The One You Feed How to Embrace Life's Paradoxes with Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer
Apr 21, 2023
In a heartfelt conversation, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, a talented poet and co-host of the Emerging Form podcast, shares her insights on embracing grief and life’s paradoxes. She discusses how to trust life despite adversity and the transformative power of poetry as a means of navigating love and loss. Rosemerry emphasizes using mantras to boost mindfulness, cultivating curiosity, and viewing life’s challenges as opportunities for growth. Her reflections inspire listeners to greet their emotions with openness and compassion.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Finding Light in Darkness
- Even on the day of her son's death, Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer experienced moments of laughter and connection.
- A firefly encounter brought a sense of wonder and illogical beauty amidst devastation.
The Power of Presence
- Rosemerry's daily poetry practice helped her stay present during her grief.
- Consistently asking "what's here?" allowed her to meet her emotions without resistance.
Love's Alchemy
- Grief can feel like a monolithic entity, but love can break it down.
- Love transforms grief into smaller, manageable pieces surrounded by tenderness and compassion.