As the year turns, this short episode offers a pause rather than a conclusion. Poetic Resurrection is a space for poetry, writing, curiosity, questioning, and acceptance—but above all, for noticing what it means to be human without rushing toward answers.

This New Year reflection is an invitation to stay curious, allow space for expression in whatever form it takes, and meet the coming year with a little more gentleness.

May your questions stay generous, your words stay honest, and your becoming unfold at its own pace.

Thank you for listening, reflecting, and being here.

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