Life Source Writing: A Reflective Practice for Self-Care, Self-Discovery, Creativity & Wellness

Next Retreat: Saturday, August 21st, 2010 from 11:00 am to 2:00pm PST

A retreat is an advance.  You get to leave the ordinary and turn within to reflect, replenish and renew.

Join this virtual writing retreat from the comfort and convenience of your own home or location. 

Wear comfy clothes, have tea in your favourite mug, and join this reflective writing retreat by phone.

·  Do you want to experience both a sense of community and connection with other writers  and journal writers while also having time and space to write for yourself?

·  Would you like to explore writing as a tool for wellness, personal growth and self-discovery?

·  Would you like three hours to be inspired, create, write and be heard, while also hearing the amazing ideas and stories of others?

· Do you crave time to retreat, replenish and renew?

If you answered “Yes”, to any of the above questions – please join me for the next Life Source Writing Virtual Retreat.

 Here’s what people are saying…

“During this virtual writing retreat I was amazed at what I wrote during the timed exercises.  As someone who gave up journaling forever at age 15, when my Dad read my journal left lying on my bed, this workshop has encouraged me to begin journaling a mere 50 plus years later!!  I felt totally safe and secure sharing my writing with the group.  I am constantly amazed at how much can be accomplished, and how rewarding it can be, working together via phone.  I would recommend this program to anyone who journals or who wants to get started.”   ~ Brenda Dafoe

“Inspiring, authentic, fulfilling.” ~ Patricia Galaczy                                                                                                            

“This was an amazing oasis of warmth and reflection in the midst of a demanding, fast-paced life.” ~ Kerri Hampton                                                                                                            

Benefits of this writing retreat:

Within this three-hour writing retreat (acccessed by telephone) you will…

• learn a simple and unique five step reflecting journaling practice intended as a powerful tool for self-care, self-discovery, creativity and wellness.
• experience three unique writing exercises
• explore writing as a reflective practice
• connect with others who have a love for and/or a curiosity about the power of writing. 
• be inspired and supported to go to the blank page and have the chance to learn something about yourself while you are there.

“Wholistic, educational, inclusive – I am taking real tools and excitement about expanding my practice.” ~ Heidi Cowan                                                                                                                

 ”Inspiring, helpful, enjoyable.” ~ Sue Yardley

“Freeing, creative, beautiful – thank you for the opportunity to be myself, to find myself again and to allow me the time and inclination to make a commitment to myself.” ~ Patti Bauer

The Process

We will create a virtual writing circle together.  This virtual writing retreat is limited to six participants to help us co-create a meaningful, fun, creative and interactive space to write and learn.  This is a participatory retreat workshop - we will be in conversation together, writing, reflecting and sharing writing entries (reading your writing is always optional - while encouraged since this can be the most powerful part of the retreat experience – witnessing and being witnessed).

“Powerful, tender, empowering.” ~ Jeannie Vasilakos

 

“Insightful, nurturing, sacred.- the value of reflecting and questioning the information gained is invaluable.” ~ Kelly Hewkin

This 3-hour Virtual Writing Retreat Includes:

• You receive the Life Source Writing: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Discovery, Self-Care, Wellness and Creativity e-book © 2009 (value $19.95).
• A retreat guide called Setting Your Retreat Up For Success which shares suggestions for setting up your retreat time, as well as logistics you need for calling into the conference line where we will “meet” together on the call.

Both of these resources will be sent to your email address upon registering for the workshop.

Retreat Cost:  $90.00 (CAN) plus HST

Note: regular long distance charges to join the conference line for the retreat (you will be on and off the call during the retreat – a blend of your own time for writing woven within the group experience).

 Only 8 participants per retreat.  Register Now.

“I was inspired to learn of the tool and the capacity it has to create opportunities for self awareness, growth and change; it has been life giving from the perspective of giving something of significant worth to me, to my life and inviting because it spoke to me in a way that nothing has before – Life Source Writing has invited me to be a partner in self discovery and healing. I feel like I have taken a huge step in my own self awareness and growth.  I look so forward to more “ah-ha” moments that I am confident will happen through “getting to the page!”   – Cathy Simunovic, Social Worker

Come experience the power and joy of writing for yourself!

Even the briefest moment of silence is both a way of coming into the present and a way of moving on. Jon Kabat-Zinn

Next Retreat Date

August 21st, 2010  11:00 am to 2:00pm PST