Discovery Journaling: Turn Chaos into Clarity
What do you do when you're torn? Besides play Torn by Natalie Imbruglia?
In this workshop, Cory will guide you through Discovery Journaling, a journaling process Cory invented, to help make any decision and sort out mixed feelings with clarity and unity.
Discovery Journaling is a type of inquiry. It allows us to easily dialogue with the sometimes opposing parts of ourselves ("yes, I want this — but also part of me doesn't want this, and part of me is judging myself for wanting this") and come to clarity.
In Song of Myself, Walt Whitman wrote, "I contain multitudes." We all do.
We don't need to silence any part of ourselves. Or be afraid of any voice in our heads.
With this method, we can listen to all parts of ourselves without judgement and find a unified decision or perspective. And build trust in yourself, freshly seeing that you make sense, even when you're torn.
TAKEAWAY
You will leave with a new journaling method for working with your feelings/thoughts that you can use any time you feel angsty, torn, confused, chaotic, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, ashamed, or deflated.
REVIEW
"I am leaving Cory's workshop feeling hopeful, regenerated and focused." -a workshop participant
See what folks are saying about Cory's workshops here: https://mindfuladulting.substack.com/p/workshop-schedule)
What to Expect:
-guided journaling with room to follow your own interests.
-sharing some of your thoughts with fellow workshoppers (within your comfort zone).
-extremely supportive fellow workshoppers
Schedule
arrive 1:50-2:00
-session 2:00-3:10
-break to mingle/have tea 3:10-3:20
-second session 3:20-4:20
-closing 4:20-4:30
This event is for queers and allies.
Bring your journal if you have one. Cory will provide pens and paper as well, so no worries.
LOCATION
1923 Fernwood Rd at the Little Gladstone Studio
The Little Gladstone Studio is on the 2nd floor around the back of the building. (Go around Little June, Stage, the children’s boutique, and turn right into the laneway. Look to your right and see the ramp up to the Studio space!)
COST
Pay what you can. Sliding scale 20-50, recommended $30
If cost is a barrier, come for free (choose bursary/barter).
If life has been generous, feel free to give generously to support this work.
You can pay here in Luma, in cash on the day, or via e-transfer.
Contact corylobbezoo @ gmail.com for trades.
Qs
Can I come to just one half of the event? Yep.
Who is Cory the facilitator? Smol bio at https://mindfuladulting.substack.com/about
Is this a queer-friendly event? Yas queen (king, or ruler of any gender)
Are service animals allowed? Welcomed!
What facilities are on site? Washrooms, accessible space, kitchenette with drinking water.
What should I bring? A friend, a journal if you like (Cory will have pens and paper alternatively), comfy clothes, a morsel of courage.
Is there street parking nearby? Yes. Try Gladstone (or Stanley, Pembroke or Vining)
Is this on a bus route? Yep, the 22. And a short walk from some others (24/25, 11, 27/28, 2, 15, etc)
What's the idea behind this workshop? A few, including
You can grow from wherever you are now.
We can’t talk our way into empowerment: we need practice.
Navigating inner/interpersonal stress and conflict without panicking is an emotional intelligence skill that grows best in low-stakes settings like this.
We need to build resilience communally, not just individually.
Any questions or concerns - get in touch with Cory corylobbezoo @ gmail.com