writing for the love of it

a writing circle with
Mary Ann Moore

at Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo, B.C.

Monday, November 13, 2023
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The next date for Writing for the Love of It will be Friday, May 10, 2024 at Bethlehem Centre

“Writing for the Love of It” is an invitation to experience and create writing as your own spiritual practice. We use the ancient wisdom of the circle to inform a sacred ceremony of writing, sharing and listening to yourself and others. Each participant is respected for their presence and contributions. We will make note of our observations, open ourselves to delights and surprises, and experiment with an inspiring variety of writing forms. No previous writing experience is necessary to embrace the fullness of your stories from life.

Here are the themes covered in the “Writing for the Love of It” circle:

A Space of Your Own;
A Ceremony of Your Own;
A Walk of Your Own:
Daily Practices & Delights of Your Own:
Creating Boundaries of Your Own; and
Dreams of Your Own.

to register and for further information:

https://bethlehemcentre.com/program/1807/writing-for-the-love-of-it/

the setting

Bethlehem Centre, on Westwood Lake, 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, B.C.

questions

Please contact Mary Ann Moore at 250-591-7990 or by email at: creativity@maryannmoore.ca.

the intent of the writing circle :

  • To provide a safe place for people to tell their stories.
  • To find the still centre of ourselves and of the circle.
  • To write what has heart and meaning for us.
  • To realize our role as leaders in a circle of leaders.
  • To remember the divine feminine and embrace our female and male teachers.
  • To becoming a community of peers slowing down to a natural rhythm.

what a former circle member has to say:

I felt comfortable and honoured to be in a diverse circle of Remembering Our Earth Mother and Remembering Our Selves. The enthusiasm and spiritual energy were superb. I was glad to be in the circle where we drew encouragement, support and healing energy from each other.
Germaine Chrupalo, O.S.B.

Mary Ann Moore

As a poet, writer and circle leader, I bring many years of experience, passion and playfulness to writing and exploring in community. I find great delight in seeing people awaken their creative possibilities.