Krista Tippett (On Being)Krista Tippett (On Being)
The One You Feed
Krista Tippett joins Eric Zimmer to discuss spirituality, modern news, and finding growth through life's challenges.
42:13•20 Jul 2014
Krista Tippett: Embracing Ambiguity and Spiritual Growth
“The reality of life is that you get to a lot of the places you wanted to be or you were meant to be, but you would never have known it.”
Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant barrage of polarizing news? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', Eric Zimmer sits down with Krista Tippett, the voice behind 'On Being'. They dive into how modern news often feeds our 'bad wolf' and the different questions posed by science and religion. Tippett, known for her thoughtful reflections, shares her perspective on listening as a spiritual practice and the beauty of being open to surprise and amazement.
She encourages us to love the questions themselves, even when they lead to paradox and ambiguity. Tippett also touches on the dark moments of depression, likening it to a black Pandora's box, and how these hardships can become part of our gifts to the world. With humor as a guiding virtue, she believes that true wisdom is often accompanied by laughter. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of spirituality, embracing our human flaws, and finding growth through life's challenges.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you pondering how to feed your 'good wolf'.
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