a meditation master once said, if you wear the same clothes every day, eventually you’ll begin to recognize yourself. If you practice Proprioceptive Writing every day, eventually you’ll begin to hear yourself. Trust yourself, you’re on the right path. And remember the magic rules for self-trust: Write what you hear listen to what you write, and be ready to ask the Proprioceptive Question.
Writing the mind alive
Looking back over the last decade, I can see more clearly how the divine discontent I felt wasn’t a sign that something was wrong with me or my life, but instead was simply a signal of my growth and potential pulling me forward.
I’ve also come to the realization that finding ourselves, recognizing ourselves, and trusting ourselves is something we learn to do. But we have to stop thinking and simply begin doing.
Practice over time is what helps us learn, and unlearn. Continuous and repeated practice, allowing the practices you choose to vary over time.
In 2017 I became curious about the Proprioceptive Writing method, but I didn’t establish a practice. It’s become clear to me over the last few months that this practice is the framework for our next learning journey in Within (U)niveristy.
If you’re seeking ritual, wanting to cultivate a Wisdom Rythm, develop a contemplative practice and connect and learn with others this experience may be for you.
Our first gathering will be on February 22nd at 7:30 CST followed by weekly community writes every Tuesday until Holy Week. It’s my personal bridge from Winter to Spring and a practice I’m looking forward to accompanying me through Lent.
Please join me in Within (U)niversity or reach out to apply for a scholarship if this resonates with you.
If you’d rather dip into the method on your own, I recommend the book Writing the Mind Alive: The Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice by Linda Trichter Metcalf and Tobin Simon.
May you be well in all ways,
Vivi
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Hello and thank you for the kind words in your podcast. Love them so very much.
You’re so very welcome!