Upcoming Classes
Spring 2026 virtual offerings
conversations with the poets
Three sessions on Zoom
“Close the language door
and open the love window.
The moon won’t use the door,
only the window.”
rumi Persian Poet
Conversations with the Poets
Poetry as Reflection. Poetry as Ritual. Poetry as a Path.
Poetry has the power to awaken, to soothe, and to inspire. In Conversations with the Poets, we enter into dialogue with the wisdom of poets—both classical and contemporary—to explore some of life’s most profound themes.
Each virtual class centers on a single topic and unfolds through the shared reading of poems, writing prompts, guided reflection, and gentle conversation. Together, we will listen deeply, write freely, and connect in community. The poets become our guides; their words, a mirror for our own insights.
Whether you are new to poetry or a lifelong reader, you are warmly invited to this sacred and generative space.
📅 Upcoming Sessions on Zoom:
The Poetry of Mindfulness in the Garden — Sunday, April 12 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Poetry of Finding Beauty in a Harsh World — Sunday, May 17 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Poetry of Trees — Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Fee: $45-$65 per class
$125 for all three
Sliding scale pricing is available because I believe in making this work accessible. Please choose the rate that feels generous and sustainable for you. If cost is a barrier, reach out for a scholarship spot—no questions asked.
Make payments on Venmo Charlene-Ray-2
Zelle soulwisdomguide@gmail.com
Or send a check to Charlene Ray PO Box 1692, Langley, WA 98260
It is sure to be a magical time! I hope you will take time for yourself and join us!
“I have woven a parachute out of everything broken”
Special Session: Francis Weller and the Gates of Grief
April 11 | 9:00–11:00 AM PT on Zoom | $40
In this special gathering, we enter into the gates of grief with the work of psychotherapist and soul activist Francis Weller, who invites us to express our grief, breathe deeply, and awaken to the holiness of our apprenticeship to sorrow. Through grief poems, quotes from Francis, and prompts from his new workbook Entering the Healing Ground, we will write and share what’s on our hearts. We will explore how working with the gates of grief and creating ritual for healing can bring clarity, beauty, and nourishment to our souls.
To sign up, send an email to soulwisdomguide@gmail.com, and the fee can be sent via Venmo Charlene-Ray-2 or through Zele soulwisdomguide@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
The workshop fee is non-refundable unless arrangements are made
at least one week before the start of the workshop.
However, those monies may be used for a future program.