Shanti Weiland

Young woman with hands in water, looking at her reflection.

Empathy and Enlightenment—or—This Is My Dance Space; That Is Yours

The terror of not knowing where I ended and my friend began did not resemble the blissed-out, hippie version of nirvana that belonged to my church’s narrative.Read more Empathy and Enlightenment—or—This Is My Dance Space; That Is Yours

Strange models looking dippy and in uniform.

Belong

Our mainstream culture often seems keen to respond to people’s deep discontent with the suggestion that they’ve merely failed to purchase the correct products…Read more Belong

Morning Magic and the Tyranny of Planning

One woman after another set her alarm to rise before the sun, with the grace of a forest nymph, and to wander into her pastel kitchen for lemon water. Read more Morning Magic and the Tyranny of Planning

Eat Your Heart Out: True Love Ain’t for the Weak

There is a story of a saint in India named Mirabai, who lived in the 16th century. As a child, she saw a wedding procession outside her window and asked her mother who would be her bridegroom. Her mother humored the girl, pointing to a small statue of Krishna. “There is your husband! Gopala himself. … Read more Eat Your Heart Out: True Love Ain’t for the Weak

Sister Nun

Sister Nun is available on Amazon through Negative Capability Press (April 2016)! Follow Sister Nun as she escapes over the wall of her convent (even though she has, in no way, been held captive) and read as she explores her identity, sexuality, and the path to enlightenment by wrestling alligators, vacationing in hell, and traveling through time … Read more Sister Nun

The Poets That You Meet

The Poets That You Meet features accessible poetry discussions, writing prompts, and interviews.

Online Enlightenment

Welcome to Online Enlightenment! On the first Wednesday of each month, this web corner publishes original poetry, art, or music that explores the notion of enlightenment. Click on the genres below: Music Art Poetry Submission Guidelines: If you are interested in submitting to Online Enlightenment, please email me your poem, visual art, or musical piece, including a paragraph … Read more Online Enlightenment

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