SIT, WALK, WRITE: A Contemplative Writing Retreat October 23, 2016

Contemplative Writing Retreat October 23, 2016

 
SIT mindfully to experience stillness and silence.

WALK mindfully to connect with the body and ground.

WRITE mindfully to reflect the mind.

LISTEN mindfully to connect with others.

Inspired by Natalie Goldberg's The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, I have previously offered this four-hour retreat at the C.G. Jung Center, but for the first time, I will host this event at Shambhala Meditation Group of Buffalo. Registration is required. Please use link at top of page to find out more.

FALL 2016 WRITING SALON

October 2
November 6
December4

 Artspace Buffalo Lofts 

from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

The Fall 2016 concludes the 4th year of expressive writing that began at the C.G. Jung Center in 2013 and has carried on since 2015 with a small group of dedicated writers at my residence at Artspace Buffalo. The group currently has space for a couple new people. Please contact me if interested (patpendleton39@gmail.com).

"Write the whole truth about the life you know." These words by author Henry Miller describes the essence of the Sunday afternoon writing practice group.

Writers write their truths in a supportive atmosphere using various prompts to initiate timed writing sessions. This approach is based on the methods of Natalie Goldberg, Pat Schneider, and Lawrence Spann...borrowing strongly from the writing practice approach popularized in the books of Natalie Goldberg, beginning with Writing Down the Bones.

No previous experience is required. 

Bring a notebook and pen. 

Refreshments will be served.

SPRING-SUMMER 2016 WRITING SALON

Sunday Afternoon Writing Practice:

April 17

June 5
July 17
August 21

1219 Main Street from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

WINTER 2016 WRITING SALON

As the snow falls...

Join us on two Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 for social writing practice (writing with others plus refreshments).

February 7 and March 13, 2016

This time marks the 30th anniversary of Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg's inspired guide that initiated me to this process.

RSVP
patpendleton39@gmail.com

FALL 2015 WRITING SALON

Writing Practice continues 

at ARTSPACE...

Sundays

Oct. 18

Nov. 08 

Dec. 13

4 to 6pm

$15 per session

RSVP to patpendleton39@gmail.com

SUMMER 2015 WRITING SALON

Writing Practice continues 

at ARTSPACE...

Sundays 
June 28
July 26
Sept. 13

4 to 6pm

$15 per session

RSVP to patpendleton39@gmail.com



Mark your calendar for Fall dates...

Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Dec. 13

SPRING 2015 WRITING SALON AT ARTSPACE

Sundays March 22, April 19, May 17, 2015

4-6pm 

Artspace Lofts at 1219 Main Street

A recent article explores "Writing Your Way to Happiness."   

READ NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE 

Attend a relaxed gathering to write with others. While happiness may not be the goal here, you will likely be surprised by what you find yourself writing about. Writing Practice is inspired by an approach popularized by author and teacher Natalie Goldberg. It is a bit like taking a walk with your mind. No preparation or special experience is required. Various prompts will guide participants in timed writing sessions followed by periods of reading aloud. Please bring notebook and pen.

$15 per session

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  (refreshments included)

RSVP at 
patpendleton39@gmail.com 
if you are interested in attending