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Laura Davis discusses the importance of joy and creativity in the face of despair, inspired by the work of J. Drew Lanham.

Episode Title: Our Time Will Come: Keep Fighting with Joy Episode Description: Some words stop you in your tracks. In this episode, Laura Davis shares a passage from J. Drew Lanham — MacArthur Fellow, wildlife biologist, and poet — that has strengthened her again and again. It names the fire, the fuel, and the only rain that matters. What Laura Covers in This Episode: A passage from J. Drew Lanham that Laura returns to when she needs steadying Why joy is not escape — it's the backing fire A brief introduction to Lanham and his MacArthur Fellowship-winning work Key Takeaways: Despair is the fuel. Joy is the rain. Write, sing, paint, shout for it. Fireproof your heart — and keep the ember glowing. Our time will come. Fight joyfully until it does. About J. Drew Lanham: Joseph Drew Lanham is an American author, poet, and wildlife biologist awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2022. Learn more about his work here . Connect with Laura Davis: Substack: laurasaridavis.substack.com Website & Retreats: lauradavis.net The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive…

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