Sensation Writing by Ana Johnson Do you wish to try out Sensation Writing? If so, start by writing down three low charged events that happened today, last week or over your lifetime (just in point form). ----- ----- ----- Then, assign a score from 0 to 10 to each of these (0 = completely indifferent to 10 = highly charged [really happy, excited or really sad, frustrated]). Pick the least charged event. Then free write on it, for a few minutes. Call this free write A. Next, dr

Live Mindfulness Workshop Workshop Details When: Friday December 5th, 6:30-7:30pm Where: Reflection Room, located in Kingston Hall, Room 213 103 Stuart Street, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Benefits of Attending Learning practical mindfulness techniques. Simple exercises for everyday use. Tools to manage stress and anxiety. Community engagement and connecting with peers. Building a support system. Sharing experiences and learning from others. Importance of Min

This writing workshop is for everyone, whether you are currently writing or not.

Queen's Health Outreach with Ana Johnson - Podcast Listen Here In this episode (March, 2024), Orli and Victoria from Queen's Health...

Published Poem - La Salle Causeway On Page 35 Published in the 2025 Summer Issue (021) of Devour: Art & Lit Canada Source: ( https://www.wetinkbooks.com/publication/devour-021/ ) La Salle Causeway   Launching from the Kingston Yatch Club Kayaking along Lake Ontario Into the throat of the Cataraqui River   Among the elements One paddle splash after another Bass breath shimmering   On my torso twisting Muscle spasms One more, then another   Right, left, right Some days at the w

Free Writing Workshop Join the free writing workshop facilitated by Ana Johnson (6:30-8 pm) at Crave Cafe on Thursday, July 17th. Feel...

Open Mic Happening on Friday 11th July, 2025, in Kingston For those who are interested, Open Mic is happening on Friday 11th July, 2025...

Awaken - Group Poem from Writing Workshop Participants Facilitated by Ana Johnson One, two, three, four, five, six … thirty-five Should I...

This writing workshop is for everyone, whether you are currently writing or not.

Public Library Poetry Reading On April 19th, 2025, between 3:00 - 4:30 pm At the Kingston Frontenac Public Library I will be reading my...

Published Poem - Carved Tree On page 41 Published in the Winter Issue of Devour: Art & Lit Canada Photo by A Johnson, Greenwood Trail, Canada Carved Tree   I’m made in the image of the trees, green hues of sunrise. Spring, moulding my blood flow, red cells dancing through my body cradling my pelvis, scapula, shoulders, arms and feet. Verdant shades emanating within pores, sweat moist of moss. Beneath, fresh tender nurturing soil spreading among white blood cells, fighting off

Life: A Multiplicity of Memories This month, I’d like to invite you to write your own poem. How can we do this?

Join Ana Johnson Author in a Mindfulness Workshop focusing on Connection. Learn about the deep connections we week with nature and the world

Join Ana Johnson Author as she leads a mindfulness workshop focusing on uncovering your thoughts!

Mindfulness Workshop: Self Discovery Self discovery: What are our true desires?

Mindfulness Workshop: Power of Awareness How can we be aware in day to day living as we deal with the complexities of modern life?

Mindfulness Workshop Join Ana Johnson Author as she leads a mindfulness workshop that explores awareness.

Chickadee Sadness, lost forever at the beach, toes digging into the hot sand, tears shedding onto the keyboard letter by letter, no, not...

In the Garden You’re a woman in the garden  entwined in the ravine  of grape leaves. You become one with the plants No, not like...

To Joy well polar bear, i finally feel i can talk to you. i'm thrilled you're frolicking in the snow, at least one of us is. let there be...