Published Apr 16, 2020
“How to Be a Poet (to remind myself)” by Wendell Berry
Renowned poet and environmentalist Wendell Berry discusses the art of poetry as a practice of silence and mindfulness, urging listeners to resist technology, live with intention, and deepen their connection with the natural world.

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