Krista Tippett on Being Human

Jun 25, 2021

Krista Tippett, a renowned journalist and host of the Peabody Award-winning show On Being, dives deep into what it means to be human. She discusses the importance of listening as a spiritual discipline and the rich intersection of science and spirituality. Krista explores the complexity of human existence, including how personal struggles with depression can lead to greater empathy and compassion. Lastly, she emphasizes embracing uncertainty and turning past pain into strength, reminding us that vulnerability can illuminate the path to personal growth.

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INSIGHT

The Two Wolves and Journalism

Krista Tippett applies the two wolves parable to journalism, noting how negativity can be paralyzing.
She emphasizes the importance of presenting a "fuller story" of humanity, highlighting both the positive and challenging aspects.

INSIGHT

Science, Religion, and Different Questions

Tippett views science and religion not as offering contradictory answers but as asking different questions about humanity.
She finds their approaches often complementary, enriching our understanding of existence.

ADVICE

Listening as a Spiritual Technology

Cultivate listening as a spiritual virtue by being truly present and open to being changed by the other person.
Practice active listening to improve this skill, as it's not something we're automatically good at.

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Krista Tippett is the host of On Being, the Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast. On Being opens up the animating questions at the center of human life. What does it mean to be human and how do we want to live? Krista is the author of “Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters” and “Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit.”

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In This Interview, Krista Tippett and I Discuss Being Human and …

Her work as a journalist trying to bring humanness to the stories
How science and religion ask different questions
Listening is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivate
The big question of what it means to be human
Loving and living life’s questions
Paradox and ambiguity of human existence
Having a reverence for mystery
Depression as a black pandora’s box
The things that go wrong for us become part of our gifts to the world
The path to spiritual genius is through being fully human
Spirituality is the inner work that accompanies the outer work of our lives
Humor as a spiritual virtue
How she has never met a wise person who does not laugh often

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