Imagine a world where people are kinder to others and to themselves. A world of respect, integrity, generosity of spirit. Let’s read about it, talk about it, write about it, share it, live into it. In these divisive days, we will explore the art of self-compassion and compassion with others through poetic practice—such fertile ground for meeting our most intolerant and callous self-critic. How might the very practice of writing teach us something valuable about self-compassion? It’s all practice!

As the Dalai Lama writes, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

All levels of poetry experience are welcome!