Finding Generative Action
Finding Generative Action
Through Mindfulness & Poetry
Today, as the final installment in our Edges meditation series, I am joined by writer, poet, memoirist, teacher, yogi, activist, and mother Nadia Colburn.
Nadia has recently released her newest book of poetry, I Say the Sky - and y’all know how much I love exploring the intersection of poetry and mindfulness.
As a start, I want to share one of the review blurbs about Nadia’s newest book because I feel that it so perfectly sums up her work:
"From the opening poem and on through this glorious book, Nadia Colburn strikes the difficult balance between celebrating the splendor of the world we inhabit and acknowledging the grief and devastation that none of us can escape. As much a book of love songs as a book of elegies, I Say the Sky is a heart opening and mind sharpening collection."
~Camille T. Dungy
I couldn’t agree more.
In our conversation today, Nadia,who feels like an old friend, and I discuss:
Writing from the body
Agency in times of distress
Meeting edge places in a state of opening rather than contraction
We talk of generative, supportive action, and, of course, we explore mindful writing practices to support ourselves in times of change. Nadia guides us through a meditation and journaling practice at the end of the episode.
Grab your journal and join us!
Learn more about Project Regeneration, which is mentioned in today’s episode, here.
Just the Meditation; Just For You
Mindful Writing Practice
Nadia guides us through a brief meditation and then offers a few writing prompts to explore. Grab your journal and get comfy!
Coming Up:
*Our July live, virtual meditation class will be on Monday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Join us!
*all of the content shared in my podcasts, newsletters & meditations is written by me {Meryl Arnett} without the use of AI. If you catch a mistake or typo, I hope it makes you smile knowing a real person is behind every word published 💛