A young woman sits on the grass of a slight green hill, overlooking the sun setting in the distance; photo via ArtHouse Studio/Canva.
Climate Action

How To Find Hope in the Face of Climate Despair

Climate change remains a critical global concern; it's impossible to overlook the news about escalating challenges and concerns about the health of the planet. Despite increased awareness of the damage that unchecked global warming has on ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies; international efforts are still falling short of the climate action needed to address this issue—frequently causing many people to feel anxiety about the future.

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Poetry

Becoming: Transforming Pain Into Something Beautiful (A Poem)

When we experience events or situations that cause emotional pain and mental distress, our whole world may become overturned. Unpleasant emotions can disrupt our daily life in a way that interferes with our familiar routines and/or triggers changes in our ability to function in a healthful way. It might seem like an impossible task, but finding how to move forward and/or begin to heal is possible.

The logo for M.T.N Poetry; poems written and owned by Molly from Transatlantic Notes.
Poetry

Connection (A Poem): Cultivating the Love You Deserve

Whether it comes from those around us or it's something that emanates from within and shows ourselves compassion and care; love endures as a way to establish strong connections. It can be a source of happiness and joy but also a way to tap into our purpose, communicate belonging and also bring about a sense of security.

The logo for M.T.N Poetry; poems written and owned by Molly from Transatlantic Notes.
Poetry

Hidden Strength and Survival: A Path Forward (A Poem)

The ups and downs of life form part of the experiences that influence, shape and guide us. Challenges and disappointments — even the ones that set us adrift or scrambling for stable ground — can gift us the ability to learn and grow. What tests us the most often develops resiliency, strength and problem-solving skills that help us navigate our future.

The logo for M.T.N Poetry; poems written and owned by Molly from Transatlantic Notes.
Poetry

Uplifting Emotional Health: Finding Your Way (Poem)

Emotional healing doesn't merely involve rest and/or thoughtful reflection. While it can sometimes look like self-care and self-love (or other nurturing activities); how we piece ourselves back together may equally involve things like confrontation, anger or silence before we can find a way forward.