Shanti Weiland

Independent Feelings, Flexible Memory

Emotions are their own entity. I don’t believe that anyone can control them. Sure, if we’re “functioning members of society,” we’ve learned to control our reactions to emotions, but as for emotions themselves, one can only accept them, deny them, or distract from them. The latter of which can either further oppress the feelings or … Read more Independent Feelings, Flexible Memory

Morning Magic and the Tyranny of Planning

Earlier this year, I was in bed with the creeping crud. I didn’t feel well enough to read or even to stay awake for a whole movie, so I started watching YouTube videos. I don’t know why, but YouTube suggested that I watch a rich, young woman’s 5AM routine. Here’s the rundown: She gets up … 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

Victorian Bad Boys and the Satisfying Murder of the Angel in Your House

They glossed over the whole bisexual aspect of Clarissa’s narrative and zeroed in on what they considered a crime. In their words, she had chosen money over love, and for that act, they could feel only disdain.Read more Victorian Bad Boys and the Satisfying Murder of the Angel in Your House

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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