to be wise

The Secret and Art of Life

Author Name: Krista Tippett

Physicist Carl Sagan said, "The vastness of the universe is only bearable to creatures as small as us through love." Questions, voices, souls, poetry, science, and gratitude. This book speaks the languages ​​of virtue and gratitude. Virtue as an art of living, an ability to move generously and safely in the unpredictable course of life, and the language of gratitude that gives us a beautiful familiarity with the margins, for spiritual geniuses are found there! Every day and at all times, in the margins, far from the radar of propaganda. Their spiritual genius is essential to the future and dignity of humanity, and it complements science with its power to bridge the gap between what we are and what we aspire to. It is a powerful integration led by hope. Only hope is capable of changing the course of the world, and it is the ultimate privilege. The mystery and art of living are as great as the cycle of life. The art of living has existed since ancient times, quietly conveying beauty and transcendence to us and making us contemplate the wonder of ourselves, so that we do not pass by indifferently. Wisdom is found in the raw, everyday material, and the meaning of being human is inseparable from what we constitute for each other. This book presents this vision from the perspective of human spiritual evolution. Krista engages in weaving people and ideas together in a shimmering dialectic, where compassion and joy of life are present, and where there is no surrender or submission to the status quo. Krista raises the voice of change, as a force in the face of suffering and a way to make the world better. “Becoming wise” means listening to the first questions: What does it mean to be human? What matters in this life? What does it mean to die? How can we be of service to one another and to the world? These are age-old questions that Christa Tippett attempts to answer by highlighting the people who have ignited wonder, courage, and vision in us, from scholars, theologians, poets, and activists, and focusing on the meaning of community, family, and identity, and our relationship with technology and civilizational challenges.