Tag: Self

Embracing the Self: A Poetic Exploration of Self-Love in “Love after Love”

Cover Image Courtesy: Thought Catalog // Unsplash Derek Walcott’s “Love after Love” masterfully explores the inner journey of self-discovery, where patience, compassion, and slow revelation converge to awaken the self. The poem begins with a gentle cadence of patience, compassion, and empathy, as the narrator tenderly assures the other, “The time will come.” This reassuring phrase precedes an intimate invitation…

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Shedding the Weight: Thriving beyond Shame, Guilt, and Self-Imposed Pressures

Cover Image Courtesy: Jessica Felicio // Unsplash Across boundaries and generations, the shared experiences of guilt and shame form an unspoken bond among women. For centuries, the whisper of self-doubt has echoed in our minds, questioning our choices, intentions, and aspirations. Although the guilt of living one’s life is a common thread running through most women’s lives, this shared experience…

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