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Pause for Peace: The Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Episode Title: Alison Luterman's "The Great Rift Valley, Kenya" – A Midweek Pause for Peace Episode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, host Laura Davis pairs Alison Luterman's contemplative poem "The Great Rift Valley, Kenya" with breathtaking safari photography from Tanzania's Great Rift Valley. This episode offers listeners a moment of reflection on our human journey, our connection to ancestral origins, and the beauty of the natural world, creating space for both heart and nervous system to rest. You can see the images that go with this audio post here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/p... What Laura Covers in This Episode: The intersection of tourism and ancestral connection in Africa's Great Rift Valley, where human origins meet modern travel How poetry can transport us beyond the superficial aspects of experience to touch something deeper and more meaningful The theme of disconnection from our shared human origins and the natural world that nurtured our earliest ancestors Visual poetry through the pairing of Luterman's reflective verse with stunning wildlife and landscape photography from East Africa 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: Alison Luterman is a poet, essayist and playwright. Her books include the poetry collections In the Time of Great Fires (Catamaran Press), Desire Zoo (Tia Chucha Press), The Largest Possible Life (Cleveland State University Press), See How We Almost Fly (Pearl Editions), and a collection of essays, Feral City (SheBooks). Luterman's plays include Saying Kaddish With My Sister, Hot Water, Glitter and Spew, Oasis, Touched, and the musicals The Chain (with composer Loren Linnard), The Shyest Witch (with composer Richard Jennings), and song cycle We Are Not Afraid of the Dark (with composer Sheela Ramesh). Connect with Alison Luterman: https://www.alisonluterman.com/ CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS: 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. 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 crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasavisdavis.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 (https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/s...)