The High Calling

Jul 10, 2009

RAP: Make Me Human

Thinking about how poetry has made me “more human.”

Poetry as Spiritual Practice, part 1

I realized that poetry is becoming, for me, a form of spiritual practice. Today it reminded me to notice the world, to "freshen the world" not just with my words but by listening to the words of another (who will probably never even read my poem, but who might go home happy to have shared her stories).

I'm Sorry, Were You Trying to Say Something?

by Sam Van Eman

Between now and November 4, it's inevitable that you'll discuss politics with colleagues and friends. Whether you want to or not, and whether you're somewhat benighted (like me) or quite knowledgeable about it all, it seems impossible to avoid this topic. Therefore, you're going to run into folks who disagree with you. J.C....