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"Seven Sacred Pauses" Writing Workshop

"Seven Sacred Pauses" Writing Workshop

Join us for this writing workshop based on the book Seven Sacred Pauses, in which Macrina Wiederkehr reinterprets the tradition of the seven monastic canonical hours for contemporary, nonsectarian life. She proposes that stopping to pay attention to the world around us seven times every day is an act of “to be” which is often crushed under our never-ending “to do.” 

The participants will use Wiederkehr’s descriptions of the characteristics of the pauses and will write two poems, using Carson’s poems as models, in response to two of Butterfield’s Seven Sacred Pauses paintings. We will focus on the art of being, the act of paying vigilant attention to the rhythms and patterns that are everywhere – everything is shot through with them. If we pay close attention to these patterns and rhythms, there is the possibility of harmonizing with them. 

No previous writing experience required. Participants should bring pen & paper, or iPad, or laptop. 

Event Information

Event Date 03-09-2023 1:00 pm
Event End Date 03-09-2023 3:00 pm
Cut off date 03-08-2023 11:30 pm
Capacity 15
Location Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key mall

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Arts Advocates Member $10.00
Non-member $15.00

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