THE READER MAY WISH to read the stories first, then the poems or vice versa – both approaches are equally valid.
 
The book can also be read more generally for inspiration and for the sheer beauty of the poems and stories. If you’ve never read a poem before, you are in the right place! Simply relax, suspend judgement, and let your curiosity draw you to whatever it is you need in this moment, be that a poem or a story.
 
Or perhaps you are a coach, counsellor or therapist and want to use poetry in your practice. Whatever your approach, we hope this Anthology brings you joy as well as inspiring transformation, empowerment and healing for yourself or those with whom you work.
 
The poems and stories in this Anthology cover a wide range of human experience. Readers who are adversely affected by any of the content should seek appropriate professional support.