Poetic Interlude - Elizabeth Spenst reading "I Am"

Who are you and the people you come from? In this Poetic Interlude, Elizabeth Spenst reads her poem “I Am.”Creatives, including poets, show us how to embrace our humanity and act on our truths. We in The Rest of Us community view this as a deep connection to one’s own agency — our definition of rest.Settle into the work of Elizabeth Spenst and even explore your own creativity, which we define as liberatory rest.ABOUT ELIZABETHElizabeth Spenst is a poet with work appearing in Rattle, On the Seawall, The Ekphrastic Review, and elsewhere. A child of Trinidadian and Mennonite Diasporas, she’s currently at home in Brooklyn, NY.Say “hello” to Elizabeth on Instagram @afterallitbecame.You can also visit therestofuspodcast.com to read Elizabeth's poem and reflection prompt, along with other featured poets in the Poetic Interlude community.PODCAST TEAMHost, Dana Tenille WeekesProducer, Annabelle OhEditor, Sagheer MuhammadContent Manager, Annabelle OhIf this episode feels like a message or mirror, feel free to share it with someone who is looking to think about rest differently. 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review. (We are grateful for you doing so.) Until next time, rest, my friends.Connect with Us Website:www.therestofuspodcast.com  Instagram:@therestofus.podcast@danatenilleweekesSubstack:@therestofuspodcastLinkedIn:Dana Tenille Weekes