Category Archives: Reflections

Early morning walk

Mindfulness #8 Early morning walkThe sun has not yet risenThe silence still reigns Anthony Nanfito, Haiku Ponderings Pondering this haiku I still remember where I was when I wrote the haiku. I was staying in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in early 2020. The two-story, multi-family home was located in a suburb on the Northern side ofContinue reading “Early morning walk”

Walking in the field

Mindfulness #6 Walking in the fieldA dragonlfy hovers nearAnd the grass whispers Pondering This Haiku Have you ever listened to the grass? What did it tell you? When I go for a nature walk and immerse myself in the greenery and listen to the wisdom of nature, a calmness washes over me that’s best describedContinue reading “Walking in the field”

Stuck in the Present

Throughout the month of April, I’ll be sharing blog posts that feature haiku from my poetry collection, Haiku Ponderings to celebrate National Poetry Month. Further, for the entire month of April, my ebook is discounted for a promotion price of $0.99 (USD) to celebrate National Poetry Month. Click here to choose your favorite retailer andContinue reading “Stuck in the Present”

How to be a Research-Based Author

This week I learned … How to be a better researcher when it comes to writing. As a writer, I consume a lot of media in the form of books, podcasts, and videos. Alongside traveling to new places, this information helps fill my creative ‘well’ and provides inspiration for the stories I create.  However, itContinue reading “How to be a Research-Based Author”

It’s Writer’s Brew. NOT Writer’s Block.

This week I learned … This week’s TWIL post is themed for writers and other creatives. I’m a writer (mostly) so I’ll use that term throughout, but feel free to replace it with whatever type of creative you are (e.g. painter, singer, actor, sculptor, YouTuber, podcaster, etc.). Of course, I think some of these couldContinue reading “It’s Writer’s Brew. NOT Writer’s Block.”

Human hair? No, it’s human fur!

This week I learned … As a writer, I consume a lot of media in the form of books, podcasts, and videos. Alongside traveling to new places, this information helps fill my creative ‘well’ and provides inspiration for the stories I create.  In other words: I’m a learner and I love learning. Each day, IContinue reading “Human hair? No, it’s human fur!”