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“The Challenging Reality: Vegan Leather”
Recently, I have been furthering my understanding of vegan and cruelty-free topics - specifically with regards to clothing, textiles, and manufacturing. As someone who never conformed to what most people saw as a normal diet and was considered by many to be vegetarian before it was "cool", I was thrilled to see the huge selection... Continue Reading →
Excerpt (Poetry) : “There Is a Sweet Hereafter”
It is what you make of it.
The images of mind.
It is the limits of your soul
In boundless space and time.
It is the darkness or the light.
The strangeness and the learning.
The opportunities you missed,
Distracted on the journey…
The hearts you healed, the hearts you broke.
The lightness and the weight.
The smaller beings you trample on,
Or who adorn your plate.
It is what you make of it,
The soul behind the laughter.
So bear in mind from time to time –
There is a sweet Hereafter.
Poetry Copyright © 2018 – 2023 by Ena Whiteraven All rights reserved.
Revised poem (excerpt). Complete version will appear in my new poetry book.
Personal Post: “The Pressure to Follow”
As I continue on my constant journey with inner work, one of the lessons I have learned is the truth of an observation made by a very dear friend of mine: often, people adopt an idea or a label not because they want to - but because those around them have pressured them into... Continue Reading →
Personal Post: “Face Your Words”
As I work on myself more and more, I realize many of the things I've been guilty of that society has convinced us are normal but are actually detrimental to self-esteem, compassion, integrity, and growth. For instance, many people seem to think it's funny to ridicule others who make assumptions based on a lack... Continue Reading →
“Thought For the Day is back!”
Here's the first thought/quote for the day of 2021! It's been a while since I posted these regularly. This year will see plenty more deep, inspirational, motivational quotes here on S.D. Let's dive into self-esteem with this thought today. - E.W.
Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy 