Heather Lanier is a writer, poet, memoirist, speaker, and professor. She is also my friend! Heather returns to the podcast to discuss the profound connection between creativity and spirituality.
From the meditative discipline of centering prayer to the "forgetting of self" that occurs in the flow state, Heather shares how writing can serve as both a craft and a spiritual practice. We explore the concept of "ultimate reality," the power of art as a spiritual "thin place," plus the intersection of motherhood, creative momentum, and the joys of the mundane.
Whether you're a writer, an artist, or simply someone longing to experience more wonder in everyday life, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and step through art's open door.
Resources & Links
Music: "White Horses" by Darlingside
Art Exhibit: Selected History of the Space-Time Continuum by Rachel Sussman
Books:
Connect with Heather Lanier:
Instagram: heatherklanier
Substack: The Slow Take
Website: https://heatherlanierwriter.com
Upcoming Event:
Join Merideth and Heather for a live event in the Philadelphia area!
Date: July 25th
Location: Chadds Ford, PA
Details: This is a free event featuring lively conversation and a musical salon exploring creativity as a spiritual practice. Join us as we explore creativity as a spiritual practice and discover how being present to beauty can ground, heal, and transform our everyday lives. Please register here to attend.
I'd love to hear about the works of art that have become thin places in your own life. In fact, we are doing a call for guest-post submissions over on Substack. You can learn more and submit yours by visiting: https://artistsforjoy.org/artsopendoor