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Get Unstuck
We live in stories—all of us, all of the time. This is a story about breaking through writer’s block and the start of a focused, passionate, and productive period
How to Create Your Own Personal Mythology
Every worldview, whether religious or cultural, is steeped in the structure of a story. Christians, for example, elevate the value of love through the archetype of Jesus, the ultim…
How to Support a Writing Routine When You’re Already Too Busy
When your days are filled with work, laundry, and other activities, the thought of writing something can be daunting. Author Nicole Gulotta invites us to learn how to work with our schedules to establish a regular writing routine.
Journaling to Rediscover Hidden Interests
Try this journaling exercise to rediscover something you used to be passionate about as a child.
Left and Right Handed Journaling
When I was in my early twenties I went to see a psychic. He said I was so full of creative energy that I either needed to start writing books or I was going to start having babies.…
Magnify the Moment
If you've tried to extract your story before, but it seemed too overwhelming, you might want to try trimming the fat.
Podcast: Author Natalie Goldberg on Haiku
Author Natalie Goldberg talks about reading and studying haiku as a spiritual practice.
Podcast: Kevin Anderson, PhD on Using Nested Meditations as a Powerful Tool
The creator of the nested meditation form shares how to use playful language to release heavy emotions.
Q&A: Lucinda Williams, Singer/Songwriter
One of America’s most respected singer/songwriters, Lucinda Williams talks about joy, crossword puzzles, and the magic of a little red wine.
Reshaping Society by Being a Celebrant and a Writer
Sponsored Content from the Celebrant Foundation & Institute
Saved By A Poem: Just Now
In the morning as the storm begins to blow awaythe clear sky appears for a moment and it seems to methat there has been something simpler than I could ever believesimpler than I co…
Sense and Sensuality
Excerpted from The Write Prescription: Telling Your Story to Move With and Beyond Illness by Judith Hannan
Shared Journaling
Instead of keeping a private journal, a shared journal can be a way to use writing to connect or deepen a relationship.
Silent Night: Journaling Under the Moon
As another year comes to a close and we look forward to new beginnings, this is the perfect time to reflect on what is working in our lives and what is not.
Surprise Yourself with a Nested Meditation
One of the more ingenious tools we’ve found for reframing a tough situation—or simply having fun with words—is a process that psychologist Kevin Anderson calls nested meditation. I…
The Commons: Crawling to Ecstasy
These physical journeys have become a spiritual quest, guiding me into old age with some semblance of equanimity and health.
The Story of You: Writing as a Tool for Self-Discovery
How do you get started on this journey of writing for self-discovery? Word by word.
