Introducing: like butter

a new poetry remedy for paid subscribers

I have a new monthly project I am sending in the actual mail to all of my paid subscribers. I am so thrilled about it because who doesn’t love to get a letter in the mail?!

We are so connected in the digital world, but in my heart I know there is a better way. One that gets you and I off our screens and into our own thoughts and bodies and then in the world. So, I had this idea and decided to run with it.

It’s called: like butter. Poems for melting rumination

It’s a monthly mailer that has a poem from an awesome poet and a little remedy/prescription/usage instructions.

It came to me through three main loves:

• Poetry

• Meditation

• and butter.

There is a great Zen meditation called Soft Butter. Originating from Zen Master Hakuin (1686-1768), this meditation was said to heal all ailments inside of him.

And of course, because I find butter and meditation to be healing as well. I use both of these remedies on a daily basis. And the only other thing that heals my soul as these two do is: poetry.

The world is full of news and stories and worries and fears, and sometimes we can carry all of this inside of us plus those unending thoughts and anxieties and we end up just ruminating^.. My hope is that this monthly poetry prescription will help you deal with the ruminating in a way that only butter can teach us:

• melting

• churning

• softening

• chilling

• or resting

So if you are a paid subscriber do you not only get access to all of my paid content, but you will get a butter recipe card that gives you instructions on how to use the poem and when to use it.

I hope it brings you joy,

and comfort

and may it make you feel a little more at peace.

If you haven’t signed up to be a paid subscriber, and this sounds fun to you, please do so below.

I am grateful we get to do this.

xoxo,

B.