Following the Sacred Thread: A Spiritual Writing Retreat
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$295.00
$295.00
September 13th-15th, 2019 in Berkeley, California
Friday 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am-12:30 pm
“There’s a thread you follow.
It goes among things that change.
But it doesn’t change.
People wonder about what you are pursuing.
You have to explain about the thread.”
~William Stafford
Come spend a contemplative weekend in companionship with fellow seekers
writing the thread of your sacred journey.
It goes among things that change.
But it doesn’t change.
People wonder about what you are pursuing.
You have to explain about the thread.”
~William Stafford
Come spend a contemplative weekend in companionship with fellow seekers
writing the thread of your sacred journey.
Jennifer Leigh Selig and Dana Swain believe that every spiritual journey has both personal and archetypal dimensions. In this writing retreat, they’ll begin by guiding participants in an exploration of their sacred journeys through a mapping process, creating a unique memory-montage that will be mined throughout the weekend for what it reveals about the archetypal dimensions of the journey. Participants will learn about and identify their own spiritual archetypes and spiritual temperament types, those sacred threads woven into and through their spiritual lives. Reflective writing prompts will deepen the exploration, because as Deborah Levine Herman notes, “The process of spiritual writing is an end in itself. While you are sharing your insight and wisdom with others through the act of writing, your wisdom increases many times over, almost as though you are being taught by your own hand.”
This retreat is designed for everyone who wants to be “taught by their own hand,” from novice writers who seek to explore the mystery and meaning of their spiritual experiences, to more experienced writers, perhaps already engaged in writing spiritual memoir, who desire to deepen their personal stories with more archetypal dimensionality.
Dana and Jennifer
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Dana Swain, PhD, is a Jungian depth psychologist, an expressive arts therapist, and a kundalini meditation teacher with over 25 years of experience working with the energy of kundalini. She has lived and conducted workshops worldwide, including her work in Luanda, Africa (see https://www.tamalpa.org/wp-content/uploads/Swain_Packard-1.pdf). Dana has lived in Africa, Brazil, and Indonesia. She has a deep appreciation for spiritually diverse experiences which offer opportunities to embrace our uniqueness while honoring our common humanity. Find her at www.danaswainphd.com.
Jennifer Leigh Selig, PhD, is a popular memoir writing teacher whose courses have been featured in The Writer magazine. She is the author, publisher, contributor, or editor of over twenty books, including Everyday Reverence: One Hundred Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground (publication pending), and Deep Creativity: Seven Ways to Spark Your Creative Spirit (2019, Shambhala Publications). Find her at www.jenniferleighselig.com. |
Cancellation Policy: 50% of the registration fee will be refunded up to 30 days before the course begins. No refunds will be given after that time.
Location: Rudramandir is located at 830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710. Click here for directions and information about parking. Click here for information about nearby accommodations and restaurants (meals not provided).