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Author: wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

Once described as a "creative monster," I'm a blogger, cultural journalist, digital nomad, poet, screenwriter, fiction writer, spoken word artist, and graphic novelist. I grew up in Nova Scotia but now call Montreal home.
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Breath Mantra Meme for Transcendence

November 18, 2021October 18, 2021 wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

It may take a while for the meaning of this mantra to become clear, but when it does the reward is exquisite. Deep, conscious breathing is … Continue reading Breath Mantra Meme for Transcendence

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Poem: The Trapper’s Wife

November 16, 2021November 1, 2021 wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

Bring down my woolen shawl, Elude, And your pipe, and the blackberry wine. Wrap them in the quilt, Elude, And come to the river With your pretty white smile, your black moustache, And your long hair ahangin’ in your eye. … Continue reading Poem: The Trapper’s Wife

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Journaling: Baiting Creativity

November 15, 2021October 25, 2021 wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

Trying to force creative production is ineffective, as creative forces don’t respond well to external pressure. To begin creative work we need only provide time and space to creativity and to then bid it come. Sometimes we’re at a place … Continue reading Journaling: Baiting Creativity

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Breath Mantra Meme for True Belonging

November 11, 2021October 18, 2021 wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

Being longs for you. This is an urgent longing. Your need to be intimately connected with Being is just as urgent. Perhaps you’ve already heard the … Continue reading Breath Mantra Meme for True Belonging

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Poem: The Lilacs are Wilting From the Trees

November 9, 2021November 1, 2021 wandawaterman@themindfulbard.com

Il pleure dans mon cœurComme il pleut sur la ville ;Quelle est cette langueurQui pénètre mon cœur ? from “Il pleure dans mon coeur” by Paul Verlaine My heart fades within me Like the rot on those blooms. From where … Continue reading Poem: The Lilacs are Wilting From the Trees

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