On Being

Curiosity leads us to answers and helps us understand the world better. If we gain knowledge and wisdom, we can know how to treat nature and every living thing kindly. As beings of developed intellect, we have to remember we can only put it to good use if we are compassionate.

Here are the distilld lessons (extended) inspired by On Being with Krista Tippett's episode on “What It Means to be Human” featuring Jane Goodall.

One way to start the process of healing is by talking about our trauma. If this is too painful, we can write about them through poetry. By writing, we don’t just heal from our suffering, but help others overcome their grief.

True love is understanding that you can never know someone, even a long-term partner, and building a relationship with them anyway. When we realize that love is not just an emotion but a skill, we realize that it takes work and practice to make better.

Here are the distilld lessons (extended) inspired by "The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships" from On Being with Krista Tippett, featuring guest Alain de Botton.

True belonging lies in the ability to be authentic and to remain true to our personal values. Belonging is an act of courage, of being courageous enough to listen as we want to be heard, to see as we want to be seen.

Here are the distilld lessons (extended) inspired by the On Being episode "Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart" featuring Brené Brown.

Here are the distilld lessons (extended) from the episode "Listening to the World" from On Being with Krista Tippett and Elizabeth Gilbert.

Everyone has the capacity to live a creative life. To do that, you need is curiosity – the impulse to take a closer look at the things that fascinates you. To live your life full of curiosity for the things around you will create a unique and well-lived life. Your life itself becomes a work of art.

Here are the distilld lessons (extended) from the episode of On Being with Krista Tippett and Elizabeth Gilbert.

the distilld lessons (extended) from the episode "Being Peace in a World of Trauma" from the On Being podcast featuring Thich Nhat Hanh.

The chaos in the outside world can be silenced from within. If we practice mindfulness, compassion, and communication, we can slowly dissolve barriers dividing humanity and nurture lasting relationships.