How Do You Get Your Brain to Work on That While You're Sleeping?

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i am genuinely delighted many times a day by the smallest elements of my life, by the most mundane details. And so the poetry work, i think, is when a moment of delight happens to instead of letting it fly away as fast as it usually does,. To just pin it just for long enough to ask yourself, like, what about this is delightful to me? And what about this? Could i maybe try to find a way to share that with you? I think that's where that comes from.

Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable for a myriad of reasons, but today’s guest, poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. In this episode, Sarah proposes a fresh approach to this ancient art, talks about why playing with language can help you get in touch with yourself, and discusses the ways that writing and art help us form deeper, meaningful connections with others. Plus, she shares helpful, fun, and low-stakes writing exercises that might encourage you to put pen to paper. Read Sarah’s poetry and more at kaysarahsera.com To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman