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Ep 90: ft. Albert Flynn DeSilver on Writing as a Path to Awakening
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Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, writer, speaker, and workshop leader. His latest book is Writing as a Path to Awakening (based on his popular workshops by the same name) published by Sounds True. Albert served as Marin County, California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. His work has appeared in more than 100 literary journals worldwide and is the author of the memoir Beamish Boy. Albert is also a speaker and trainer who has taught writing workshops at the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and literary conferences nationally.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How embodiment can be a source of creativity
- How photography lead him to writing
- Why reading is important for writers
- His writing process
- How meditation and creativity influence each other
- Teaching writing to others
Creative Resources Mentioned:
- Mary Oliver
- Natalie Goldberg
- Terry Tempest Williams
Connect with Albert:
Free writing coaching session here
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