Happier with Gretchen Rubin Little Happier: Sometimes, Life Feels Like Art. Recently I Felt Like Reciting Poetry to a Crowd
Sep 1, 2025
Discover the intersection of art and life as personal anecdotes reveal how moments often feel like poetry. Explore the emotional journey of artist Joseph Bao, showcasing resilience and love amidst adversity. Delve into the beauty of fleeting urban experiences through reflections inspired by Walt Whitman's poetry, highlighting how artistic expression captures emotional clarity. It's a celebration of how art can articulate the inexpressible feelings life presents.
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Watch Bao: A Survival Love Story
- The episode opens with a promotional description of the film Bao, emphasizing its emotional, survival-driven love story.
- Listeners are directed to baomovie.com for trailers and group screenings starting September 26.
Thank Healthcare Workers; Try Comfortable Scrubs
- Gretchen thanks healthcare workers and recommends FIGS scrubs for professionals seeking comfortable, functional apparel.
- She gives a promo code FIGSRX for 15% off first purchases at wearfigs.com.
Life Can Feel Like Art
- Gretchen Rubin observes that life sometimes attains the formal perfection of art, making moments feel transcendent.
- She frames specific hardships as seemingly deliberate lessons that give ordinary events tragic, artistic shape.
