Four elements that allow us to flourish. To mark a return to my blog after a year and the revamping of my website I want to offer some new thoughts in the form of fresh blogs. To begin with I want to reflect on four practices that
On the 23rd of June 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU. I remember David Dimbleby saying rather sombrely 'we're out'. I had watched the coverage, as I do most votes, sitting up in bed, eyelids drooping, my wife stirring in her sleep and
'Only when you cut the motor will vision find you'
Here is the sixth episode of my podcast - Vincent and the barred window's field. https://theanxiouspoet.podbean.com/e/sixth-episode-vincent-and-the-barred-windows-field/
I am giving a short poetry retreat at the Beild at Blackruthven, Perth. It runs from May 18th - 19th entitled a Poet's Faith details below. It is a wonderful place and it promises to be a rich time.
This poem is by my good friend and fellow poet Tina. It is a fine evocation of her past and the lovely world we both remember. 'Shiny as a golden locket' - beautiful.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anxious-poets-podcast/id1439646858?mt=2 Here is a link to my new podcast - I started it in October and so far there are four episodes. It explores mental health issues in relation to poetry and the creative arts in general. Or another way, it explores poetry and creative arts
'The awakening in Ebenezer was one of compassion. To learn to emotionally connect to other humans and sense their plight, their story and their nobility.'
'Francis was a prophet in this respect and it is his invitation to each of us to find a way to honour our physicality and our fragility as creatures on a fragile planet.'
'Somehow, he worked out that it was all part and parcel of his plight, seeking sanctuary in the old monastery walls, painting his way out of a dreadful corner.'