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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever held onto pain so deep it felt unspeakable? In this episode, you'll hear an original poem, Unspoken, written by Lia Girard, and consider its deeper meaning as it applies to your life experiences or any wounds you may be feeling. Lia offers encouragement to be willing to share your story, even if it's messy — as a gift of grace to yourself and others. Today's episode invites you to: Embrace that pain doesn't need to stay hiddenTell your truth to someone who cares or may need to h...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt that life is so loud you can sometimes feel lost? Today's poem explores your need for peace and direction, and offers encouragement to wander into wild places for as long as you need — to find your own way. Today’s episode invites you to:  - Discover the calm found in forest walks - Allow yourself to convene with nature - Consider that you are carving your own path You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds. Lia Girard is a poet, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt that life is so loud you can sometimes feel lost? Today&apos;s poem explores your need for peace and direction, and offers encouragement to wander into wild places for as long as you need — to find your own way.</p><p><b>Today’s episode invites you to: </b></p><p>- Discover the calm found in forest walks</p><p>- Allow yourself to convene with nature</p><p>- Consider that you are carving your own path</p><p>You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.</p><p>Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom, whose feature articles can be found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms. Enjoy Lia’s poetry on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry, or connect via email at <a href='mailto:lia@wildpeacepoetry.com'>lia@wildpeacepoetry.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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