In this episode, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares what it means to learn to begin embracing life’s complexities with curiosity and questions. He delves into the profound impact of time, highlighting the wisdom that comes from shared experiences. Pádraig’s insightful anecdotes about meeting others who have navigated similar struggles emphasize the transformative power of empathy and connection. Through his poetry, he invites readers to contemplate the layers of meaning and significance in their own lives, fostering a sense of introspection and self-awareness.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unlock the transformative power of poetry in your life
- Understand the nuances of conflict resolution with deeper understanding
- Embrace life’s complexities with curiosity and questions
- Explore the deep connection between belief, God, and religion
- Harness the power of truth-telling for personal growth and success
Pádraig Ó Tuama is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and the author of Poetry Unbound; 50 Poems to Open Your Life. He is a poet with interests in language, violence, power and religion. Feed the Beast is his most recent collection with Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems, and an essayed poetry anthology Poetry Unbound; Poems on Being with Each Other both forthcoming in 2024.
Poems mentioned in this episode:
Having Confessed by Patrick Kavanagh
This is a Hymn by Lorna Goodison
Connect with Pádraig Ó Tuama: Website | Instagram
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Paula Robinson Tyner says
Hi Eric, this interview was fantastic! I just became a Patreon recently of The One You Feed and I’m not sure how to listen to the follow up conversation you had with Padraig. I’m apparently not looking in the right place.
Thanks for what you are bringing into the world!!!