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Wishing you a lovely Sunday afternoon, even if it is raining where you are, as it is here. (I myself am basking in the anticipation of Zooming with a dear friend in Arizona I haven't talked to in far too long.)
Speaking of wishes, this is a quick message to say that, if you wish you were writing, wish you felt better, wish you could figure out what to do next, and/or wish you could make a difference . . .
If you miss using words to uplift, to delight, to transform, to tell stories that matter . . .
Image by Дмитрий Бирюков from Pixabay
“A picture can tell a thousand words,
but a few words can change its story.”
~ Sebastyne Young
If you haven't yet participated in an online class and don't know what to expect, please know that you will have the option to be seen or not seen via video, as well as to speak or not speak. Whatever is comfortable for you is the perfect way for you to participate. Just like in an in-person class, there will be handouts, prompts, writing time, and sharing. And classes will be recorded if you can't be there live.
This class incorporates new material I'm excited to share, including an exercise by Brené Brown that I've found really helpful. I'd love to have you join me!
If you know anyone that would enjoy this class, I'd love it if you forwarded this email to them. Thanks so much!
May your words bring hope, love, and light to yourself and those around you,
Maureen
Shaping Our Lives by Shaping Our Words
(Through the Pandemic and Beyond)
What benefits can writing provide—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, even in challenging times? We know now that the words we use and the stories we tell shape our daily experiences. Learn to shape words that bring out the best in you—and others. In this class incorporating Dr. James Pennebaker’s ground-breaking work, you’ll practice holistic, whole brain writing
approaches that broaden your perspectives and deepen your compassion. And, if you’re interested, you’ll create new poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or fiction.
For more information, visit www.wordplaynow.com/shaping-our-words/.
WHERE: From the comfort of your home (or wherever you happen to be). Classes will be recorded if you can't attend live.
WHEN: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, February 10th, 17th, and 24th & March 10th and 17th
COST: $165
TO REGISTER: Choose what's best for you from these options:
- pay via PayPal (you can use a credit card or PayPal) with this link
- send Venmo payment (@MaureenRyanGriffin)
- pay via Zelle online banking (704-756-4641)
- mail a check, made out to WordPlay, to me at
6126 Hickory Forest Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 (be sure to email info@wordplaynow.com to let me know you're coming
so I can send class information)
MAUREEN RYAN GRIFFIN, an award-winning poetry and nonfiction writer, is the author of Spinning Words into Gold, a Hands-On Guide to the Craft of
Writing, a grief workbook entitled I Will Never Forget You, and three collections of poetry, Ten Thousand Cicadas Can't Be Wrong, This Scatter of Blossoms and When the Leaves Are in the Water.
She believes, as author Julia Cameron says, “We are meant to midwife dreams for one another.” Maureen also believes that serious “word
work” requires serious WordPlay, as play is how we humans best
learn—and perform. What she loves best is witnessing all the other dreams that come true for her clients along the way. Language, when used with intentionality and focus, is, after all, serious fuel for joy. Here's to yours!
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