Cover art: William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) The Youth of Bacchus (1884) On Maenads The Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus in Greek Mythology. The word Maenads in Greek means… Read more “V&E Poetic Therapy: Maenad”
Month: May 2017
V&E Animal Omens: Robin
The robin is a sign of happiness, joy, hopefulness, simplicity. In the spring, we encounter Robins on a regular basis and their presence becomes commonplace. With animals… Read more “V&E Animal Omens: Robin”
V&E Philosophy of Wellness
Many of us take a top down approach to our wellness thinking that if we change the way we eat, if we work out, buy ethical products then we are achieving wellness. Yet there is still an upsetting amount of judgement and shame that we put on ourselves and others and the initiative fails. Why is this? Changing your perspective might truly be the first step.
V&E Poetic Therapy: A Girl
Cover art by Ginger Kelly I wanted to find a poem that spoke to the earthy sensory experience and of the feeling of Spring. For me, Spring… Read more “V&E Poetic Therapy: A Girl”
V&E Animal Omens: The Hawk
The hawk represents spiritual enlightenment, focused observation, and changing perspectives. A messenger of divine spirit or higher consciousness, if the hawk crosses your path you are about… Read more “V&E Animal Omens: The Hawk”
Why Poetry?
Poetry is the rhythm of all things, in all things, and all that is and is not. It is the sensibility which transcends all other senses. It… Read more “Why Poetry?”
Animal Omens: Skunk
Yes, the Skunk. Late at night after doing some intense shadow work I went outside and as I was standing there a skunk emerged from the shadows only… Read more “Animal Omens: Skunk”
Procrastination & Perfectionism: A Marriage of Opposites?
Procrastination is yet another fabulous perk of having ADHD. Not all procrastinators have ADHD and not all people with ADHD procrastinate, but this is for those who do or those who have loved ones with the affliction.
More than this I am interested in exploring the relationship between perfectionism and procrastination.
