The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.
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WE TEACH LIFE RIGHTING THROUGH LIFE WRITING

The healing power of writing

The Life Righting Collective is a not for profit membership organisation. We run affordable in-person and online audio courses for anyone who wants to discover personal meaning, self-understanding and self-recovery in writing about their life experiences.

By providing a safe space to share our stories with others from all walks of life, the LRC promotes inclusiveness, cross-cultural learning and mutual understanding . We raise funds to make courses available to those in need of sponsorship and to provide platforms for these life stories to be published.

We’ve always got a good story to tell.
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Thank you

We are extremely grateful for the support of our funders: the Beatrice Jordaan Foundation, the Amani Harmonic Foundation and the Owls Barn Trust.

Marilyn Pigott, long-time friend and donor to the Life Righting Collective, has created an extraordinary multi-media memoir work of art called My Listening Heart.

Her memoir comprises a series of images and words, both written and narrated by Marilyn, as well as mesmerising piano pieces.

Marilyn is offering her memoir to the public free-of-charge; however, she is also requesting that as a gesture of reciprocity, it would be wonderful if people who have enjoyed reading and listening to her work,  would please make a donation to the LRC here.

Course Reviews

“I like how the course design and process was pitched to bring us to meet our authentic selves gently and kindly. There are strong parallels in the best possible way with a one week memoirs course that I did with Anne Schuster some 15 years ago or so.”“Meeting others who are also out on their edge, going deeper and exploring new ways of being in the world. I got courage from their courage.”
CW
“The light and the dark seem to be at war in me. And that's what needs to get married in me. Uncomfortable but one step closer to acceptance. A very holding space. Thank you.”“The freedom of writing from the past, present and future all mixed up. Allowing the imagination to roam without time constraints.”
JI
“I love being led through a series of exercises. It helps me to keep my bum on the seat and really be free to experiment.”“I enjoyed the interaction with the other writers but especially loved the considered and kind feedback from Giles and Tara Rose.”
JH
“I think that there is something for everyone whether you are wanting to date or not. That somehow through the engagement it helped clarify this for most”.
HvR
“I benefitted from the whole idea of Constellations which was completely new to me.  Observing the interplay of meditation within context of generational work.”“Entranced by the integration of rituals, and all the indigenous wisdom brought to the proceedings, in such a gentle and non-intrusive way. Observing the authority at play by Nicole in the Constellations work.”
KH
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News, Views & Events

Writing Retreat Raffle - Uitkyk Winner
This impeccable, cosy, winter retreat is generously offered by LRC member Judy Bekker. Take inspiring walks on Fish Hoek Beach just 60m away, or dreamily take in the view at […]
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RESEARCH THAT PROVES OUR HEALING PURPOSE
Throughout recorded history, people in diverse cultures have embraced the idea that creative expression - including visual art, stories, dance and music - contributes to healing. In recent times, the […]
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Our Annual General Party (yes we know an AGM is a formal event, and we also like to take every opportunity to celebrate the fact that the LRC has turned […]
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