Joy Harjo

In this engaging conversation, celebrated poets Joy Harjo and Ada Limón share their insights on the art of deep listening and the significance of silence in creativity. They explore how metaphor enriches truth and discuss the emotional power of poetic language in cultural anthems. Highlighting the transformative experience of nature, they reflect on how solitude shapes their voices and fosters artistic expression. Their wisdom offers a profound deeper understanding of poetry as a pathway to presence and identity.

“Though we have instructions and a map buried in our hearts when we enter this world,” the extraordinary Joy Harjo has written, “nothing quite prepares us for the abrupt shift to the breathing realm.” She is a saxophone player and performer, a visual artist, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, and the 23rd Poet Lau­re­ate of the Unit­ed States. She opens up with Krista about her life, dreaming as a way of relating to time and place, and the story matrix that connects us all. Joy Harjo — is a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and the 23rd Poet Lau­re­ate of the Unit­ed States. She is the author of nine books of poet­ry, including An American Sunrise and She Had Some Horses, and a memoir, Crazy Brave. She has also produced several award-winning music albums, including her most recent, I Pray for My Ene­mies. Her new memoir, coming out in September 2021, is called, Poet Warrior.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joy Harjo, 23rd Poet Laureate of the US, discusses conflict resolution through poetry, emphasizing humility, justice, and land acknowledgment. Explore the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of understanding our place in the world through her powerful verses.

Joy Harjo, a three-term U.S. Poet Laureate and member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, discusses the critical role of poetry in times of crisis. She shares her journey of finding voice through art and activism, influenced by the trauma of her family's history. Harjo emphasizes poetry as a ritual and a means of healing, connecting personal struggles to broader societal issues. She also reflects on the importance of recognizing Native voices and the power of community in resilience, urging poetry to be seen as a vital tool for transformation.

Joy Harjo, the 23rd poet laureate of the United States and a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, shares insights from her poem "Praise the Rain." She emphasizes celebrating ordinary moments and embracing the full spectrum of life’s experiences, echoing the sentiments found in Rumi's "The Guest House." Through vivid imagery, Harjo invites us to appreciate both the joyful and sorrowful aspects of existence, encouraging a mindset of praise. She poses a thought-provoking question: What can you praise today?