Maya Angelou wrote the poem Phenomenal Woman in 1978, a time when women were beginning to break free and embrace their unique selves. That was 45 years ago, so it’s possible you were too young to appreciate its significance. Like most things in life, this poem...
In a world that often feels complicated and overwhelming, it’s refreshing to stumble upon words that cut straight to the heart of what it means to live with integrity and love. One such piece is the beloved poem Do It Anyway, often attributed to Mother Teresa....
This dream big poem immediately spoke to me. Living Marvelously was born from the idea that I wanted to dream big and take action to make those dreams come true. I didn’t want to live a life doing what others expected me to. Things like staying home and taking...
Life can be beautiful or hard; it’s all a matter of how we view it. What we pay attention to and what we can let go of. Poetry can do a wonderful job of helping us see things differently. Below you will find 8 thought-provoking poems about life. What do...
When I first saw this prayer, I was immediately taken aback by how beautiful it is. The Metta Prayer is a prayer or mantra used as part of loving-kindness meditation. Metta Prayer May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all...
I ran across the poem, As I Began To Love Myself when I was preparing for a workshop. It came from this inspiring and gorgeous video. In the credits, it said the text was credited to Charlie Chaplin. All I know about Charlie Chaplin was that he was a famous silent...
