Writing The Journey

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A four-week exploration of language as a tool for integration and exploration.

Reflecting on a transformational experience he had last year, Dan writes:  “A fellow ‘psychonaut’ once said to me as we were tripping together - “Words are silly”. As a poet, whose primary trade is in both written and spoken word, I know how silly words can be – and how powerful. Holding these two simultaneously existing beliefs at the same time, we may be able to use language to better tell our own stories. As we heighten our understanding of the universe and ourselves through psychedelics, poetry is the substance of heightened language.”

Alongside poetry, one of Dan’s primary methods of understanding himself and the world – of processing his experiences – is through journaling. Using more than 10 years’ experience of delivering creative writing workshops (including in wellbeing settings), Dan has devised this course for the Psychedelic Society to nurture our minds and spark our imaginations through the power of writing. 

Keats wrote that “words are images of thoughts refined”. The course will offer that refinement to people who have undertaken an experience they are looking to better define and integrate into their lives. For those who have not had a psychedelic experience, the course will be an ideal opportunity to explore the power of language as a tool to support a period of change and transformation.  

What to expect:

  • Stimulating guided writing prompts and exercises 
  • Exploring stream-of-consciousness writing 
  • How to free-write and edit
  • Using metaphorical language as a way to truth
  • Time for breathing and self reflection 
  • No-pressure sharing back to the group

To create an intimate and interactive workshop environment, we only releasing a limited number of tickets, so book soon if you can.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Dan Simpson is a writer, performer, producer, and educator and  accomplished facilitator. He is currently poet-in-residence at Imperial College London; lectures on the 'Writing for the Spoken Word' module at Canterbury Christ Church University, and delivers creative writing, wellbeing, and professional development sessions for adults. 

A former Canterbury Laureate, Dan has been Poet-in-Residence at Glastonbury Festival 2020 (virtual), Waterloo Station, and National Trust Stowe. His two collections of poetry are Applied Mathematics and Totally Cultured (Burning Eye Books), and he has been commissioned by Southbank Centre, Free Word, and Reading University. 

EVENT DETAILS

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DATES: Four consecutive Sundays starting 7 March. Each session is 5.30-7pm.

TICKET PRICES: £80-120 

DOORS OPEN: 17:25

NO ENTRY AFTER: 17:40 To avoid disruption to the event, latecomers may not be admitted.

Please email mags@psychedelicsociety.org.uk with any questions.

REFUNDS POLICY: Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. When possible we encourage reselling on Ticketswap.

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