Healing Through Words: Rupi Kaur

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In it, Rupi guides us gently through exercises that feel designed to be part self-help and part writer’s retreat. What I loved was how encouraging she was throughout. She really does make you feel like you, too, can be a poet. No small feat for those of us that are intimidated by writing anything personal let alone poetry. She affirms over and over that we all can be writers and gives us the tools to get there. I won’t lie to you; there are parts of this book that will be triggering for those with past traumas. Rupi asks us to confront the darkness in our pasts with bravery while at the same time making us feel like it’s okay and safe to do so. The overall effect is that she’s standing behind you, ready to give you a high five or a hug or perhaps just a cheeky wink from the corner of the room.

Ukojenie ze słów" wyzwala, uświadamia, wycisza, pomaga uporządkować emocje, pozwala zrozumieć siebie, wyzwala kreatywność, koi i działa terapeutycznie. The book is aimed at readers who are going through difficult times in their lives and are looking for a way to express their emotions and find solace. Kaur uses her signature style of short, simple, and powerful poems to help readers connect with their inner selves and find comfort in their pain. Overall, Healing Through Words is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a way to connect with their emotions and find healing in their pain. Kaur's words are a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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The book has received widespread praise for its honest and vulnerable portrayal of the human experience. It has touched the lives of millions of readers around the world and has become a beacon of hope for those who are struggling with pain and trauma. For my review of this Handson book, I give it a 9.5 out of 10! The reason it does not get a perfect score is because it was not what I was expecting. I figured it would be just a poetry collection. Honestly, I’m not disappointed; I was pleasantly surprised of what this turned out to be. So, Kaur seems to have a clue. On another note, some may not be aware, but she started off with performance-based poetry in her younger years. Going to community gatherings and readings to share her pieces with the world! “While doing giddha (a popular folk dance for women in the Punjab religion), [the ladies] sang boliyan (couplet style verses),” said Kaur. Whether you are going through a difficult time or simply looking for inspiration, Healing Through Words is a book that will touch your heart and leave a lasting impression. How do you grapple with South Asian cultural taboos and topics through poetry? Is this a conscious choice in your new work?

Absolutely. The approach changes with time. I’m not the woman I was when I wrote my first book, so that approach I used to create milk and honey didn’t work for my other books because I was in such a different place. I created a new approach for the sun and her flowers, and then a brand new approach for home body. Poetry and writing feels very instinctive for me so I try to listen to what I need in the present moment, rather than what worked in the past. A lot of the elements stay the same though. I have to be in tune with my emotions and thoughts and feel inspired! What do you hope readers – particularly those who've experienced their own trauma – will experience or take away from your writing? I think so many of us grew up without reading literature that reflected our experiences. Poetry taught in the west, always felt so far away from my reality. Personally, I couldn’t find poetry written by a Punjabi-Sikh woman and immigrant from a working class family. I think social media has proven people are hungry for that.

The poems in the book are divided into four sections: hurting, loving, breaking, and healing. Each section explores a different aspect of the human experience and takes readers on a journey through the ups and downs of life. Kaur's words are raw and honest, and they have the power to stir up emotions and touch the hearts of her readers. It offers a variety of exercises that suit different styles and preferences of writing, such as free verse, haiku, sonnet, acrostic, etc. It may not be suitable for younger or sensitive readers who may find some of the topics or language too mature or triggering. You don't need to be a writer to take this walk; you just need to write — that's all. ( From Simon & Schuster)

What does Healing Through Words have to offer those who, fortunately for them, have no experience of sexual abuse? Leigh Haber: There’s an exercise at the very beginning of the book suggesting readers spend a few moments taking deep breaths, meditating on the word trauma to see what it conjures, and then allotting a few minutes to free writing. It is written by a #1 New York Times bestselling author and poet who has a large and loyal fan base. I hope I’ve inspired a community and created a medium for people to feel safer to talk about these things. - Rupi Kaur Beyond writing, Kaur has developed a parcel of practices to take care of herself. The process isn’t perfect—and she’s just fine with that.all the time. It’s important to reclaim power over our own bodies and to enjoy our sensualities. How do we go through sexual trauma and then transition to finding people who make us feel safe, with whom we can have the amazing erotic experiences we deserve? The prompts in chapter two are designed to facilitate that. If you haven’t heard, New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur just released a book on Sept. 27 of this year! However, it’s unlike her usual forte. Most would naturally assume Healing Through Words is another poetry book we have seen before, but you’ll never guess what was in store. I remember Khalil Gibran’s On Joy and Sorrow, and On Marriage, and my stomach turning in that way that it turns when you fall in love or something like that. And I remember starting to write and creating all those early drafts which of course I would edit and edit. And I got to a point where I knew a poem was done when it would make my own stomach turn,” she says. Healing Through Words by Rupi Kaur is a book of guided poetry writing exercises that aims to help the reader explore their emotions and creativity. The book is divided into six sections: Breaking, Healing, Loving, Celebrating, Remembering, and Becoming. Each section contains prompts, questions, and examples to inspire the reader to write their own poems. Zadania w tej książce są przeróżne: jedne łatwiejsze, drugie trudniejsze - wymagające skupienia, czasu oraz cierpliwości.