
Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle
WHEN:
January 25, 2026 @ 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
ADMISSION: $50
WHERE:
Join Holy Wisdom Monastery for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts), sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors, weather permitting.
Come as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause, listen and write. You’ll leave with new words, insights, and connections.
Dates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 a.m. – noon
- Jan. 25
- Mar. 1
- Jun. 7
- Nov. 1
Schedule
- 10:15 am – Welcome, housekeeping and settling in
- 10:30 am – Guided meditation
- 10:45 am – Writing session #1
- 11:00 am – Contemplative walking/break
- 11:15 am – Writing session #2
- 11:30 am – Sharing
- 12:00 pm – Close
Leader – Rebecca Jamieson
Rebecca Jamieson is the author of The Body of All Things (Finishing Line Press, 2017). She is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award, the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Rattle, The Offing, Mid-American Review, and Entropy, and she’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. Rebecca lives on Ho-Chunk land in Madison, Wisconsin. When she’s not writing, you can find her hiking, baking, or cuddling her two cats.
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