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Pause for Peace: Nothing More, Nothing Less
PODCAST SHOW NOTES
Episode Title: How to Be a Good Citizen: Practicing Magnetic Peace in Troubled Times
Episode Description:
In this midweek episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a poem that inspired her: "Nothing More, Nothing Less" by Kim Stafford, Oregon's ninth Poet Laureate and son of legendary poet William Stafford.
Part of Laura's weekly Midweek Pause for Peace series, this episode offers a roadmap for citizenship in divided times.
What Laura Covers in This Episode
The longing to be a good citizen when the country feels troubled and fragmented
Why listening to "what wants to happen" is more powerful than reacting to what already happened
The revolutionary concept of leading from below and waking from obedience into sovereignty
Choosing friends over allies, heart over belief, humor over stridency, thought before reaction
How to practice magnetic peace that naturally gathers others in rather than pushing them away
The profound reminder that all this wisdom and power "was there all along"
About Host Laura Davis
Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience guiding writers through their creative journeys. Her award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars" won the prestigious BookLife Prize in 2021.
Throughout her distinguished career, Laura has become known for her compassionate approach to teaching memoir and personal essay writing, helping countless writers find their authentic voices. Laura leads writing classes, workshops, and international retreats, creating transformative spaces where writers can develop their craft while exploring profound personal truths. Her work emphasizes the healing power of storytelling and the importance of creating community among writers.
Poet Featured:
Kim Stafford - Oregon's 9th Poet Laureate (2018-2020), son of beloved poet William Stafford, founder of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis & Clark College, and author of a dozen books of poetry and prose including "As the Sky Begins to Change" (2024) and "Singer Come from Afar" (2021).
Explore Kim Stafford's work at: www.kimstaffordpoet.com
Perfect For:
Writers seeking guidance on how to engage with troubled times without burnout, anyone struggling with how to be a thoughtful citizen amid division and conflict, people looking for alternatives to reactive activism and online outrage, those who want to practice peace while staying engaged, memoirists and poets drawn to powerful, purposeful writing, and listeners drawn to Laura Davis' thoughtful approach to living and creating with intention during challenging times.
Join Laura's Community
Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm.
Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering writers and creatives essential respite and inspiration for thoughtful engagement with our world. These weekly pauses nourish your creative practice and support sustainable activism rooted in peace rather than panic.
Connect with Laura Davis
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems and nature photos, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more.
You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/
Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at:
https://lauradavis.net/
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe
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By Laura DavisPODCAST SHOW NOTES
Episode Title: How to Be a Good Citizen: Practicing Magnetic Peace in Troubled Times
Episode Description:
In this midweek episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a poem that inspired her: "Nothing More, Nothing Less" by Kim Stafford, Oregon's ninth Poet Laureate and son of legendary poet William Stafford.
Part of Laura's weekly Midweek Pause for Peace series, this episode offers a roadmap for citizenship in divided times.
What Laura Covers in This Episode
The longing to be a good citizen when the country feels troubled and fragmented
Why listening to "what wants to happen" is more powerful than reacting to what already happened
The revolutionary concept of leading from below and waking from obedience into sovereignty
Choosing friends over allies, heart over belief, humor over stridency, thought before reaction
How to practice magnetic peace that naturally gathers others in rather than pushing them away
The profound reminder that all this wisdom and power "was there all along"
About Host Laura Davis
Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience guiding writers through their creative journeys. Her award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars" won the prestigious BookLife Prize in 2021.
Throughout her distinguished career, Laura has become known for her compassionate approach to teaching memoir and personal essay writing, helping countless writers find their authentic voices. Laura leads writing classes, workshops, and international retreats, creating transformative spaces where writers can develop their craft while exploring profound personal truths. Her work emphasizes the healing power of storytelling and the importance of creating community among writers.
Poet Featured:
Kim Stafford - Oregon's 9th Poet Laureate (2018-2020), son of beloved poet William Stafford, founder of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis & Clark College, and author of a dozen books of poetry and prose including "As the Sky Begins to Change" (2024) and "Singer Come from Afar" (2021).
Explore Kim Stafford's work at: www.kimstaffordpoet.com
Perfect For:
Writers seeking guidance on how to engage with troubled times without burnout, anyone struggling with how to be a thoughtful citizen amid division and conflict, people looking for alternatives to reactive activism and online outrage, those who want to practice peace while staying engaged, memoirists and poets drawn to powerful, purposeful writing, and listeners drawn to Laura Davis' thoughtful approach to living and creating with intention during challenging times.
Join Laura's Community
Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm.
Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering writers and creatives essential respite and inspiration for thoughtful engagement with our world. These weekly pauses nourish your creative practice and support sustainable activism rooted in peace rather than panic.
Connect with Laura Davis
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems and nature photos, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more.
You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/
Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at:
https://lauradavis.net/
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe