Synopses & Reviews
Introduces haiku as a simple and effective way of tapping into
the sacred moments that permeate everyday living. Starting
with examples and practices that lead to writing a first haiku,
and then on to an overview of haiku conventions, the author
invites us on a path to respond to the holiness that lives and
breathes in the world around us. By capturing and writing
down images of what makes us aware of holinessparticular
moments of deep feeling, moments that make us feel alive and
wholewriting haiku becomes a way of relating to the sacred
through the now of this moment, just as is.
Lively examples and simple guided exercisessuch as haiku as
prayer, haiku inspired by sacred texts, and haiku that reflects
religious seasons or holidaysoffer a unique spiritual practice
for a variety of audiences:
Spiritual seekers of any faith
People curious about haiku writing
Writers experienced in haiku writing
Groups, teachers, and religious leaders to use for group experience and sharing
Synopsis
Have a "haiku moment"--when your mind stops and your heart moves.
"Writing haiku offers the chance to honor, hold, and fully experience a fleeting moment that takes you out of yourself, a moment that hints at the deeper unity that lies beneath the surface of things."
--from Chapter One
In this encouraging guide for both beginning and experienced haiku writers, Margaret D. McGee shows how writing haiku can be a consciously spiritual practice for seekers of any faith tradition or no tradition.
Drawing from her experience as a spiritual retreat leader and published haiku writer, McGee takes the mystery and intimidation out of beginning to write haiku. For those already on their way, she provides helpful hints and exercises to broaden and deepen both your haiku artistry and your appreciation of haiku as part of your spiritual life. With humor and encouragement, she offers step-by-step exercises for both individuals and writing groups, and shows how haiku can help you:
- Pay attention to the world around you to connect with sacred moments
- Overcome fear and self-doubt to access your innate creativity
- Explore and use haiku together with spiritual practices in your own faith tradition
- Make haiku a spiritual part of your daily routine
Synopsis
Takes the mystery and intimidation out of beginning to write haiku as a spiritual practice. Provides helpful hints and step-by-step exercises to broaden and deepen both your haiku artistry and your appreciation of haiku as part of your spiritual life.