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Every place has a story. Sometimes it's a city that stole your heart. Sometimes it's a quiet beach, a childhood home, a mountain trail, or simply the place where life took an unexpected turn.

This week's prompt is:

"A Place That Changed Me"

Write a poem inspired by a place that left a lasting mark on your life.

It could be:

One of the biggest frustrations we hear from members is:

You're not alone.

Recently, Meta's independent Oversight Board raised concerns about the lack of transparency around account disablements, saying users are often left without enough information about why their account was disabled or what specific rule was allegedly broken.

While Instagram does provide Community Guidelines, individual account actions don't always include detailed explanations.

If your Instagram account is currently disabled, it's easy to feel like you're the only one.

You're not.

Over the past few months, there have been increasing reports from users who believe their accounts were disabled by mistake. In several cases covered by news outlets, accounts were later restored after reviews, while others continue to wait for answers. Meta's independent Oversight Board has also recently called for greater transparency and improvements to the appeals process.

The important thing to remember is:

✅ Some accounts are successfully reinstated.

The wait for Instagram to review your appeal can be grueling.

For many, the hardest part is not the disable itself, but the unknown. You file your appeal, get little or no response and then you’re scratching your head and asking what happens next.

In fact, reviews can be very time consuming. Some users get responses within days, others wait weeks for an answer. A long wait does not mean your appeal has been turned down automatically.

Try to focus on what you can control while you wait:

✅ Check your email and spam folder once a day

Poetry means something different to everyone.

For some, it's a creative outlet. For others, it's a way to process emotions, capture memories, or make sense of the world around them.

Are you an experienced poet, an occasional writer, or simply someone who enjoys reading powerful words? You're welcome here!

To get things started, we'd love to hear from you:

What draws you to poetry?

• A favorite poet?

Welcome to the Closer Lives Poetry Collective, a creative haven where poets, writers, and dreamers can share moving words.

Born of the same spirit of adventure that inspired our own story, this group celebrates poetry about love, travel, deep connection, and alternative living.

If you write every day or just enjoy getting lost in a good verse, you belong here. Grab a cuppa, share your work, join the discussion, and connect with like-minded souls who see the world through rhythm and reflection.

Hey guys!

Most of us are familiar with the classic 7 major energy centers running up our spine, from the grounding energy of the Root to the cosmic connection of the Crown.

But did you know there is a gateway right above you that taps into your higher self?

In our latest newsletter, we dove deep into the 8th chakra, the KA (or the Soul Star chakra).

Located about 16 inches above the crown and vibrating with an iridescent gold or ultraviolet light, the ancient Egyptians called it the KA, your eternal light body.