Blog tagged as Poem

... and all the strength it takes to pursue, persist and persevere. We welcome a touching poem and the heart warming articles, by first time contributors to this edition of the VIVA blog. Stay inspired!

The books we read teach, challenge, and elevate us. This issue explores these inspiring texts. We also celebrate the 1-year anniversary of VIVA's first publication, 'A Voyage of Discovery', a beautiful collection of poems on values created specifically for the 'thinking teen'.

The Bhagavad Gita teaches: “Elevate yourself through the mind; do not degrade yourself; it is both friend and enemy.” It tells us “I can,” yet creates fear and doubt. With positive thinking, good company, and willpower, we overcome challenges. Mental strength begins with a self-aware, open mind.

Swami Vivekananda reminds us that art is feeling expressed—through words, color, or sound. This month we celebrate self-expression as a source of joy. Our readers share poetry, art, and music that unburden the heart and connect deeply with the world.

For this year end special edition we ran a survey within the VIVA team. We asked simple questions on spirituality and many gracefully responded, expressing themselves with vulnerability and beauty. Let's read what they have to say and learn from each other.