In honour of Black History Month, Ces and Lee reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless reminder: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

What unfolds is tender, honest, and unexpectedly uplifting.

The episode begins in a place many of us recognize — weary, overwhelmed, quietly questioning what “infinite hope” can possibly mean in the midst of seemingly unrelenting struggles.

For Ces, it is the memory of a muddy walk in Cambodia, Birkenstocks caked in clay. Children laughing as they wash in a river. In that simple, human moment — joy rising from hardship — hope reveals itself not as grand or abstract, but alive and embodied.

Lee’s reflection lifts the lens wider. Hope becomes a banner held high through despair. A nation wrapped in love, freedom, and equality. Drawing on Dr. King’s enduring perseverance, Lee imagines hope strong enough to outlast the “sentinels of despair” and steady enough to guide us forward.

Together, they reflect on how the writing practice itself surprised them — how, even in exhaustion, more words came. More truth surfaced. They speak candidly about aging, about diminished energy, about the heartbreak of seeing hard-won rights challenged or rolled back. And yet, beneath it all, there is resolve: to redefine their roles within communities that stand for democracy and human dignity. To use creative practice as a way to hold frustration and conviction in the same breath.

This episode is a gentle companion for those feeling tired but unwilling to give up, to always carry the hope for a better tomorrow as Dr. King did.

00:08 Intro to Liminal Writing process and the inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

00:44 Ces’ Writing

02:45 Lee’s Writing

03:51 Debrief: Where the Writing Landed (The Other Side Is Better)

05:08 Storytime: Muddy Roads, Birkenstocks & Kids in the River

06:27 Aging, Activism & Pushback: Redefining Our Roles Now

08:12 Closing Thoughts: Creative Writing as a Way to Hold on to Hope

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In this session of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee reflect on their practice of 10-minute timed writing sessions inspired by various quotes. They talk about starting this practice of writing together during the pandemic lockdown and discuss its impact on their lives.

They take inspiration from a line from 'A Lion Tracker's Guide to Life' by Boyd Varty - “To stand your ground means to disrupt the hard wiring in the creator's instinctual makeup. They are used to things running away.”

They share personal reflections triggered by this quote, drawing connections to experiences and memories - remembering afternoons winnowing rice in the Philippines, to an unforgettable sight while on safari in Nairobi. The session emphasizes the importance of writing as a means of introspection and invites listeners to try this practice for themselves.

00:23 Reflecting on Past Writing Sessions

01:23 The Inspiration - The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life

03:24 Ces’ Writing

05:05 Lee’s Writing

05:40 Discussion on why their pieces came out as such

09:39 An Invitation to create - the liminal writing way

10:28 Wrap up

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Episode 12: Liminal Writing: A Night in Bangkok

In this episode of Liminal Writing, Ces and Lee spend time together in Bangkok for the first time after several seasons of writing apart in different cities.

Inspired by the trigger phrase 'night breeze', they reflect on the sensory experiences of a market in Bangkok, their shared history in street theater and activism, and their recent work in leadership development and social justice. They discuss the differences between writing longhand and typing, noting the slower, more reflective pace of writing by hand.

Join them in exploring how a simple phrase can evoke rich, textured narratives.

00:23 Introduction to Liminal Writing

01:19 Ces’ Writing

03:04 Lee’s Writing

04:41 Our Professional Journeys

09:02 Encouragement to Try Liminal Writing

09:45 Thank you and closing

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