Heart of a Wildflower: Peaceful Poetry Reflections

Have you ever been struck by a feeling of warm contentment, right in the middle of your regular routines?

In this episode, Lia Girard shares a peaceful poetry reflection on her original poem, “simplicity,” written while resting in the soothing slant of an afternoon sunbeam. Its intent is to open your heart to everyday things and ordinary moments that can make you suddenly feel glad to be alive. You’ll discover:

- comforting words of encouragement for noticing the gifts of daily life

- a simple way to savor what brings you peace

- an invitation to share something marvelous you may have found in the mundane

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

If you’ve ever had your heart broken, you may have been tempted to give up on the prospect of falling in love, staying in love, or even believing in love at all.

In this episode, Lia Girard shares an original poem, “live,” written during a time of rebuilding. After a painful loss, Lia shares how she spent time reevaluating whether it’s better to protect your heart and wish, or let your heart love — and live.

With gentle encouragement, today’s episode is a reminder that:

- it’s never too late to find love and live it fully

- it’s your choice how you want to live the one life you’re given

- love comes in all kinds of ways, and even in the simplest of moments

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Are there places, people, or experiences in life that you love more than anything? Things that can’t be purchased with money, but hold so much value in your heart and soul?

In this episode, Lia Girard reads original poetry by Butterflies Rising, titled “Slow Hands,” “Priceless Things,” and “Things of My Everything.” She pairs it with her own poem, “Value,” along the same theme of choosing what truly matters to you.

You’ll also hear what Butterflies Rising replied to three questions Lia asked about her poetry … and the stories behind them.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- think about what is priceless and precious to you

- tell that special someone how much you treasure them

- savor the magical moments that make life rich in peace, joy, and love

You’ll also be given a word — and a personal question — inspired by the poems, to ponder as your week unfolds.

If you love Butterflies Rising’s poetry, you can explore more of her creations here:

• Website: http://butterfliesrising.com
• Instagram: @buttefliesrisingpoetry

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you sometimes feel tossed around by the sea of self-improvement pressure? Or has it ever felt like you’re losing track of who you really are, or what truly feels peaceful and right?

In this week's episode, you’ll hear an original poem, “lost and found,” written by Lia Girard, to encourage you to not get swept up in “fitting in,” or pretending. The poem touches on how it feels to disengage from your own heart, and how valuable it is to celebrate your uniqueness.

Today’s episode intends to:

- help you let go of pretense and pressure

- inspire you to listen deeply for your own original design

- awaken you to whatever brings you balance and joy

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Are you caught in an uncertain time between loss and growth? Or have you learned that you can survive the unexpected detours that catch you grasping both courage and fear?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, “blossom,” written by Lia Girard, and consider how to care for yourself during in-between seasons of unknown, change, or grief. Lia offers encouragement to tend to your comfort and hold on by faith.

Today’s episode welcomes you to:

- envision yourself as a blossom, nourished by creation

- be gentle with yourself during hard times

- understand that two opposing feelings can be held together, and healing will come

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever faced a season that you thought would break you? Or are you in one now?

In this episode, Lia Girard shares three original poems that explore the passage through pain to possibility. By vulnerably sharing a personal disaster — and poems written during different phases of that heart-wrenching journey — Lia offers a place of welcome, understanding, and hope.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- know you are loved, no matter what appears “broken”

- allow yourself space and peace to appreciate the smallest wonders

- believe that growth happens in darkness and struggle

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever been in a situation or season where you felt that hope was all you had?

In this episode, Lia Girard reads an original poem, “The Cloak,” written by this week’s featured poet, Becky Hemsley. Becky’s poem reveals her compassion and optimism for a friend who was seeing her way through a challenging unknown … by leaning into hope.

Lia also shares her small poem, “Believing,” to echo the truth that there is a strength all around you that is also within you.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- listen for, look for, and cling to hope even when it’s barely there

- believe that hope can make you stronger than you realize

- recall what you’ve already overcome, and learned, from pressing on through trials

You’ll also be given a word — and a personal question — inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

If you love Becky’s poem, you can connect with her at info@beckyhemsley.com, or explore her collections here:

• Website: http://beckyhemsley.com
• Instagram: @beckyhemsleypoetry
• Facebook: Becky Hemsley Poetry

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you ever just let yourself close your eyes ... and listen for inspiration?

In this episode, you’ll hear three small original poems, written by Lia Girard, that explore the silent healing of nature. By offering what she hears in the patient and encouraging messages of wild things, Lia offers you room to breathe.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- find a place of beauty that calms your soul

- be silent for as long as you need to hear what nature is saying to you specifically

- stop hurrying and find a tempo that feels safe, sane and loving to you

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever fallen in love with, or grieved over, some small part of nature? Maybe a special tree, a favorite flower, or a sudden butterfly?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, “Sunflower Spirit,” written by Lia Girard, that considers the circle of life. Its intent is to celebrate the truth that every living thing — including you — is serving a unique purpose in its own timing.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- notice the beauty all around you

- allow the pace of nature and the inevitable struggles of life to shape you

- realize that you are an inspiration to others

You’ll also be given a phrase inspired by the poem — and a personal question — to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever trusted nature with your most painful moments?

Today’s original poem, “Held,” written by Lia Girard, considers the guiding voice accessible in wild places when you connect deeply with the elements of nature that inspire you. You’ll find encouragement to never be ashamed of hurts you’re still trying to heal, and notice how nature never hides whatever it’s going through. This episode invites you you to:

- recognize pain is part of life and love

- understand that nature is always reminding you of its love for you

- emulate the courage of something wild that you enjoy

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you sometimes feel the world is loud and the days move too fast?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, “Awaken,” written by Lia Girard, inviting you to consider how slowing down your mornings can create more peace. Lia offers encouragement to be present in the early quiet of the day as a promise to yourself.

Today’s reflection welcomes you to:

- allow yourself to awaken gently

- picture the day ahead as an open pitcher that you fill and pour

- feel free to empty and refill yourself with what feels kind and gracious

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you sometimes turn your gaze upward and suddenly feel there’s so much more to life than your present worries? Have you ever stopped to study the clouds or the stars and found fresh new insight?

In appreciation of how important this kind of pausing can be, you’ll hear an original poem, Balance, written by Lia Girard. It tells a short story about a captivating sight high above.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- look up to expand your outlook physically and mentally

- appreciate your own unique blend of talents and characteristics

- allow yourself the kind of pausing that brings you peace

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you remember how simple pleasures made you feel relaxed and at ease?

Did you know these ordinary interactions that feel extraordinary — coined by trauma expert Deb Dana — are called glimmers? Noticing these magical micro-moments of joy can actually boost your wellbeing.

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, Glimmer, written by Lia Girard, as an invitation to reignite your sense of wonder and appreciation.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- recall a small moment of pleasure that still brings you joy

- take note of the sensory experiences that refresh you

- promise yourself a glimmer moment in the coming week

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever been through a trial that left you weak? Or a loss or heartbreak that felt unbearable?

In this episode, you’ll hear two original poems, Haven and Unsinkable, written by Lia Girard, and explore ways your struggles have actually made you stronger.

Written in different seasons of hardship and healing, Lia reminds you: it’s your choice to free yourself.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- replace lies with truth

- release the weight of past pain when you’re ready

- anticipate your own renewal

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you long to know a love that’s honest and real? Or are you currently celebrating this genuine gift?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, Aura, written by Lia Girard, and consider how it illuminates your own appreciation of love that values inner strength over outer appearance. Lia offers encouragement to love what naturally glows from within.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- explore how love reveals itself to be genuine

- let go of being measured by impossible standards

- appreciate what’s found on the inside

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Whether you’re currently heartbroken, wrestling the in-between season of soul-searching, or happily in love, this episode is for you. It’s a gentle reminder that hearts get hurt and there’s always hope for healing.

In this episode, you’ll hear three original poems, written by Lia Girard, in three different seasons of navigating heartache and love. Lia explores how anger, grief, and loneliness can all refine how you define love. She also offers encouragement to believe in love that’s meant for you.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- explore your raw feelings and their purpose

- listen for your own heartsong

- honor the kind of love that honors you

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever asked yourself, “what am I even doing here?” Or, found yourself comparing your life to others and feeling somewhat directionless?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, “Remembering,” written by Lia Girard, and consider its deeper meaning … while reflecting on your earliest memory of inner joy. Lia offers encouragement to dig “soul-deep” and celebrate what makes you unique.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- visualize where you were the first time you felt true inner peace and calm

- consider that memory a pathway to defining your purpose

- give yourself grace to linger in experiences that feel genuinely good to you

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Do you sometimes long for a deeper connection to nature, or a more comfortable sense of calm?

In this episode, you’ll hear an original poem, "Would You Notice?," written by Lia Girard, and consider its deeper meaning as it applies to your own interactions with the natural world. Lia offers encouragement to slow down and notice all that’s freely offered to you, as gifts of grace.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- pay attention to all the ways nature nourishes you

- understand that time in nature resets your mental clarity

- choose to slow down and be kind to yourself

You’ll also be given a phrase, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Are you still feeling confusion and pain left in the aftermath of a devastating heartbreak?

In this episode, you’ll explore the poem, Tell Me, written by Lia Girard, and consider how it illuminates the power of renewal that's inherent in heartbreak. Lia invites you to share what demolished your insides and search for how it rebuilt your hope.

Today’s episode offers:

- An invitation to share what hurt your heart

- Support for finding the good in what felt so bad

- A reminder that you are always growing

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.

Have you ever wanted to slow down and listen to your own soul?

In this episode, you’ll hear a short, untitled poem, written by Lia Girard, and consider its deeper meaning as it applies to your own desire for patience while going through seasons of change. Lia offers encouragement to be gracious with yourself as you continually learn how to grow.

Today’s episode invites you to:

- Let go of striving to be all you’re meant to be

- Protect your own timing and needs

- Remember that you are a one-of-a-kind creation

You’ll also be given a word, inspired by the poem, to ponder as your week unfolds.

Love this episode? Share your thoughts here.

Lia Girard is a poet, writer, author, wife, and mom whose feature articles are found on iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, and other inspirational platforms.

You can explore her poetry, often inspired by the wonders of nature, on Instagram: @wildpeace.poetry.

If you love the show, or any episode resonates with you, please rate or review the show on your favorite platform, or email your feedback to lia@wildpeacepoetry.com.