Hello ,
Ash Wednesday is tomorrow! This will mark the third year of Lent at the Writing Table. We are incredibly grateful to have this space again to spend time writing with you - our community! What is it
you are hoping for this Lenten season?
Over the past week I've shared some of the reasons why this season is so important and what it means to devote intentional time to spiritual practice. If you are
asking yourself why should I write in community during Lent?, I hope this short list can inspire you to join us this season!
Why should you join us at the Writing Table this
Lent?
- To engage Lent is not a solo endeavor. The season of Lent calls for focus on how our spiritual lives are deeply interwoven with social well-being. Surrounding yourself with a community who also chose the commitment to their practice for seven weeks of spiritual companionship can be wonderful and inspiring. You never know how much your presence means to someone else. Or how much theirs will mean
to you.
- To resist dangers to our collective freedoms. Staying grounded during difficult times by saying no and using your words to oppose injustice is vital in preserving and protecting our communities. Love of God and love of neighbors cannot be separated. Perhaps you want to write to your elected officials, develop action plans to aid your neighbors, or implore others to do the same? These are
only some of the possibilities. Writing itself is a form of resistance and way to push back against oppression.
- To practice a spiritual discipline - This season is a time to honor your intentions and set the time aside for your practice. During Lent at the Writing Table you'll have two POMs each weekday fully dedicated to writing alongside others who have made the same commitment. Discipline doesn't just have to
be about how many words you write each day... sometimes, it means showing up for yourself and others, even when it's hard.
- To understand writing as prayer - We often sell short the power of the written word and physically putting our thoughts down. Our conversations with God can take on a different power when we choose to put pen to paper (or words to a blank document!). Explore how your prayers take on a
powerful and illuminating form through writing. We'll even have daily questions and prompts to guide you if you're looking for inspiration.
