Written in fancy scrawl and decorating some individuals Facebook newsfeeds, Instagram feed, or any social media platform, there’s a name: Rupi Kaur. If one was curious enough, they’d pop her name into the Google search engine, and see that she’s a published author of a book titled Milk and Honey. Within this novel are excerpts or very short pieces of poetry that are meant to motivate an individual in whatever stage of life they may be at, coupled with what they’re feeling.

With this in mind, it’s easy to see why such a novel has been popular among those seeking the motivation, or by those wanting to be reminded that though life goes on, and with each year grows more and more difficult, to which we need anything to remind ourselves that we struggle because we are human. This genre brings back a vulnerability that we seem to tuck away into the darkest corners of our beings, just to not feel them for a while. Whether it’s the feeling of being in love, or lingering feelings of abuse, in all of its forms. Though we may not fully appreciate the few lines that can bring back memories or thoughts we’ve long forgotten, they’re powerful and should be read with an open mind, as well as an open heart.

Now, it must be made known that these books are not made for those who are faint of heart—books like Milk and Honey will touch parts of your soul and places where your scars lay, scars you never wanted to reopen, for fear of them never healing. These books may or may not invoke feelings you’ve long forgotten, so reading them is truly up to the individual.

In a world where we are all slowly ascending into chaos, whether it’s inner turmoil or a fear of what’s to come, we as people need to remember that vulnerability we’ve locked away. By remembering that vulnerability, we’re allowing ourselves to become better people. We’ll become more accepting, even if it’s by one present—it’s being able to be open, emotionally and mentally, and being able to look beyond what we allow ourselves to see.