Pause for Peace: What to Do

Episode Title: Pause for Peace: What to Do — featuring a poem by Joyce SutphenEpisode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares a poem that arrived as a personal reminder: that even in a world spinning toward chaos, one thing remains in our hands — what we choose to pay attention to. Joyce Sutphen's "What to Do" is a poem that wanders gently through uncertainty and arrives somewhere luminous. Paired with peaceful imagery, this episode offers a midweek breath and an invitation to notice what is still worth seeing.What Laura Covers in This Episode:Why this poem landed for Laura as a reminder of what remains within our control, even nowHow Sutphen moves from restlessness and searching toward a single, clarifying moment of attentionThe quiet power of paying attention as an act of resistance, renewal, and soul-keepingAn introduction to Joyce Sutphen — former Poet Laureate of Minnesota and author of more than ten books of poetryAbout 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 Joyce Sutphen: Joyce Sutphen grew up on a farm in Minnesota and earned a PhD in Renaissance drama from the University of Minnesota. She is the author of more than ten books of poetry and served as Poet Laureate of Minnesota from 2011 to 2021. Her honors include the Barnard Women's Poets Prize, the Minnesota Book Award, and a McKnight Artist Fellowship. Learn more about her work at: http://www.joycesutphen.com/CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVISJoin 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://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