I've published a piece at WBUR's Cognoscenti on mindful writing to celebrate National Poetry Month. It's about how I handle creative emptiness and also about how poetry started in my life because of a medication and birth defects.
You can find the article here.
I'll be giving a Mindful Writing presentation for NH Humanities on April 14, 2023, 5 PM EST. This talk is sponsored by NH Humanities and is online & free to the public.
Mindful writing is the nonjudgmental observation of the ever-changing present to gain a healthy perspective on our internalized critics, better manage our preconceptions, and enjoy access to continuously arising wording and ideas. Mindfulness at the desk leads to increased self-confidence in our creativity and stronger connection with others. This session provides an overview of mindful writing as well as hands-on practice with techniques easily replicated later at home.
Registration required:
https://www.nhhumanities.org/programs/1564/this-very-moment-is-perfect-for-writing
Email NHPR a poem, by a poet other than yourself, that evokes the spirit of your special place in New Hampshire to voices@nhpr.org, and tell NHPR what it means to you. We’ll share your poems and reflections with State Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary and they may be read on the air or posted online. If you have a photo of that place, please include it.
Please keep your explanations to 200 words or less. If you are under 18, please indicate in your response. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 23.
