Becoming Wise

by On Being Studios
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Personal Journals #83

The Becoming Wise podcast offers depth and discovery in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Each episode is curated from hundreds of big conversations with wise and graceful lives. Reset your day. Replenish your sense of yourself and the world. On Being Studios is the producer of On Being, This Movie Changed Me, and more to come. Krista Tippett is the author of the New York Times bestselling Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. President Obama honored her with the National Humanities Medal for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.”

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Recent Episodes
  • What did you love? What would you like to hear?
    Jul 15, 2019 – 00:00:36
  • Releasing Anger as an Act of Self-Compassion | Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman
    Jul 8, 2019 – 00:07:45
  • Healing Through Story | Desmond Tutu
    Jul 1, 2019 – 00:05:56
  • The Daily Opportunity in Randomness | Leonard Mlodinow
    Jun 24, 2019 – 00:07:38
  • The Inner Life of Social Change | Ruby Sales
    Jun 17, 2019 – 00:07:34
  • Empathy Rooted in Action | Terry Tempest Williams
    Jun 10, 2019 – 00:05:48
  • Who We’re Called to Become | James Martin
    Jun 3, 2019 – 00:06:23
  • Happiness Is Practice, Not Pleasure | Matthieu Ricard
    May 27, 2019 – 00:06:59
  • A Planetary Sense of Love | Natalie Batalha
    May 20, 2019 – 00:05:38
  • Our Lives Can Be Signposts for What's Possible | Vincent Harding
    May 13, 2019 – 00:06:46
  • Art and Justice Work Together | Rami Nashashibi
    May 6, 2019 – 00:05:48
  • Nurturing Our Children’s Souls | Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
    Apr 29, 2019 – 00:04:13
  • The Everyday Gift of Writing | Naomi Shihab Nye
    Apr 22, 2019 – 00:06:40
  • Friendship and the Democratic Process | Kwame Anthony Appiah | Becoming Wise
    Apr 15, 2019 – 00:05:48
  • Life Beyond the Mind | Eckhart Tolle
    Apr 8, 2019 – 00:06:12
  • We Believe Each Other into Being | Jennifer Michael Hecht
    Apr 1, 2019 – 00:04:24
  • The Pilgrimage of “Who Am I?” | Paulo Coelho
    Mar 25, 2019 – 00:04:50
  • Season Two Trailer
    Mar 11, 2019 – 00:02:05
  • Einstein Speaks to Us About Race | S. James Gates
    Jul 25, 2016 – 00:10:17
  • Trauma and Resilience Land in Our Bodies | Bessel van der Kolk
    Jul 25, 2016 – 00:08:51
  • Evil, Forgiveness, and Prayer | Elie Wiesel
    Jul 8, 2016 – 00:09:45
  • We Are the Beloved Community | John Lewis
    Jul 5, 2016 – 00:07:26
  • The Universe Participates in the Mystery of God | Guy Consolmagno and George Coyne
    Jun 27, 2016 – 00:07:58
  • I Feel, Therefore I Am | Eve Ensler
    Jun 20, 2016 – 00:06:20
  • We Reclaim Abandoned Spaces | Shane Claiborne
    Jun 13, 2016 – 00:09:32
  • We Choose Our Own Tribes | Seth Godin
    Jun 6, 2016 – 00:09:18
  • Spirituality Is Enfolded Into the Act of Living | Sylvia Boorstein
    May 31, 2016 – 00:11:15
  • The Good in the Other, the Doubt in Ourselves | Frances Kissling
    May 23, 2016 – 00:09:34
  • The Inner World Is a Great, Undiscovered Terrain | Pico Iyer
    May 16, 2016 – 00:08:14
  • Present to Life, Moment by Moment | Jon Kabat-Zinn
    May 9, 2016 – 00:06:14
  • The Paradox of Suffering and Love | Kate Braestrup
    May 2, 2016 – 00:11:12
  • Enriched by Difference | Jonathan Sacks
    Apr 25, 2016 – 00:09:35
  • The Hidden Hand of the Equations | Brian Greene
    Apr 18, 2016 – 00:06:34
  • The Desire to Know Each Other | Elizabeth Alexander
    Apr 11, 2016 – 00:07:31
  • Compassion for Our Bodies | Matthew Sanford
    Apr 4, 2016 – 00:08:17
  • Beauty Is an Edge of Becoming | John O'Donohue
    Mar 18, 2016 – 00:06:46
  • Courage Is Born from Struggle | Brené Brown
    Mar 18, 2016 – 00:08:40
  • Mapping Meaning in a Digital Age | Maria Popova
    Mar 18, 2016 – 00:11:00
Recent Reviews
  • Kristy1477
    Love the idea...
    But some of the topics are so good, I want the episodes to be longer.
  • Ms. Amerah
    It is an amazing production
    I love each one❤️ please come back and make it again!
  • Cakegem
    Beautiful
    This was an excellent podcast and I hope it continues in the future. It helped me through a dark period in my life. Much love to the team!
  • cherrybomberz
    amazing
    hope this podcast comes back soon!! such great discussions, straight to the point but so informative !!
  • Unforgettablekatie
    Sweet Goodness
    Each brief conversation is like the melting of the most wonderful dark chocolate in my mouth. It combines wonder, with pure love, comfort and awareness that this has stirred something in me. Thank you Krista Tippet
  • lauren492
    Come back!
    I really hope this returns again soon!
  • 4granchil
    Growing wiser
    Please return ,,,
  • Zoe Present
    Please return
    Really craving for more episodes. Hope it returns soon.
  • Jennfar
    ♥️
    Hope this returns!
  • draney
    More?
    Sure hope this returns - I listen to On Being as well but these 5 - or 10-minute distillations make my day and commute.
  • GabriellaEd
    So so good
    Thank you for these! Also, major kudos on the intro music. ❤️
  • Bloomboom47
    Very short and educational.
    Great short podcast for everyday life.
  • AQ1969
    Wisdom
    The beginning of Wisdom is the fear of The Lord
  • smiaroski
    On being
    Loved these two podcasts. Brief and beautiful. Thanks
  • springmuse
    Love these!
    In a world that is both beautiful and wounded, these brief glimpses of wisdom, heart, light, and humanity are some seriously satisfying food for the soul. ❤️
  • Introvert Intrapreneur
    Better and better...
    Thanks for these brief podcasts. Thoughtfully selected. Beautifully edited. Wonderful!
  • podsarefun
    Perfect morning moments
    Perfect listen for coffee and wisdom before heading out to do the crazy things in life! It helps so much, thank you thank you!!
  • artpilgrim
    I love your work - esp the LONGER conversations
    I love your work - esp the LONGER conversations via On Being. I'm sure there exists a particular audience who appreciates these short blips, but I would much rather listen to the whole long conversations any day. #mytwocents
  • mikem999
    Much gratitude
    So many amazing conversations - thank you. Amazing.
  • TerU21
    Oh how I love this podcast!
    What a beautiful podcast. Perfect for reflection. Please do more!
  • easygoing_surf
    Amazing
    The meaning of life, discovering who you are, great interviews- try it you'll love it!
  • Petunia2012
    Amen
    These insightful bits of wise dialogue are a great addition to any day!
  • SeattleMe227
    Snack sized zen
    I'm so glad Krista has added these. It's a great starter if you don't want to do the longer On Being podcasts right away, or as a refresher.
  • Sam feldt
    Beautifully insightful
    Always have fantastic guests and the conversations have depth and great insight.
  • Adam Narloch
    Thank you for this rare gift
    Krista is a remarkable curator of wisdom, beauty and mystery. This podcast is addictive, inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you to all of you who make this show possible. You are doing hugely important work.
  • itsshelbyw
    A masterpiece
    Krista Tippett has given us another gift! Brilliant.
  • Pathfinder817
    St John the Divine
    Going to listen to Krista at St John the Divine
  • Grundy 95
    Love!
    I will follow Krista anywhere!
  • CheriFranz
    Another Winner!
    Krista Tippet has a gift for asking thought provoking questions, and nothing is lost in this short format.
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