First of all, why poetry? Hundreds of studies have shown that writing poetry improves our mental and physical health. Although reading poetry is certainly helpful, it is in writing where we reap the greatest awards. Why Haiku? Because of its utter simplicity, this Japanese form of poetry is accessible to all. Moreover, more than any
“You Are Here on Earth to Unearth Who on Earth You Are.” Eric Micha’el Leventhal A long time ago, a Prince in a distant land fetched his bow and arrow as was his custom, mounted his favorite horse, and set off for the forest. After coming to a clearing, he dismounted, tied the reins to
Frustration Is Wanting Something and Not Getting It I. Overview Life is meant to be a song of joy. Whenever we reach a goal, we feel elated; we feel in sync with the song of life. But whenever we are prevented from reaching our goals, we may succumb to frustration. We may feel annoyed and
One of our readers is a 29-year-old male, Muslim, born and raised in the Indian subcontinent, studied in Europe, moving to the Middle East after his studies to work in management, and later moved to another European capital where he now lives and where he obtained a graduate degree. In this article, I will call
“Learn to say No to the good so you can say Yes to the best” (John C. Maxwell) “Yes” and “No.” Two short words. Short but significant. They are like a railway switch that determines which way one goes. One student tells a companion, “Let’s steal that old lady’s purse!” If his companion says, “Yes,”
Recognition, attention, and acceptance are gifts most people hunger for. Songstress and diva Madonna confesses: “I became an overachiever to get approval from the world.” Unlike Madonna, however, most people don’t admit they desperately yearn for recognition and respect. If I were to claim people are starving for approval, would I be overstating the case?
