Episode 12: Liminal Writing: A Night in Bangkok

In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee spend time together in Bangkok for the first time after several seasons of writing apart in different cities.

Inspired by the trigger phrase 'night breeze', they reflect on the sensory experiences of a market in Bangkok, their shared history in street theater and activism, and their recent work in leadership development and social justice. They discuss the differences between writing longhand and typing, noting the slower, more reflective pace of writing by hand.

Join them in exploring how a simple phrase can evoke rich, textured narratives.

00:23 Introduction to Liminal Writing

01:19 Ces’ Writing

03:04 Lee’s Writing

04:41 Our Professional Journeys

09:02 Encouragement to Try Liminal Writing

09:45 Thank you and closing

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Episode 11 Liminal Writing: Inspired by a line from Georgia O'Keefe about being terrified…

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Ces and Lee engage in a 10-minute freewriting exercise based on a quote by artist Georgia O'Keefe: 'I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”

They reflect on their personal experiences of fear and courage. Ces discusses overcoming sexual abuse as a child, and adult fears, drawing on personal anecdotes of trauma and resilience. Lee describes the terror of stepping on stage.

The conversation touches on the theme of finding and creating safe spaces, both physically and mentally, and the ongoing journey of self-awareness and healing. Ces and Lee invite listeners to try their own freewriting exercises to explore and process their own experiences.

00:33 Today's Trigger Line: Georgia O'Keefe's Wisdom

01:00 Ces' Reflection on Terror and Bravery

03:48 Lee's Perspective on Stage Fright

06:50 Discussion on Childhood Trauma and Coping Mechanisms

09:41 Finding and Creating Safe Spaces

13:16 Encouragement to Try Liminal Writing

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In this episode of Liminal Writing, Lee and Ces explore the interconnected themes of home, freedom, and immense possibilities.

Through heartfelt storytelling, they reflect on how their first independent spaces became sanctuaries for healing, growth, and self-discovery.

Ces shares memories of finding freedom and contentment in simplicity, while Lee describes the empowerment and new beginnings found in his lakeside home.

Together, they discuss the emotional significance of having a space to call one’s own and invite listeners to reflect on their own journeys of independence.

• 0:00 — Introduction to Liminal Writing and today’s prompt
• 0:44 — Ces’ story: Escaping, healing, and finding freedom
• 2:20 — Lee’s story: A lakeside home and true independence
• 3:29 — Comparing experiences: Similarities and differences
• 5:30 — Clean slate: New beginnings and open possibilities
• 5:46 — Sensory memories: Food, place, and nostalgia
• 6:10 — The value of choice and agency in your own space
• 8:24 — Invitation to listeners
• 8:58 — Closing and goodbyes

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