Poet and author Jet Widick has written three illustrated poetry books Sage Words (August, 2016) and Sage Spirit (February, 2017), both hand-lettered by California artist Kimberly Taylor-Pestell, and White Wild Indigo (September 2017), illustrated by children's book artist Annie Moor. She has also produced a Poetry In Motion series of animated poems excerpted from her Sage books.
Poetry has always been an essential part of Jet Widick’s life, but it wasn’t until her celiac diagnosis—after 15 years of living with a mystery illness—when she discovered how emotional strength and good health can open up one’s world to inspiration and desire, both which propel a person into the realm of possibility and shift the way we perceive our Poet and author Jet Widick has written three illustrated poetry books Sage Words (August, 2016) and Sage Spirit (February, 2017), both hand-lettered by California artist Kimberly Taylor-Pestell, and White Wild Indigo (September 2017), illustrated by children's book artist Annie Moor. She has also produced a Poetry In Motion series of animated poems excerpted from her Sage books.
Poetry has always been an essential part of Jet Widick’s life, but it wasn’t until her celiac diagnosis—after 15 years of living with a mystery illness—when she discovered how emotional strength and good health can open up one’s world to inspiration and desire, both which propel a person into the realm of possibility and shift the way we perceive our own capabilities.
That’s where the name Jet comes in. Her sons gave her the nickname (short for Jeanette) once she became healthy and transformed herself; destined and determined to grow into the mighty oak tree from the acorn. The name embodies her journey of self-exploration, fueled by her love of nature, and taking off with tremendous creative energy and vitality.
Jet Widick’s complex, yet simple poetry is a reminder to live in the moment and to wake up to nature’s everyday miracles. Her poems are full of warmth, conscience, fortitude and whimsy, and cover a range of themes that reflect the lovely little things that make up our everyday lives—which so often go unnoticed—yet are truly the most important ones of all....more
Jet WidickWhen I have a block I go outside, I take a trip, I do something for someone else. I take the focus off the block and put it away and GO! Do things tha…moreWhen I have a block I go outside, I take a trip, I do something for someone else. I take the focus off the block and put it away and GO! Do things that make you happy. Flowers, birds, sunshine. There is inspiration all around. (less)
Jet WidickFollow the three words charmed to me: "keep at it" !!! Do not get discouraged. Another really good thing I learned.. its powerful to follow this.... f…moreFollow the three words charmed to me: "keep at it" !!! Do not get discouraged. Another really good thing I learned.. its powerful to follow this.... finish things. Complete the project. It may never feel done or perfect to you and you'll want to wait but it's important to follow your true north and believe in what you do or what you made. You have to believe in whatever you are doing or no one else will. (less)
The other day I was in a moment of gratitude and thanked a friend for their hand in how this goodness came to me. They replied, “Don’t thank me, remember…
“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. ”
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George Washington