Podcasts about consolations the solace

On this, the last PauseCast episode for the season, we talk summer… what we hope to do, or be, for the coming summer break. Considering summer from a place of intention. But also, how to find our way into rest, and joy, and experiences that enrich our lives and memories to sustain us through those long winter months.As David Whyte says in his great book “Consolations”: “Rest is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be…”. With this, rest is the great enabler of returning to our balanced self. Summer allows times for languishing, for watching clouds and the shapes they make; sitting under deep velvet night skies and catching fireflies. Angie and I wish this for each of you, whenever summer lands in your place in this world. And Angie will embark on a summer of “Re” – re-reading, re-turning, re-membering, re-experiencing languid summer days.The thumbnail of our episode this week is a peony from my garden… to honour Angie's love of this perennial flower.Please, share our work widely, give us a review or a drop us a few stars. If you have comments or questions, please send them to meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com.Episode links:Trudy's company, Chapman Coaching Inc. sponsors this podcast.You can hear Trudy's son Callum Lurie on his YouTube page. He's playing in Grand Bend and in Penetanguishene, Ontario with the Dreyton Theatre Festival.Books we mentioned: Maggie Smith “Dear Writer” and “You Could Make This Place Beautiful;” “Bird by Bird” by Annie Lamott; “On Writing” by Stephen King; Michael Ondaatje “The English Patient” and “In the Skin of a Lion;” David Whyte's “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words”; “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times” by Katherine May; anything by Alan Alda but we mentioned “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed” and his podcast “Clear and Vivid”You can read more from Angie on her Substack, called “the bigger picture”Royalty free music is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma

What do you regret? Explore the human experience of looking back with Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. Poet David Whyte offers his take on regret, drawing from Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. We’ll also reconnect with “Tracy” from Maryland and Stormi Huhn (“Anna” from Iowa), four years after sharing their stories of parental regret. Plus, Audacious listeners reflect on their own regrets - big, small, serious, and silly. Suggested episodes: I Regret Becoming A Parent Forgiveness: How we define it and how it defines us Look For The Helpers: The Anatomy Of A Death Change Of Art: Stories About Tattoo Coverups Nothing goes as planned: A first-time offender’s prison story from arrest to release GUESTS: Daniel H. Pink: Author of The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward Audacious listeners who contributed their regrets: Mary Ailes, Jennifer Crookes Carpenter, AmyLaBossiere, Susan Tilly, Steph MacGillivary, Brenda Kestenbaum, Theresa Cannavo, Wendy Gravely, Jonathan Graham, Ann Levie David Whyte: Poet, philosopher, and author of Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. Consolations II came out in early 2025 “Tracy”: Maryland woman who joined us for our show about parental regret in 2021 Stormi Huhn: Iowa woman who joined us for our show about parental regret in 2021 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).To be alone in the world is a terrible thing, unless of course it is by choice. Especially for men, the heart may long for deep connection while all our social posturing creates the opposite--distance. When men discover deep friendship with other men it is a gift to be savoured and, in this instance, shared. Don McLeod, Barry Foster and I have met together for almost twenty-five years, dubbing ourselves, preposterously, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. We have no advice about how others might do this themselves, but by sharing our own story perhaps some wisdom will emerge for those who seek a similar experience. All we know is that the world, and our world in particular, is a lot better for having friends. Books referenced in this conversation:"Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" by John O'Donohue; HarperCollins, 1997"To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings" by John O'Donohue; Convergent Books, 2008"Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words" by David Whyte; Canongate Books, 2019As well as any of the over twenty books by Jungian writer James HollisPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

In this video, I'm going to dive into the concept of control—what it really means, what it doesn't, and the surprising history behind the word itself. Then, I'll break down three practical ways you can use herbal medicines to regain control in your life. Many people want to incorporate herbs, but they don't always move from idea to action. Real control is about creating cohesion and alignment between what we value and what we do. Here are the three ways to get started: Have Your Herbs on Hand—and Use Them: I'll share some practical tips for getting organized so you can make herbs part of your daily routine. Tap Into Your Creativity: Making art of any kind can be a powerful confidence booster. I'll show you some creative ways to incorporate herbs into art projects that help you connect with your purpose. Beautify Your Surroundings and Give Back: Beauty is a powerful way to bring your ideal life into reality, and contributing to others makes this journey even more meaningful. These three practices will help you bring what you want into alignment with what you see in your life every day. MY ONLINE COURSES 

David Whyte returns to continue his conversation in Part Two.  David Whyte is a prolific Irish poet, philosopher, and speaker whose work that spans nearly four decades has resonated with audiences around the world. Beginning his career in 1986, Whyte has published three books of prose and ten volumes of poetry, including Still Possible and Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. Through his Three Sundays Series, he creates immersive experiences for his audience that invite reflection on the complexities of human existence in 75-minute online sessions. His latest collection, Consolations II, continues his exploration of language and the choices that shape our daily lives. This month, Whyte is commencing the Consolations II England & Scotland Book Tour, which will move through Edinburgh, London, Oxford and Brighton. In January, he will speak daily at the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive in Nosara, Costa Rica, alongside Henry Shukman, Leslie Salmon Jones, and Jeff W. Jones, building a foundation for each day's conversation by sharing meaningful poetry and thought-provoking commentary. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Vivo Barefoot http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

David Whyte is a prolific Irish poet, philosopher, and speaker whose work that spans nearly four decades has resonated with audiences around the world. Beginning his career in 1986, Whyte has published three books of prose and ten volumes of poetry, including Still Possible and Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. Through his Three Sundays Series, he creates immersive experiences for his audience that invite reflection on the complexities of human existence in 75-minute online sessions. His latest collection, Consolations II, continues his exploration of language and the choices that shape our daily lives. This month, Whyte is commencing the Consolations II England & Scotland Book Tour, which will move through Edinburgh, London, Oxford and Brighton. In January, he will speak daily at the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive in Nosara, Costa Rica, alongside Henry Shukman, Leslie Salmon Jones, and Jeff W. Jones, building a foundation for each day's conversation by sharing meaningful poetry and thought-provoking commentary. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Vivo Barefoot http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

A curation of our favourite questions and poems from our interview with poet David Whyte. We ask him: What we can do when we can't access our writing? How do we live through fallow periods of writing and what rituals he uses for writing. He shares the poems: A Seeming Stillness, A Song for the Salmon and Start Close In.*ABOUT DAVID WHYTEDavid Whyte is an internationally renowned poet, author, and speaker. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment, and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. ~David Whyte

How do you define forgiveness? Turns out, the definition tends to be as different as every person. And that definition changes depending on where you are in the process, too! On this episode of Audacious, Chion talks about it with a best friend, a pastor, a philosopher, and a man who lost his face after getting hit by a drunk driver. You'll also hear ponderings on forgiveness from some of our Audacious listeners! And since this is a rebroadcast of an episode from two years ago, Chion offers a few new personal reflections on forgiveness after all this time. This show originally aired on March 25, 2022 and was updated on March 15, 2024. Hear the extended interview with David Whyte. Listen to our previous episodes with Robert Chelsea about his face transplant and his experience as part of the “disabled diaspora”. GUESTS:  Sarah Eyre: A Willimantic-based textile artist Rev. Dr. Shelley Best: CEO of the Greater Hartford Arts Council Robert Chelsea: The first African-American full-face transplant recipient Everick Brown: Robert Chelsea's godson and the spokesperson for the Robert Chelsea Foundation David Whyte: Poet, philosopher, speaker, and author of Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment, and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whyte is an author and poet and his book Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words is one of my very favorite books.  In this series we will explore his words and seek deeper meaning.  We begin the new year with, appropriately, a quote on Courage.  

Sometimes leaving feels like you're splitting yourself in two, but you leave anyway. What compels us? What holds us together even as we look back? David Whyte's poem combines pain and promise as someone is both departing and venturing at the same time. David Whyte is the author of many books of poetry and prose. He grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire. He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology and has worked as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer David Whyte's poem, and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.Pre-order the forthcoming book Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World and join us in our new conversational space on Substack.

Internationally renowned poet David Whyte (@whytedw) on his life and craft as a poet, writer, and speaker. We explore poetic imagination, how we might use poetry as a tool to engage more deeply with the world and balancing soul vs survival work. David reads his poems: Blessing of the Morning Light, Song for the Salmon, Your Prayer and Start Close in.*ABOUT DAVID WHYTEDavid Whyte is an internationally renowned poet, author, and speaker. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.*RESOURCES:David on Instagram: @davidjwhyteDavid on Twitter: @whytedwAll of David's books including Consolations, Three Marriages and Still PossibleDavid's Online Sunday SeriesDavid's Walking Tours*QUOTES:“One of the reasons poetry is so difficult is because we're under the delusion that we're going to find the part of us that's going to know what to say. But actually, you're going to find the part of you that doesn't know what to say. That's the part of you that will write the poetry, because you're paying attention in a deeper way through not speaking and not knowing.”"We write because we want to be deeper friends with the world."*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Tamsin Jones recites David Whyte's poem 'Beauty'. –– Beauty is The harvest of presence, the evanescent moment of seeing or hearing on the outside what already lives far inside us; the eyes, the ears or the imagination suddenly become a bridge between the here and the there, between then and now, between the inside and the outside; beauty is the conversation between what we think is happening outside in the world and what is just about to occur far inside us. [...] 'BEAUTY' from CONSOLATIONS: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. 2015 © David Whyte & Many Rivers Press

It has ever and always been true, David Whyte reminds us, that so much of human experience is a conversation between loss and celebration. This conversational nature of reality — indeed, this drama of vitality — is something we have all been shown, willing or unwilling, in these years. Many have turned to David Whyte for his gorgeous, life-giving poetry and his wisdom at the interplay of theology, psychology, and leadership — his insistence on the power of a beautiful question and of everyday words amidst the drama of work as well as the drama of life. The notion of “frontier” — inner frontiers, outer frontiers — weaves through this hour. We surface this as a companion for the frontiers we are all on just by virtue of being alive in this time.David Whyte is the author of many books of poetry and prose. He grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire. He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology and has worked as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "David Whyte — Seeking Language Large Enough." Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org.This show originally aired in April, 2016.

David Whyte reads his poem, “Sweet Darkness.” This poem is featured in David's On Being conversation with Krista, “Seeking Language Large Enough.” Find more of his poems, along with our full collection of poetry films and readings from two decades of the show, at Experience Poetry.David Whyte is the author of The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.

David Whyte reads his poem, “Working Together.” This poem is featured in David's On Being conversation with Krista, “Seeking Language Large Enough.” Find more of his poems, along with our full collection of poetry films and readings from two decades of the show, at Experience Poetry.David Whyte is the author of The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.

David Whyte reads his poem, “Everything is Waiting for You.” This poem is featured in David's On Being conversation with Krista, “Seeking Language Large Enough.” Find more of his poems, along with our full collection of poetry films and readings from two decades of the show, at Experience Poetry.David Whyte is the author of The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.

It has ever and always been true, David Whyte reminds us, that so much of human experience is a conversation between loss and celebration. This conversational nature of reality — indeed, this drama of vitality — is something we have all been shown, willing or unwilling, in these years. Many have turned to David Whyte for his gorgeous, life-giving poetry and his wisdom at the interplay of theology, psychology, and leadership — his insistence on the power of a beautiful question and of everyday words amidst the drama of work as well as the drama of life. The notion of “frontier” — inner frontiers, outer frontiers — weaves through this hour. We surface this as a companion for the frontiers we are all on just by virtue of being alive in this time.David Whyte is the author of many books of poetry and prose. He grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire. He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology and has worked as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.This show originally aired in April, 2016.

"I have wanted to do a solo episode for I don't know how long now. And it's something that I've really, really struggled with or battled with and found daunting." Susan   In this first solo episode I focus on voice, the gift of voice. I open up about my own thoughts around using voice, particularly in the service of others. I talk about the tension between the desire to do something and the challenge of doing it. And I share some of my writings on voice and the importance of speaking up, speaking out or just speaking. We don't need a loud voice to be heard. We only need to speak.   Numbers don't inspire us, people do. And this episode is inspired by so many people. I'm grateful to you all - those of you I've been lucky enough to meet and speak with and those of you whom I've never met but whose words encourage me nevertheless. And a special thank you goes to Kerry. You were right, I just had to start close in.    Connect with Susan Check out my website On LinkedIn  On Twitter On Instagram   Resources Mentioned: Greta Solomon, Heart, Sass and Soul. And guest on episode 80 Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser Nat Hunter, An Edge Walker, Episode 82 David Whyte and in particular his book Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning Of Every Day Words Episode 84, Sibling Special Coaches Rising Training  Alison Jones, Making Connections, Episode 58

On the most recent episode of Audacious, we talked about the definition of forgiveness. It seems like every person has their own interpretation of it, and how we define it often defines us.  David Whyte is a philosopher, poet, speaker, and author of Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment, and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. He begins our conversation by reading the passage on forgiveness in that book. You can experience more of his work at davidwhyte.com Go ahead and check out the full episode on forgiveness, featuring perspectives from our Audacious listeners. You'll hear from a pastor whose brother spent her entire million dollar inheritance, and a conversation about forgiveness with a man who needed a full face transplant after getting hit by a drunk driver.  That's right here in your podcast feed, or at ctpublic.org/audacious.  We'd love to hear your thoughts on forgiveness for another installment of this show! Send a voice memo or video on the social medias @chionwolf, or email Audacious@ctpublic.org. Audacious is produced at Connecticut Public Radio in Hartford by Chion Wolf, Jessica Severin de Martinez, and Catie Talarski, with help from our interns, Michayla Savitt and Sara Gasparotto. Photo: Bodi Hallett Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fellow Mizzou grad, and my dear friend, Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps joins the show to discuss her passion for teaching, shares some amazing book recs, discusses the power of music education, and more for Music Appreciation month on the podcast.Books mentioned in the episode: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte.From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars by Virginia Hanlon Grohl.Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps cultivated a unique perspective for the importance of a foundation in fine arts appreciation and skills through her journey as music teacher educator, public school music educator, choral and instrumental performer, church musician, and independent music studio instructor. She has a breadth and depth of experience teaching music courses and working with students of all ages. Whether students are preparing for careers outside the music profession, within music education and performance, or developing an appreciation for music, acquiring practical music skills are essential to their success.Cynthia Williams Phelps holds a Ph.D. in Music Education, with an emphasis in learning, teaching, and curriculum, from the University of Missouri. Throughout her academic and professional career, she attended and taught in private liberal arts colleges, as well as research universities. Dr. Phelps understands the importance of creating community within the classroom and ensemble settings. Reflective practice and student-centered learning guide her philosophy of teaching. A music environment in which students have engaging opportunities to actively reflect on their educational process creates lifelong musicians.Dr. Phelps has presented research and workshops at conferences of the Missouri Music Educators Association, National Council of Teachers of English Whole Language Umbrella, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, and National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. She has published in the Missouri School Music Magazine and Journal of Research in Music Education. Her research interests include reflective practice in music education and fine arts education, teacher leadership in music education, and arts integration.Dr. Phelps is currently a university supervisor, curriculum writer, Adjunct Elementary music educator, mentor, and the Director of Mentor Leadership with Music Service Learning.To learn more about Dr. Phelps, and her upcoming podcast, visit her website. https://www.drcynthiawilliamsphelps.com/Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicInstagram @creative_peacemeal_podcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/creativepeacemealpod/RedBubble Merch Shop: CPPodcast.redbubble.com***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!As always, THANK YOU for listening and if you have a moment, share an episode with a friend, or leave a review on Apple by clicking Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creativepeacemeal)

Feeling a little nervous about post-pandemic gatherings? You’re not alone. Luckily we have a master community builder, Radha Agrawal of the sober morning dance party Daybreaker, to give us some wise words and a gentle nudge back to IRL connection. Our show starts with Radha’s own experience intentionally crafting a new group of friends in her 30s. She shares some social alchemy techniques from her book Belong including the C.R.A.W.L. method and the Four Phases of Community. We discuss what she learned when Daybreaker went digital during the pandemic. Finally we explore reintegrating into in-person experiences for both attendees and producers. Radha Agrawal is the co-Founder, CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the sober morning dance party vibing on five continents with almost half a million people. Her book Belong is a blueprint for building community. Radha is currently teaching joy practices on D.O.S.E., Daybreaker’s science backed platform, which supports members on their journey to joy. She is also busy pioneering the field of Functional Happiness and writing her next book, The Joy Ride. Radha’s Website: https://www.radhaagrawal.com/ Daybreaker: https://www.daybreaker.com/ Radha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.radha/ Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life: https://www.amazon.com/Belong-People-Create-Community-Connected-ebook/dp/B075G4W7MV Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VUE2QJS Timestamps :07 - How Radha learned to be intentional about choosing her friends :17: - Radha’s CRAWL method for community building starting :22 - Women’s safety and leadership at events :36 - How being forced online by the pandemic brought Daybreaker into people’s homes :41 - Using Radha’s Four Phases of Community to reconnect post-COVID :48 - How to find a sense of safety resocializing :53 - Ways of stimulating your happy chemicals dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins (D.O.S.E.)

In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris and David Whyte further explore his work in his book Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. David Whyte is a poet and the author of 11 books of poetry along with four books of prose, including Still Possible, David Whyte: Essentials and The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationships. David holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann College and Royal Roads University, and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon, and Himalaya. He brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures, and workshops. Website: davidwhyte.com Twitter: @whytedw

In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris and David Whyte further explore his work in his book Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. SUBSCRIBE to listen to the rest of this episode and gain access to all full-length episodes of the podcast at samharris.org/subscribe.

In this episode of the podcast, Sam speaks with poet David Whyte about his new and on-going series for the Waking Up app, based on his book, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. With the imagery of a poet and the reflection of a philosopher, David turns his attention to ordinary words, each a doorway into the underlying currents of human life. They discuss 4 tracks from the first installment—Friendship, Honesty, Ambition, and Alone. David Whyte is a poet and the author of 11 books of poetry along with four books of prose, including Still Possible, David Whyte: Essentials and The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationships. David holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann College and Royal Roads University, and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon, and Himalaya. He brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures, and workshops. Website: davidwhyte.com Twitter: @whytedw

Shawn Humphrey is a man of many ideas, many projects and many thoughts! Shawn and I chat about the 'Do Gooder Industrial Complex' and Shawn's projects including the Sidekick Manifesto, Two Dollar Challenge, and Imagine Social Good. Shawn is reading: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, by David Whyte Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Shaping Worlds, by Adrienne Maree Brown Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way, Ursula K. Le Guin   Find out more about Shawn and all his projects here.

Vulnerability is a word that has connotations of weakness and fear yet it is a beautiful quality which underlies authenticity, openness and potential. Learning to embrace vulnerability, not to ignore or fear it, is an important step on the path toward finding happiness and joy. Rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts!Show notesBrené Brown – The power of vulnerabilityDaring Greatly – Brené BrownBuzz Aldrin BBC interview 1980https://onbeing.org/blog/vulnerability/Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words – David Whytehttps://www.facebook.com/thehereandnowpodcast/ https://twitter.com/herenowpodcast emailthehereandnow@gmail.com  Royalty Free Music from https://audiohub.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehereandnowpodcast)

For February I'm reading aloud another essay I love from the poet-philosopher, David Whyte, and his book of essays CONSOLATIONS: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. This one is on “courage” so much more important than confidence, which so many people claim not to have. If you like what you hear, write a review, subscribe on iTunes and sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor. 

Here's something new for 2019: I'm reading aloud work that I love and that is influencing my work. First up is an essay called “Work” from the poet-philosopher, David Whyte, and his book of essays CONSOLATIONS: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. If you like what you hear, write a review, subscribe on iTunes and sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor.