Lynx Sainte-Marie, Afro+Goth Poet, is a multidimensional artist, activist, educator of the Jamaican diaspora, with ancestral roots indigenous to Africa and the British Isles. A disabled/chronically ill, non-binary/genderfluid person, they currently reside in what’s commonly known as the Greater Toronto Area, stolen land of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Mississaugas of New Credit, Petun and Seneca peoples. They identify within queer and trans, femme, boi, gender non-conforming, crip and spoonie communities, as well as a survivor of abuse and intergenerational trauma.
A poet across mediums, Lynx utilizes multiple art forms – writing, performance, visual art, storytelling, multimedia art installation, short film and song – to engage audiences around issues of identity, oppression, liberation, resiliency and survival at the intersection.
As a public speaker, Lynx has presented, lectured and served as a keynote speaker at several of colleges, universities, conferences and symposiums at the national and international level. As a workshop facilitator and consultant, they have trained a plethora of individuals and organizations on various issues related to marginalized communities including but not limited to intersectionality, anti-oppression, sexuality, disability and accessibility, gender diversity, anti-Blackness and decolonization.
Lynx’s work is informed by their chosen families, Black feminisms, social justice, disability justice, healing justice movements and collective community love.
Poetry can be a powerful tool for mental health, offering a way to express emotions that may be difficult to put into everyday words. Writing or reading poetry can provide emotional release, reduce stress, and promote self-reflection, helping individuals process their thoughts and feelings. It also fosters a sense of connection, as poetry often resonates with shared human experiences, making people feel less alone in their struggles. The Live Adult Life Blog publishes articles about body positivity, healthy relationships, and your sexuality.
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Poetry as a way of learning and teaching Chinese
Published on 23 September 2024
If you're new to Chinese, it might be difficult to absorb the tones, characters, and unfamiliar sounds.
Poetry helps diversify Chinese language learning. Every learner eventually reaches a motivation ceiling, and learning becomes increasingly difficult. In this case, one option is to study and analyse Chinese poetry. It is more effective to study poetry with online Chinese teachers. This is logical, as there will be an opportunity to discuss the structure of the poems, vocabulary, and grammar.