Episode Title
Pause for Peace: Carolyn Brigit Flynn's "My Pledge of Allegiance" – Honoring Our Deepest Allegiances
Episode Description
In this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares writing teacher and poet Carolyn Brigit Flynn's profound poem "My Pledge of Allegiance," a beautiful meditation on pledging ourselves to Earth, sky, elements, and the sacred web connecting all life. Laura pairs this stirring poem with peaceful imagery to invite listeners to reflect on their own deepest allegiances.
What Laura Covers in This Episode
Carolyn Brigit Flynn's complete poem reimagining what we pledge ourselves to
Allegiance to Earth and the great web in which it spins, with rootedness and belonging for all
Devotion to the elements—air, fire, wind, and sea—and the eternal beauty in which they live
An invitation to consider what you pledge your deepest allegiance to in your own life
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
Carolyn Brigit Flynn is a poet, essayist and teacher based in Santa Cruz, California. Her work is dedicated to using language as a pathway to deepening soul and spirit. Carolyn teaches Writing to Feed Your Soul workshops and often writes about Ireland and her perspective as an Irish American. Her memoir, The Light of Ordinary Days, will be published in spring of 2026.
Learn more about Carolyn Brigit Flynn at her website: https://www.carolynbrigitflynn.com/
Follow Carolyn on Substack: https://carolynbrigitflynn.substack.com/
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