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Mentioned in 26 episodes

Letters to a Young Poet

Book • 1954
Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet" is a collection of letters written to a young aspiring poet, offering profound insights into the creative process and the nature of life.

The letters explore themes of patience, perseverance, and the importance of embracing doubt and uncertainty.

Rilke emphasizes the significance of living authentically and finding meaning in the everyday.

He encourages the young poet to delve deeply into his own experiences and emotions as a source of inspiration.

The letters are not just about poetry but about the human condition, offering timeless wisdom applicable to all aspects of life.

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Mentioned in 26 episodes

Discussed as a collection of letters offering wisdom and guidance for writers.
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Robert Macfarlane: The Most Beautiful Conversation About Language | How I Write
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Krista Tippett
has had as part of her life for a long time and that Joanna and Anita have translated.
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Joanna Macy, In Memoriam — Beauty and Wisdom and Courage (and Rilke) to Sustain Us
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Rosanne Cash
when discussing how Rainer Maria Rilke's letters invited people to live with grief.
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Rosanne Cash: Writing Masterclass from 4x Grammy Winner | How I Write
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David Blaine
while discussing his experience of prolonged isolation and the power of imagination.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as a source of inspiration for artists.
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Eric Zimmer
as a poet whose quote is relevant to the conversation.
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Jennifer Michael Hecht
as a source of comfort and guidance during a period of doubt.
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Laura Munson
as a beautiful little book that she gives to every graduating senior.
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Lou Marchetti
, referencing his work on living with questions rather than seeking immediate answers.
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Jennifer Michael Hecht
as a source of inspiration and guidance during her adolescence.
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Poetry as religion
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Tim Mackie
as containing a famous quote that resonates with the experience of doubt and questioning.
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Joli Hamilton
when discussing psychological concepts related to relationships.
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Jai Shree found comfort in this book during a difficult time, connecting with its wisdom on the creative path.
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Elizabeth Weingarten
as a source of inspiration for her approach to uncertainty.
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Elizabeth Weingarten
as a source of inspiration for her book, particularly his advice on loving questions.
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Marianne Williamson
in the context of dealing with uncertainty and living with questions.
Marianne Williamson: The Politics Of Love
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Marcel Tesara
as a book that contains the word "unsayable" about the unsayableness of experience.
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Ryan Holiday
as one of his favorite books.
Chris Bosh on Embracing the Process and Staying Present | This Cannot Be Allowed To Happen

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