Publisher's Synopsis
Featuring inspirational poetry, gorgeous photography, and earth-centered rituals, Quietly Wild is a yearly guide to flowing with nature 's cycles and rhythms. Poet Alix Klingenberg combines her inspirational verse and evocative photographs with suggestions for thoughtful seasonal practices and rituals, inviting you to embrace nature 's cycles with reverence and joy. In every lyrical poem, Klingenberg captures the distinctive essence of a new season, holiday, or celebration, highlighting the connections between the changing landscape and our inner lives. When you connect with the earth through trees and wild wanderings, by planting seeds or putting your feet in the ocean, you connect with the infinite parts of yourself, the parts you cannot lose. 100+ INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: More than 100 thought-provoking poems reflect what it means to be spiritually grounded in your natural environment and how to connect to your own internal rhythms to prevent burnout and promote self-love. A POEM FOR EVERY OCCASION: From holidays, births, graduations, seasonal changes, engagements, and weddings to divorce, death, and loss, Quietly Wild gently ushers you through all the significant events throughout your year. ACCESSIBLE AND INVITING: Touching on universal themes and feelings, the soulful poems in Quietly Wild will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. RITUAL AS SELF-CARE: Klingenberg encourages you to understand and embrace your internal seasons in order to create your own unique rhythm for the year, helping you develop family rituals and seasonal practices to mark special occasions and celebrate the beauty of the natural world.
