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Ross Gay on inciting joy while dining with sorrow
Jan 2, 2024
Poet Ross Gay talks with Brittany Luse about the complexity of joy and finding delight in the midst of sorrow. They discuss how joy and sorrow can coexist, the importance of connection and sharing sorrows, and finding joy as a form of resistance and incitement to joy. They emphasize the significance of staying connected to one another and seeking help, and reflect on the power of writing about joy in troubling times.
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- Joy can be found and strengthened in life's hardest moments by relying on one another.
- Grace, connection, and embracing complexities are essential in cultivating joy and entanglement.
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The Power of Joy and Connection
Ross Gay, poet and author of 'Insiting Joy,' discusses the importance of taking joy seriously. He believes that joy is not just an occasional feeling but a constant presence that comes from our interlocking lives. Joy is found in connection and the practice of entanglement with others. Gay also explores the relationship between joy and sorrow, emphasizing that joy needs sorrow to exist, as sorrow allows us to reach across and care for one another. By embracing the messiness of life and acknowledging our own complexities, we can cultivate joy and find meaning in practicing collective care.
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