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Poetry as Spiritual Practice
Poetry as Spiritual Practice: Reading, Writing, and Using Poetry in Your Daily Rituals, Aspirations, and Intentions | Robert McDowell
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"[When we read and write poetry,] it is as if a long-settled cloud in our mind suddenly dissipates, and we are divine once again." -- from the Introduction Poetry is the language of devotion in prayer, chant, and song. Reading and writing (…more)
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In honor of National Poetry Month: one of my favorite how-to poetry books, with a focus on spiritual/religious texts from a variety of traditions. Offers examples of different types of poems (sonnet, ghazal, et cetera), plus inspiring exercises. Highly recommended. #poetry #nationalpoetrymonth #religiousstudies