Love Is for All of Us

Writing for self-compassion

spring 2025 flower fern

Generate More Kindness for Yourself and Others

Poet Ross Gay asks, “What if joy, instead of refuge or relief from heartbreak, is what effloresces from us as we help each other carry our heartbreaks?”

Tenderness and belonging are available to all of us when we open our hearts and allow ourselves to be touched by the whole spectrum of human emotion—grief and gratitude, confusion and wonder. Even if you don't consider yourself a writer, journaling and writing can unlock a deeper form of self-compassion, grounding us in the physical gifts of being here, while also helping us to generate more kindness for others. Join bestselling author and poet James Crews for a gentle, supportive retreat filled with spaciousness, discussion, opportunities for creative expression and connection, as well as optional sharing of what we create in this safe and brave space we shape together.

In this retreat, you will:

  • Develop tools for self-compassion and self-care.
  • Share your personal experience in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
  • Uncover ways to invite more tenderness and joy into daily life.
  • Discover the power of creative writing as a transformative grounding practice.

Join us for this heart-centered, supportive experience. 

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