Signed up yet for "Poems, Prayers, & Promises"?
Our first "deep dive," coming in August!
Ready to dive deep?
Maybe you remember “Poems, Prayers, & Promises,” that old song by John Denver. Its title has inspired the theme of our first month-long “deep dive” on The Raft, coming in August.
“Poems, Prayers, & Promises”: A Deep Dive
Taking place via email August 1-August 31 (weekdays only)
Concluding with an optional Zoom celebration on September 5
What the heck is a “deep dive?”
In a “deep dive,” you immerse yourself in a particular “life theme” using resources I provide as a starting point. Unlike one of our “30-day quests,” it has no specific creative goal.
So what’s the purpose of this deep dive?
“Poems, Prayers, & Promises” is your chance to explore more deeply your understandings and practices of prayer (however you define that) through the engaged reading of poems, among other things. Along the way, you may feel moved to make or reaffirm promises to yourself and/or others.
What exactly will you get?
Each weekday, I’ll send you an email containing:
a poem to read and reflect upon (selections from Mary Oliver, Ellen Bass, Lucille Clifton, Wendell Berry . . . )
a companion video of meditative instrumental music
a set of questions to invite your contemplation. Use them however you wish—e.g., as openings for meditation or prayer, as prompts for journaling or poetry-writing, as sparks for drawing or painting, as catalysts for change-making . . . You may also ignore my questions altogether to go off in other directions!
In short, you’re the co-creator of this dive. Do as much or as little as you’d like, when you’d like, how you’d like, with the materials I provide. Set your own pace. Make your own way.
Too busy? You can always save the emails and return to them at your leisure.
Don’t forget our (optional) closing celebration . . .
We’ll conclude this dive with an optional “Rafter Refuge,” a time of sharing on Zoom, Tuesday, September 5, 6:30PM Central.
Who can participate in “Poems, Prayers, & Promises”?
All paying subscribers, at any donor level. (If payment is a hardship at this time, contact me for a gift subscription.)
Remember, becoming a paid subscriber/donor also gets you other perks. You can participate in 30-day quests, join special Rafter groups, get exclusive bonus content, and more.
Here’s how to join the dive . . .
☀️ Make sure you’re a paying subscriber/donor on the Raft by August 1. Again, if payment is a hardship at this time, contact me for a gift subscription.
☀️ IMPORTANT! You must also update your Raft subscription preferences to include “The Deep Dive.” Here’s how: Click the button below. On the “Notifications” list on the new screen, locate “The Deep Dive” near the bottom. Click the button on the right side. The gray slider will turn green. All set! (Need help? Contact me.)
Want to deep-dive with a buddy? Invite a friend or a group to join you!
Gift a Raft subscription to one other person at a discount with this button. Make sure that your friend then subscribes to “The Deep Dive,” as described in #2 above. (Need help? Contact me.)
Want to set up a whole group of divers! Use this button to create a group subscription at a discounted rate. Make sure that your friends then subscribe to “The Deep Dive,” as described in #2 above. (Need help? Contact me.)
Questions? Contact me.
Let’s dive into “Poems, Prayers, & Promises” together!
