Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts
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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- Attentiveness and mindful engagement can make anything sacred.
- Poetry is a means of communication on emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual levels.
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The Power of Attention and Participation in Sacredness
Poet and writer Nicholas Samaras explores the concept of sacredness, emphasizing the importance of paying attention and participating in order to create a sense of the sacred. He believes that anything can be made sacred through mindful engagement and connection, whether it be relationships, experiences, or everyday objects. Samaras draws inspiration from music, citing influences like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and St. John Chrysostom's liturgy, which he considers to be the most poetic text he has encountered. By using language to redeem experiences and share messages, Samaras aims to connect with readers on emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels.
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