Healing Through Words

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New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided poetry writing exercises of her own design to help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing and celebration of the self.

It covers a wide range of themes that are relevant and relatable to many people, such as trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration of the self.Here, Kaur talks to Mashable about the power of poetry, her ambitions for the new publication, and how she hopes to continuously spark conversation with each stanza.

You don’t need to be a writer to enjoy the book. It’s for anyone who wants to dig deeper into their personal experiences. I designed these writing exercises in a way that is meant to make writing easier, so that no matter what stage of writing you’re in, you can get something meaningful out of the book. I’m hoping that when people experience Healing Through Words, they're inspired to add writing into their self-care practice. What does Healing Through Words have to offer those who, fortunately for them, have no experience of sexual abuse? Healing Through Words is a book that reminds us that we are all human and that we all experience pain and suffering in our lives. It is a book that encourages us to be kind to ourselves and to others and to embrace the power of words to heal and transform our lives. For years, I wrote almost exclusively about sexual abuse and the violence that’s inflicted on women’s bodies. And eventually I thought, Maybe I don’t want to do thisYou explore themes of love and sex. You write that your inner “defiant voice” gave you permission to not be knee-deep in trauma all the time, and helped you redefine toxic ideas of love. How did you—and how can readers—make that transition? It is written by a #1 New York Times bestselling author and poet who has a large and loyal fan base. 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. LESSONS ON HOW TO WRITE YOUR VERY OWN POETRY! No, you didn’t read that sentence wrong. Kaur delves into her stylistic techniques. For instance, our author here discusses on multiple fronts what the peach pit method is and how to use it. “I like to describe my shorter poems (the ones that are one-four lines), as peach pits,” she said. “This process is like removing the skin of the peach, then slowly digging through the fruity meat, until finally, I hit the center—the peach pit.”

You write the first thing that comes to mind without stopping to edit or revise or to be concerned with whether or not what you’ve written makes sense. You’re not trying to 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. So, if you are looking for a book that will help you find solace in your pain and inspire you to live your life to the fullest, then Healing Through Words is the book for you.It may not challenge or surprise readers who are already familiar with Rupi Kaur’s style and themes. 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! 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.