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The Power of Poetry and Faith in the Waiting
37:20 - 48:34 (11:14)
In this podcast snippet, Elizabeth Gilbert talks about the power of poetry and how it helped her through difficult times by reminding her of the faith in waiting, without hope, love, or thought. She also discusses the surprises of human imagination and the lessons we can learn from times of powerlessness.
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This transcript explores the power of waiting without hope, love or thought as a form of faith during difficult times in life.
37:20 - 41:00 (03:39)
Summary
This transcript explores the power of waiting without hope, love or thought as a form of faith during difficult times in life. Poems by T.S. Eliot and Mary Oliver are referenced as examples of encapsulating the inevitability and surprise of life experiences.
ChapterThe Power of Poetry and Faith in the Waiting
Episode#430: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The interviewee talks about the importance of engaging with life and experiencing all its facets, from falling in love to failing, while also being able to observe from a detached distance and marvel at the game itself.
41:03 - 44:36 (03:33)
Summary
The interviewee talks about the importance of engaging with life and experiencing all its facets, from falling in love to failing, while also being able to observe from a detached distance and marvel at the game itself. They also express their admiration for the writing of Walt Whitman and Hilary Mantel.
ChapterThe Power of Poetry and Faith in the Waiting
Episode#430: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The only two things in the universe that appear to be infinite are the universe itself and human imagination, as it just keeps surprising us with new worlds, stories, and inventions.
44:36 - 48:34 (03:58)
Summary
The only two things in the universe that appear to be infinite are the universe itself and human imagination, as it just keeps surprising us with new worlds, stories, and inventions. Despite the drama and trauma of life, the desire to see what happens next and the hunger to keep living keep us going.