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Humble, The Poet on Being Free of Passion but Full of Love

Jan 11, 2023

Humble, the Poet, a Canadian author and spoken word artist, explores profound themes around love and passion. He discusses how our passions can obstruct genuine love, advocating for viewing love as service rather than a reward. The conversation touches on modern relationships and the importance of shared values amidst technological changes. Humble also shares insights on vulnerability and forgiveness, reflecting on his personal journey from teaching to poetry, emphasizing resilience and the transformative power of love.

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Episode guests

Humble the Poet

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The process of constant Mourning

01:49

Love Is Not What You Think It Is

01:42

Forgiveness is a burden

00:25

80% of our emotions are negative

01:41

Intro

5min

Evolving Love: Understanding Modern Relationships

11min

Stoic Reflections on Love and Vulnerability

12min

Love and Justice: A Social Interconnection

9min

Forgiveness and Familial Complexity

20min

Transformative Journey: From Deception to Opportunity through Stoicism

3min

Embracing Connections Through Creative Sharing

2min

Ryan speaks with Humble, the Poet about his new book How to be Love(d), why our passions often get in the way of real love, viewing love as a service to others rather than a reward for ourselves, and more.

Kanwer Singh, professionally known as Humble, the Poet, is a Canadian poet, author, YouTuber, rapper, and spoken word artist, as well as the son of immigrant Indian Punjabi Sikh parents. In 2010, he left his job as an elementary school teacher in 2010 to become a poet, and since then, he has authored three books, including Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life and Things No One Else Can Teach Us. He received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2014 Streamy Awards. His work can be found on his website, his YouTube channel, and on Twitter and Instagram @humblethepoet.

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