Author: Madalin Michael
Publisher: Madalin Michael
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
📖 Author's Introduction: Navigating the Depths of the Mind Welcome to a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. My journey as an author began in the shadows of depression and anxiety, where I unraveled the complexities of the human psyche. Through introspection and the transformative power of poetry, I found my way out of the labyrinth of my own mind, offering readers a unique path toward understanding and healing. Join me in "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul" as we explore the profound interplay of emotions, confront darkness, and illuminate it with introspective verse, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. 📖 Author's Introduction: Unlocking the Depths of the Mind Imagine diving into the uncharted waters of the human psyche, exploring the hidden caverns of the soul, and deciphering the cryptic language of emotions. That's where my journey as an author truly began - not in the light, but in the shadowy depths of depression and anxiety. For years, I found myself entangled in the intricate web of these two formidable adversaries, trapped in a relentless struggle to understand the whispers of my own mind. It was a labyrinthine voyage, where darkness held hands with despair, and anxiety painted intricate mazes of doubt. But within this labyrinth, I discovered the power of introspection and the healing magic of words. I learned that the emotions that once seemed like turbulent storms could be transformed into poetry, each verse a lifeboat navigating the tumultuous sea of the soul. These poems became my lifeline, a way to navigate the treacherous waters of my own thoughts, and ultimately, a path toward the light. Through this book, "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul," I invite you to join me on this unique journey. It's a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. Together, we will explore the intricate interplay of emotions, confront the darkness within, and illuminate it with the poetic power of introspection. As you turn the pages, you'll discover not only the depths of my own struggles but also the resilience of the human spirit. It is my hope that these words will resonate with you, offer solace in your own moments of darkness, and inspire you to confront and conquer the emotional maelstrom within. 📕 What you will find in this book: 📕 🌌 Discover the Emotional Universe: As if traveling through a cosmos of feelings, you will explore the depths and heights of human emotions, uniquely revealing how complex the experience of anxiety and depression can be. 🐦 Verses Like Feathers of a Bird: Poems are like the feathers of a bird flying deep into the soul, enveloping you in the beauty and grace of words. Each verse will gently carry you through a range of emotions. 🎭 The Theater of Human Emotions: This book is a theater of human emotions, with dramatic acts of anxiety and depression, as well as moments of light and transformation. You will feel like you are on stage, experiencing every word. 🧭 Navigating the Rolling Waves of Healing: Words and verses will guide you through a tumultuous navigation of inner healing, offering you tools to find your balance and peace. 🕊️ Returning to Self: In the middle of the book, you will discover that poetry can be a means of returning to oneself, of rediscovering authenticity, and of deep connection with your own essence.
Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the depths of the soul
Author: Madalin Michael
Publisher: Madalin Michael
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
📖 Author's Introduction: Navigating the Depths of the Mind Welcome to a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. My journey as an author began in the shadows of depression and anxiety, where I unraveled the complexities of the human psyche. Through introspection and the transformative power of poetry, I found my way out of the labyrinth of my own mind, offering readers a unique path toward understanding and healing. Join me in "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul" as we explore the profound interplay of emotions, confront darkness, and illuminate it with introspective verse, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. 📖 Author's Introduction: Unlocking the Depths of the Mind Imagine diving into the uncharted waters of the human psyche, exploring the hidden caverns of the soul, and deciphering the cryptic language of emotions. That's where my journey as an author truly began - not in the light, but in the shadowy depths of depression and anxiety. For years, I found myself entangled in the intricate web of these two formidable adversaries, trapped in a relentless struggle to understand the whispers of my own mind. It was a labyrinthine voyage, where darkness held hands with despair, and anxiety painted intricate mazes of doubt. But within this labyrinth, I discovered the power of introspection and the healing magic of words. I learned that the emotions that once seemed like turbulent storms could be transformed into poetry, each verse a lifeboat navigating the tumultuous sea of the soul. These poems became my lifeline, a way to navigate the treacherous waters of my own thoughts, and ultimately, a path toward the light. Through this book, "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul," I invite you to join me on this unique journey. It's a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. Together, we will explore the intricate interplay of emotions, confront the darkness within, and illuminate it with the poetic power of introspection. As you turn the pages, you'll discover not only the depths of my own struggles but also the resilience of the human spirit. It is my hope that these words will resonate with you, offer solace in your own moments of darkness, and inspire you to confront and conquer the emotional maelstrom within. 📕 What you will find in this book: 📕 🌌 Discover the Emotional Universe: As if traveling through a cosmos of feelings, you will explore the depths and heights of human emotions, uniquely revealing how complex the experience of anxiety and depression can be. 🐦 Verses Like Feathers of a Bird: Poems are like the feathers of a bird flying deep into the soul, enveloping you in the beauty and grace of words. Each verse will gently carry you through a range of emotions. 🎭 The Theater of Human Emotions: This book is a theater of human emotions, with dramatic acts of anxiety and depression, as well as moments of light and transformation. You will feel like you are on stage, experiencing every word. 🧭 Navigating the Rolling Waves of Healing: Words and verses will guide you through a tumultuous navigation of inner healing, offering you tools to find your balance and peace. 🕊️ Returning to Self: In the middle of the book, you will discover that poetry can be a means of returning to oneself, of rediscovering authenticity, and of deep connection with your own essence.
Publisher: Madalin Michael
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
📖 Author's Introduction: Navigating the Depths of the Mind Welcome to a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. My journey as an author began in the shadows of depression and anxiety, where I unraveled the complexities of the human psyche. Through introspection and the transformative power of poetry, I found my way out of the labyrinth of my own mind, offering readers a unique path toward understanding and healing. Join me in "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul" as we explore the profound interplay of emotions, confront darkness, and illuminate it with introspective verse, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. 📖 Author's Introduction: Unlocking the Depths of the Mind Imagine diving into the uncharted waters of the human psyche, exploring the hidden caverns of the soul, and deciphering the cryptic language of emotions. That's where my journey as an author truly began - not in the light, but in the shadowy depths of depression and anxiety. For years, I found myself entangled in the intricate web of these two formidable adversaries, trapped in a relentless struggle to understand the whispers of my own mind. It was a labyrinthine voyage, where darkness held hands with despair, and anxiety painted intricate mazes of doubt. But within this labyrinth, I discovered the power of introspection and the healing magic of words. I learned that the emotions that once seemed like turbulent storms could be transformed into poetry, each verse a lifeboat navigating the tumultuous sea of the soul. These poems became my lifeline, a way to navigate the treacherous waters of my own thoughts, and ultimately, a path toward the light. Through this book, "Anxiety and Depression: Poems from the Depths of the Soul," I invite you to join me on this unique journey. It's a journey that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary landscape of the human experience. Together, we will explore the intricate interplay of emotions, confront the darkness within, and illuminate it with the poetic power of introspection. As you turn the pages, you'll discover not only the depths of my own struggles but also the resilience of the human spirit. It is my hope that these words will resonate with you, offer solace in your own moments of darkness, and inspire you to confront and conquer the emotional maelstrom within. 📕 What you will find in this book: 📕 🌌 Discover the Emotional Universe: As if traveling through a cosmos of feelings, you will explore the depths and heights of human emotions, uniquely revealing how complex the experience of anxiety and depression can be. 🐦 Verses Like Feathers of a Bird: Poems are like the feathers of a bird flying deep into the soul, enveloping you in the beauty and grace of words. Each verse will gently carry you through a range of emotions. 🎭 The Theater of Human Emotions: This book is a theater of human emotions, with dramatic acts of anxiety and depression, as well as moments of light and transformation. You will feel like you are on stage, experiencing every word. 🧭 Navigating the Rolling Waves of Healing: Words and verses will guide you through a tumultuous navigation of inner healing, offering you tools to find your balance and peace. 🕊️ Returning to Self: In the middle of the book, you will discover that poetry can be a means of returning to oneself, of rediscovering authenticity, and of deep connection with your own essence.
Poems of Healing
Author: Karl Kirchwey
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 1101908254
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A remarkable Pocket Poets anthology of poems from around the world and across the centuries about illness and healing, both physical and spiritual. From ancient Greece and Rome up to the present moment, poets have responded with sensitivity and insight to the troubles of the human body and mind. Poems of Healing gathers a treasury of such poems, tracing the many possible journeys of physical and spiritual illness, injury, and recovery, from John Donne’s “Hymne to God My God, In My Sicknesse” and Emily Dickinson’s “The Soul has Bandaged moments” to Eavan Boland’s “Anorexic,” from W.H. Auden’s “Miss Gee” to Lucille Clifton’s “Cancer,” and from D.H. Lawrence’s “The Ship of Death” to Rafael Campo’s “Antidote” and Seamus Heaney’s “Miracle.” Here are poems from around the world, by Sappho, Milton, Baudelaire, Longfellow, Cavafy, and Omar Khayyam; by Stevens, Lowell, and Plath; by Zbigniew Herbert, Louise Bogan, Yehuda Amichai, Mark Strand, and Natalia Toledo. Messages of hope in the midst of pain—in such moving poems as Adam Zagajewski’s “Try to Praise the Mutilated World,” George Herbert’s “The Flower,” Wisława Szymborska’s “The End and the Beginning,” Gwendolyn Brooks’ “when you have forgotten Sunday: the love story” and Stevie Smith’s “Away, Melancholy”—make this the perfect gift to accompany anyone on a journey of healing. Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 1101908254
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A remarkable Pocket Poets anthology of poems from around the world and across the centuries about illness and healing, both physical and spiritual. From ancient Greece and Rome up to the present moment, poets have responded with sensitivity and insight to the troubles of the human body and mind. Poems of Healing gathers a treasury of such poems, tracing the many possible journeys of physical and spiritual illness, injury, and recovery, from John Donne’s “Hymne to God My God, In My Sicknesse” and Emily Dickinson’s “The Soul has Bandaged moments” to Eavan Boland’s “Anorexic,” from W.H. Auden’s “Miss Gee” to Lucille Clifton’s “Cancer,” and from D.H. Lawrence’s “The Ship of Death” to Rafael Campo’s “Antidote” and Seamus Heaney’s “Miracle.” Here are poems from around the world, by Sappho, Milton, Baudelaire, Longfellow, Cavafy, and Omar Khayyam; by Stevens, Lowell, and Plath; by Zbigniew Herbert, Louise Bogan, Yehuda Amichai, Mark Strand, and Natalia Toledo. Messages of hope in the midst of pain—in such moving poems as Adam Zagajewski’s “Try to Praise the Mutilated World,” George Herbert’s “The Flower,” Wisława Szymborska’s “The End and the Beginning,” Gwendolyn Brooks’ “when you have forgotten Sunday: the love story” and Stevie Smith’s “Away, Melancholy”—make this the perfect gift to accompany anyone on a journey of healing. Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.
Poems of Feeling
Author: Alexander Winton Buchan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Swimming Lessons
Author: Lili Reinhart
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250261767
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Instant New York Times Bestseller The debut collection of poetry from Lili Reinhart, the actress and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and body positivity. I seem to be your new favorite novel. One that keeps you up at night, turning my pages. Fingers lingering on me so you don’t lose your place. Swimming Lessons explores the euphoric beginnings of young love, battling anxiety and depression in the face of fame, and the inevitable heartbreak that stems from passion. Relatable yet deeply intimate, provocative yet comforting, bite-sized yet profound, Lili's poems reflect her trademark honesty and unique perspective. Accompanied by striking and evocative illustrations, Swimming Lessons reveals the depths of female experience, and is the work of a storyteller who is coming into her own.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250261767
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Instant New York Times Bestseller The debut collection of poetry from Lili Reinhart, the actress and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and body positivity. I seem to be your new favorite novel. One that keeps you up at night, turning my pages. Fingers lingering on me so you don’t lose your place. Swimming Lessons explores the euphoric beginnings of young love, battling anxiety and depression in the face of fame, and the inevitable heartbreak that stems from passion. Relatable yet deeply intimate, provocative yet comforting, bite-sized yet profound, Lili's poems reflect her trademark honesty and unique perspective. Accompanied by striking and evocative illustrations, Swimming Lessons reveals the depths of female experience, and is the work of a storyteller who is coming into her own.
The Birth of All Things
Author: Marcus Amaker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734673708
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
"Masculinity doesn't have to be toxic, but some men choose to put poison on their tongue ..." The Birth Of All Things is an eclectic mix of poems from Marcus Amaker, the first Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC.This personal collection delivers poems about a wide range of topics: life as a new dad, racism in America, Bjork, anxiety, Star Wars, masculinity, pandemics, black music, history, and more. Amaker is an award-winning graphic designer, musician, and performance poet. The Birth Of All Things is the sum of all of his talents.The book features an original illustration from Florida artist Nick Davis.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734673708
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
"Masculinity doesn't have to be toxic, but some men choose to put poison on their tongue ..." The Birth Of All Things is an eclectic mix of poems from Marcus Amaker, the first Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC.This personal collection delivers poems about a wide range of topics: life as a new dad, racism in America, Bjork, anxiety, Star Wars, masculinity, pandemics, black music, history, and more. Amaker is an award-winning graphic designer, musician, and performance poet. The Birth Of All Things is the sum of all of his talents.The book features an original illustration from Florida artist Nick Davis.
A Hope-Line IF Suicide Runs Through the Mind Book of Poems
Author: Renee Drummond-Brown
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A Hope-Line IF Suicide Runs Through the Mind Book of Poems, builds a bridge for people who experience anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Depression has no respect of person, place or things, and can affect any race, age, social class, and/or sexual orientation. Signs and behaviors are often missed, therefore, it's extremely important to lend an ear, and listen for silent cries. This poetry book aims to go out to the deep-end, letting our love-ones know that we are all in the same boat, and if, truth be told, several others have experienced those same thoughts. Transparency and communication are key when building trust, therefore, these poems are prescribed by a poet who truly cares. It's not about me, myself, and I, it's about us, we, and our togetherness to make a difference.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A Hope-Line IF Suicide Runs Through the Mind Book of Poems, builds a bridge for people who experience anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Depression has no respect of person, place or things, and can affect any race, age, social class, and/or sexual orientation. Signs and behaviors are often missed, therefore, it's extremely important to lend an ear, and listen for silent cries. This poetry book aims to go out to the deep-end, letting our love-ones know that we are all in the same boat, and if, truth be told, several others have experienced those same thoughts. Transparency and communication are key when building trust, therefore, these poems are prescribed by a poet who truly cares. It's not about me, myself, and I, it's about us, we, and our togetherness to make a difference.
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
The Wisdom of Walt Whitman
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
Author: Evan Roskos
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054792853X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
A sixteen-year-old boy wrestling with depression and anxiety tries to cope by writing poems, reciting Walt Whitman, hugging trees, and figuring out why his sister has been kicked out of the house.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054792853X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
A sixteen-year-old boy wrestling with depression and anxiety tries to cope by writing poems, reciting Walt Whitman, hugging trees, and figuring out why his sister has been kicked out of the house.
The Smell of Rain on Dust
Author: Martín Prechtel
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583949402
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
"Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Inspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses." Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering. At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583949402
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
"Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Inspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses." Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering. At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.