Forfeit Why; Embrace How

Forfeit Why; Embrace How

"This one life we are given" is a quote from poet Mark Nepo, a cancer survivor and spiritual guide who has brought solace and relief to many through his poetry. He is best known for his "Book of Awakenings," which was endorsed by Oprah. What is your best answer, right now, to the question of how to live today? What will you do today with this one life you are given?

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Where Is My Muse?

Where Is My Muse?

Sometimes, I feel that my writing misses the mark and that my poetry is mediocre at best. Though I keep the anxiety at a distance, I fear my muse is gone. The art and practice of writing challenges me to keep an open channel for inspiration while also sticking to a discipline of writing whether or not I feel inspired. What practice do you do daily whether or not you "feel" like doing it?

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