There's something truly alchemical about creativity —the way it transforms the raw materials of experience, thought, and emotion into something entirely new. When you take on the name "writer," you're doing more than describing an activity; you're embracing a way of being in the world. The Alchemical Elements of Writing Medieval alchemists sought to transform base ... view the post
Dustbins and Destinies
You could set your watch by him.Each day, like clockwork, he stands at the mouth of the street,digging through the twin bellies of metal and waste,just before the garbage truck arrives to swallow it whole.Sometimes, he returns, hopeful that the city’s discardsmight offer him a morsel to hush his hunger,a garment to shield him from the night’s cold hands. To watch a man ... view the post
“Writing as Sanctuary”
Hello again. Time has a way of moving swiftly, doesn’t it? You may have noticed some changes around here. From the familiar landscapes of FemmePowered, we now step into a space that feels more aligned with where I am today—Writing as Sanctuary. I could try to condense this transformation into a few words, but if you’ve journeyed with me before, you know brevity isn’t my ... view the post
Finding Our Soil
In my early twenties, I found myself at an event, listening to a short, enthusiastic lady proclaiming the virtues of "blooming where you're planted." As someone who has weathered a few storms by then, it dawned on me that this sentiment, while well-intentioned, can be deeply flawed. As her words washed over the audience, a thought bubbled up within me, and I whispered, ... view the post
The nameless thing
I want to feel both the beauty and the pain of the age we are living in. I want to survive my life without becoming numb. I want to speak and comprehend words of wounding without having these words become the landscape where I dwell. I want to possess a light touch that can elevate darkness to the realm of stars. – Terry Tempest Williams, When Women Were Birds When ... view the post