TED Talks Daily "A Bird Made of Birds" | Sarah Kay
Nov 4, 2020
Sarah Kay explores the transformative power of poetry and personal storytelling. She emphasizes vulnerability and resilience in creative expression. Listeners are inspired by her reflections on the healing nature of art, alongside nature's grandeur. Kay beautifully connects creativity with the magnificence of the natural world, illustrating how surrendering to the universe can enhance the artistic journey. Ultimately, she encourages authentic self-expression and the importance of sharing one's unique experiences.
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Blue Whale Heart
- Sarah Kay's friend, Kaveh Akbar, shared a photo of a blue whale's heart.
- He captioned it, "This is another reminder that the universe has already written the poem you were planning on writing."
Starling Murmuration
- Sarah Kay describes a video of starlings flying in a murmuration.
- The birds momentarily form the shape of a giant starling.
The Universe's Poem
- Witnessing the starling murmuration shifted Sarah Kay's perspective on artistic creation.
- She realized her role is to observe and share the universe's offerings.