Sensing the Sacred, Voicing the Transcendent: Poetry as a Vessel for Exploring our Relationship with the Divine
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Abstract
Spirituality is a means of making sense of the self and the world. Whether to praise the divine, connect with nature, question established religions, or find sacredness in the mundane, poets have explored spirituality across traditions. In this workshop, we will explore the potential of poetry for capturing the divine experience in whatever form it may take. Through a series of exercises, participants will be guided through the creation of a poem. This workshop seeks to open the door to exploring your own relationship to the sacred. It is intended for everyone, regardless of your experience with poetry.
Presenter Biographies
Ana Reisens and Matilde Carbajo are lecturers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) (Barcelona, Spain), where they teach creativity (Ana) and gender and sexuality (Matilde). Ana is a poet, PhD, and lecturer at UPF. Her dissertation, Stories Crossing Borders, explores how Spanish literature reached the United States as both translations and film adaptations. She is interested in creativity studies, art therapy, and the transformative power of stories. Matilde is a PhD candidate at UPF. Her dissertation, entitled Healways in the Mariana Islands, explores Spanish colonialism in the Pacific with a focus on healing and spirituality. She is interested in poetry and creative writing as a means of making sense of the world.