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Anita Barrows
Award-winning poet and translator who collaborated with Joanna Macy on Rilke translations and performs readings of selections in this episode.
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Dec 16, 2025
• 22min
Be Earth Now – Rainer Maria Rilke recited by Joanna Macy and Anita Barrows
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Join eco-philosopher Joanna Macy and award-winning poet Anita Barrows as they explore the beauty of Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry. They delve into themes of divine unknowability and the unity of nature with the transcendent. Listeners will hear reflections on urban suffering, the yearning for a restored earth, and the importance of embracing both joy and sorrow. Macy and Barrows invite a deeper connection with the world through Rilke's verses, urging us to trust in our longing while celebrating the richness of existence.
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