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Queen Camilla hosts a reception celebrating 30 years of the Forward Arts Foundation at Clarence House, London, 11.10.2023

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From William Siegharts superb Poetry Pharmacy volume 1 - Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon.

I highly recommend this book and all the poetry pharmacy books. When a poem resonates with your current predicament, it's so cathartic and thought provoking, it really does help set your mind on a better path.

The power of eloquence.

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THE POETRY PHARMACY RETURNS | WILLIAM SIEGHART

Silver Linings | Fear of Loss (p. 56 - 57)

THE POINT | KATE TEMPEST

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The Authority Gap: Why Women are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and what We Can Do about it (Mary Ann Sieghart, 2021)

“Men behave worse when they outnumber women. Put a woman alone in a meeting with four men, and 70 per cent of the interruptions she receives from men are negative.

Turn it round so that you have four women and one man in the room: here, just 20 per cent of the interruptions women receive from men are negative.

As the study says, when women predominate, ‘Men undergo a drastic change. They become far less aggressive.’

Even very small boys – aged between three and a half and five – interrupt girls twice as often as the little girls interrupt them. (…)

Paula Stone Williams, a trans woman, married and had children before she transitioned.

‘I am learning a lot about what it means to be a female and I am learning a lot about my former gender,’ she says.

‘There is no way a well-educated white male can know how much the culture is tilted in his favour.

There’s no way he can understand it because it’s all he’s ever known and all he ever will know. I never thought I had privilege, but I did.

‘Apparently, since I became a female, I have become stupid.

The more you’re treated as if you don’t know what you’re talking about, the more you begin to question whether or not you do in fact know what you’re talking about.

I now understand a woman’s tendency to doubt herself.’ (…)

And not being listened to can have serious implications for women’s mental health.

Anita Martin is a psychiatrist in the north of England, covering a population of 120,000, and she told me, ‘It comes up again and again for women when they’re depressed that they find it really difficult to be heard, really difficult to assert themselves.

Everyone needs agency in their life. If your learned experience is that you’re not listened to, that your opinions don’t matter, you think there’s no point my doing anything because nothing will change.

That’s the message that they’ve constantly had from society, that what they think doesn’t matter. We see that more in women than men.’”

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From Everyone Sang edited by William Sieghart.

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🖊️

Who wants to know a story's end, or where a road will go?

The idea of poetry on prescription was born at the Port Eliot festival in July, where Sieghart was presenting a new anthology, Winning Words: Inspiring Poems for Everyday Life, which aims to take poetry out of the bookcase and place it firmly at the centre of everyday life.

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World Poetry Day: Dive into these happy poems to feel lighter and blessed

Cheerful poems capture the essence of fundamental things like joy, love and optimism. They bring hope in times of darkness, reminding us of the goodness that surrounds us.

By Team Soulveda

16 March 2024

Poetry has a magical way of touching our hearts and lifting our spirits. And happy poems capture the essence of things like joy, love and optimism with such vividness. They transport us to a world where, for a brief period, our happiness knows no bounds. In fact, philanthropist and publisher William Sieghart states there is hardly any feeling that can’t be professed by poetry, that it has the answer to all our questions.

Interestingly, there is an International Poetry Day that is celebrated annually on March 21st to honour the significance of poetry in cultures around the world. It is dedicated to promoting creativity and appreciation for poetry globally.

What is more beautiful than a day that recognises the power of poetry to inspire, uplift and unite us! So, on this wonderful day, join us as we explore happy, cheerful poems that bring us joy, especially on days that weigh heavy.

The Roads of Happiness by Edgar A. Guest

In this poem, British-American poet Edgar A. Guest reflects on the paths taken by people towards their happiness. He states that happiness is not found in material possessions or external achievements, but in the simple joys of life’s journey itself. He talks about the importance of embracing optimism, gratitude and kindness while seeking happiness.

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth

Here, English Romantic poet William Wordsworth celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy it brings to one’s soul. The poem describes a joyful encounter that the poet has with nature. As he wanders, he comes across a field of golden daffodils, dancing in the breeze. The sight of the flowers brings him immense happiness. Also known as Daffodils, this poem by Wordsworth comes alive with vivid imagery, helping strike an instant emotional connection with nature.

A Birthday by Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti, an English poet, explores the theme of happiness and celebration in this poem. She compares the joy of her birthday to a blossoming rose and describes the abundance of love, wonder and blessings that surround her. Her heartfelt expression captures the essence of happiness and gratitude, especially on one’s special day.

How Happy is the Little Stone by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson, an American poet, personifies happiness itself in this beautiful poem. She imagines happiness as a humble stone, lying content in its simplistic form, unaffected by the troubles of the world. The poem reminds us to appreciate the beauty and peace that surrounds us, even in the smallest and most ordinary of things.

Carpe Diem by Robert Frost

In this poem, Pulitzer Prize winning American poet Robert Frost encourages us to seize the moment and embrace life’s pleasures, both big or small.  He urges us to make the most of our present moment, reminding us through the poem that life is short and we should embrace every opportunity and live it to the fullest. The poem inspires us to savour the joys of life while also pursuing our dreams.

Every Heart’s a Hurricane by Erin Hanson

Here, Australian poet Erin Hanson explores the chaotic nature of the human heart and body. She compares the emotional turbulence within each of us to that of a hurricane, a starlit sea and a meteor among others, majorly emphasising the intensity of human experiences. This poem beautifully captures the complexities of human emotion. It also reminds us  of resilience and empowerment, encouraging us to find strength within ourselves to face life’s challenges and emerge stronger.

Happiness by Jane Kenyon

Jane Kenyon, an American poet, reflects on the nature of happiness in this free verse poem. The poem talks about finding happiness in small, everyday moments. She describes how joy can be found in simple things like watching birds. The poem talks about the importance of appreciating the little things in life and finding contentment in moments of quiet reflection. The poem reminds us that happiness is not always found in grand events but in the small moments that surround us every day.

I thank You God for most this amazing by E.E. Cummings

In this poem, American poet E.E. Cummings expresses awe and gratitude for the wonders of our existence. He marvels at the details of all creation, from the smallest blade of grass to the vast cosmos and acknowledges the divine hand behind it all. The poem praises the divine intelligence that governs the universe and inspires us to think about the mysteries of life and find solace in faith.

Through these wonderful words, poets like Edgar A. Guest, William Wordsworth and E.E. Cummings bring us joy, gratitude and wonder. These happy, feel-good poems serve as a guiding light in times of darkness. They remind us of the beauty and goodness that surround us. As we journey through life, let us continue to seek inspiration and happiness in the words of these poets. On International Poetry Day, let us vow to be consistently rescued by the power of great poetry.

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Poem: What It Is by Erich Fried

Read by: Emilia Clarke

Book: The Poetry Pharmacy Returns - More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing and Hope - William Sieghart

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Saturday, September 9th: Aesthetic instead of anesthetic

Not sure if it was the tiny bite of an edible I took last night or the pseudo red wine herbs I drank or just the insane amount of East Coast hours I've been working: but I slept for 13 hours last night.

I woke up half past noon: disoriented and with a mild headache that I medicated with my birth control, morning coffee, and effexor. An ode to modern womanhood. Maddy and Eric FaceTimed me from Portland eating oysters and encouraging me to visit for Halloween. Maddy is sure she's going to marry her new boyfriend Colin. Meanwhile, I'm avoiding seeing my ex-boyfriend at Maverick's.

He's so tall and pale, I'm afraid that if I bump into Mitch I'll mistake him for the Babadook.

So instead I took my sober ass in a very cute outfit (Floral orange, green, and cream colored 70's inspired jeans, white halter top, bolo tie w/ moonstone, white leather sandals, brown satchel) to the park to start reading my latest book. I love a hardcover and I'm about one chapter into "The Rachel Incident" by Caroline O'Donahuge.

"A brilliantly funny novel about friends, lovers, Ireland in chaos, and a young woman desperately trying to manage all three"

I sat next to two girls around my age and their pug was named after the Baby Yoda character from the Mandalorian. The weather was perfect in the shade of the massive tree at the top of Kate Sessions Hill. Warm and breezy wind stroked the side of my face as I leaned back and stared upward at the tree branches through my amber-tinted sunglasses. The sun winked at me from behind the leaves and I listened to the Poetry Pharmacy. It counted as today's meditation. (I actually hoped the narrator would be British and sure enough the introduction was done by William Sieghart talking about going to boarding school at 8. Flawless. No notes.)

"Sometimes we refuse to forgive another so as to postpone the moment when they forgive us and we admit to having been wrong."

I thought about Morgan again. Her inability to say sorry. The fragility of some people that they have to be right, at the expense of peace and relationships. It's a weird emotional anniversary to keep remembering when I haven't thought of it in months. Even weirder that I'm more and more on my own side lately.

That was fucked up. No, I didn't have to put up with any of it. Yes, I am better off. I don't want to cling to that thought cycle though. No good can come from relitigating a closed case for a non-existent jury.

My feelings are valid. No one else needs to validate them for me.

Afterward, I headed home (stopped to see that boxer who always presses his nose to the window when I walk by) and whipped upa spicy pork meatball & wonton noodle stir-fry with bok choy & chili crisp. It's fucking great.

I want to look into passport renewal for Amsterdam, stretch out my calves, and maybe organize my closet a little. That's my sexy/non-chaotic Saturday in a nutshell.

Aesthetic instead of anesthetic.

Also, Olivia Rodrigo's new album came out!

"Driving at night, you can only see as far as your headlights. But you can make the whole trip that way."

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Bibliography: books posted on this blog in 2023

Mariana ALESSANDRI (2023): Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods

Pierre BOURDIEU (1998): Masculine Domination

Michael CUNNINGHAM (1998): The Hours

Simone DE BEAUVOIR (1949): The Second Sex

Andrea DWORKIN (1981): Pornography: Men Possessing Women

Andrea DWORKIN (1983): Right-Wing Women

Silvia FEDERICI (2012): Revolution at Point Zero: Housework, Reproduction, and Feminist Struggle

Antony FREDRIKSSON (2022): A Phenomenology of Attention and the Unfamiliar: Encounters with the Unknown

Manon GARCIA (2021): We Are Not Born Submissive: How Patriarchy Shapes Women’s Lives 

Sarah HENDRICKX (2015): Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

Walter ISAACSON (2023): Elon Musk

John KAAG (2020): Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life

Naomi KLEIN (2023): Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World

Ferenc KÖTELES (2021): Body Sensations: The Conscious Aspects of Interoception

Diane LAMOUREUX et Francis DUPUIS-DERI (2015): Les antiféminismes : analyse d'un discours réactionnaire

Michael GRAZIANO (2019): Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience

Kati MARTON (2021): The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel

Karl MARX (1932): Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844

Greer KIRSHENBAUM (2023): The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby's Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting

Kate MANNE (2017): Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny

Gabor MATE (2022): The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Susan MATTER (2019): The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause

Kevin MITCHELL (2023): Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will

Siddhartha MUKHERJEE (2022): The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human

Emily NAGOSKI (2015): Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

Carole PATEMAN (1988): The Sexual Contract

Annie Murphy PAUL (2021): The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

Matthew PERRY (2022): Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir

Devon PRICE (2022): Unmasking Autism

Hartmut ROSA (2018): Resonance: A Sociology of Our Relationship to the World

Martin SELIGMAN (1975): Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death

Miguel A. SEPULVEDA-PEDRO (2023): Enactive Cognition in Place

Mary Ann SIEGHART (2021): The Authority Gap: Why Women are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and what We Can Do about it

Timothy SNYDER (2018): The Road to Unfreedom

Gloria STEINEM (1992): Revolution from Within

John STOLTENBERG (1993): The End of Manhood: A Book for Men of Conscience

Liv STRÖMQUIST (2014): Fruit of Knowledge

Michael TOMASELLO (2022): The Evolution of Agency: Behavioral Organization from Lizards to Humans

Yanis VAROUFAKIS (2023): Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism

Peter VERMEULEN (2009): Autism as Context Blindness

Peter VERMEULEN (2022): Autism and The Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World

Jane WARD (2015): Not Gay: Sex Between Straight White Men

Jane WARD (2020): The Tragedy of Heterosexuality

Niobe WAY (2011): Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection

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Daffodils by William Wordsworth from Everyone Sang by William Sieghart.

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Now that all your worry by Hafiz

Translated by Daniel Ladinsky

Taken from The Poetry Pharmacy Returns by William Sieghart

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Favorite books of 2021

#9

[ID: The orange, clothbound hardcover edition of “The Poetry Pharmacy” by William Sieghart /end ID]

Poems have a way of accessing our emotions and our soul like no other written words have. When we come upon a poem that seems to say exactly what we feel, there’s this moment of connection, of recognition, of Oh my God yes, this, EXACTLY this.

In this little volume, William Sieghart ‘prescribes’ poems for a whole list of afflictions (there’s an index), and each one comes with a single page of explanations about the poem and why it was picked for this specific affliction.

Themes range from heartache to depression, from doubt to fear of death, from weariness to restlessness, from screwing things up to regretting that one did. The poems included range from classics to well-know modern classics to hidden gems and surprise two-liners.

This isn’t a whim. While, sadly, no health insurance will pay for it (yet), there is such a thing as bibliotherapy, and it’s an actual science! There’s empirical proof that reading the right poem or the right book at the right time has healing qualities. And Sieghart takes it seriously.

Whatever you think about treating ailments with poetry - I, for one, read most of The Poetry Pharmacy in doctor’s waiting rooms, and I often reach for this little book (and it’s follow-up The Poetry Pharmacy Returns) whenever I need some medicine for melancholy or other hick-ups of life and the soul. And it always makes me feel… maybe not better, but certainly understood and not alone with my predicament.

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“The most common ailment is loneliness.

And this is really exaserbated by the strange avatar world we live in. Where people put up not themselves on social media, they don’t say I’m miserable or I’m lonely or any of these things.

They’re lives are filled with friends and likes and so on and it makes everybody else feel increasingly inadequate.”

— William Sieghart, The Power of Poetry