There are five primary areas of practice to the Writer Wellness plan. Every other week I will post an idea for relaxation (Monday Meditation,) creative play (Tuesday Tickle,) fitness and exercise (Wednesday Workout,) journaling and misc. (Thursday Thought,) and nutrition (Friday Feast.)
Even if you aren’t much of a poet yourself, you can take part in the very civilized and very literary National Poem In Your Pocket day today (April 14, 2011.) The promotions explain it this way:
The idea is simple: Select a poem, pocket it, carry it, and share it with family, friends, and coworkers throughout the day.
The Academy of American Poets sponsors this activity and have free poems to download just for your pocket.
http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406
Here’s what I’m carrying in my pocket today:
“To Save The Glen”
How soft the morning mist of Glens,
How quiet the raging, howling winds.
The Id repose to praise and thanks,
But all are not amiss these ranks.
La Sola rise to mark the start,
In trade and deed to show our smart.
September 11 steals the stage,
The Universe convulsed with rage.
A mighty clash of dark and light,
The former struck, the latter fight.
Visions and words impart the horror,
Innocence and peace denied the Moor.
Thy sheath is bared; they steed is clothed,
Our light is set to right the loath.
The Glen erupts, the light blaze bright
Now Heavens ROAR with rockets might.
So, Id must choose twix light and dark—
To save the Glen or lose our mark.
~George A. Gunter, Jr. (1933-2007)
What poem will you share today?
Meanwhile, remember to look for a digital or print copy of Writer Wellness, A Writer’s Path to Health and Creativity at Who Dares Wins Publishing, http://whodareswinspublishing.com.
And check out these great blogs for ideas to keep your writing and publishing healthy and prosperous.
http://writeitforward.wordpress.com/ Bob Mayer
http://jenniholbrooktalty.wordpress.com/ Jenni Holbrook
http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/ Kristen Lamb
http://inspiration4writers.blogspot.com/ Inspiration for Writers, Inc.
http://pentopublish.blogspot.com/ Natalie Markey
Be well, write well.
Joy,
A nice post. Meditation, yoga or other exercise and nature keep me focused. I like to remember life’s moments that ‘take my breath away.’
The author Jon Kabit Zinn has some neat works on meditation which I enjoy.
Jude Urbanski
“Wherever you are, there you are!” LOVE Jon Kabit Zinn. If you meditate, you must read him at least one. Thanks for the reminder, Jude, of how special JKZ is.