Ross Gay — Hope Portal, Episode 7

Krista Tippett interviews Ross Gay, a poet and community gardener, about his book "The Book of Delights." The conversation centers on the practice of cultivating joy and delight in daily life, even amidst hardship. Gay describes how intentionally seeking delight sharpened his awareness of joyful moments, transforming ordinary interactions and observations into sources of appreciation. Tippett and Gay discuss the power of small gestures of kindness and the importance of actively focusing on what one loves, contrasting this with a tendency to primarily focus on what needs to be fought against. The interview emphasizes the interconnectedness of joy, hope, and resilience, suggesting that actively seeking delight is a crucial element of navigating challenges and building a more just world.