with love and literature

D A N C I N G    W I T H    T H E      D I V I N E

October is officially here, and I've been finding myself diving deeper into practice - yoga, meditation, prayer, writing and noticing how the sacred osculates and breathes into everything we do. Lately, I've been thinking about the mystics and their descriptions of the ineffability of the mystical experience. The art that springs forth from touching the profound or something much bigger, much more universal than us are often the most honest, the most insightful, the most transcedental.

Connecting and writing with the divine reminds us of the unifying nature of existence, and that everything, God, you, me, this universe, is love. So with that in mind, step into the candlelit sanctuary of The Loft and get ready to break your own heart open so wide that an undying, eternal limitless love bursts forth. For creation is life force, prana, and the mystics understood just how to harness their connection to source.

We will hear from Sufis like Rumi and Hafiz, mystic poets like Mirabai and modern mouthpieces like Mary Oliver and Elizabeth Jennings. We will use poetry as a form of prayer, diving into the use of totems and allegories, setting our intentions and creating ritual around the writing process. We will also learn how to create world building in our narratives, and how to harness the power of confessional poetry.

We will begin the evening with some delicious homemade chai tea to initiate us into a state of reflection, connection to our third eye and the minds inner realms. I will be sharing some beautiful pieces of poetry with you all both of my own or other poets and initiate you into the space.

We will then explore some vulnerability exercises to get you connected both in heart and body before we dive in to key writing exercises and the creative process as a whole including tips and tricks for letting your creative juices flow!

We will spend the second part of the workshop working on one particular poem, expanding on concepts of form, texture and literary devices that will both up skill your writing as well as leave you with some tools on craft and creativity to bring your unique flavour through.

The night will conclude with an open floor for anyone feeling called to share their writing OR a piece of writing they have resonated with (aka written by someone else).  Please do not feel pressured to share, as witnessing and holding space are just as valid participation in this event.

Lastly, a disclaimer that my poetry workshops do often ask participants to explore themselves, their depths or their edges. Drawing on my Bachelors degree in Psychology, this workshop is designed to help you delve deeper into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through writing, with evidence-based techniques used to enhance creativity and foster personal growth. My workshops ensure a supportive and thoughtful environment for exploring sensitive topics.

Exchange: Early Bird $45 (+BF) |   General Admission $50 (+BF)

Note:

❀ An incredibly empowered, safe container will be made to share our offerings as I acknowledge the bravery, vulnerability and depth that this entails.
❀ No experience in writing is necessary, this is open and accessible to everyone!
❀ Snacks of fruit and chocolate will also be provided

What to bring:

❀ A notebook/journal to write in
❀ A pen
❀ A drink bottle
❀ An open mind and heart 
❀ Optional: a short piece of literature or poetry you love or have written yourself to share

I am very excited to be offering you something that is incredibly dear to my heart! Writing has become a form of therapy for me. It has taught me so much and has held me in some pretty dark moments of life. It melts me heart to think that it could do the same for others.

" God is not the dancer, but the dance itself" - Richard Rohr

with love and literature,

Cass