With over 31 original illustrations in brush ink + photos by author, carol weaver - each haiku page includes an illustration (Formatted in Large Print, 16-point font) Why 31 Days of Contemplation with Breath & Haiku, One Breath Poetry? In a world shadowed by uncertainty, chaos, and loss, finding moments of lightness can feel like a radical act. 31 Days of Contemplation with Haiku & Brush invites you to pause, breathe, and rediscover calm through the delicate art of haiku poetry paired with expressive Zen brushwork. Born from a personal journey through grief, and transformation, then illness during turbulent times, this collection offers a gentle refuge—a place to lighten the heart and quiet the mind. First published as a chapbook in 2024, it emerged from the author’s need to “lighten up” amid the ongoing weight of global upheaval and personal challenge. Inspired by the mindful breath meditation and the Zen practice of ensō—a single, uninhibited brushstroke capturing a moment of presence—each haiku is a “one-breath poem,” a brief yet profound pause. Over 31 days, mirroring the moon’s cycle, these poems and brushstrokes become an intimate pilgrimage through shadows and light, nature’s rhythms, and the ebb and flow of inner transformation. Imagine holding a temple of breath and brush in your hands, where each page invites you to slow down and reconnect with your own breath, your own presence. The cedar roots, ocean tides, and shifting seasons of Gabriola Island weave through the work, grounding you in the beauty and impermanence of life. Whether you seek solace, inspiration, or a mindful ritual, this collection offers a quiet rebellion against darkness—an invitation to step through it and into lightness. Let these haiku and brushstrokes become your daily companions, helping you shed what no longer serves and embrace the fragile beauty of now. Begin your journey today. Open 31 Days of Contemplation with Haiku & Brush and breathe alongside these pages within a hallowed space. Let each poem and brushstroke be a step toward that hallowed presence, healing, and lightness. Perfect for daily reflection, meditation, or as a thoughtful gift, this chapbook will inspire you to find stillness and joy in the simple act of breathing and creating. Embrace the invitation—breathe in, breathe out, and lighten up. much love + light, carol weaver, author + artist x (((o)))