The Poetry Lantern by Irene Jena Karthik | Substack

An Ode to Chaos, Compassion, and Choosing Your Own Arenas

Identities, careers, relationships, and the messes worth keeping.

Jul 7 •

Irene Jena Karthik

Recent posts

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Holding the Distant Center

A reflection on Ha Jin's poem "A Center," personal vision, and the quiet strength of humble beginnings.

Jun 30 •

Irene Jena Karthik

On Self-Love, Self-Knowledge, and the Quiet Practice of Returning

Jun 17 •

Irene Jena Karthik

To the Heart in Solitude

(Letter to the Self - After the Storm. The moon looks lovely tonight.)

May 12 •

Irene Jena Karthik

Egg Curry and Grief

a taste of remembrance....

Apr 16 •

Irene Jena Karthik

Figuring Out Wholeness

a state of being or ever becoming

Feb 14 •

Irene Jena Karthik

Spaces Between the Notes

When we listen to music, we seldom notice the spaces between the notes: those brief moments of silence that give rhythm its pulse, melody its breath…

Dec 31, 2024 •

Irene Jena Karthik

On Surrender, Sacred Emptiness, and Love: A Birthday Reflection

Reflections of an almost empty mind :)

Oct 8, 2024 •

Irene Jena Karthik

It will be okay

as long as we have ourselves and each other

Aug 15, 2024 •

Irene Jena Karthik

Join me in my journey of being and becoming

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