Last week I held a workshop with the theme of “Procrastination – Now or Never?”. It was absolutely wonderful to hear my group sharing their stories, ideas and insights surrounding this theme. I can’t share any content here of course as we have made a commitment in which we all know that what is shared… Continue reading A November workshop: Procrastination – Now or Never?
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August Reflections
I am sitting in the garden, the sun is warming me through, a gentle breeze is blowing; more weather in the mid-twenties to thirties is forecast. We have a hosepipe ban. Despite this, there is a leak in the village and although the authorities have been notified, water is causing a flowing cascade in the… Continue reading August Reflections
Coming soon…
A day workshop of writing for wellbeing, poetry, Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Venue: The Bothies Conservatory at Scampston Hall, Malton, YO17 8NG. Date: TBC. Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Check back soon for more details and booking information.
Our roots are our hope
Ruth has been participating in my monthly Writing for Wellbeing workshops since we started over a year ago. She was new to creative writing. Since then, writing has become a regular practice for her. Below is a recent poem that she wrote independently from the workshops. She shared it with permission to reach a wider… Continue reading Our roots are our hope
A short memoir of movement and writing: Feldenkrais with writing
When I was between nine and eleven years old I wanted to go to dance classes. I didn’t know of any in my narrow world lived within a new build estate. My life consisted of going to school, playing on the estate with a neighbouring friend or two, visiting my grandparents and reading books from… Continue reading A short memoir of movement and writing: Feldenkrais with writing
My writing practice
Recently I was asked a few questions about my writing practice. I thought I’d share it here in this space. I have written at different times in my life in various situations, for many reasons, both for others and myself, as in journalling. I wrote when I home educated, preparing work for my daughter; part… Continue reading My writing practice
My Morning Walk: memories and observations on an autumn day (November 2024)
First of all, I check on the bird tables in the garden to see if there is enough food for the birds. This morning before going out I look from the window as I grab a pair of binoculars for a better view of the most gorgeous woodpecker with his very red head and stark… Continue reading My Morning Walk: memories and observations on an autumn day (November 2024)
Memories
Writing for Wellbeing groups can bring to mind so many memories. It is like looking at a living image in one’s mind and body. I went to a monthly peer group recently. They are always inspirational and can trigger varying responses depending on the facilitator and the theme. It’s never possible to know ahead of… Continue reading Memories
A guest poem
At the beginning of each Writing for Wellbeing session that I facilitate, I read out what I call the ‘C’ words. These are my own words. I was touched that one of my participants in the group, after listening to a poem and being given prompts, decided to write a poem including the ‘C’ words.… Continue reading A guest poem
Therapy or not?
As I develop the idea for an academic paper on Writing for Wellbeing, I am going to share a little about what brought me to want to write this paper. I was at a meeting with the Lapidus Living Research Community when the question was posed as to why writing therapy doesn’t get as much… Continue reading Therapy or not?