In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, Sonia Iris Lozada reflects on the many voices that surround us in today’s world and the importance of returning to the quiet truth within. Through her reflection On Voices Outside of Us, she invites us to pause, breathe, and rediscover the steady voice that belongs to us alone. The episode then shifts into Sonia’s poem Esperando — originally written in Spanish and featured in her poetry collection Inspire Me: Raw. The poem explores memory, longing, and the crossroads between past and present, weaving imagery of desert landscapes, childhood echoes, and cultural reflection. Together, the reflection and poem create a meditation on presence, resilience, and the gifts hidden in waiting. Reflect with Sonia: - Which voices outside of you are shaping your path? - How does your own voice return you to stillness? - What truths are quietly forming in your waiting? Find Sonia’s poetry collections at PoeticResurrection.com.

Music by Gotama – Ocean Bliss

In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, we explore “The Path,” a poem from my collection Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. This piece invites us into the quiet wisdom of nature — where release, stillness, and renewal are part of every cycle. As we walk from the noise of the world into the calm of the natural world, the poem mirrors our inner journey toward clarity and emotional rebirth.

Through gentle reflection and psychological insight, we explore how letting go becomes nourishment for new growth, how presence restores peace, and how nature reminds us that change is not failure — it's transformation. If you're navigating transition, healing, or simply seeking grounding in your day, this episode offers a moment of breath, contemplation, and renewal.

“The Path” is part of the poetry collection Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams, available wherever books are sold.

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References:

• C.G. Jung – symbolism & individuation
• Joseph Campbell – transformation archetype
• Kristin Neff – self-compassion research
• Steven C. Hayes – ACT & emotional flexibility
• Barbara Frederickson – broaden-and-build emotional resilience
• Jon Kabat-Zinn – mindfulness practice and presence
• Theodore Roszak & Andy Fisher – ecopsychology and nature-based healing

Music by Gotama – Beyond the Horizon & Take a Break

In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, Sonia Iris Lozada shares her poem “Outcast” from her book Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. Inspired by the dandelion—so often dismissed as a weed yet full of nourishment and healing—Sonia reflects with emotion and compassion on what it means to be misunderstood, overlooked, and yet quietly resilient. While the poem was born from feeling, listeners may also hear echoes of psychology within it. Carl Jung’s shadow self reminds us that what we push away may hold hidden medicine, and the study of resilience speaks to the strength of rising again after being uprooted. Themes: - Misunderstanding and hidden value - Emotional resilience in the face of rejection - Jung’s shadow as a lens for integration - Nature as metaphor for the human spirit