Workshops

How many times has someone asked you “What do you really want?” And then really listened to your answer? Throughout our lives, in different ways, both women and men are strongly encouraged to focus on what society tells us we want rather than on our own internal directions. The key to a vibrant, fulfilled life is to identify what we want over and over again and begin to set up our lives so those dreams become realities, with support for the struggles involved and the feelings we will run up against. This workshop will assist us to begin (or continue) to identify and reclaim our deepest dreams, and to create lives that reflect those dreams.

A grounding in business is often the key to success in the arts. As an independent artist who owns her own label, has sold over 45,000 recordings, enjoys extensive airplay internationally, and has toured North America, Libby loves to assist other musicians explore steps to further their musical careers. Anyone interested in the business side of music — whether a beginning or serious songwriter, a curious audience member, an accomplished touring artist or just in the “dreaming” stage — is welcome at this workshop

Women are inherently brilliant thinkers. We tend to be geniuses at win-win relationships, which is the most important skill our world needs to develop at this juncture in history. Our thinking forms the basis of our decisions and actions, our writing and speaking, the way we are in the world. But most of us grow up with messages that trivialize or invalidate our thinking, so we end up feeling we can’t think, we’re stupid, too emotional, too idealistic, or overly concerned with trivial issues. Or we just go blank at key moments! This conditioning can be unlearned and our clear, flexible thinking reclaimed. Come join us! (For women only)

Do you find yourself rushing around just trying to keep up with the demands of your life? Are you tired, fatigued, even exhausted? Do you spend enough time with your family or loved ones? How much time do you spend on housework and childcare? Does your workweek average more than 40 hours? What’s going on? You are in good company. Americans work on average a full month longer than we did just 20 years ago and have less time to attend to our personal relationships, selves, hobbies, spiritual lives, health, volunteer interests, etc. This workshop takes a look at our busy lives and the inner and outer forces that drive us to work, work, work — instead of living the lives we long for.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed, urgent, strident or just plain burnt-out in the process of devoting ourselves to responding to the needs of a hurting world and trying to build a civil, just, healthy and sustainable society in its place. This workshop addresses both the necessity of and means for caring for our own precious bodies, minds, hearts and souls while continuing our vital work.