Writing Down the Practice: 12-week Mindfulness Writing Group

Name: Writing Down the Practice: 12-week Mindfulness Writing Group
Start: 2024-09-30T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville

Schedule

Mon Sep 30 2024 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA

You must register to attend this event. Registration is free but you have the option to donate to help sustain IMCC and keep our programs accessible. Register with the ticket link.

When: Starting Sept. 30
Frequency: Every other week
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: UU Parlor Room

What:
The intention of this group is to explore writing as a mindfulness practice, using Natalie Goldberg's classic Writing Down the Bones as a guide. Each time we meet, we'll practice together with 10-minute exercises, sharing, and meditation.
Participation is open to 6-8 people. You don't have to be a creative writer or have the book or anything else to participate. We'll just ask that you bring a pen and a simple notebook to each session.
At the end of the 12 weeks, we'll evaluate where we are and decide together our next steps.

Leader Bio:
Amy-Sarah Marshall, who received her MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry at George Mason University, where she taught creative writing, has published in a number of poetry journals over the years as well as a chapbook, A-Drift. She’s been practicing meditation and writing - both - for over 30 years. Currently, Amy-Sarah volunteers as a meditation leader with IMCC and participates in the teaching training program.