Spaces with Morgan Harper Nichols

When The Good Things Feel Far Away

Apr 5, 2023

In this podcast, the speaker explores the power of art and music to bring comfort and connection. They discuss the importance of self-kindness and offer words of encouragement to listeners. Love is compared to music and sunlight, and the impact of words on others is emphasized.

11:35

Creator website

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Encouraging words we say to others also end up encouraging ourselves.

Music and sunlight serve as reminders that we are not alone, even amidst the unknowns of life.

Deep dives

Finding Comfort in Words

In this episode, Morgan shares a poem she created that brought her comfort. As she painted, she heard people laughing in the background, and she hoped that it was a good moment for them to remember. She reflects on how the combination of hearing laughter and painting yellow inspired her to write encouraging words that she needed to hear herself. Morgan discusses the notion of hoping for something that is distant, like a different version of oneself in the future. She believes that sometimes the kind words we say to others also end up encouraging ourselves.

Introduction

3min

Finding Encouragement in Words and Hope

3min

Speaking from the Heart, Self-Kindness, and the Impact of Music

3min

The Power of Love, Music, and Sunlight

3min

Thank you for listening! Today's question: What music or sounds is helping you feel less alone...even in a subtle?

Here's the art I mentioned in today's episode

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy what you hear, here are some ways to support the show:

1-Share with a friend or on social media!