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Diana Raab
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Diana Raab, MFA, Ph.D., is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of 14 books. Her work has been widely published and anthologized. She frequently speaks and writes on writing for healing and transformation. Her latest memoir is Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts (Modern History Press, 2024). Raab writes for Psychology Today, The Wisdom Daily, The Good Men Project and Thrive Global, and is a guest blogger for many others. Visit her at: https://dianaraab.com/.
Hummingbird flying near purple flowers - 5 Deep Writing Prompts to Help You Visit Your Ancestors

VISITATIONS: 5 writing prompts that’ll help you get in touch with your ancestors

Diana Raab·February 21, 2024
Some people are your relatives but others are your ancestors, and you choose the ones you want to have as...
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POEMS BY DIANA RAAB: A Hummingbird Hymn, The Day You Saved My Life and more

Diana Raab·November 3, 2023
A Hummingbird Hymn Hummingbirds, so small and swift,a reminder of our ancestral gift. Your colours of emerald and ruby,an ancient...
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POEMS BY DIANA RAAB: Loneliness Redux, Visiting Sedona and more

Diana Raab·October 15, 2022
Loneliness Redux Why do we crave what we don’t have? Why does desire pull heartstringsalready broken and where do you...
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BLESSINGS FROM LOVED ONES: Reconnecting with my grandmother through her journal

Diana Raab·August 10, 2022
Over the course of our lifetime, we may receive meaningful mementos from loved ones that can change our lives. Now...
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MY 20TH ANNIVERSARY AS A CANCER SURVIVOR: What I’ve learned on my journey

Diana Raab·September 18, 2021
This fall marks my 20th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. During the early part of my journey, I felt...
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YOUR LIFE’S PASSION: Finding those things that help us live life to the fullest

Diana Raab·November 6, 2020
Passion is the fuel that inspires us to wake up in the morning. Discovering and claiming our passion is about...
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POEMS BY DIANA RAAB: Stillness, Unfolding, What Life Reminds Us

Diana Raab·July 3, 2020
Stillness (In response to: “I Like for You to be Still” by Pablo Neruda.) I like for you to be...
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