Focusers Guide to the Galaxy: Poets of Embodied Wisdom (Next Up: Rumi’s longing)
17th December 2025 - 14th January 2026 Zoom
Specialist Workshop/Event
Focusers Guide to the Galaxy: Poets of Embodied Wisdom
6 lunchtime drop-in sessions exploring transformative poetry through the felt sense
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
The Journey
Bring alive the wisdom of great poets through focusing practice. In playful, exploratory sessions we’ll discover how their words touch our felt sense and shape our lives – through breakout groups, guided reflections, and shared meaning-making.
The Poets
Maya Angelou – Resilience in the body (COMPLETED)
Mary Oliver – Attention to the wild within (COMPLETED)
Jane Hirshfield – The moment everything changes (COMPLETED)
COMING UP… 17 December
Rumi – The Guest House – Welcome and entertain them all
Rilke – Living the questions
Hafiz – Holy mischief and play
When & Where
26 Nov, 3/10/17 Dec 2025, 7/14 Jan 2026
12:15-1pm GMT (online)
Who’s Welcome?
Focusing practitioners all levels, activists, change-makers, anyone seeking meaning and fresh edge growth. Not just for poets!
Cost
Single session: £15 (£12.50 concession, £6 financially strapped)
All 6 sessions: £60
Donation-based options available – scroll down when booking
Your contribution keeps this work accessible to all.