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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Consolations
The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words
Book • 2021
In 'Consolations,' David Whyte delves into 52 everyday words, from 'Alone' to 'Work,' each serving as a doorway into the deeper currents of human experience.
The book invites readers to meditate on the meanings and contexts of these words, exploring themes such as pain, joy, honesty, anger, and vulnerability.
Whyte's essays are characterized by their poetic and thoughtful consideration, offering insights that stir both intellectual and emotional reactions.
The book is praised for its beautiful, soulful, and thought-provoking writing, making it a valuable resource for spiritual formation and personal reflection.
The book invites readers to meditate on the meanings and contexts of these words, exploring themes such as pain, joy, honesty, anger, and vulnerability.
Whyte's essays are characterized by their poetic and thoughtful consideration, offering insights that stir both intellectual and emotional reactions.
The book is praised for its beautiful, soulful, and thought-provoking writing, making it a valuable resource for spiritual formation and personal reflection.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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as the author of 12 books of poetry and 5 books of prose, including his latest, Constellations 2.


Tim Ferriss

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as a book that has deeply impacted him and that he frequently gifts to friends.


Jonny Miller

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as a favorite poet whose work speaks to liminal states and horizons.


Christopher Begg

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as a collection of essays exploring everyday words.


David Whyte

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David Whyte (Part 1)
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as a book containing 52 essays.


David Whyte

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as author of essays on grief and consolation.


Ryan Holiday

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as a book of his.


David Whyte

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David Whyte (Part 2)
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pour son exploration du pouvoir de la consolation face à la douleur et aux épreuves de la vie.


Yann Bucaille-Lanrezac

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as a book he believes his future self will want to reread.


Brad Stulberg

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as a source of Stoic wisdom and consolation.


Ryan Holiday

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as the author of Consolations II, the book that started their conversation.

Russell Moore

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as a book containing an essay on beliefs.

Russell Moore

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A Poet and a Preacher: A Conversation with David Whyte
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as a book to keep by your bedside for the rest of your life.


Jonny Miller

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as the source material for a series in the Waking Up app.


Sam Harris

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#240 — The Boundaries of Self
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when discussing the concept of courage.


Marti Spiegelman

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as a book that was on his bedside table for many years.

Rankin Wilbourne

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as the author of Consolations II, reflecting on the transformative power of poetry and its ability to rekindle emotions.


Jonathan Bastian

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as a source of wisdom on dealing with loss and appreciating the present moment.


Ryan Holiday

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, she keeps this book on her home altar where she prays every morning.

Suzanne Stabile

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as a collection of everyday words defined poetically.


Jonny Miller

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