Stark
Bartek 24 February 2022 Russia begins its invasion of Ukraine. From the following day, I start working at a support centre for refugees from Ukraine. Stark Stark's earlier history is unknown.
The history of many a love in Polish traditional song, revised.
If we were to look at the theme of lovers' love in traditional Polish songs, it seems to be an immeasurable river, the sources of which – the more I explore them –
To inspire a love for Polishness
Emigration often highlights our strength – both physical and mental. We begin to realise that we are masters at pushing our own boundaries – both at work,
Interview with Member of Parliament Marek Rząsa
Marek Rząsa – Member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland since 2009 (VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X terms), Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Relations with Poles Abroad, Chairman of the Polish-Mongolian
The house that grew from longing
Pola Artemis Zahorska: Patrycja, our paths crossed thanks to the Leadership School. I got your contact details from Aneta Birnbaum, my mentor during the Young Leaders Academy and
Three-part
One website – three authors. One topic – three opinions. One month – three texts. If there are such bonds that unite individuals into like-minded groups
Between selfishness and caring - a thing about loving yourself
Over the years, the concept of self-love has been neglected. Loving oneself was seen as a indecent phenomenon, a manifestation of narcissism and ultimate selfishness. For generations
The faces of love
1256 views, over 156 likes, 284 reactions to this one photo. Nicol's picture was gaining more and more reach. Karolina had been scrolling through her screen for a long time, breaking this
Under the skin of objects
An emigrant portrait woven from three stories The skin of objects is thin, almost invisible. It is formed by a layer perceptible only to the soul of the person who wears the object.
Love – the most powerful force in the universe
„If we could but understand what love is, we should cease to look for it,” wrote Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once. And yet, we look for it our whole lives. In the gaze of a child,
To love after a breakup
This sentence sounds like a contradiction, yet within it lies the most human truth. Love knows no commands. It doesn't close its doors when things fall apart
Love captured in a scent
Love has many languages – touch, word, gesture. However, one of the oldest and most primal ways of communicating feelings is scent. Aromatherapy, the art of using natural
Respect for others and self-love in old sex education textbooks
While preparing the text for the previous issue of the quarterly *Portrety Emigracji* (issue 1), I was in Poland with my mother, who was recovering after several months of illness. On television, there was
Love that lives in the body
When the opportunity arose to write an article about love, and I paused to gather my thoughts, the first association that sprang to mind was physical contact.
A conversation about love with Dr. Ewa Woydyłło-Osiatyńska
Kasia Mikolajczyk: Today we'll talk about love and addiction. This is the main theme of the second issue of Portraits of Emigration. Dr Ewa Woydyłło: Love is a very cheerful topic. Let's try
Mariola Mastek and Barbara Ożga
Kasia Mikolajczyk: I am meeting with Mariola Mastek and Barbara Ożga, founders of CKU, Sympozjum Kobiet, and Portrety Emigracji, today. The topic of our meeting is: „Love as a Foundation"
Conversation between Kasia Mikolajczyk and Jolanta Oliwiak
Today, we meet with Jolanta Oliwiak, the director of the Altogether school, which has been operating in Ireland for fifteen years. We will begin our conversation with the word „love” - the guiding theme of the second edition
Love (with a capital M), Femigration & the 2nd Women's Symposium in Ireland
Just a few days ago, I had a fascinating radio conversation that touched upon topics such as agency and self-development, themes very close to my heart (after all, I have to my credit
Tours of Ireland. „Thursday Meetings with Poles in Ireland” - Cork
There used to be „Thursday Dinners,” now there are „Thursday Meetings with the Polish Community in Ireland.” Both had a common goal - the promotion of culture and art. Thus, at
The tour of Ireland continues. We visited Limerick City Library
The tour of Ireland continues. Last week, we hosted "Portraits of Emigration" published by CKU – Centre for Counselling and Therapy at Limerick City Library. Thank you.
