Change can feel exciting, unsettling, and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, Sonia reflects on her poem Change and explores the challenges of navigating uncertainty in a rapidly shifting world. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung, Pema Chödrön, and her own experiences, she discusses transformation, resilience, purpose, and learning to trust ourselves during life's transitions.

References & Further Exploration

• Carl Jung – Man and His Symbols; Memories, Dreams, Reflections
• Pema Chödrön – When Things Fall Apart
• Alan Watts – The Wisdom of Insecurity

These works explore transformation, uncertainty, resilience, and the lifelong process of becoming who we truly are.

In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, Sonia shares her poem She Moves and reflects on the emotional experience of uncertainty, collective change, and inner grounding. Blending poetic insight with gentle humor, this episode offers a calming perspective on navigating instability and reconnecting with presence.

She Moves poem is from Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams.

With subtle inspiration from Carl Jung and nature-based cycles of transformation.

• Man and His Symbols — Carl Jung A gentle introduction to Jung’s ideas on the unconscious, symbols, and inner transformation.
• The Turning Point — Fritjof Capra Explores how personal and global change are interconnected, offering a more holistic view of crisis and transformation.
• Entangled Life — Merlin Sheldrake A poetic exploration of fungi and interconnected ecosystems, revealing how deeply everything is linked beneath the surface.
• When the Forest Breathes — Suzanne Simard A reflection on resilience and renewal in nature, showing how forests regenerate through cycles of connection and support.

In this episode of Poetic Resurrection, Sonia shares her poem Important to Me—a deeply personal reflection on boundaries, emotional independence, and the journey back to self-worth.

Blending poetry, psychology, and spirituality, this episode explores how external expectations can shape identity, and how reclaiming personal truth becomes an act of healing. Sonia reflects on self-preservation, the fear that can keep us stuck, and the quiet strength required to move forward.

This episode is for anyone learning to release what no longer belongs to them and step into a life aligned with what truly matters.

REFERENCES (for show notes / blog)

• Carl Rogers — On Becoming a Person (1961)
• Bessel van der Kolk — The Body Keeps the Score (2014)
• Steven C. Hayes — A Liberated Mind (2019)
• Kristin Neff — Self-Compassion (2011)