Author Description

This lovely little book combines science and Haiku to support positive mental health and wellbeing. It is full of information, beautiful imagery, poetry, and plenty of journal space for the reader to get creative. The author weds their professional knowledge with the creative prose that is Haiku. Originating in Japan, Haiku has a strict structured format of 17 syllables over three lines of 5/7/5. The positive impact of expressive writing is well documented. It helps us to process difficult events by creating a coherent narrative of the experience. Haiku facilitates this in a contained format, preventing us from creating long narratives that can pick at open emotional wounds. Words have the power to change history. There are many quotes from notable people that will be repeated for years to come. Ours don't have to change history but they can change us. Albert Einstein said 'in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity'. Take some time to grab hold of an opportunity. When you can't control what's happening, try to control your response to what's happening. That is where your power is. Harness the power in your words.