 Writing Across the Veil:Â
Using Your Imagination To Connect With The Ancestors
A self-paced writing immersion with Mirabai Starr
Available now through Monday, November 2.
Begin whenever you are ready, then gather with us live on All Souls' Day.
 A spiritually embodied writing practice to deepen our relationship with those who have passedÂ
What do you most wish you could hear from a loved one who has died?
Everyone has ancestors.
Whether you knew your great grandmother or only heard stories about her, whether your spiritual teacher is still alive or passed last century, whether your loved ones who died were elderly or very young...
We all have soul connections with the spirit world.
Writing is a powerful catalyst for reclaiming closeness with those who are not physically with us anymore. This immersion is your invitation to reconnect with loved ones on the other side of the veil through spiritually embodied writing, at whatever hour the longing finds you.
 What would the story of a relationship that has ended look like if you could rewrite it?Â
Are you feeling the presence of the beloved dead closer during this season?
Would you like to use this thin time to reach out to them, and feel them reaching back?
In this inclusive practice, Mirabai offers evocative writing prompts to stimulate your sacred imagination and build a bridge of language and beauty to cultivate intimacy with important people who are no longer alive, but who, especially in this liminal season, are still available to us when we write our way home to them.
 Can you dare to believe that when you write to your loved ones who have died you are actually making contact, that they can receive your words?Â
Would you like to respectfully draw on the ancient cultural practices of Day of the Dead and weave them into your writing in a meaningful way?
Come with a willingness to dive deeply into hidden places in your soul where your relationships with those who have died still abide, beckoning your attention and creative engagement. Gather pictures of your loved ones and candles to honor them. Be prepared for your writing to surprise and challenge you, and also to invigorate and console you.
 This Immersion Is for You If You Are...Â
- Longing to connect with the ancestors you never knew
- Missing loved ones who have died and yearning for contact
- Regretting unfinished business
- Wishing you could say something you didn't dare to when they were here
- Needing to hear something they never said to you
- Looking for a ritual way to honor the dead, or a relationship that has ended, or another reality that is over
- Wanting to move at your own pace, in your own hours, without a schedule to keep
 What to ExpectÂ
Writing Across the Veil was recorded during a live gathering with Mirabai and Willow and a circle of fellow writers. You will hear the ceremony as it happened, the prompts as they were given, and the writing as it was shared aloud. What you receive is three hour-long sessions to enter whenever you are ready and return to as often as you like. Then, on All Souls' Day, we gather live.
- Guided writing practices with Mirabai, woven with Lectio Divina (sacred reading) and poetry
- Ceremony to remember and honor those who have passed
- Guided and silent meditation to hear the words that long to be written
- Three hour-long sessions to explore at your own pace
- A 45-minute live gathering on All Souls' Day, Monday, November 2, at 4pm Pacific
- Lifetime access, so you can return each year as the veils thin again
 The FlowÂ
Session One:
Knocking on the Ancestor's Door
The veils are thin, the gates are cracked and there's an opening. We are knocking with all our hearts. An opening ceremony to honor loved ones who have died, with guided meditation, writing practice and community sharing.
Session Two:
Connecting with the Ancestors of Our Genetic Heritage
There are people in our family tree that we have never known but who carry specific wisdom that can guide us now. As soon as someone in our family dies, they automatically take the shape of an ancestor who cares about our spiritual flourishing. In this session we access their particular gifts meant for us, through contemplative reading, guided writing and community sharing.
Session Three:
Connecting with the Ancestors of Our Spiritual Lineages
If you could sit at the feet of an unconditionally loving wisdom keeper, what would your heart most long to say or hear? In this session we use our sacred imagination to harvest the wisdom of the spiritual lineages we most resonate with, through contemplative reading, guided writing and community sharing.
 By the End of This Immersion You Will...Â
- Forge a relationship with ancestors you wish to connect to, whether you knew them or not
- Feel a renewed sense of access to your beloveds on the other side of the veil
- Befriend the wisdom keepers of the spiritual lineages you most resonate with
- Unburden your heart of regrets and resentments you may carry of loved ones who have died
- Compile a powerful body of work that reflects your journey of communing across the veil
 Meet MirabaiÂ
Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally beloved spiritual guide, and translator of the mystics. Her latest book, Ordinary Mysticism, invites readers to find holiness in the mess of everyday life. As a certified bereavement guide, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. The sudden death of her daughter, Jenny, initiated Mirabai into a lifetime of living with grief as a sacred teacher and opened pathways to profound communion with those who have crossed the veil.
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Investment:
 $275
$87
In Writing Across the Veil you receive:
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Guided writing practices with Mirabai woven with Lectio Divina (sacred reading) and poetry
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Ceremony to remember and honor those who have passed
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Guided and silent meditation to hear the words that long to be written
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Songs with Willow to honor the dead
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Three hour-long recorded sessions to practice at your own pace, yours for life
Plus!
A 45-minute live gathering with Mirabai on All Souls' Day
We will honor your beloved dead, explore writing as a spiritual practice and gather in small groups of companions.
Monday, November 2, at 4pm Pacific
 What Others Have to Say About Writing Across the VeilÂ
"Team Wild Heart, you all--Willow, Mirabai, and Monika-are embodiments of compassion, and I felt that deeply."
—Sarah C.
"I appreciated renewing my interest and love of creating ritual and altars to express myself in a variety of ways."
—Regina Z.
"Mirabai and her team lead me to think about my intention to be meaningful, truthful and raw in my writing. The writing prompts and the sharing of our writing open me up to others' grief, not just my own; that community connection that is vital to my ongoing journey."
—Colleen P.
"I went into a deep, meditative space and writing from that soulful place. The music, the rituals, the safe space you created was beautiful and filled me with peace."
—Paulette F.
"The entire weekend was wonderful. I had no idea what to expect and I was apprehensive about the writing. When Mirabai explained to write from your entire being it began to make sense."
—Elizabeth F.
 Frequently Asked QuestionsÂ
When does it start?
How long do I have access?
How much time does it take?
Is this a live component?
Do I need to be a good writer to join?
Do I need to be grieving to participate?
What should I have on hand?
Is financial support available?
When does registration close?
Simply show up with your spacious mind and hungry heart.
