About Time - with Chris Nichols The Elizabeth McManus One: On practice, depth and poetry
Aug 1, 2025
Elizabeth McManus, a gifted coach, poet, and artist, shares her insights on the beauty of mindful living and personal growth. She discusses the importance of noticing life's subtleties and how creativity flows, likening poetry to a spontaneous calling. McManus highlights the spiritual value found in everyday tasks and emphasizes living fully in honor of those we've lost. Through reflective storytelling and connections with music, she invites listeners to cherish the present and celebrate the richness of human experience.
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Living Centered On Now
- Elizabeth frames her life around the present moment and the wonder of 'Now'.
- She treats all moments as meaningful, not only the big ones.
From Research Lead To Contemplative Practice
- Elizabeth described her role at the Oxford Group as head of research and thought leadership.
- She explained continuity between that work and her present focus on attention to the moment.
Identity Beyond Titles
- Elizabeth defines herself by living a creative and contemplative life rather than by titles.
- She treats expressing wonder at being alive as a central, ongoing practice.
