The ultimate form of poetry and self-care is nurturing the precious soul within you. When we cultivate a bond with the light within, that flame grows and emanates from every pore of your being. No number of bubble baths, tree poses, or face masks will cleanse away the internal messiness we face with everyday life. But if we take a moment to still ourselves, we can address whatever is waiting for us inside. Self-care is much less about what we do and more about how we feel as we do it. Poetry is a powerful starting point for an inward journey. The words guide us. They support us. Each line holds the opportunity for the breakthrough we might’ve been craving but were too busy to hunt down ourselves. Pairing a good collection with your favorite self-care ritual takes you somewhere transcendent. Enter a world of self-love and understanding with these pairings. Take a moment to center yourself. You are more than worthy of it! Poetry for Your Self-Care Ritual: Meditation + Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman Find an anchor in the stillness with Amanda Gorman’s work. Her collection of hope, grief, and history offers readers a moment