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Poet Ross Gay on the necessity of joy and delight

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Exploring Joy, Delight, and Human Goodness

Reflecting on the interconnectedness of joy and grief, Ross Gay shares anecdotes of discovering goodness in unexpected places, like a walking stick lending library, emphasizing the power of small acts of kindness. He underscores the value of communal engagement, such as in a pick-up basketball game, as integral to cultivating a practice of delight in everyday life.

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