Sculpting Light: Clearing the Way for Connection w/ Ruth Forman | Vinyasa in Verse Podcast Episode 53

In today’s episode, I am joined by Ruth Forman, an acclaimed poet, writing mentor to many, and author of children’s literature. Her most recent children’s books are Curls and Glow from Simon & Schuster. We talked about ways in which we can connect with ourselves, including saying a prayer in the morning when you wake up, and how the connection with nature is so essential to our nourishment. // Remember to just give yourself a little bit of time to write and let the divine just come through. // Give yourself space to respond to others because it speaks to your own practice of staying connected to yourself. // Talking to somebody doesn't necessarily change their behavior or their thinking, but the example you set, by staying connected to the power within yourself, can create change in people’s lives.// Connect with the divine in our own ways. // Want to learn more about healing your trauma? Visit https://suryagian.com for more info on Heal to Power, my 8-week course that teaches women writers of color how to heal from the inside out so that they may tell their truths and claim their power. And follow me on Instagram for some real talk about healing AND play: @leslieannhobayan

Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:

• “The Sky Hunter” by Hafiz
  
• We Are The Young Magicians (poetry book) by Ruth Forman
  
• “The Vintage Man” by Hafiz
  
• “May You Take Your Pen In Your Hands and Never Stop Writing” by Ruth Forman