Welcome to the Writing Nook
Thoughtful reflections, poetry, and creative encouragement — from my desk to yours.
This is where I share what I’ve learned (and unlearned) about writing, rest, and the beautiful mess of everyday life. You’ll find tips for nurturing your creative practice, poems about love, loss, burnout, and belonging, and honest stories from behind the scenes.
If you enjoy slow, meaningful content that invites you to come back to yourself — I’d love to keep in touch.
The First Poem I Wrote After 20 Years: A Return to Myself
After a nearly 20-year hiatus from poetry, I found myself in the depths of emotional despair, disconnected from myself and my creativity and unsure how to move forward. Then one day, I picked up a pen. What came out wasn't planned, polished, or perfect. It was honest. This post shares the very first poem I wrote after all that time, and how writing became a ritual of self-rescue, faith, and healing.
The Ritual of Writing
After nearly twenty years away from the page, the first poem I wrote came pouring out of me like a prayer. It felt otherworldly—like something sacred had cracked open inside. Since then, writing has become my ritual. A space to be vulnerable, honest, and whole. In this post, I share how writing became a spiritual practice, and how it might become one for you too.