Spend a peaceful, productive afternoon thinking back over the many faces of love in our lives, from childhood through the present. How have the people, places and events we've loved left a lasting imprint in our lives? Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly writing workshops through May, in the Berkshires and online. Whether you are already embarked on a memoir project, or just want to spend some productive time writing about your life…

This workshop will open up new pathways into your past while encouraging you to think more deeply about your present, and envision the thriving future you want to live into and co-create with others. Following my elemental journey framework, we'll use the four elements--Earth, Water, Fire and Air—as potent metaphors for different stages and aspects of our life experiences. As we align our personal histories with the larger narratives of our time and place, we intentionally awaken and deepen our capacity…

“A word after a word after a word is power,” said Margaret Atwood. In these unsettling times, when our political structures and our climate are going through dramatic shifts, we can harness the power of purposeful memoir to be a force for positive change in ourselves, our communities and the larger world. Purposeful memoir is inner work undertaken with the intention of being of benefit to others--although it doesn't have to be in the conventional form of a published memoir.…

In this two-hour session, we'll consider the impact of self-doubt in our lives with a series of open-ended, exploratory writing prompts. When did the inner critic first show up for you? How did you respond over time? What experiences in our lives have given us self-confidence, and how we can move towards a freer, more buoyant presence in the world? Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly writing workshops through May, in the Berkshires…

Our personal health is linked to the health of our communities and our world. Spend an afternoon in good company, writing about your relationship to health, in response to thought-provoking prompts. Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly writing workshops through May, in the Berkshires and online. Whether you are already embarked on a memoir project, or just want to spend some productive time writing about your life in good company, this transformative series…

Spend a peaceful Sunday afternoon writing and sharing in good company, on a theme perfect for the challenges of the holiday season. We'll explore how loneliness has shown up in your life, as well as where and how you have found community with kindred spirits. How can you take what life has taught you about loneliness and transmute it into a healthy balance of solitude and society? Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly…

The techniques of purposeful memoir can help transmute fear and anxiety into courage and fortitude. What gives you courage in these trying times? Explore life's challenges in good company, with the help of thought-provoking writing prompts. Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly writing workshops through May, in the Berkshires and online. Whether you are already embarked on a memoir project, or just want to spend some productive time writing about your life in…

In our hyper-busy, distracted time, it can be hard to find clarity on what matters to us most. Spend a peaceful afternoon writing and sharing about moments in your past when you were able to move beyond the overwhelm to find an island of clarity. We'll use the techniques of purposeful memoir to envision creating more such moments of clarity in your present...and your future. Register here.   The “Alchemy of Purposeful Memoir” series will continue with monthly writing workshops…