Bringing the Ancestors into Presence

A guided writing session rooted in ancestral memory, imagination, and intuition. We’ll begin with a gentle meditation, inviting one or more ancestors into the space. Through visualization and heart-centered dialogue, we’ll listen for what they want us to know—their stories, guidance, and wisdom—including voices and experiences that may have been erased or forgotten.

From that space, we’ll write what we feel, hear, and imagine, documenting the messages and stories of our ancestors as they surface through our words. This isn’t about perfect writing—it’s about remembering, honoring, and creating in communion. You’re welcome to share your words or simply sit in the presence of others.

Bring a notebook, a pen, and an open heart.

Facilitator: Virginia Vasquez is a Puerto Rican/Taíno writer and educator based in NYC. An MFA graduate in Creative Writing with a focus on experimental poetics, she taught at the City College of New York. She teaches creative writing, transformative ancestral healing, and SoulCollage® workshops. She is also the founder of For the Ancestors Collective, creating spaces for connection, storytelling, healing, and creative exploration. She splits her time between Harlem and the world.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!