April is National Poetry Month and we put together this special episode to pay tribute to the late poet, Mary Oliver.  Special guests James Crews, Danusha Lameris, Ross Gay, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, and Ginny Gay will read one of their favorite Mary Oliver poems and share why the poem is meaningful to them.  Whether you are a fan of Mary Oliver's work or are just learning about her for the first time, we hope you'll be inspired by some of the beautiful poetry in this episode!  

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Get ready to dive into a conversation with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan, two inspiring individuals known for their incredible ability to guide others towards living an unscripted life. Together, they make a dynamic duo that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace your own unscripted life.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to distinguish between intuitive and habitual responses that lead to making more informed decisions in your life.
• Understanding what it means to be living in a left-brain dominant culture and how you can adapt to thrive.
• How to develop a stronger sense of embodied presence that enhances your overall well-being and success.
• What the role of improvisation is in this age of constant change?
• The importance of embracing a “don’t know” mind and rejecting shame

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Learning to not resist the pain and grief of a terrible loss to find healing
• What it means to trust in life, even when the worst thing comes true
• How poetry embraces life’s greatest paradoxes
• Asking the question “is this the path of love?”
• Using the word “Hello” as a way to greet what’s going on within her
• How to embrace the unknown and cultivate trust during life's unpredictable moments
• Learning to boost personal growth and mindfulness with the help of powerful mantras
• How to can unlock potential for inner change by embracing curiosity and openness
• Ways to leverage life's triggers as opportunities for self-discovery and introspection

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to utilize our five senses to more deeply connect with the world
• Why exploring the world through your senses to experience life more vividly and playfully.
• How sensory experiences are a meaningful way to connect with others.
• Keeping a “5 Senses Journal” as a useful tool as a form of appreciation
• How to elevate everyday moments with heightened sensory awareness techniques.
• Why sharing impactful sensory memories with others can foster deeper connections
• Understanding how sensory environments shape behaviors and decision-making processes.

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How we can discover unique ways to approach discomfort and uncertainty that leads to personal growth and creativity.
• Recognizing the significance of small acts of kindness and acknowledging progress in life.
• Why finding simple beautiful things can be powerful and can help us through grief or difficult times 
• How humor can be the bridge that connects joy and grief
• Learning to be present with ordinary things broadens our appreciation for them
• How being willing to ask questions and going deeper can bring clarity and understanding
• The importance of remembering that the “not knowing” can be where good things happen
• Sacred envy and how it is tied to your deepest values that can push you toward what’s uncomfortable
• Delving into our fears, desires, and values as we chase after personal aspirations.
• Exploring the intricate dance between hope and resilience during ever-changing situations.

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why it's important to keep asking questions, even when the answers may keep changing
• The challenge of going through a big life change and not expecting clear answers
• How looking back through your past can bring clarity to where you are and who you are now
• Staying open and curious when life is challenging is what keeps you from being stuck.
• Learning to work with and quiet the loud inner critic
• Why investigating and taking responsibility for your own role in relationships is so important.
• How we hold every version of ourselves throughout life
• Understanding that having realstic expectations in relationships can bring forth peace
• How writing about your own life experiences can give you new insights and understanding
• The importance of allowing yourself to feel and process difficult emotions

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In This Episode, you'll learn:

• How poetry and writing can be a spiritual practice
• Recognizing the feeling of joy and aliveness that comes from ordinary moments
• How inspiration can come from the practice of just showing up
• Why fear is a regular companion on any creative journey
• The importance of nurturing our inner life and spirit
• How self compassion is about embracing whatever comes up within you
• Why it's important to create a regular practice for whatever brings you joy 
• How poetry can hold both the sorrow and joy at the same time
• How poetry helps navigate a deeper understanding and knowledge of ourselves and the world. 
• Why embracing vulnerability and curiosity enhances creative growth

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In This Episode, You'll Learn

• How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention
• Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if you are looking and paying attention
• Defining joy and all that accompanies this profound emotion
• How talking about joy and gratitude helps with the difficulties in life
• The importance of laughter and how it connects us to joy
• Why we need to slow down and listen to our bodies
• How busyness is a way of avoiding or escaping 
• How writing can be a tool for self discovery and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness
• Understanding the 3 important pillars of mindfulness: intention, attention, attitude
• How have a mindfulness practice prepares the mind for learning
• Why shame stifles our ability to learn and grow
• How we can learn to remember to practice mindfulness by developing daily habits
• The question you can ask yourself in the morning to prime your mind to look for the good throughout the day
• Distinguishing between self-improvement vs self-liberation
• How our intention is a direction, not a destination
• Understanding that perfection is not possible, but transformation is
• The 5% principle and the benefit of taking very small action
• How to practically implement intentions
• The wide range and many benefits of having a regular meditation practice
• Her practice of “Good Morning, I Love You”

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In This Episode, You'll Learn …

• Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman
• How struggle and hardship are universal and also necessary to learn and grow
• How Spring came to explore and write about the spiritual nature of Harriet Tubman
• The lesson and legacy of Harriet and how we can learn to break free from the “prisons” of our mind
• Defining internal, outer. and ultimate abolitionism and the significance of each phase
• How the north star symbolizes a guiding light of hope and freedom
• How understanding our nation’s history can help bring more compassion and awareness to what’s happening in current times
• Why we need to remember that negative media can skew our perception of the world and not realize how much goodness there is
• The beautiful story of Sujata about the harmonizing of feminine and masculine energy

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