Diana Raab

California

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Celebrating National Poetry Month

2 weeks ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

April is National Poetry Month and if you have not thought about poetry since high school, it might be a good time to rediscover its wonder. Poetry is the voice of the soul and is a free-flowing form of expression. The best poetry happens when you write about feelings, observations and images as they arrive. Poetry is a powerful genre because it allows for self-expression and thus can increase your sense of well-being.
Yes, You Can Write Poetry: Try It This National Poetry Month

2 weeks ago | sixtyandme.com | Diana Raab

April is National Poetry Month and if you have not thought about poetry since high school, it might be a good time to rediscover its wonders. Poetry is the voice of the soul; it is a free-flowing form of expression. The best poetry comes to you when you write about feelings, observations, and images as they arrive. Poetry is a powerful genre because it allows self-expression and thus can increase your sense of well-being.
The Art of Spring Writing

3 weeks ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

Spring is a time for renewal, transformation, and new beginnings. It’s also a time for your mind to bloom. The winter months are often spent inside, in self-protection mode. Spring is a season for shedding layers. To facilitate transformation and new beginnings, you’ll need to let go of old, unhealthy patterns and embrace new, positive energy. Childhood MemoriesDuring my childhood in the eastern United States, spring meant the blossoming of the cherry-tree that adorned our front lawn.
What Everybody Should Know About Survivor’s Guilt

4 weeks ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

Survivor’s guilt is something that people experience when they’ve survived a life-threatening situation and others might not have. It is commonly seen among Holocaust survivors, war veterans, lung-transplant recipients, airplane-crash survivors, and those who have lived through natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and floods.
Empowered Existence: A Woman’s Meaning of Life

4 weeks ago | sixtyandme.com | Diana Raab

March is International Women’s Month and a wonderful time to honor women and their role in the universe. While there are times when it feels as if we’ve turned back time, in many ways, we have come a long way. I’ve spent a lot of time this past month thinking about the meaning of life and what’s important to me. I often write about this in my column on Psychology Today, which might be worth your while to check out.
The Art of Spring Writing

4 weeks ago | diana-raab.medium.com | Diana Raab

Member-only storyDiana Raab·Follow3 min read·--Spring is a time for renewal, transformation, and new beginnings. It’s also a time for your mind to bloom. The winter months are often spent inside, in self-protection mode. Spring is a season for shedding layers. To facilitate transformation and new beginnings, you’ll need to let go of old, unhealthy patterns and embrace new, positive energy.
The Naked Truth About Longevity

1 month ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

Webster’s dictionary defines longevity as “a long duration of individual life.” Currently, there are more people over the age of 65 than at any time in history. There are many theories as to why some people tend to live longer these days, but no doubt genetics plays a huge role. However, the latest studies indicate that of those who live into their 90s and 100s, only 35 percent have the longevity gene.
Boredom, Violence and Passion

1 month ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

The prevalence of mass school shootings and the increase in gun violence among teens has left many of us not only in disbelief but also struggling to understand the whys of the problem. Putting gun legislation aside, let’s consider why teens even consider arming themselves with guns—and then making the decision to pull the trigger on themselves and/or others. One of the reasons why a teen might even possess a gun is because of suicidal thoughts.
The Power of Poetry Therapy

2 months ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

Poetry therapy dates back to 400 BCE when Egyptians used writing as a form of medicine. Poetry therapy is about exploring feelings and memories. Therapists can encourage clients to keep journals and make note of where their words capture true feelings. It’s already April, which means that National Poetry Month is upon us once again. This is a time to celebrate poets and poetry.
10 Tips on How to Write a Love Poem

2 months ago | goodmenproject.com | Diana Raab

February is the month of love and the perfect time to consider writing a poem to someone you love or have loved. Poems are the voice of the soul and help us make sense of the world. The writing and reading of love poetry can make both poet and reader feel good. For the poet, it’s a way to get in touch with their deepest feelings and sensibilities. For the reader, it’s a way to hear words that reflect the essence of a relationship. Crafting a poem is a way to get down to your real emotional truth.