Natalie Goldberg writes: "One month after 9/11, I taught 80 very depressed New Yorkers in a writing workshop near the bombed site. What could I possibly say to help? I pulled out a favorite poem by Gerald Stern, author of The Red Coal, and the atmosphere was ignited. What is it you burn for as you walk your streets? Where has the hot coal taken your life? What can you say with vast affection?" In this workshop, with this renowned writer and teacher of writing, we do 10-minute timed writing practices to answer these questions. We also do short meditation practices. Please note: Bring pens and notebooks.