JOURNALING
Facilitator-Nicola Le Breton
I think words are like ribbons, unravelling us from within and leading us to the wisdom that lies hidden in our own hearts and minds. For me, unravelling is an opening up, emerging from behind shadows of fear, habit and expectations that have limited my living. It can be scary, letting go of all the controls. But the rewards are fantastic … more energy, aliveness and creativity. It’s like coming into full bloom!
In an atmosphere of intimacy and sharing, we will explore some of the diary techniques and exercises I have found most helpful in my own unravelling process, including: free intuitive writing, life writing, voice dialogue and dream diaries. If you have a powerful or recurring dream you’d like to understand better, please bring it along to the workshop. I’ll show you how you can unravel through words to find your own authentic writing voice, to identify patterns in the patchwork of your life, and to discover inner wisdom levels you didn’t know you had.
My workshop is ideal for both experienced and novice writers and is very safe. You will find yourself in a place were you can relax and be both trusted and trusting. In this wonderful process, you will feel respect, compassion and openness grow stronger within the group.
“The act of writing helps name the unnameable: the chaotic feelings we resist, fear, or remain unaware of. Paradoxically, by letting go, by externalising feelings in words, we gain a great ability to take charge of our own lives, and begin to see the patterns within the seeming chaos.”
Gabriele Rico
TESTIMONIALS – from past students and writing partners
“The presenter’s passion and long term involvement in writing came over. She was skilful, supportive and empathic.”
David Lynch, Denmark
“The most important thing I have learned about myself as a writer is that I am one! That the least event has its own opportunity to shine – it simply needs to be held up and examined and reflected upon, and who knows what wonders will be revealed.”
Jenny Douglas, Denmark
“I loved hearing all the different styles read aloud in class. I learnt a lot about people’s worlds, including my own.”
Annabelle Arnold, Denmark
“I felt relaxed, encouraged and supported. The presenter is unpretentious, skilful and only showing us the tip of her bounty of experience and knowledge of the writing process.”
Maryam Paschali, Denmark
“Nicola has a passion for writing. This passion combined with her insightfulness and her integrity and honesty make her an invaluable writing partner.”
Kate King, Denmark
"Having shared the writing experience with Nicola over the years I am grateful for her insightful feedback, encouragement and companionship on the road to creative fullfillment. Not only does Nicola paint pictures with her own words, she gently assists others to find their pallet of colours too."
Gwen Sutherland
“Thank you Nicola for your Journaling Workshop. More than helping me record this precious lifes journey, you gave me tools to explore my own thoughts, my inner being. I feel excited by the prospect of getting to know myself better. I never imagined Journaling could be used as practical tool for my spiritual growth and more than that, for my creativity, 'the dance of the pen on the page', a whole new world opened up to me... Thank you. x “
Lindsey Worthington ( Honey Time Retreat 2008)
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