Published Mar 26, 2020

Ross Gay — Tending Joy and Practicing Delight

Ross Gay delves into the transformative power of joy, nature, and community in this engaging episode, sharing insights from his works such as 'The Book of Delights' and the Tenderness Project, to reveal how everyday delights, gardening, and tenderness can foster deeper connections and resilience in our lives.

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Ross Gay — Tending Joy and Practicing Delight

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Rethinking Justice

Intergenerational Insights

Power of Small Gestures

The Art of Loitering

Gardening and Public Space

Community Orchard Project

Finding Joy in Life

Mercy and Justice

Gardening Joys

The Practice of Delight

Origins of Delights

Finding Delight

Everyday Delights

Discovering Delight

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Gardening and Community

Finding Joy

Practicing Tenderness

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Ross Gay — Tending Joy and Practicing Delight

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Gardening and Community

Finding JoyRoss Gay, a poet and professor, discusses the coexistence of joy and hardship, and how cultivating daily delights can enhance our experience of life. He shares insights from his book, "The Book of Delights," highlighting the transformative power of focusing on small, joyful moments.

Finding Joy

Practicing TendernessRoss Gay delves into the intricate nature of tenderness and its potential to transform relationships and society. He shares insights from his Tenderness Project, highlighting the importance of vulnerability and connection in fostering a more compassionate world.

Practicing Tenderness

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