How Poetry Saved My Life - Interview with Mei-Mei Mijares
I want people to see that there are avenues for them to feel themselves and people will want to hear what they want to say.
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Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jun 22
- 7 min
How Poetry Saved My Life
Sometimes we’re not ready and we’ll bolt out of the room, but what if you stay? What if it works out? What if you find people who get you?
Selina Wells
- May 7
- 7 min
Play Like No One’s Watching
Can you remember the last time your inner child came out to play? What about the last time you were able to dance and not care about...
Selina Wells
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Interview on "Pink Opal" by Selina Wells
I know there are many times I have fallen off my growth, but when I come back to it, I realize I’m a lot farther than I used to be.
Selina Wells
- Apr 17
- 6 min
Pink Opal
Now, I am able to understand that growth is a process, sometimes stop and go, but a process nonetheless.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 23
- 9 min
When You Fall Into the Tortured Artist Fiction
You can advocate for yourself and for others. It doesn’t matter how small the act is.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 2
- 10 min
Healing the Tortured Artist (with Books)
Are you tired of identifying as “tortured?” Do you want to start treating yourself with the self-love you deserve?
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Dec 29, 2021
- 7 min
The Writer’s Curse (and Blessing)
If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that I have a lot of stuff, I could pay off my student loans.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Nov 28, 2021
- 15 min
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....
Heather Zeni
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Interview on "You are Supported" by Heather Zeni
Questions by Perri McGillivray P: This was another great introduction to the LYF theme of the month - support. Can you tell me a little...
Heather Zeni
- Oct 9, 2021
- 5 min
Root to Crown and in Between
Chakra refers to the energy centers in your body. If it calls to you, I ask you to connect to this practice.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Vulnerability is a Strength
You have the power to affect someone. One. Whole. Life. All you have to do is give yourself the chance.
Heather Zeni
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Interview on “Beyond the Dark” by Heather Zeni
A further look into Heather's awakening and how
Heather Zeni
- Sep 4, 2021
- 8 min
Beyond the Dark
I am worthy of love. With my head held high and my heart grounded into knowing what I deserved, I was a completely changed person.
Renee Williamson
- Jun 12, 2021
- 7 min
Compassion: Heal Shame & Transform Anger
When the Manipura Chakra is in balance, we possess vitality, motivation, and a playful ability to laugh at ourselves. An imbalance...
