Poetic Resurrection

Welcome to season two of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. This season’s theme is the Journey of the Soul, or as others might call it the higher self, the inner voice, universal knowledge, and inspiration. It’s that inner voice that teaches us our purpose and loves all no matter our differences.  It inspires, it’s tolerant, it’s accepting and appreciative. 
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
In this season we’ll address the soul of love, connection, writing, leadership, acceptance, and the arts and how they influence our daily lives. As always, we will explore perceptions.
Author Om Malik states: Finding your soul begins by discovering our ability to listen! Alternatively, by sharing a smile, a laugh, and just by being human to everyone – from friends, colleagues, family, and especially strangers, including those who are not from the same station in life as you.
Please join Poetic Resurrection and our guests for an inspiring heartfelt journey. Many blessings and here’s a reading of the poem Free Me from Inspire Me: Raw available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nujE9H
 
Tree swirls in the wind
Releasing fruit
Freeing birds’ soul
Branches dance in light
 
Solace in paradise
Fancies a thriving life
Skylight warmth encases
Sheltered white chamber
 
A sparrow flies
Spreading wings, so inviting
Enticing and impressive
Lyrical messages soar
 
Engulfed in peace and comfort
Sprouting new light
Freeing tree of old souls
Liberating us
 
A rebirth exchange pact
Made from the beginning
Contract fulfilled
Immortal? No. Bliss awaits
 
 
Music: Bensound - Relaxing

This poetry book came into being from dreams and meditations. Below is an excerpt from the introduction and a reading of Sacred Land of Wishes and Dreams.  Each stanza stands on its own and the last stanza in the book brings the entire poetry collection together.
FOLLOW: Akashic Dreaming Through Time captures the essence of life and its difficulties in continuing to pursue our beliefs even though they might no longer serve us throughout our lives.
Every stanza emulates the traveling soul.  The individuals’ experiences from anger to forgiveness and acceptance which guides us home.
 
Sacred Land of Wishes & Dreams
Grinding of mortar and pestle matches the passing steam engine train’s sound. Healing herbs swish in frantic anticipation of healing the starburst wounds of paleface rifles. The humble love of Earth while land condenses under other’s domination. Sorrow for sacred land of wishes and dreams. Mix Trail of Tear's elixir into the unknown earth. I followed.
 
Amazon direct link to FOLLOW: Akashic Dreaming Through Time
 
Music Credit:
The River Song by Michael Longrider
Album: Water is Life – Mni Wiconi
Native American Music Awards
Lester Seven Star Greenwood & Michael Longrider
https://nativeamericanmusicawards.com/free-music
 

Thank you and welcome to season one recap. This has been a great and knowledgeable season. I started doing this podcast to help others ask self-reflecting questions and in interviewing the amazing guests, I’m the one that has acquired knowledge. I want to thank all my listeners for tuning in to the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. It has been a blessing on the great response we’ve had. I’d like to thank the following podcast guests who have made the podcast informative and I appreciate their expertise.
Nancy Hinman
Martina Reisz Newberry
Barb Moses
Luis Javier Rodriquez
Dominey Drew
Corine LaFont
Isabella Lozada
Evelyn Lozada Eccard
Maryam Ghouth
And Lindani Njie 
Please stay tuned for season 2 where we will discuss the soul and the passion associated with art, writing, spirituality, and life.  In the meantime, please enjoy the weekly poetry readings.

Poetic Resurrection is honored to have leadership advocate and poet Lindani Njie. We had a great conversation about leadership and how with poetry life can be empowering.  Lindani reads his powerful poem The Shadow Leads -is an attempt to expand on leadership outsides the narrow definitions that exclude women. He wanted to touch on transformational leadership, inclusive leadership, leadership as a software, and the leadership that matters. This creative piece is intended to recognize the role women play in society and recognize them as leaders, change-makers, and innovators.
On May 25, 2021, the Voices of Victory album will be released. Please check out the event at: https://www.iamlindani.com/events
This is a direct link to The Shadow Leads video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZilaDbNHZE
Lindani Njie is a youth and leadership advocate, writer, speaker, and creative. At the core of his work, he highlightsthe importance of leadership and purpose in life. He is a firm believer in using his voice and abilities as a catalyst thatignites action in others. Being a part of the UK’s Police Now organization allows him to play an influential role in thedevelopment of police officers and their purpose in various regions of the UK.
Lindani uses his voice, ability, and creative eye to uplift and bring awareness to issues affecting his culture and theAfrican continent.
Connect with Lindani Njie at https://www.iamlindani.com
Instagram @iamlindani
Twitter @iamlindani
Tiktok @iamlindani
Clubhouse @iamlindani
Written by Lindani Njie
Produced by MDK Media

In this episode, we discuss the three-part poetry film Journey of Becoming. A reading of the poem Your Autonomy,  (part I) of ‘The Journey of Becoming’, which is a series of philosophical poetry films about self-realization. The purpose behind this film is to describe the struggles we face when we step away from the trodden path to follow our own unique path. 
Maryam Ghouth is of Persian, Saudi, Scottish heritage and leads a quiet life in Dubai where she spends most of her time reading, writing, recording, and creating poetry films. 
She composes and narrates stories about different facets of the human experience in collaboration with musicians, artists, and filmmakers to create immersive audio tracks, poetry films, and experiential art. 
The topics she covers range from existential crises to love and the fear of loss. She combines the tenets of psychology with the big questions of philosophy, challenges social narratives, ponders existential unknowns, and gives voice to the raw emotions undulating the human condition.''
https://www.maryamghouth.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7fngt9nIec  (direct link to the poem film Your Autonomy.)
https://www.instagram.com/maryamghouth/?hl=en 

Knowing yourself and how to address others in various facets of life is what this week’s episode explains. Evelyn Lozada Eccard discusses how to choose the correct job/position which works with your personality. We discuss various topics from employment, and how to prep yourself with knowledge and understanding to help you on your next job interview. An informative episode for job searchers or a better work environment in their current position.
Evelyn Lozada Eccard is the founder of Bravo Leadership International.  She named the company after listening to a friend continually yelling out "Bravo, Bravo" at a tennis tournament.  When the player won, she purposely looked for that solo voice yelling "Bravo" and rewarded him by tossing him a tennis ball.  She appreciated him and his encouragement throughout the game.  That's when Evelyn knew the name BRAVO was perfect for her business.  Evelyn states "My intention is to up-level people's mindsets through training and coaching and helps them become a better version of themselves.  I want to cheer them on.   Bravo!  Bravo!"
Evelyn is a certified John Maxwell Team member and has been a Trainer, Speaker, and Coach for over 20 years.  She specializes in coaching, leadership, and communication training.  
Bravo believes in maintaining a positive mindset, creating long-term partnerships with a purpose, developing all levels in an organization, and always striving for significant outcomes. When working with Bravo, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency. 
https://www.bli.life

As an actor and singer for many years there’s been a trend. I practice and memorize my lines to give a performance. I sometimes nail the audition and wonder what went wrong when I don’t book the job. Self-doubt and the array of questions. Am I too short, too overweight, too skinny, too tall, am I talented? I need the job to pay my bills/rent. As Matthieu Ricard writer and Buddhist Monk state: Anyone who enjoys inner peace is no more broken by failure than he is inflated by success.
We ask so many questions about an audition and yet, we have no control over the outcome. If we did our best and were true to ourselves and the character – this is where our commitment ends. We are enough. We’re empathic beings putting our heart and soul into our art. If we continue thinking, how could I have done the performance differently we dwell in the past. We can’t change the past. The pandemic caused many of us artists, to evaluate our decisions, our passions, and our worth. Know that you are enough. You have value and you are powerful. Keeping your power and relinquish the perception of what life should be. Life is smoother if you allow it to thrive. Quiet the mind and allow your soul to speak. What happens will happen – our will can only cover our own lives.
Two quotes From The Diary for Life
To be happy you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be real and accept yourself as you are because you are already enough. Don’t lose your today while chasing your forever.
Make sure you’re in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Take a deep breath, hold for the count of four and release to the count of six. Repeat three times.
 
I am enough
I feel I am enough
I have value
I feel my value
I am powerful
I accept my power
I am passionate
I feel passionate
I feel the soul of the character
I am the soul of the character
I am Joyful
I feel joyful
I am happiness
I feel happy
I am compassionate
I feel compassion
I am a pure soul
I feel my soul is pure
 
If your mind starts to wander bring it back to the breath.
Repeat 2 more times
Much love and blessings.
 
Music by:
Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-relaxing-piano-music
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, we interview my niece Isabella Lozada.  I wanted to get the perspective of a teenager and their thoughts regarding the pandemic before and after.
Isabella Lozada is a sophomore in high school. She enjoys playing lacrosse and hanging out with her friends. Her interests are in advertising and acting, and she plans on further pursuing them.

In this episode, we discuss perceptions of the mind and how our thoughts create our behavior. We visit the soul and how our beliefs can block us. Some suggestions on exploring your perceptions. The poem Alone from Inspire Me: Perception is read.
Alone
Sitting on a solid branch
There’s clarity and confusion, just staring out
No movement in the muddled-
Beauty of branches and options
 
Perceiving thoughts of entangled leaves
Do I proceed into the unknown?
Can there be escape, once entered?
What’s there?
 
The mind tangles the web of life for us
Clarity holds thin branches, which
Negates the weight of experiences
Therefore, I sit still—frozen
 
Loneliness, chirping for attention
No sounds, utters, or voices
Ignored
Then movement
 
A lonely soul approaches
Understanding the perched cry
Holding strong on the solid branch
I’m heard, companion approaches
 
Kind eyes of sympathy
Warm white glow of self
Listened to anger of
Discontent and fear
 
Flying away
Above the tree of misperceptions
Where it’s all clear
Where the heart breathes
 
Music by:
Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Corine LaFont’s experiences and how she overcame toxicity in her life with self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Corine La Font is a PR practitioner, Speaker, Podcaster, Author, and Business Coach. She's an island girl to the core and resides in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago after living in Jamaica for 21 years. She loves dancing, Latin, and Ballroom and believes in living life in its full glory!
You can listen to her podcast on Anchor and Spotify
https://anchor.fm/between-the-lines-network
https://open.spotify.com/show/6p3JZrz42hrRhUkVTzYl6J?si=_82tUyVFT8OsC4-bownzVQ