So often, writers write with an express purpose in mind—to publish, make money, raise awareness, promote. We can easily forget that the deepest invitation to us is to write, not so much to publish or produce, but to connect with our innermost beings, listening closely to what capital ‘S’ Spirit (whatever that means to us) and lower case ‘s’ spirit that lives within us.
What might it feel like to create time and space for open-hearted, curious, generous, and free writing? What might we learn about ourselves? What might we learn about our writing? How might writing as spiritual practice transform the other pieces we write? This 3-week class invites you to cultivate a posture of openness and wonder toward self, others, Spirit, and the written word. Each week, we’ll engage different forms of writing as spiritual practice, enjoy time to freely write in response to open, honest prompts, and encourage one another by listening with kindness and compassion.
• In-Class Writing Lift: Medium
• Homework: Optional
• Workshopping Drafts: None
Use code FALL4WORDS at checkout for 10% off through July 8! (Members, check your email for your special member earlybird discount code.)
Claire K. McKeever-Burgett is an author, creative contemplative, and spiritual leader who has dedicated her life to bridging spirituality and social justice. With a background in English and Professional Writing from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School, she has served as a clergy, led congregations, and facilitated transformative writing, movement, and liturgical practices centered on healing and embodiment. A mother, certified birth and postpartum doula, and a yoga, dance, and martial arts instructor, Claire lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. She writes regularly on Substack: Blessed Are the Women (and other Good News for all of us).
Claire is new to The Porch. Welcome!
