Authentic Poetry June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th Writing Workshops
(6 consecutive Fridays) 10 AM – 12PM
Authentic Poetry workshops are appropriate for men and women who are beginning their process of self-discovery and mindfulness with writing. They are also appropriate for those who are beginning or wish to deepen their practice of living in present moment awareness, mindfulness for improving writing. The fee is $25 per workshop. 6 consecutive workshops Six individual workshops will facilitate self-exploration:
Entering The Stillness and Silence ( Friday June 25th)
Accepting the isness of things (Friday July 2nd)
Restoring wellness & joy during Uncertainty ( Friday July 9th)
Befriending The Buddha That I Am (Friday July 16th)
Start Where You Are – Abandon any hope of fruition (Friday July 23nd)
The Journey of Non-Reaction, Non-Judgment and Non-Attachment (July 30)
Through guided imagery and meditations, you will learn how to be more present with the breath, engage your senses, and connect with your own energies in your inner body. Through poetry reading, poetry writing, sharing and group discussions, you will arrive at a greater and deeper self-awareness, and learn how to access your intuitive voice for writing and spiritual healing.
Meaningful topics are used for self-exploration each week on Fridays starting from June 25th -July 30th from 10AM-12PM, Poetry from various spiritual teachers like Pema Chodron; Christ; The Buddha, Eckhart Tolle, Thich Naht Hanh and writers/gifted poets like Denise Levertov, Walt Whitman, Wu-Men, Kabir, Hafiz, Annie Dillard, Antonio Machado will serve as inspirations for your own authentic poetry writing and group discussions. A very safe, nurturing and non-judgmental atmosphere is created during all workshops. (no previous writing experience required).
The fee is $25 per workshop, must be paid in advance. The workshops will take place on Google Meet, a free user friendly platform, easy to download to computer or any mobile device.
Please RSVP. I will have a maximum of 7 participants per workshop. Reserve your space early. Please contact me directly at ellaninabillie@gmail.com to register for these workshops.
Joy & gratitude
Jerrice J. Baptiste
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