I am an ardent fan of Irish proverbs and carry dozens of them in my mind. This one, though, I think needs just a bit of tweaking to help us harvest its dose of encouragement. Tell us in the comments: 1. What is one identity that you think our society regards with a fixed mindset [...]
What you carry in your mind in large part defines the atmosphere of your life. I vote we put POETRY in there to fill our lives with wisdom, beauty, and inspiration! Tell us in the comments: 1. What poem do you intend to memorize? 2. What would you like to exclude or include to uplevel [...]
A brief, passionate rant about the enlivening influence of poetry, very broadly defined with the help of John Stuart Mill and 19th century poet, Arthur O'Shaughnessy, and an invitation to throw off world weariness and cynicism and embrace and live YOUR poetry, your way. If you're moved and inclined, please share a comment - perhaps, [...]
Here is a bouquet of touching, funny, and truthful Irish proverbs about the creative power of praise, and three poems - one from the 11th century (though attributed to a 6th century Irish saint), one from the 17th century, and a ravishing folk poem from the 18th century. I hope it puts you in [...]
To celebrate this first day of May, here's a beautiful old Irish poem that adores every aspect of the burgeoning world, as well as discussion of an Irish custom I practice every year: leaving out a gift on May Eve for "them" as they pass. You'll see the result of this yearly tradition, and I [...]