In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Albert Flynn DeSilver an amazing poet, memoirist, novelist, teacher, and speaker. He is an extraordinary soul who has been able to translate his own pain, grief, sorrow, confusion and hard times during his childhood to beautiful words and poetry.
He is one of the most gentle souls I have come across during my podcasting journey. He is sensitive and wonderful to speak to. The way that he expresses his own story I felt this healing coming over me and I’m certain you will feel it too.
There is a softness about him even when he is describing moments of violence and pain.
He has found a way to his own healing even though it’s still happening, his progress and his path has been a transformational journey that I believe will change your life. We talk about his path to healing and forgiveness from childhood abuse and recovering from alcoholism.
His sense of story is so visual and physical, in everything he said I was able to see very clearly his story through his own eyes as if I was there. I hope you do too.
“Every experience is given to us and there is a Divine purpose behind it.”
~Albert Flynn DeSilver
I hope that if you are someone who wishes to be a writer, poet or novelist and you don’t think you have what it takes, please remember this conversation. Both Albert and I started writing out of the blue, what is your inspiration? Watch out for it, it’s knocking on your door any time now.
I can’t wait to hear about your thoughts on your own writing journey and future poetry.
Be sure to comment below or connect with me on Instagram and let me know what you think of this conversation.
More About Albert Flynn DeSilver
Albert Flynn DeSilver is a writer, speaker, and master mindfulness meditation teacher. Albert teaches nationally at the Omega Institute, 1440 Multiversity, Shambhala Mountain Center, the Esalen Institute and at writing conferences nationally. Albert has read and shared the stage with International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His recent book, “Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life,” based on his popular meditation and writing retreats by the same name—was released from Sounds True in September of 2017. He is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir “Beamish Boy,” (2012) which Kirkus Reviews called “a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational.” He lives in Northern California.
You can connect with Albert via his website and Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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