[Unedited] Jacqueline Novogratz with Krista Tippett 2020

Reflection Practices

Jacqueline Novogratz shares her adaptation of the Jesuit examen as a daily practice for moral and ethical reflection. She simplifies the traditional five-step process into three essential steps: setting intentions for the day, self-assessment, and expressing gratitude. This practice helps her feel grounded and purposeful, even if she doesn't manage to do it every day 1.

When I do those acts, whether you call it three or four, I feel like I'm moving. And I'm also, at the same time, grounded.

--- Jacqueline Novogratz

In a conversation with Krista Tippett, Jacqueline reflects on the importance of profound conversations and how they can reveal unexpected aspects of oneself 2.

   

Transformative Questions

Jacqueline Novogratz discusses the power of transformative questions, particularly one she often asks: "What are you doing when you feel most beautiful?" This question, though initially confounding, can lead to profound self-discovery and transformation, as illustrated by her experience with a woman in Mumbai who found beauty in her gardening work 3.

I watched this transformation of a woman who was living a narrative that there was nothing good in her life or in her being.

--- Jacqueline Novogratz

Through such questions, Jacqueline aims to inspire individuals to explore their own narratives and potential, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their capabilities 2.