Navigating Life's Invitations Through Poetry and Prose | David Whyte | Insights at the Edge Podcast

Tami Simon engages in a profound conversation with David Whyte, the bestselling author of ten poetry books, three prose works, and the celebrated Sounds True audio program "What to Remember When Waking." David Whyte shares his unique perspective on the revelatory power of poetry, which can surprise us with new understanding and take hold of our being. Throughout the discussion, Tami and David explore various facets of life's journey, including the importance of having courageous conversations, the generative potential of "a well-felt sadness," and the art of reframing regret. David Whyte introduces his concept of invitational leadership, which involves seven key steps, and delves into the notion of "robust vulnerability" – the willingness to choose the path we truly care about. The conversation also touches upon the themes of anguish, anxiety, and learning to be comfortable with the unknown. Whyte emphasizes the significance of letting go and "apprenticing ourselves to our own disappearance" as we navigate the constant invitation to engage with life. Whether you're a lover of poetry, a seeker of personal growth, or a curious explorer of life's profound questions, this podcast offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration from one of the most insightful voices of our time. More from our Podcasts ► https://www.youtube.com/@SoundstrueManyVoices/podcasts Learn more about David Whyte's poetry, events, and leadership work ► www.davidwhyte.com and www.invitas.net This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch ad-free and live on video with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more ► https://bit.ly/3Q2WMf6 What to Remember When Waking By David Whyte Sounds True - https://bit.ly/3JifnQz Amazon - https://amzn.to/43Xg777 Sounds True was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon with a clear mission: to disseminate spiritual wisdom. Since starting out as a project with one woman and her tape recorder, we have grown into a multimedia publishing company with more than 80 employees, a library of more than 1500 titles featuring some of the leading teachers and visionaries of our time, and an ever-expanding family of customers from across the world. In more than three decades of growth, change, and evolution, Sounds True has maintained its focus on its overriding purpose, as summed up in our Mission Statement. Connect with us: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d