigate through life's myriad experiences without being anxious, it's because some writer at some point of time had already experienced it and dared to share it openly thereby helping me be prepared. And I want to be that 'some writer' to 'someone' when they are at the crossroads of their life. This one reason convinces me to be honest with my writing.1 min read1 min read
Jun 7, 2021Write and publish my article to Medium.com first.Why I love posting to Medium.com3567George KaoThis is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you George Kao for putting it simple :)This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you George Kao for putting it simple :)1 min read1 min read
Jun 6, 2021When I Say — “Poetry Is Everywhere”2.3K15Manasi DiwakarThis is crisp, creative & witty!This is crisp, creative & witty!1 min read1 min read