RIAH WRITES

9 things I choose to challenge this International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each...

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Mar 8, 202110 min read

How to start journaling for self-care, mental health and wellness

I think there are few better ways to develop ideas or understand what’s going on internally than writing it down on paper. I’ve said...

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Feb 7, 20214 min read

Bathing around the world: Self-care bath and shower rituals for your wellness

I’ve been very careful in my articles and social media content to highlight that taking care of our wellness should be a holistic job....

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Jan 24, 20219 min read

THE ART OF WAITING

The struggles and joys of sitting in the waiting room Religions, philosophers and psychologists have long praised the virtue of patience,...

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Dec 18, 20208 min read

PARADISE LOST

And if I thought of paradise I used to think it was found in the streets I used to Rome London Paris Because of course these were the...

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Dec 9, 20202 min read

Top 10 guided meditations for 2020

Meditation: a massage for your mind “Breathe in” That joke in Great British Bake Off was truly terrible… “Breathe out” I wonder what I...

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Nov 26, 20206 min read

'Mangrove' by Steve McQueen: Film review

Smart, witty, nostalgic and fuelling. Mangrove is one of the latest films by Oscar-winning Director and artist Steve McQueen, the...

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Nov 15, 20205 min read

Mogul Mowgli: Film review/thought piece

Mogul Mowgli is the latest film from actor Riz Ahmed. This stunning piece of cinema questions identity, heritage and who we are at our core.

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Nov 3, 20205 min read

UNITY: A poem response to Black Lives Matter

This poem captures the moment someone is leaving their house to join the Black Lives Matter protests. It is early morning. They can hear...

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Oct 29, 20203 min read

'Among The Trees' at the Hayward Gallery: art exhibition review

Majestic, imposing, shaking, worrying, comforting and raw. Some of the words that come to mind when I think of trees and this exhibition.

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Oct 27, 20205 min read

Event review: Sip ‘N Stroke Neo-Soul and Spoken word creative paint session

#EatOutToHelpOut has ended, the darker days are looming, and 'uncertainty' must be the most over-used word of 2020. But why should that...

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Oct 15, 20204 min read

Mental Health is Mental Wealth

To mark World Mental Health Day 2020 I composed a list of lessons I have learnt since becoming a mental health professional. Two years...

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Oct 10, 20209 min read

STRETCH MARKS

A poem dedicated to the stretching, movement and growth in womanhood. Inspired by an essay by M. NourbeSe Philip. Stretch marks the...

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Sep 21, 20201 min read

MUSIC DURING COVID19

Music during COVID19 has been a blessing. Artists have released music in a raw and stripped back way echoing this slower pace of life.

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Sep 5, 20207 min read

BLACK LIVES MATTER. TO WHO?

How can we become true allies and supporters of black lives? Black lives still matter months on from the marches and the death of George...

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Sep 4, 20204 min read

SELF-CARE IS RADICAL

What if 'self-care' was more than just a buzzword? Diversity and representation in wellness matters. Self-care and wellness have become...

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Sep 3, 20205 min read

DELVING INTO THE ARENA OF DISCUSSION

I’ll be posting loads of engaging content, so be sure to keep your check out the blog menu organized with Categories

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Sep 2, 20203 min read

WELCOME TO RIAH WRITES

My name is Mariah, but I'm also known to some friends as 'Riah' (pronounced rye-ah). I’m a London living, popcorn eating, essential oil diff

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Sep 1, 20202 min read

Thanks for visiting the Riah Writes creative writing blog. Riah is a creative writing blogger/poetry blogger interested in wellness, society, social justice rights issues and the Arts. Follow the blog and on Instagram to stay updated on new content.