A psychologist describes the benefits of being alone
For some people, the shift toward aloneness represents a desire for ‘positive solitude,’ a state that is associated with well ...
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8 Overlooked Langston Hughes Poems for National Poetry Month.
What’s your favorite Langston Hughes poem? Maybe it’s one you grew up with. Maybe it’s one you stumbled across in a moment of ...
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Feeling Alone in the Company of Others
Loneliness isn’t just about being alone; it’s shaped by our past. Early experiences affect how we connect, but understanding ...
Being alone has its benefits—a psychologist flips the script on the 'loneliness epidemic'
Being alone can help remind people who they are. This anxiety stems in large part from our culture's deficit view of solitude ...
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Poems that help us breathe together
A new anthology edited by US poet laureate Ada Limón invites us into the natural world.
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8 Maya Angelou Poems to Revisit This National Poetry Month.
Explore 8 powerful but lesser-known poems by Maya Angelou that reveal her depth, spirit, and poetic genius—perfect for ...
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Corey Van Landingham on Love Poems and Literary Allusions
Corey Van Landingham, a graduate of Purdue's creative writing MFA program has published three poetry collections. Her third, "Reader, I," explores the nuances of romantic relationships in conversation ...