Notice the Warmth of the Sun

In the depths of January, we often find ourselves wondering what could possibly grow in the gray days of the north (or the storms of the south). Wherever we are, we have choices: to tell a new story, to write toward a novel next moment, to use language, metaphor, and the power of the imagination to bring us to a slightly better place, even a happier one.  

This retreat is an invitation for writers, poets, journalers, journeyers, seekers, and those who love story or scribbling in any of its forms to consider what might shift if we orient toward the good, the light, and the warmth of the sun. In our weekend journey, we will write from an appreciative lens, integrating the wisdom of esteemed authors with our own growing wonderment of the words unique to us. This is a course for experts and novices alike, and a chance to open up the inner windows to sniff out that sense of a larger, blossoming life.

You will leave with:

• Writing prompts to encourage a more optimistic lens on any moment
• Wisdom for stabilizing a writing practice
• Greater understanding of the habits of mind that both lock us in and free us
• A deeper sense of what is ready to bloom within
• A rekindled commitment to one’s capacity to build forward

Please join us for this introspective, heart-centered experience.