It is so interesting to observe the themes that come up during writing workshops - at once unique to each individual, yet universal to us all. Fragility, struggling with identity on the prospect of retirement,  feeling stuck. NOT having/wanting any more; the 'non-striving' ! Moments of lyrical expression where participants search to express themselves, so often lost in the conversation - but this memorable Read more [...]

A theme that emerges frequently during writing workshops is the influence of place, the landscape, and physical journeys on our psychological well-being, whether through the powerful memories they evoke, the comfort they can bring, or the opportunity for reflection, self-discovery, and processing of trauma they seem to unleash. I was reminded at a recent end-of-summer workshop of a book that really touched Read more [...]