Episode Title
Pause for Peace: Aftermath - A Poem of Hope and Collective Healing
Episode Description
In this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, Laura Davis shares "Aftermath" by Charleston poet Paula Gordon Lepp. This powerful poem invites listeners to imagine what comes after the crumbling of empires.
What Laura Covers in This Episode
How shifting focus beyond daily crises can help us envision possibilities for renewal and restoration in difficult times
The choice to respond to societal collapse through compassion and mutual aid rather than isolation or self-preservation
Why shared adversity reveals our common humanity and creates opportunities for genuine connection across all divides
The transformative potential of collaborative reconstruction
About Host Laura Davis
Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal."
Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation.
Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world.
Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content.
About the Featured Poet
Paula Gordon Lepp is a Charleston, West Virginia poet who is "just trying to do my part to make the world a tiny bit better."
Connect with Paula Gordon Lepp: https://www.facebook.com/paulaglepp/
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