How to be a Mystic: Emily Dickinson’s Day Job

Facilitated by Benjamin Bagocius, PhD

In this casual writing workshop, we will explore mystical thought from a Judeo-Christian tradition, which will prepare us to dive into the puzzling delights of Dickinson’s poetry. Our conversation   will inspire the creation of our own mystical poetry.

This session is writing intensive and will be guided by participants’ writing and ideas about the material.

No pre-reading is required: Come only with paper, pen or pencil, and a willingness to be surprised by the innate mystical sensibilities you yourself carry. We welcome both new and veteran writers, those interested in Dickinson or mysticism and anyone wishing to write for personal renewal.
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Benjamin Bagocius, PhD, is founding director of the Institute for Spiritual Poetry, which hosts writing workshops, a literary journal, and other events. His two books of poetry – The Canaanite Woman and The Gospel According to B. – are forthcoming in 2022 and 2024, respectively.  Dr. Ben teaches across fields of literature, spirituality, and queer experience with Bard Early Colleges in Washington, D.C., and his poetry, essays, and academic articles are published widely. Learn more and reach out at BenjaminBagocius.com and InstituteForSpiritualPoetry.com