Empowering Individuality

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As the summer slowly begins to wind down, you probably want to enjoy leisure time to the fullest. We can’t think of a better way to relax than to spend some time journalling or sketching. To fully commit to...
We recently shared the launch of Megaphone's 12th annual special literary anthology of Voices of the Street, which showcases the voices and vision of marginalized writers and photographers. This week we are pleased to highlight another one of their programs...
Summer is officially here: the season of sun-kissed days, countless picnics, fresh slices of watermelon and afternoons spent barefoot. It’s the perfect time to grab your notebook or sketchbook and get outside, throw a blanket on the grass or...
After 30 years, you may assume we've mastered the art of journalling, when in reality we are constantly trying new tricks and learning new journalling methods. Like any endeavour or hobby, journalling can take some trial and error until...
As literature lovers and longtime supporters of Megaphone magazine, we are thrilled to hear that they just launched their 12th annual special literary anthology of Voices of the Street — Stealing Looks at the Sun: Writing about Climate Change in...
A journal is a great place to capture daily thoughts and observations, set goals or plan ahead, but it can also be a helpful tool to untangle deep emotions and feelings, and to validate and help us make sense...
Whether you love or hate making lists, every now and then we all need a to-do list in order to stay on top of things. But what if instead, we made a not-to-do list of tasks that drain us,...
Art brings us together. It is the conductor thread that unites people from across generations and walks of life with a shared complicity – 100M was proof of that. The collective exhibition (where M stands for Mujeres, women) featured...
We have mentioned before how journalling can help reduce stress and anxiety. By keeping a journal we can express ourselves, explore our feelings and document our personal development, but it can also help increase our productivity. Journalling can be...
As the year ends, it brings an opportunity to slow down and open a space to reflect on the days behind and set intentions for the year ahead. Whatever this holiday season looks like for you, allow yourself to...