As a writer, receiving an unsolicited unboxing video of my latest book — or any book, for that matter — is always exciting. And humbling! Many creatives aren’t as skilled at soliciting reviews from our audience as we are at creating what we make. We certainly don’t run around with huge self-promotion banners hoping people…
Poetry as a portal for your next breakthrough? Consider some of the most quoted lines of poetry: “And miles to go before I sleep” (Robert Frost) “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning) “In Xanadu did Kubla Khan” (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) [Quick side note: RUSH incorporates this poem into…
Book launch day is always an exciting time in an author’s life! I’m proud to present to you my latest book, The River Only Runs One Way. Available everywhere books are sold. “Mary Lou’s poetry is a powerful reminder to lead with empathy and to find beauty in our journey toward self-discovery. Her work challenges…
Poetry makes you a better leader.That’s a bold statement. I get it.But hear me out.Did you know that there are numerous evidence-based benefits of incorporating poetry into your personal development and leadership practice?Things like:1. Enhanced Emotional Intelligence:Research: Studies show that reading and writing poetry can improve emotional intelligence by helping individuals better understand and express…
World Poetry Day World Poetry Day is March 21 each year. To honor poets and poetry for World Poetry Day this year, I made a video of me reading a poem that will appear in my forthcoming collection later this spring. The poem is called “Always the Words” and I dedicated it to a man…
Note from Mary Lou: You may want to have a pen and paper handy to reflect on the questions in this post. Ever felt like life’s throwing too much at you, leaving you lost in a whirlwind of emotions? Maybe you’re dealing with change, loss, or just trying to figure out who you are. It…
“Poetry is the new pop.” So says Jimmy Kimmel on his iconic talk show about why poetry matters, why it’s enjoying a golden age right now, and how it makes all of us — and our lives — better. (I love you for this, Jimmy Kimmel. And your tight pants.) April is National Poetry Month,…
