Emily Dickinson

Responding to a listener email, a heartbroken Jacke takes a close look at Emily Dickinson's astonishing poem "A Bird, came down the Walk." Additional listening suggestions: 120 The Astonishing Emily Dickinson 418 "Because I could not stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson 95 The Runaway Poets (the story of the Brownings) Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you listened to the Emily Dickinson podcast you'll know that we invited listeners to email us their name and we'd draw cards for the Big Question: How can I make a difference in my world and/or the world around me. This week we drew Lenormand and Tarot cards for six people, answering that question. Happy to help you: Cat Daniella Emily Vicki A John Vicki S--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/convoserikanancy/support

Erika and Nancy have recently returned from Amherst, Massachusetts, home of the poet Emily Dickinson. Although Emily's life was sheltered and reclusive (at least towards the end of her life) her poems, which few saw, made a difference in thousands of lives. Including the lives of both of us. We discuss how an individual can change the world, and (more importantly) how an individual can change themselves, making a more perfect union between and Self and Others. If you listen to the end you'll find out how to submit your name for a reading next week on "How can I make the world a better place?" Resources: Erika's Blog Post: https://erikarobinson-lenormand.com/blog/tarot-the-moon-adinkra-owo-foro-adobe-lenormand-fox-ring-sun Emily Dickinson House Preamble to the Constitution Tarot: Mystic Mondays Tarot Lenormand: Mondnacht Lenormand #tarot #lenormand #emilydickinson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/convoserikanancy/support

Frank went on holiday with Emily Dickinson and came back in love with her poetry. The poems referenced are ‘After great pain, a formal feeling comes’, ‘One need not be a Chamber — to be Haunted’ and ‘A Wind That Rose’ by Emily Dickinson.

Because Jacke could not stop for the scheduled episode topics, a certain poem kindly stopped for him. Luckily it's one of the greatest poems of all time! It's by the 19th-century American genius Emily Dickinson, and it packs into seven short stanzas a journey through life, death, and the cosmos.Read a copy of the poem here:Because I could not stop for Death - (479)Additional listening suggestions: 120 Astonishing Emily Dickinson Shakespeare's Greatest Sonnets | Sonnet 29 ("When in disgrace with Fortune and men's eyes") 379 Gwendolyn Brooks Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." - Robert Frost Episode 70 with Danielson has finally arrived. Another unedited, one take blithering session with "Just Two Ones."  As indicated in the "Antidote Primer for upcoming Episode," Danielson and I will attempt to interpret and relate to six selected Emily Dickinson poems.  The poems discussed include: 1. This is my letter to the world (Danielson)2. I felt a cleaving in my mind (Danielson)3. My portion is defeat (Danielson)4. I'm Nobody! Who are you? (Steve The Hopeful Humanist)5. Longing is like the Seed (Steve The Hopeful Humanist)6. There is a solitude of space (Steve The Hopeful Humanist) It is my hope you have had a chance to read and recite out loud the poems before listening to the episode.  I hope you enjoy the conversation ... Resources:  1) Please revisit the "Antidote Primer for Upcoming Episode" for complete resource list. 2) In terms of some Canadian poets worth exploring, you might try collections by Al Purdy, John Newlove, Erin Moure and Roo Borson.   A Parting Salutations: A special thank-you goes out to Danielson! I am already looking forward to our next blithering session.   Thank-you for joining me for another meeting of the minds. Here I would like to  leave you with the invitation to think about the benefits of bringing a little more poetry into your life.  Express yourself! As always, the conversation is ongoing and continuous.  If you think you might benefit from working with a Self-Care Life Coach, please visit my website at Soundcarelifecoaching - Self-Care - Kitchener, Ontario to learn more.  You can start the process by emailing me at soundcarelifecoaching@gmail.com.  Peace, take care, be well, and share The Hopeful Humanist -

The Resting of the Land. Shabbat Ha’retz. Thinking about Sabbath. Emily Dickinson…

Where do thoughts come from?  In episode 69, we turn to a poem from the American Poet Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (Dec. 10, 1830 to May 15, 1886) where she shares her experience of an arising thought.  It is a beautiful poem. The poem provides one with the opportunity to become aware of one's thinking mind and it's relationship to one's observing mind.  As some are more visual learners than others, here is her untitled creation:  A thought went up my mind to-day That I have had before, But did not finish,–some way back, I could not fix the year, Nor where it went, nor why it came The second time to me, Nor definitely what it was, Have I the art to say. But somewhere in my soul, I know I’ve met the thing before; It just reminded me–‘t was all– And came my way no more. -Emily Dickinson At the end of the episode, I have included some bonus material. Something extra from Danielson, a regular Hopeful Humanist Café guest, and the first beat I have ever created called, "Outdoor Playfulness."  Both "sharings" utilized free digital audio tools from the online music platform called, "Soundtrap."  I hope you enjoy the listening experience.  Resources: 1) Want to create a background musical ambience for your outpourings of poetry, check out this resource: https://www.soundtrap.com/ 2) Interested in understanding more about the "Default Mode Network?" Check-out this video:(157) Autopilot Mode, the Brain and Mindfulness (The Default Mode Network) #LewisPsychology - YouTube 3) Need strategies to stand up to intrusive thoughts, check out this book by Russ Harris called, "The Happiness Trap."  Find it at your local library or possibly get a free audio copy via Amazon by clicking here: The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living (Audible Audio Edition): Russ Harris, Russ Harris, Shambhala Publications: Amazon.ca: Books . This book in itself, is another episode waiting for the making.   4) Take a trip to your local library to pick up a book of poems by Emily Dickinson.  If you want to own your own copy, you can click this Amazon link: The Essential Emily Dickinson : Dickinson, Emily: Books - Amazon Related Episodes: 1) Episode 57 - BOOMPF …”It’s Create a Word Day!” (hopefulhumanistcafe.com) 2) Episode 59 - ”Audio Sound Blot” - Lot#1 Growing Old & Sardines (hopefulhumanistcafe.com) - both episodes are all about leaning into creative play ... I especially enjoyed the audio sound blot creation and imagine more might come now that I discovered Soundtrap.  Is it time to unleash your creative spirit?  When we do creative things, it seems as it fun is not too far away!   A Parting Salutations: Thank-you for joining me for another meeting of the mind. Here I would like to  leave you with the invitation to think about the benefits of bringing a little more poetry into your life.  Express yourself! As always, the conversation is ongoing and continuous.  If you think you might benefit from working with a Self-Care Life Coach, please visit my website at Soundcarelifecoaching - Self-Care - Kitchener, Ontario to learn more.  You can start the process by emailing me at soundcarelifecoaching@gmail.com.  Peace, take care, be well, and share The Hopeful Humanist -

Emily Dickinson retreated from society as she got older, concentrating her passion and power into her work, though she did find love - and enjoy publication - at last! After her early death, her poetry took a convoluted route into the pantheon of beloved American literature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poet Emily Dickinson has often been painted as a recluse and an oddball by history, though she had a passionate nature and a rich inner life. She wrote some of the most beloved and enduring poetry in the world during her introspective lifetime, but her audience didn't find her until after her death.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.