

Nicholas Samaras: Attentiveness and the Sacred
Jun 8, 2023
Award-winning poet Nicholas Samaras discusses his background, writing, and the importance of attentiveness and the sacred. They explore the power of language, nomadic life, oxymorons, spiritual recharging, defamiliarization, prophets, and the concept of the sacred.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Power of Language and Nomadic Life
02:32 • 10min
Oxymorons, Spiritual Recharging, and Inner Confrontation
12:12 • 2min
Defamiliarization and Clarity
14:25 • 6min
Prophets, Poetry, and Human Connection
20:18 • 8min
Exploring the Concept of the Sacred
27:51 • 23min
Gratitude, Poetry, and Support
50:58 • 2min