Haiku & Mindfulness in a cemetery – a unique autumn experience 🍁🍂🪦

Autumn is a season of transition from the lightness and fullness of summer towards a darker and more austere winter. Like the leaves that fall from a tree, it offers us the opportunity to let go and make space for new growth - when the time is right.

During this event, we will take a silent mindful walk in the quiet and peaceful surroundings of a cemetery in Berlin-Kreuzberg. We’ll spend time observing the autumn light and falling leaves of the natural world. We’ll reflect on the significance of themes such as impermanence, letting go, remembrance and passing away. And we’ll have the chance to share our experience by writing our own haiku (basic instruction will be provided).

What you can expect - ​🐌 Take a pause from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a relaxing and meaningful session of haiku writing and mindfulness in the inspiring grounds of a beautiful garden cemetery.

​🌳 This event is for anyone who would like to slow down, connect with nature, spark their creativity, and reflect more deeply on life. Whether you're a seasoned writer, a complete beginner, or simply curious to try something new, you are warmly welcome.

​😌 Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. By tuning into our surroundings, sensations, and thoughts, we can reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate greater wellbeing.

​📝 A haiku is a 3-line poem that captures a moment of observation or insight, often inspired by nature. Its simplicity encourages us to notice small details that we might otherwise overlook.

​🤝 Haiku writing and mindfulness complement each other beautifully. Both invite us to slow down, observe carefully, and appreciate the world around us. Through mindful attention, we discover images, sounds, and experiences that can be transformed into vivid, meaningful poems. ​No prior experience in mindfulness or poetry is needed. The emphasis is on exploration, enjoyment, and curiosity rather than getting things "right." ​ ​🙋🏻‍♂️ About Me ​I’m a coach specialising in emotional intelligence. Mindfulness has changed my life so much so that I’m currently training to become a teacher. I also dabble in poetry. Last year, I set myself a challenge to write 100 haikus in 100 days. Now I want to combine mindfulness and haiku writing to allow you to experience more peace, clarity and ease in your life. ​Follow me on Insta @haiku_spirit and @captaincarbon

​🪦 Guidelines for the cemetery ​Since we will be in a place that is sacred and holds deep meaning for the loved ones of those deceased, it is important that we show respect as much as possible e.g. by not talking too loudly and taking care where we walk. We may find a small area in the cemetery to sit down. Alternatively, we can write our haiku in a café on the grounds. Pls remember to bring a note pad and pen to write with.

​📍Where to meet ​Directly outside Passionskirche, Marheinekeplatz 1, 10961 Berlin (nearest U-Bahn is Gneisenaustrasse – U7)

​⚠️ Pls arrive on time. We will wait for 10 minutes only before moving into the cemetery.