Thank you, bell hooks. For all that you have written about the pain and joy of writing. About the healing and transformative power inherent in the process of writing. And, most importantly, for giving your readers such an honest account of your life experiences. I first read your work, Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center, [...]
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A Source of Inspiration
Posted in Books, Feminism, Musings to remember, Quotes, Spirituality, Thoughts, writing on December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Poeticness of Experience
Posted in Books, Musings to remember, Thoughts, tagged artistic expression, human experience, life, literature, poetics on June 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I confess. I have an addiction. A constant craving, if you will.
Okay, well maybe that is a bit overdramatized, but I grabbed your attention didn’t I?
I’ve realized for sometime now that I thrive on poetic and artistic expression, of a number of different varieties, that touches upon the complexities of human life – the vulgar, [...]
Daily Doings
Posted in Books, Spirituality, tagged buddhism, Healthy and Whole, Lama Surya Das, Living, Spirituality on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Following are some ways that can help one start living a more spiritual life. I would like to emphasize the living aspect, as opposed to thinking about being more spiritual. I feel that a lot of these actions are steps toward a healthier, more peaceful life in which one feels more whole.* I think of [...]