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Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: The First Place I Ever Had on My OwnIn 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...
2025-09-1609 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a quote from Georgia O'Keefe on being terrified...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 abus...
2025-09-1613 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: The First Place I Ever Had On MY OwnIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Lee and Ces explore the interconnected themes of home, freedom, and open 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 0:44 — Ces’ s...
2025-09-0509 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: The First Place I Ever Had On My OwnIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Lee and Ces explore the interconnected theme of home, freedom and open 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 0:44 — Ces’ story: Escaping...
2025-09-0509 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Learn to Question Your ThoughtsEpisode 9 - "Learn to Question Your Thoughts" Welcome to another episode of Liminal Writing with Ces and Lee! In this session, they explore a contemplative line by Stella Ekaputri, "Learn to question your thoughts. Our thoughts aren't the true reflection of reality." Join them as they discuss the power of questioning our own thinking.Key Points:Our thoughts are shaped by internal beliefs, fears, and past experiences. They do not always reflect the true nature of reality.Regularly questioning your thoughts can help you distinguish between what is real and...
2025-08-2908 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing S5 E8: What Travel Does to My HeartIn this episode, Lee and Ces bring up a piece from their vault of works - a reflection on the impact of travel on the heart and soul. This was written in 2021 when the world was at a standstill, a dramatic change of pace from frenetic trips across continents to the sensory overloads of public spaces. They discuss the profound experience brought about by forced stillness. Join them for a candid and poetic look at travel, memory, and the joy of discovery. Try out a writing exercise yourself and see where it takes you!
2025-08-2208 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: On UpheavalsIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee explore the theme of “upheaval”. Drawing on their experiences growing up in the Philippines and navigating identity in a changing world, they reflect on the emotional and societal turbulence that shapes our lives.Key takeaways:Upheaval can be both external (natural disasters, political shifts) and internal (emotional turmoil, identity struggles).Personal experiences and cultural backgrounds deeply influence how we process and express upheaval.Finding community, resilience, and authenticity is essential in times of uncertainty.Open dialogue and creative expression can help us navigate and make sense of chal...
2025-08-1513 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a line from "The Secret History of Kindness"Welcome to episode 6 of Liminal Writing with Ces and Lee! In this episode, Ces, joining from the UK, and Lee, tuning in from Canada dive into the art of free-flow writing, inspired by a single evocative line - “He wants nothing more in life than for me to feel better.” from Melissa Holbrook Pierson’s book, "The Secret History of Kindness":What’s Inside:Ces and Lee explain their writing process: taking a prompt and giving themselves 10 minutes to write freely, letting inspiration lead the way.Both read their writing inspired by the prompt line, ex...
2025-08-0811 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeInspired by Esther Perel's "What's on your unofficial resume?"Episode 5: Works from a conversation prompt "What's on your unofficial resume?" by Esther PerelIn this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee Moran and Ces Millado delve into a thought-provoking exploration based on a prompt from Esther Perel's 'Where Should We Begin?' A Game of Stories.They discuss the things that are unwritten, parts of them that may be unknown to those who know and work with them. This is a reflection piece on personal and professional experiences that define their identities beyond conventional metrics. Through candid sharing, they highlight...
2025-07-2610 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a line from "Pintxo Possibilities"Episode 4: Inspired by a line from “Pintxo Possibilities” In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran engage in a timed, free-flow writing session inspired by a line from an article, “Pintxo Possibilities” by Jennifer Hope Choi published in Bon Appétit Magazine (May 2025).For Ces and Lee the chosen line links back to personal memories of grief and loss. Ces reflects on her multilingual experiences and the comfort found in the space between languages, while Lee recalls moving moments from his father's funeral. The episode underscores the emotional...
2025-06-2712 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing Season 5: Inspired by Khalil Gibran’s “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls..."Episode 3: Inspired by Khalil Gibran’s “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee Moran and Ces Millado draw inspiration from a powerful line by Khalil Gibran: 'Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.' Both hosts engage in a 10-minute free flow writing exercise based on this line and share their reflections. Ces writes about physical and emotional scars, drawing from personal experiences, while Lee envisions a charac...
2025-06-1908 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing Season 5: Inspired by "To build is to collaborate with the earth"Episode 2: “To build is to collaborate with the earth” - Reflections on Building Communities and AlliancesIn this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee Moran and Ces Millado get inspired by the line 'to build is to collaborate with the earth' from the book 'Memoirs of Hadrian' by Marguerite Yourcenar. They reflect on their experiences of building both physical and social structures, drawing parallels between the two. Ces recalls childhood memories of building sand fortresses, while Lee reflects on working with the natural elements and listening well. They explore the...
2025-06-0913 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing Season 5 : Inspired by “Now I want to talk about the elephant in the room.”Liminal Writing Season 5 : Inspired by “Now I want to talk about the elephant in the room.”In this episode of Liminal Writing, Lee and Ces kick off a new season by diving into their unique practice of free-flow writing triggered by a chosen line. This week's line, 'Now I want to speak about the elephant in the room,' comes from John and Bea Dowd's book, 'Escape to Clayoquot Sound.' Both hosts read their emotionally charged pieces, revealing personal and societal struggles. Their readings spur a deeper discussion on trust and having honest conversations in c...
2025-05-2311 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Now I want to talk about the elephant in the roomLiminal Writing Season 5 Premiere: Inspired by “Now I want to talk about the elephant in the room.”In this episode of Liminal Writing, Lee and Ces kick off a new season by diving into their unique practice of free-flow writing triggered by a chosen line. This week's line, 'Now I want to speak about the elephant in the room,' comes from John and Bea Dowd's book, 'Escape to Clayoquot Sound.' Both hosts read their emotionally charged pieces, revealing personal and societal struggles. Their readings spur a deeper discussion on trust and having honest conv...
2025-05-2311 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Parent - Child DynamicsEpisode 13: Rediscovering Parent-Child Relationships Through Liminal WritingIn this episode of 'Liminal Writing,' hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran revisit some of their earlier writing to explore the theme of parent-child relationships.Ces shares a poignant memory of a moment with her then young son Uyi, reflecting on the lessons learned about giving space to process feelings. Lee reminisces about the loving memories and food traditions from his late parents. They discuss the importance of communication and inclusion in nurturing dynamics, and how these practices have influenced their approaches to both parenting and professional...
2025-04-2013 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by "As he set foot on the pavement" from "The Door to Door Bookstore"Episode 12: Inspired by a line from Carsten Henn’s “The Door to Door Bookstore”In this episode, hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran are inspired by the line 'As he set foot on the pavement' from Carsten Henn's book 'The Door-to-Door Bookstore'. Using that line as a writing prompt produces imaginative and reflective pieces on the themes of choices and scenes coloured with burnt sugar, dying bananas, and watchful ravens. The hosts share and discuss their creative outputs, linking the activity to their experiences and feelings about transitions and decisions.00:0...
2025-04-1108 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Reflections on Death and Life's PassingIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee reconnect from different corners of the world to revisit a piece written in 2023 on the topic of death. Ces recounts her memory of being present at the passing of her good friend, Queng, and Lee talks about the impact of Mark Asselin, the former facilities manager at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. Their conversation attempts to see if death should be perceived as a friend or foe. The episode also touches on cultural references to death, as depicted in the TV series 'American Gods,' and encourages...
2025-04-0414 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Eeyore's "It Never Hurts to Look for Sunshine"In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces Millado and Lee Moran get their writing spark from an unusual source, A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh. One of the beloved book's characters, the typically melancholic Eeyore says, “It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.”Through personal anecdotes and reflections on nature, including vivid recollections of a volcanic eruption, Ces and Lee explore themes of hope, resilience, and finding beams of light through the darkness. 00:43 Personal Reflections on Sunshine01:18 Historical Context and Personal Memories03:08 Experiencing the Sunrise in Zambales, Philippines05:4...
2025-03-2807 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by "Tanglaw" from the album, "Masdan O Yahweh" Liminal Writing: Reflecting on Hope and Struggle through SongIn this episode of Liminal Writing, writers and co-hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran were profoundly inspired by the song 'Tanglaw,' its lyrics by Rody Vera and music by Jonas Baes. This song was first recorded by the group Patatag and produced by the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music in 1990. Ces and Lee talk about the enduring relevance of the song's themes of struggle, hope, and freedom, especially in the context of both their personal pasts and current events. They discuss their experiences as...
2025-03-2110 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Going to the Epicenter of the ProblemIn this episode of Liminal Writing, host-writers Ces Millado and Lee Moran get their inspiration from a line, "The leader must go to the epicenter of the problem", by Gennadiy Mokhnenko in the book 'Character.' The discussion revolves around the concept of leadership, emphasizing the importance of leaders being in the midst of finding solutions with others. . Through reflections on personal experiences in Ukraine and the Philippines, Ces and Lee discuss how true leadership requires a balance between being deeply involved in the challenges faced and maintaining a broader perspective.00:00 Introduction to...
2025-03-1410 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Thomas Merton's "Love is our destiny..."Episode 7: Exploring Love and Connection Through Liminal WritingThis February 14 episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran find their writing inspiration from Thomas Merton’s line - 'Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone. We find it with another.'What else but to dive into love - self-love, love for another! Ces wrestles with the weight of the world and seeks solace in chocolates (no one will argue with the healing power of chocolates!), while Lee evokes warmth and affection through vivid im...
2025-02-1509 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by George Bernard Shaw's line on the duality of languageExploring the Dual Nature of Language: Alliance and QuarrelIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces Millado and Lee Moran delve into a line by George Bernard Shaw reflecting the dual nature of language: 'A common language certainly makes an alliance easier, though you must not forget that it also makes quarreling easier.' Through their interpretations, they explore how language can both unify and divide, emphasizing its role in human connection, conflict, and communication. They discuss how language influences our values, relationships, and interactions, touching on the importance of listening, understanding, and the intricate...
2025-02-0110 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a line on seeking help from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius In this episode, Lee and Ces finds inspiration from one of the lines from Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations.' It's the line about not needing to be ashamed about asking for help from a comrade. They talk about the help we need from others, especially in turbulent times marked by political upheaval and social challenges. The conversation touches on the impacts of the new American administration, their personal struggles, the importance of community and shared values, and the enduring power of art and compassion. Through this episode, they emphasize the need for community, compassion and resilience...
2025-02-0112 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Parul Sehgal's line "Pain, it has been said, is the great censor, the eater of words" Episode 4: Liminal Writing - Exploring the Impact of Pain on ExpressionIn this episode of Liminal Writing, the hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran delve into the emotional depths inspired by a line from an article written by Parul Sehgal in the Sept 2024 edition of The New Yorker: 'Pain, it has been said, is the great censor, the eater of words.' This is Parul's opening line in her review of Garth Greenwell's novel "Small Rain".Ces and Lee share their personal reflections and experiences on how pain affects their ability to express...
2025-01-0314 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Discovering your FaithToday’s episode is a layered conversation that starts with a story about discovering faith, finding purpose and inclusive communities, and ends with rediscovering a relationship with God by finding one's truth. Ces recalls her childhood connection with faith and its transformation, while Lee talks about losing his sense of faith from the Catholic Church, and finding it with an inclusive, welcoming community, the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.The conversation highlights the fluidity and personal nature of faith, making connections to social justice, personal experiences, and spiritual evolution, and concludes with an invitation for viewers to tr...
2024-11-3014 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: The Focus of StressEpisode 2: In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Ces and Lee explore the experience of how stress can at times sharpen the attention better than good times. They picked a trigger line - 'Stress focuses your attention in ways that good times can't” - from the book “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel, They discuss personal experiences with stress, its impact on productivity, and the challenge of maintaining focus. They also talk about the historical role of stress in human survival and the importance of mindfulness in managing stress. The session ends with a refl...
2024-11-2312 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a quote from Audre Lorde "Caring for myself is not self indulgence..."Episode 1: Self-Care as a Political Act: Conversations on Resilience and ActivismLiminal Writing Season 4 begins with a session inspired by a quote from American activist and poet, Audre Lorde: 'Caring for myself is not self indulgence. It is self preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.'This prompt leads to a discussion on the challenges of self-care, the impact of recent political events in the US, how affects the LGBT communities, and in particular the impact on trans folks. Ces and Lee also reminisce about their community activism in the...
2024-11-1616 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a line from Su Scott's cookbook "Pocha"Episode 13: Inspired by a line from “Pocha: Simple Korean Food from the Streets of Seoul"In this episode, Ces and Lee explore the deep connections and vivid memories sparked by a line from "Pocha", a cookbook by Su Scott. They reflect on the poignant line, 'People's stories are layered thickly on the sticky tabletops,' sharing personal stories of beloved restaurants in London and in Manila during their university days. They talk about the galvanizing power of food to nourish not just the body but the soul and the sense of community it fosters. The ep...
2024-11-0814 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a line from Castle Dor, "He rose from his chair and stood looking out of the window across the harbour..."Episode 12: Inspired by a line from Daphne du Maurier’s “Castle Dor”.In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee get their creative spark from a line from Daphne Du Maurier's historical novel, 'Castle Dor'.Ces shares a deeply personal story from her childhood, reflecting on her past trauma and the healing process, while Lee offers a poetic meditation on the calming presence of the sea. After each read their works, they discuss the therapeutic benefits of writing, the importance of safe spaces, and a breathing technique that activa...
2024-11-0115 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by a lace capped caterpillar This episode’s inspiration comes from a line from an article in the National Geographic Sept 2024 issue. It describes a lace capped caterpillar. Ces and Lee explore the dissimilitude of seeing caterpillars initially as a nuisance and the pleasure of witnessing their transformation into beautiful creatures of flight. The episode touches on themes of play, camouflage, garden adventures, and the joys of writing about light-hearted topics. Towards the end, they invite listeners to reflect and write about their own associations with caterpillars.00:00 Introduction and Session Overview00:06 Trigger Line about lace capped caterpillars...
2024-10-2509 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Carl Jung's "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are"Episode 10: Inspired by a quote from Carl Jung , "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.” The Privilege of Becoming: Exploring Authenticity through Liminal WritingIn this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee find inspiration from a line by Carl Jung, 'The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.' They explore themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and personal growth, recounting their unique journeys of understanding their true selves. For Ces, it was about moving in the direction that seemed to be unacceptable to others, bu...
2024-10-1811 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: When I lay my head on the ground, what do I hear?In this 9th episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee revisit a piece written in 2021 when all the world was rife with uncertainty and unanswered questions.Both their reflections land on drawing peace and finding safety in nature during the COVID19 pandemic. Their conversation underscores the mental and physical benefits of spending time in nature and the sanctuary of writing practices that began in challenging times.00:00 Introduction to Liminal Writing00:14 Unearthing an Old Writing Prompt00:51 First Writing Piece: A Connection with Nature02:04 Second Writing Piece: Heartbeat and Nature's Echoes
2024-10-1111 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Huainanzi's "Anything that has form can be overcome, anything that takes shape can be countered…”In this episode, Ces and Lee return after a brief hiatus to explore profound ideas inspired by a quote from Huainanzi, picked up from Robert Greene's 'The 33 Strategies of War”. They discuss the significance of remaining formless and flexible in the face of opposition, likening this strategy to the benefits of fluidity and adaptability in both personal and collective efforts. The conversation delves into how overcoming fear can be achieved by giving it form, which in turn makes it manageable. They reflect on the importance of humility and openness to learning in order to harness greater strength. Th...
2024-09-2710 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Khalil Gibran's "Your daily life is your temple and your religion..."In this episode, Ces and Lee are inspired by this quote 'Your daily life is your temple and your religion…' by Lebanese-American, poet, writer and visual artist, Khalil Gibran. They explore the challenges of meeting self-imposed expectations and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the blessings in daily life. Through personal reflections and anecdotes, they emphasize the value of bringing one's whole self into everyday experiences and finding inspiration within. The conversation includes thoughts on the comfort found in old churches and the significance of acknowledging the contributions of ancestors. Join them for a he...
2024-09-0813 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Rumi's "You went out in search of gold..."In this episode of the Liminal Writing Podcast, Ces and Lee are sparked by a quote from Rumi, found in a book entitled, 'The Rumi Prescription' by Melody Moezzi. They discuss their personal experiences and insights on the idea that true gold lies within oneself. The episode delves into themes of self-worth, inner beauty, and the power of self-acknowledgement, drawing on past hardships, imposter syndrome, and the notion of inherent value. Listen in for a rich discussion that encourages listeners to unearthing their own inner treasures.Trigger phrase: "You went out in search of gold...
2024-08-3111 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Robert Greene's "You are judged in this world by how well you bring things to an end.".'In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee explore a thought-provoking quote from Robert Greene's book entitled 'The 33 Strategies of War' - "You are judged in this world by how well you bring things to an end.' Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they discuss the complexities of concluding projects, relationships, and life chapters. They openly share their struggle with having ADHD, why the unfinished hobbies, and the desire to leave things in a better place. 00:00 Introduction to Liminal Writing00:21 Discussing Robert Greene's line from “33 Strategies of War”01:11 Ces’...
2024-08-2412 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: Conversations We Are Excluded FromIn this episode, Ces and Lee revisit the pieces they wrote in 2021,, exploring themes of exclusion and the power of creating one's own conversations. The writing exercise was triggered by the question, 'What are the conversations that we are excluded from?'They discuss their experiences with exclusion, both personally and professionally, and how they have facilitated meaningful dialogues in their work, particularly in challenging contexts like the HIV-affected communities. Their discussion also highlights the role of art and theater in empowering marginalized voices and creating inclusive spaces for authentic expression.00:00 Introduction and...
2024-08-1715 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Virginia Woolf's Line "The beauty of the world has two edges..."In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee explore the profound quote by Virginia Woolf: 'The beauty of the world has two edges. One of laughter. One of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.' They bravely share their freshly-written pieces reflecting on the interplay of joy and pain in life's experiences. Their conversation delves into the idea of laughter as a form of rebellion, especially in the face of adversity, drawing examples from personal anecdotes and cultural practices. The episode also touches on the defiance and resistance, particularly in the context of queer identities and the...
2024-08-1711 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: What Made Me LaughUsing the trigger line 'What made me laugh?', Ces and Lee share personal anecdotes, including a scene in a church and a reflection on the humor from a column in the Sunday Times. The conversation explores themes of memory, the joy of reading, and the influence of early experiences on writing. Listeners are encouraged to try the exercise themselves to discover what makes them laugh.00:39 Lee looks back on a specific childhood memory02:36 Ces shares her light hearted moments04:09 The Joys of Reading and Forgetting06:00 Memorizing...
2024-08-0308 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeSeason 3 Opening Episode "Aging isn't a fight. It is a blessing."In this first episode of the third season of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee and Ces reflect on the experience of aging as a blessing. They draw inspiration from an article written by the artist, performer and activist, Common (Men's Health Magazine, July -August 2024), discussing personal experiences with physical changes and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The hosts share their thoughts on overall wellness and the emotional journey of aging, emphasizing gratitude for their physical abilities and the lessons learned along the way.Ces and Lee encourage listeners to explore their own reflections on aging and...
2024-07-2612 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: What I hear when I listen to my inner voiceIn this episode, Lee and Ces return (after an unplanned break) to read and reflect on a piece that they wrote in 2021 - 'what I hear when I listen to my inner voice.' They get to reflect on grief, specifically the loss of a beloved pet, and the dual nature of the inner voice—both critical and celebratory. They explore how balancing these voices is crucial, especially as they grow older. The discussion is interspersed with personal anecdotes and reflections on how their inner voices influence their lives and work.
2024-07-1910 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by "Love is a series of deaths and rebirths (from Women Who Run With The Wolves)Ces and Lee draws inspiration from a line in Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes' book, "Women Who Run With The Wolves". The book is a seminal work on the vitality, resilience, grandeur and wisdom of women. Ces writes about her circle of friends who have known each other from their teens, and have seen each other through the valleys and peaks of life. And this trigger line spurs Lee to write about the bloom and waning of a relationship, and the wishful hope for love's return.Come and join us!
2024-05-3110 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Sagada, PhilippinesEpisode 11 is where Ces and Lee write and talk about a place in the northern part of the Philippines called Sagada. A town nestled in the middle of rice terraces, limestone cliffs, pine trees where tribal traditions of the Mountain Province live strong amongst its people.Ces and Lee visited Sagada at different times so listeners get to hear their unique experience of this wondrous place.Notes: The name of the falls that Ces and Lee are referring to is called Bokong Falls in Sagada.William Henry Scott was a historian of...
2024-05-2614 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: We are beings of sense-makingIn this episode, Ces and Lee reflect on what sense-making is about and its impact on their lives. They discuss the struggle of making sense of past experiences, the importance of finding meaning and purpose, and the challenges of overthinking (sometimes). They also explore the themes of control, vulnerability, routine, creativity, and the foundational aspects of life like breathing and discipline. Caution: they also lightly touch upon sexual abuse and the struggle of coping and healing from that experience.
2024-05-2014 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: My handsIn this episode, Ces and Lee write about their hands - what their hands have done...have gone through...and the memories that come up when looking at them, and feeling the strength and fragility of their hands.
2024-05-1112 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: If I were a cartoon character...In this episode Ces and Lee travel back to Sunday afternoons and memories of made up characters that brought solace and laughter. As kids we found kinship and comfort with certain TV and film characters - Dumbo, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew - as they exhibited some of the best qualities of being human - loving, being kind and trustworthy.
2024-05-0610 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?In this episode, Ces and Lee travel back to Sunday afternoons, to childhood care-free memories, and write about beloved characters that provided solace and laughter. Made up characters that showed and asked for love, affection, and the enduring comfort of friends.
2024-05-0510 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Brutal honestyIn this episode Ces and Lee tackle the discomfort and struggles of being faced with brutal honesty, how facing the truth demands their understanding of themselves and their relationships. Brutal honesty can be corrosive, but sometimes can also be a transformative experience for the better.
2024-04-2810 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by "I do love nothing in the world as well as you" (Much Ado About Nothing)Inspired by a line from William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", Ces and Lee write about people from places and periods past who bring out lasting tenderness and affection.From this one line, come and discover where their writing leads you. #liminalwriting, #creativewriting, #writingwithfriends, #muchadoaboutnothing, #williamshakespeare , #shakespeare
2024-04-2114 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by "I do love nothing in the world as well as you." from Much Ado About NothingInspired by a line from William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", Ces and Lee write about people from places and periods past who bring out lasting tenderness and affection. From this one line, come and discover where their writing leads you.
2024-04-2112 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Art is Never Finished Only Abandoned (Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci)Our trigger line is " Art is never finished only abandoned", is a quote attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, genius from the Renaissance period. In this episode Ces and I write about the connection between the work and the creator, the anguish and fulfillment of the act of creating, and choice of abandoning that which no longer serves your purpose. #creative writing, #liminalwriting, #writingwithfriends, #survivormode, #survivalskills, #RenaissancePeriod, #LeonardodaVinci
2024-04-0811 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: What My Gratitude List Looks LikeToday's episode are about works we wrote a couple of years ago. Ces and I talk about the people, places and moments which fill us with deep gratitude.
2024-03-3012 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: The Importance of Daily WalksCes walks from her place of work to home, often taking the route of South Bank London, enjoying the lively urban scenes of pubs, theatres and the waterways. And Lee takes most of his walks around a neighborhood west of Toronto where mature trees, post-WWII bungalows, ducks, and tiny beaches bring a sense of rest. Sometimes they go on their own accord with much enthusiasm, at times the walks are prodded by partners met initially with some reluctance, but both ended up being thankful for the opportunity to enjoy the walks and be amazed by the surrounding...
2024-03-2312 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: The Meal I Cook for People I LoveOne of the best and, at times easiest, ways to show our love and affection for the people in our lives is to cook for them. The act of creating something that will delight, nourish and satisfy friends and family is a gift for for them and for ourselves. The dish need not be elaborate or complex, it may just have a few ingredients but it becomes even more delicious because of the care we put into putting it all together for them. In this episode, Ces and Lee write and talk about those meals.
2024-03-1613 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Your Sacred Space is Where You Find Yourself Again and Again (from Joseph Campbell)Liminal Writing's second season begins with an episode inspired from a quote by Joseph Campbell from his book "Reflections on the Art of Living". Listen to how this quote about one's sacred space sparks us to write about beauty, breathe, bliss, and defining our worth.
2024-03-0913 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: The joy of the five sensesIn this episode, Ces and Lee write about one of the great gifts bestowed upon us - the symphony of sensations. After reading their works, they discuss celebrating the joy of experiencing life through the five senses (or do we have six?) ... the true essence of being alive.
2024-02-0212 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: If a child asks what I do for a living?It is said that a third of our lives is spent at work, a significant amount of time invested on matters that drives us, challenges us, at times frustrates us, and hopefully fulfills us. So if a day comes where we find ourselves sitting in a park, enjoying the sun on our skin, and a child unhampered from the worries of the world asks what we do for a living, here 's what we got to say...
2024-01-2711 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: What does it mean to be truly alive?An evocative reflection on the essence of being truly alive. we write and talk about having the freedom to make personal choices, finding joy in words and actions, celebrating the simple, and capturing the beauty of our existence (from living in the Philippines, the UK, and Canada), and the love we have for those who matter.#liminalwriting, #creative writing, #trulyalive, #cesmillado, #leesefmoran
2024-01-2013 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: Live your Values - on opennessCes pulls out a card from the Live Your Values deck, and thrusts upon us to write about openness. Both Ces and Lee agree this is a trigger word that is a Mountain Everest of a challenge to write about. Come and join us and find out where we both land in this episode. The Live Your Values Deck was created by Lisa Congdon and Andreea Niculescu. #liminalwriting, #creativewriting, #conversationwithfriends, #liveyourvalues
2024-01-1218 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: What I need to let go ofOn this episode Ces and Lee write and talk about the things they need to let go of. A meditation on the year that has just passed and re-energizing for a fresh and unencumbered 2024.#liminalwriting, #pastyear2023, #conversationwithfriends, #creativewriting, #NewYear2024
2024-01-0513 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Pablo Neruda's "Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us."Ces and Lee sparked this episode's writing with a line from Pablo Neruda, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Their conversation moves from loss, to learning and accepting their loved ones' way of loving, and treasuring the loves they now have. #pabloneruda, #lovelanguage, #liminalwriting, #poetry, #conversationwithfriends, #creativewriting
2023-12-2317 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: On medals, degrees, or diplomas. And scars. Elbert Hubbard once wrote, "God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas. But for scars." With this line as the spark.Ces and Lee write about the weight of medals, degrees, diplomas, and the striving and achievements brought about by their absence. The conversation takes us to their university days, their early work milieu, having to carry on despite self-doubt, and finally finding one's light.
2023-11-1425 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Inspired by Audre Lorde's "If I didn't define myself..."A quote from the poet Audre Lorde brings Ces and Lee to write about defining one's self with certainty whilst transforming society's frame to fit ourselves fully and authentically. Ces says "its being a circle in a stiffened square". We talk about our childhood, transgender elders, and the comfort and possibilities offered by books.
2023-11-0417 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal writing: Being at restThis episode bring our writing to the places - physically, mentally, emotionally - where we were at the beginning the pandemic. We talk about the uncertainty, the worries, the challenges as well as the positive things that arose from 2020.
2023-10-2820 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: Those who love us never leave us alone in our griefCes and Lee's trigger line for this episode comes from Alice Walker's foreword for the book "Barracoon" by writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston's book. This prompts us to write about coping with loss - of love, of innocence, and the different ways we handle and live through the loss.
2023-10-2015 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: a trigger phrase from the book "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ HarrisThis episode's trigger phrase - the mind is like a wild horse... - is from the book "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ Harris. Ces and Lee talk about some of the dialogue between the versions of ourselves within us - the child and the adult. We also get to talk a bit about our work as facilitators.
2023-10-1516 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: from Bon Apetit magazineCes and Lee gets a creative spark from the 2023 summer issue of Bon Appétit magazine. Do they write about food? Come and watch to see what comes out from the line "When in doubt keep it simple".
2023-10-1518 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing: "Good Prose"Inspired by a line from the book "Good Prose" by Tracy Kidder and Richard Todd, Ces & Lee writes and talks about the truths that come to the surface and the ways that we grapple with it.
2023-10-1513 min
Liminal Writing with Ces and LeeLiminal Writing with Ces and LeeTwo friends, one in the UK and the other in Canada, 5,729 kilometers apart, writing and ruminating about life, relationships and standing in our truths. A peek into what we'll be sharing with you.
2023-09-1602 min