Like meditation, poetry has long been a vehicle for creating greater presence and connection to ourselves, others and the world.

In this workshop, you will explore with others your relationship to the climate crisis through a series of poems that will evoke the myriad of feelings that the topic brings up: lack of understanding, anxiety, helplessness, grief, guilt, ambivalence, as well as aspiration, hope, a sense of emerging possibilities, renewal and maybe, a new commitment for engagement.

Join us to experience how you can use poetry to reflect deeply on this important topic of our time, and take a first step towards acting for the earth. Be prepared to read the texts aloud to the group or in break-out sessions, reflect individually, and share authentically and courageously.

With Guest Teacher, Anne-Marie Brest

April 24

10:00 - 11:30 AM

$40

This event will take place online via Zoom.

Anne-Marie Brest is a certified developmental coach, a mindfulness facilitator in nature and a pilgrimage guide. She received her professional integral coaching certification from New Ventures West in San Francisco, and her training in mindfulness in nature from the Awake In The Wild program. Her life, nature and climate engagement coaching programs address the needs of individuals who are longing to get reconnected to self, nature, community, and the larger ecosystem for a more engaged, fulfilled and impactful life. Her daily practices include poetry, haiku walks and green meditations. More information and writings can be found on her website www.designingyourlife.coach.