Naked in the Now Workshop with Marijke McCandless

Join local author Marijke McCandless in the Readings Gallery for her Naked Writing Workshop (no clothing removal required!) that follows her book, Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present!

Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present offers readers a tender and practical invitation to presence. With wit, honesty, and warmth, Marijke McCandless shares mindfulness practices that are easy, memorable, and transformative—perfect for both newcomers and seasoned seekers ready to deepen their connection to life.

In this mini workshop, we will dive into the natural beauty of our mind as we allow our written words to flow. This is a little different from other writing classes. I call it naked writing, others call it freewriting. Instead of facing a blank page and trying to share something we know, we will dive into the unknown. We let go of our inner critic along with our worries about punctuation, grammar and eloquence. When we let our words flow unfettered, without striving to perfect our words, we learn to trust our natural voice without effort.

Then we share. When we share our naked, unedited, writing, we practice being vulnerable, daring to expose ourselves. When others share, we learn to listen carefully without judgment, opening our hearts and reflecting on the passages that moved us. We encourage each other. Inexplicably, a sense of community forms as we experience our shared humanity.

Whether you are an experienced writer or a complete newbie, this introduction is for you! Are you curious? Come join me!

Marijke McCandless is a mindfulness coach, playfulness instigator, and award-winning author. Her book Naked in the Now recently won the prestigious Chanticleer International Book Awards Grand Prize for Mind & Spirit Non-Fiction. She leads workshops and retreats that awaken presence, deepen connection, and spark joy. Marijke believes transformation begins by noticing the tiny moments of delight available right now.

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