

Katherine May on Enchantment, Building Community, Tasting Words, and a Drink of Lake Water
8 snips Nov 24, 2024
Join internationally bestselling author Katherine May as she delves into themes of enchantment and community. She shares insights from her latest book, emphasizing the joy of 'tasting words' and the wisdom of slowing down, whether in art or literature. May discusses the balance of mindfulness in parenting, the transformative power of poetry, and how wonder can combat anxiety. Water's grounding nature becomes a metaphor for connection, revealing how nurturing relationships and shared silence can enrich our lives in today's fast-paced world.
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Poetry as a Toolkit
- Find a poem you love and carry it with you.
- Learn it by heart, so you always have it.
Intense Art Encounters
- When visiting an art museum, focus on just three pieces.
- Engage deeply with them instead of superficially viewing many.
Wonder vs. Anxiety
- Wonder and anxiety are intertwined; wonder quiets anxiety.
- Wonder creates humility, placing us within a larger context.