
Explore the use of journaling and meditation in creative work.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
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Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.

Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.
Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Hands on SoulCollage workshop exploring intuitive card readings, collage prompts, and guided journaling to access inner wisdom. Small group format with step by step reading methods; energetic exchange $15 or pay what you can.

Hands on SoulCollage workshop exploring intuitive card readings, collage prompts, and guided journaling to access inner wisdom. Small group format with step by step reading methods; energetic exchange $15 or pay what you can.
Hands on SoulCollage workshop exploring intuitive card readings, collage prompts, and guided journaling to access inner wisdom. Small group format with step by step reading methods; energetic exchange $15 or pay what you can.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.

Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.
Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.

Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.

Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.
Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.

Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.

Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.
Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.

Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.

Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.
Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Playful, low-pressure collage workshop using 5x8 cards, scissors, glue, and found images to build a personalized SoulCollage® deck, with guided journaling, card-sharing, and gentle card consultations for self-inquiry.

Playful, low-pressure collage workshop using 5x8 cards, scissors, glue, and found images to build a personalized SoulCollage® deck, with guided journaling, card-sharing, and gentle card consultations for self-inquiry.
Playful, low-pressure collage workshop using 5x8 cards, scissors, glue, and found images to build a personalized SoulCollage® deck, with guided journaling, card-sharing, and gentle card consultations for self-inquiry.
Intimate guided sessions encourage close looking at artworks to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator in a quiet gallery space where participants practice mindful viewing and shared reflection.
Intimate guided sessions encourage close looking at artworks to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator in a quiet gallery space where participants practice mindful viewing and shared reflection.
Intimate guided sessions encourage close looking at artworks to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator in a quiet gallery space where participants practice mindful viewing and shared reflection.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.

Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.

Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.

Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.
Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.
Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.