Poetry

All of the poems here are written by me, Jill Hodge, host of the Let the Verse Flow podcast and creator of the Me-time Mixtape newsletter. I know rhyming verse may be out of style these days, but it makes me happy. Here's hoping it does the same for you. 😊

Nov 6, 2024 Podcast Poetry Journaling & Journal Prompts Gratitude Positive Psychology Self-Care Purpose Personal Growth

Personal Growth Is In the Process: How to Love Where You Are

Here are four tips for enjoying the journey while working toward your personal growth goals. Let them relieve some of the pressure of striving by being more present for the here and now.

Oct 23, 2024 Podcast Poetry Journaling & Journal Prompts Gratitude Caregivers Grief

Finding Balance in Struggle: Exploring Yin and Yang in Daily Life

My mom's hospitalization (and the arrival of a beautiful bouquet of flowers) call attention to the way yin and yang play out in daily life.

close up hoto of multi-color tulips (orange, red and yellow)

Oct 9, 2024 Podcast Poetry Journaling & Journal Prompts Gratitude Grief

Life Among the Tulips: Exploring New Worlds Without My Mom

Who will remember how remarkable my mom was when she's gone? I will, now and forever. But first I have to accept the long goodbye as her Alzheimer's progresses.

Photo of the bow of boat floating through a lake with mountains in the distance.

Sep 25, 2024 Podcast Poetry Journaling & Journal Prompts Creativity Purpose

Forward Facing: Fight for Your Creative Passions

What creative projects will you fight for? Which ones have you dreamed of since you were young? Use this brainstorming journal exercise to find the answers.

Photo of a stack of floral-covered bound journals.

Aug 14, 2024 Podcast Poetry Journaling & Journal Prompts Affirmations & Meditations

Reduce Overthinking with Stream-of-Consciousness Journal Writing

Here's a structured 15-minute journal writing session that uses stream-of-consciousness writing to reduce overthinking and worry.