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Liminal Writing
United Kingdom
Приєднався 19 вер 2023
Two friends, one in the UK and the other in Canada, 5,729 kilometers apart, writing and ruminating about life, relationships and standing in our truths. Liminal writing is about moving through the threshold of places, time and feelings, and learning what it is to be truly ourselves - thorns, crowns and all
Liminal Writing: Inspired by Khalil Gibran's line, "Your daily life is your temple & your religion."
In this episode, Ces and Lee are inspired by this quote 'Your daily life is your temple and your religion…' by Lebanese-American, poet, writer and visual artist, Khalil Gibran. They explore the challenges of meeting self-imposed expectations and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the blessings in daily life.
Through personal reflections and anecdotes, they emphasize the value of bringing one's whole self into everyday experiences and finding inspiration within. The conversation includes thoughts on the comfort found in old churches and the significance of acknowledging the contributions of ancestors.
Join them for a heartfelt discussion on living with intention and gratitude.
00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:08 The Search for Inspiration
01:08 Reflecting on Khalil Gibran's Quote
01:36 Personal Reflections and Daily Life
02:58 The Beauty of Churches and Temples
04:35 Connecting with Ancestors and Rituals
09:09 Self-Acceptance and Inner Reflection
13:35 Conclusion and Takeaways
#khalilgibranquotes , #khalilgibran, #liminalwriting , #wildmindwriting, #writingwithfriends, #yourtemple&yourreligion
Through personal reflections and anecdotes, they emphasize the value of bringing one's whole self into everyday experiences and finding inspiration within. The conversation includes thoughts on the comfort found in old churches and the significance of acknowledging the contributions of ancestors.
Join them for a heartfelt discussion on living with intention and gratitude.
00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:08 The Search for Inspiration
01:08 Reflecting on Khalil Gibran's Quote
01:36 Personal Reflections and Daily Life
02:58 The Beauty of Churches and Temples
04:35 Connecting with Ancestors and Rituals
09:09 Self-Acceptance and Inner Reflection
13:35 Conclusion and Takeaways
#khalilgibranquotes , #khalilgibran, #liminalwriting , #wildmindwriting, #writingwithfriends, #yourtemple&yourreligion
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Liminal Writing: Inspired by quote from Rumi "You went out in search of gold..."
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In this episode of the Liminal Writing Podcast, Ces and Lee are sparked by a quote from Rumi, found in Melody Moezzi's book, 'The Rumi Prescription'. They discuss their personal experiences and insights on the idea that true gold lies within oneself. The episode delves into themes of self-worth, inner beauty, and the power of self-acknowledgement, drawing on past hardships, imposter syndrome, a...
Liminal Writing: Inspired by Robert Greene's "You are judged in this world by..."
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In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee explore a thought-provoking quote from Robert Greene's 'The 33 Strategies of War': 'You are judged in this world by how well you bring things to an end.' Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they discuss the complexities of concluding projects, relationships, and life chapters. They openly share their struggle with having ADHD, why the unfi...
Liminal Writing: Conversations We Are Excluded From
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In this fourth episode, Ces and Lee revisit the pieces they wrote in 2021, exploring themes of exclusion and the power of creating one's own conversations. The writing exercise was triggered by the question, 'What are the conversations that we are excluded from?' They discuss their experiences with exclusion, both personally and professionally, and how they have facilitated meaningful dialogues...
Liminal Writing: Inspired by Virginia Woolf's quote "The beauty of the world has two edges..."
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In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee explore the profound quote from Virginia Woolf, 'The beauty of the world has two edges. One of laughter. One of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.' They bravely share their freshly-written pieces reflecting on the interplay of joy and pain in life's experiences. Their conversation delves into the idea of laughter as a form of rebellion, especiall...
Liminal Writing: What Made Me Laugh
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Using the trigger line 'What made me laugh?', Ces and Lee share personal anecdotes, including a childhood memory in a church and a reflection on the humor from a column in the Sunday Times. The conversation explores themes of memory, the joy of reading, and the influence of early experiences on writing. Listeners are encouraged to try the exercise themselves to discover what makes them laugh. 0...
Season 3 Opening Episode: "Aging isn't a fight. It's a blessing."
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In this first episode of the third season of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee and Ces reflect on the experience of aging as a blessing. They draw inspiration from an article written by the artist, performer and activist, Common (Men's Health Magazine, July -August 2024), discussing personal experiences with physical changes and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The hosts share their...
Liminal Writing: What I hear when I listen to my inner voice
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In this episode, Lee and Ces return (after an unplanned break) to read and reflect on a piece that they wrote in 2021 - 'what I hear when I listen to my inner voice.' They get to reflect on grief, specifically the loss of a beloved pet, and the dual nature of the inner voice-both critical and celebratory. They explore how balancing these voices is crucial, especially as they grow older. The dis...
Liminal Writing: Love is a series of deaths and rebirths (from Women Who Run With The Wolves)
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In this episode Ces and Lee draw their inspiration from a line, "love is a series of deaths and rebirths" in Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes' book, "Women Who Run With The Wolves". The book is a seminal work on the vitality, resilience, grandeur and wisdom of women. Ces writes about her circle of friends who have known each other from their teens, and have seen each other through the valleys and pea...
Liminal Writing: Sagada, Philippines
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Episode 11 is where Ces and Lee write and talk about a place in the northern part of the Philippines called Sagada. A town nestled in the middle of rice terraces, limestone cliffs, and pine trees, where tribal traditions of the Mountain Province live strong amongst its people. Ces and Lee visited Sagada at different times so listeners get to hear their unique experience of this wondrous place.
Liminal Writing: We are beings of sense making
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In this episode, Ces and Lee reflect on what sense-making is about and its impact on their lives. They discuss the struggle of making sense of past experiences, the importance of finding meaning and purpose, and the challenges of overthinking (sometimes). They also explore the themes of control, vulnerability, routine, creativity, and the foundational aspects of life like breathing and discipli...
Liminal writing: My hands
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In this episode, Ces and Lee write about their hands - what their hands have done...have gone through...and the memories that come up when looking at them and feeling their strength and fragility. #liminalwriting, #creativewriting , #writingwithfriends, #hands , #selfcare
Liminal Writing: If I were a cartoon character...
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In this episode Ces and Lee travel back to Sunday afternoons and memories of made up characters that brought solace and laughter. As kids we found kinship and comfort with certain TV and film characters - Dumbo, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew - as they exhibited some of the best qualities of being human - loving, being kind and trustworthy.
Liminal Writing: Brutal honesty
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In this episode Ces and Lee tackle the discomfort and struggles of brutal honesty, how facing the truth demands their understanding of themselves and their relationships. Brutal honesty can be corrosive, but can also be a transformative experience for the better.
Liminal Writing: I do love nothing in the world so well as you (Inspired by Much Ado About Nothing)
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Inspired by a line from William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", Ces and Lee write about people from places and periods past who bring out lasting tenderness and affection. From this one line, come and discover where their writing leads them. #liminalwriting, #creativewriting, #writingwithfriends, #muchadoaboutnothing, #williamshakespeare , #shakespeare
Liminal Writing: Art is never finished, only abandoned (Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci)
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Liminal Writing: Art is never finished, only abandoned (Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci)
Liminal Writing:The importance of daily walks
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Liminal Writing:The importance of daily walks
Your Sacred Space is Where you Find Yourself Again and Again (from Joseph Campbell)
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Your Sacred Space is Where you Find Yourself Again and Again (from Joseph Campbell)
S01 E13 Liminal writing the joy of 5 senses
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S01 E13 Liminal writing the joy of 5 senses
S01 E11 Liminal writing: What does it mean to be truly alive
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S01 E11 Liminal writing: What does it mean to be truly alive
S01 E12 Liminal writing: If a child asks what I do for a living
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S01 E12 Liminal writing: If a child asks what I do for a living
E10 Liminal writing: Live Your Values - Openness
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E10 Liminal writing: Live Your Values - Openness
E08 A reflection on Pablo Neruda's "Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us."
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E08 A reflection on Pablo Neruda's "Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us."
E07 Liminal writing (Elbert Hubbard's "God will not look you over...)
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E07 Liminal writing (Elbert Hubbard's "God will not look you over...)
S01 E06 Liminal writing (Inspired by Audre Lorde's "If I didn't define myself for myself...")
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S01 E06 Liminal writing (Inspired by Audre Lorde's "If I didn't define myself for myself...")
S01 E05 Liminal writing (Being at rest)
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S01 E05 Liminal writing (Being at rest)
S01 E04 Liminal Writing (Those who love us never leave us alone in our grief)
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S01 E04 Liminal Writing (Those who love us never leave us alone in our grief)