True, Good & Beautiful

Summary

The website content features an acrostic poem titled "True, Good & Beautiful" submitted in response to a prompt on 'Eudaimonia' by Literary Impulse & Paper Poetry, with accompanying artwork and a call for further contributions.

Abstract

The web content presents a reflective acrostic poem that explores the concept of 'Eudaimonia,' a Greek term for human flourishing or well-being. The poem, structured around the words 'True,' 'Good,' and 'Beautiful,' is a submission to a prompt by Literary Impulse & Paper Poetry, inviting writers to delve into this philosophical theme. The author, inspired by Jay Kannaiyan's Ted-X Talk, crafts a narrative that emphasizes open-heartedness, the inherent goodness of people, and the power of shared meals to foster trust and friendship. The poem suggests that these elements are key ingredients to achieving a state of eudaimonia. The content also includes bespoke artwork by Luke Skinner, recreated by Amy Knight, and extends an invitation to a contributor named Thomas to engage with the prompt. Additionally, there is a link to a collaborative project between Literary Impulse & Paper Poetry, encouraging further literary exploration of the theme.

Opinions

The author believes in the transformative power of stories and the importance of open-mindedness in personal growth.
There is an underlying opinion that fear and conditioning can hinder one's ability to see the good in others, which should be overcome.
The poem conveys the idea that cooking and sharing food can bridge cultural divides and foster connections between people.
The author values the concept of eudaimonia as a guiding principle for living a fulfilled life, marked by kindness and individual flourishing.
The inclusion of artwork and the invitation to other writers suggest a communal approach to creativity and philosophical inquiry.
The content reflects a positive view of human nature and the potential for personal and collective happiness through meaningful interactions and shared experiences.

An acrostic poem

Tonight you caught me by surprise, Re-telling true stories from your travels through time, space and yourself, Uncovering a recipe that Everyone has loved, everywhere you go.

Great journeys, like yours, require a unique Open-mindedness: an open heart and the Optimistic belief that people are inherently good, so Don’t allow your fear or conditioning to tell you otherwise.

Before you cooked for them Each of your hosts saw you as a stranger; An exotic alien in their home: Until you made that beautiful dish. After one bite, Trust blossomed into friendship. In search of eudaimonia, we’ll seek to Feed each other unexpectant kindness, Unfolding and flourishing as individuals; Living as we were meant to, loving every moment of the journey.

My acrostic poem spells out a recipe for Eudaimonia. There are three ingredients to finding it in your life. Thank you for reading. A x

Written in response to Jay Kannaiyan’s Ted-X Talk. Thank you to Paper Poetry and Literary Impulse for the prompt ‘Eudaimonia’ and especially to Suntonu Bhadra for sharing Jay’s video.

This bespoke artwork was created by Luke Skinner and recreated by hand by Amy Knight (see above).

I would like to invite Thomas to write a contribution to Paper Poetry, inspired by this prompt:

Image courtesy: Literary Impulse.

Literary Impulse & Paper Poetry ‘Eudaimonia’ Prompt Submission

True, Good & Beautiful

An acrostic poem

εὐδαιμονία: A Collaboration Prompt By Literary Impulse & Paper Poetry

Inked Partnership on the digital canvas