"Dan Johansen's latest collection of poetry is nothing short of breath taking. He is a master of the art of creating worlds in only a few words. This is powerful and evocative work, it's a journey I highly recommend."
Rainier Wylde, Author, "As You Are: Meditations on Self & Other"
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"Here we go, into the unknown. As are all things"
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Hi. I'm Dan Johansen. Joyfully alive. Poet. Storyteller. Cycle breaker. #DFJ
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I'm what you might call a "slash". Yes, I'm a poet. I'm also a businessperson and entrepreneur. I'm a father. I'm a traveler. I seek - and offer - joy within every minute of this life that I'm so grateful to have. And I know it's all going to end someday. So I create. The same way I breathe. The same way I love. With all of me.
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I write poetry that finds joy in the essence of love, exploring the transformative power of self-love as the foundation of healthy, romantic love. These are reminders, love notes left out in the open. For You. For Us. For Love.
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Reader praise for "Of Living" and "Of Loving"
"An instant classic. A perfect partner for slow romantic mornings to start the day with love. THIS is what it’s all about. ‘Of Loving’ is planting potent seeds of the life I’m manifesting daily. A beautiful tool recommended for anyone who appreciates the true riches of life."
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“Dan explores romantic love not as something that completes us, but as something that can only be meaningful when we’ve already done the work of being complete in ourselves.”
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​"'Of Living' is a gift for the soul that has weathered life's storms, and still dares to rise. It reminds me that the act of living is an art form: messy AND beautiful."
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"Dan captures the essence of self-love and living in the moment
like no other book I've read."
"This collection of poetry is absolutely stunning. His words, his turns of phrase, and above all, his ability to capture the moment of connection in brilliant economy is truly incredible."
