"In this modern world where activity is stressed almost to the point of mania, quietness as a childhood need is too often overlooked. Yet a child’s need for quietness is the same today as it has always been—it may even be greater—for quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy… Continue reading Writers Play date: Creating Within the Chaos Saturday’s 9:00AM EST.
Category: Poetry
Video: Writing from the Womb Intro Workshop
Please know that these writing sessions are sacred. Please credit and cite any quote you grab from here. This workshop was magical. https://youtu.be/-hEbJB0ZNV8 Thank you to every single writer who participated. Thank you Dominican Writers and Word Up Books for providing a space for us to come as we are. Your comments are appreciated. Subscribing… Continue reading Video: Writing from the Womb Intro Workshop
Back to Real Life ~ Ep. 217
After a wonderful weekend of writing in the Catskills at the Sankofa Sisterhood Writers Retreat - #SANKOKAIV, surrounded by womyn of color, we are finally home and my heart is full. Tonight I reflect on all that I will carry from this weekend and all that I desire for this week. https://youtu.be/iFT7AZwEp4U
Truly Living Life ~ Ep. 297
How are you living? Are you living your best life? Who are you living life for? #afrolatinashow #podcast #wocpodcasttoo #meditation #selfcare #selflove #manifestation https://youtu.be/-r6CJOnY548 TO BOOK READING EMAIL: lasantera.nyc@gmail.com CLIENT REVIEW: Did La Santera answer all of your questions? How was the reading? La Santera answered my questions clearly where I had the feeling like… Continue reading Truly Living Life ~ Ep. 297
Ladrona! The Stories We Steal | Message for Aspiring Writers
NYCLWG 13th Anniversary "Ladrona! The Stories We Steal!" Join us for a special reading from members of the NYCLWG, a panel discussion “When is a story not yours to steal?” and to honor, celebrate and connect with the members of these amazing writers collective. Time & Location Nov 15, 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM Alianza… Continue reading Ladrona! The Stories We Steal | Message for Aspiring Writers
The Secrets We Keep ~ Ep. 314
When sh*t is going to rise we will run... we will do whatever necessary to keep our secrets hidden... to keep ourselves from really feeling what must be felt. There is power in shedding our secrets... our secrets are not our story! We are the ones who get to write our narrative. Today let's tell… Continue reading The Secrets We Keep ~ Ep. 314
Taking What You Need ~ Ep. 315
What is that you need? What do you need today to feel strong, to feel better, to feel at peace, to feel ready, or provided for? We often make assumptions about what we think people need rather than just asking them what they need. I invite more of us to begin asking for what we… Continue reading Taking What You Need ~ Ep. 315
When Your Mind is a Mess ~ Ep. 347
Do you feel like you're a mess these days? Do the people you love the most constantly remind you of the ways you start something and can't finish it? Telling you, "you have so many amazing ideas but can't seem to finish one?" I have been feeling quite messy... so today I decided I would… Continue reading When Your Mind is a Mess ~ Ep. 347
When The Well Is Dry ~ Ep. 348
I got to a point where I was done with writing after writing my first book. I didn't think I could write anything else after that. I didn't have anything left to give. How do we find the strength to write when we lose someone we love? How do we find the stamina that it… Continue reading When The Well Is Dry ~ Ep. 348
The Body Remembers ~ Ep. 349
Music has a way of bringing us back to place, a memory, an emotion. Today I reflect on what the body remembers and how to use that muscle and emotional memory in the work we are creating. Sometimes I feel like I can access the darkness easier than I can the joyful memories. https://youtu.be/hdp3iDOaRe8 Wishing… Continue reading The Body Remembers ~ Ep. 349
The Writer and The Story 