During the retreat, you will enjoy meditative practices coupled with writing prompts to enter a space of deep self-reflection. Once there, you will have time to consider what wants to be released and record it on the page. You will have the choice to share your work and will create an action plan for continuing (or ending) the stories you’ve engaged. There will be a one hour break for lunch. You should bring a pillow and blanket(s) for creating a writing “nest” as well as your preferred writing tools. We will ground ourselves before leaving. All are warmly welcome and everyone receives a gift. No writing experience necessary. The retreat will be facilitated by Shawna Ayoub Ainslie.

Space is limited to 25 participants. To register go to www.unityofbloomington.org under Events, or to www.honeyquill.com The retreat will take place at Unity of Bloomington at 4001 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington. A portion of the proceeds benefits Unity’s efforts to awaken the spiritual growth of all.

Shawna Ayoub Ainslie received an MFA from Indiana University in 2007. Her writing has appeared in Art Saves Lives International, The ManifestStation,Equally Wed, Medium: The Archipelago, [wherever],
On the Verge and Amy Gigi Alexander’s Stories of Good series. Shawna’s work addresses themes of race, place, abuse, mental health, parenting, faith, and identity. She writes regularly at The Honeyed Quill
(honeyquill.com).

Cost: $100 advance, $120 after January 1

For more information contact:

Danielle Bachant-Bell
(812) 333-2484
[email protected]