Dexa/Krista Tippett

Finding Joy

Barbara shares how staying present in the moment and finding joy in everyday tasks has saved her life, allowing her to be more attentive to her loved ones and surroundings. Embracing the now has brought a newfound appreciation for life's simple moments and connections.

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On Being with Krista Tippett
Barbara Brown Taylor — “This Hunger for Holiness”
Related Questions
- I have a question about the episode Brian Koppelman — The Knowledge Project #83 and the clip Embracing Our Mortality. In the clip, Chris Williamson reflects on the fear of not achieving his goals and how it hindered him from enjoying the present during his conversation with Noah Kagan. He shares, "I spent so much of my life terrified of what I was going to become and whether I was going to be right here, right now. God, how much time did I waste? Afraid I wasn't going to be right here, right now?" He emphasizes the importance of releasing worries and having faith in one's mission, stating that constant worry takes away from enjoying life’s moments. Can you explain the context of this discussion and its significance?