Thresholds of Stillness: Poetry as Presence

with James Crews

Thresholds of Stillness: Poetry as Presence

with James Crews

In this 90-minute class, James will read from his newest book, The Sacred Everyday, We’ll look at poetry as a practice of paying attention, the way a poem helps us slow down enough to find what Mark Nepo has called "the blessings of the ordinary," those beautiful, meaningful moments we might otherwise miss. We’ll do two short writings and find the words for what is true, discovering a form of expression that can reveal something about ourselves we didn't yet know how to say.

And of course, we’ll explore poetry as a way of connecting with stillness and presence, entering into a moment, so that we might see ourselves and the world more fully.

What You’ll Walk Away With

A renewed ability to slow down and pay attention to the life unfolding right in front of you.
A deeper appreciation for the beauty and meaning tucked inside ordinary moments.
A way of being more present in your own life, rather than rushing through it.
The discovery that paying attention is its own kind of practice, and perhaps its own kind of love.
A greater trust in your ability to find words for things you feel but don’t yet know how to say.
A reminder that your life, just as it is, is full of things worth noticing, honoring, and putting into words.

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