Episode Title: Not a One: A Midweek Pause for Peace with Mark Nepo
Episode Description: In this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares "Not a One" by poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo. Laura pairs the poem with peaceful imagery in her signature style, inviting listeners to consider the identities and stories they've outgrown but still carry. This episode offers a moment of clarity for anyone ready to set down an old version of themselves.
What Laura Covers in This Episode:
· Laura introduces Mark Nepo and shares why this poem inspired an entire writing class
· Laura reflects on the masks people wear, including the ones built from past pain, dreams, and stories
· Laura explores the poem's arc toward presence and the freedom that comes with releasing an old identity
· Laura offers listeners a grounded, imagery-paired pause for the heart and nervous system
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
Mark Nepo is a poet, philosopher, and spiritual teacher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years, drawing deeply on his experience as a survivor of a rare lymphoma diagnosed in his thirties. He has published nearly 30 books and recorded 20 audio projects, most notably the #1 New York Times bestseller "The Book of Awakening." His poetry and prose, including collections like "Acre of Light" and "The Half-Life of Angels" (winner of a Gold Nautilus Award), center on themes of inner transformation, presence, and relationship, and his work has been translated into more than twenty languages.
Learn more about Mark Nepo and his work at: https://marknepo.com
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