Naomi Shihab Nye — Hope Portal, Episode 3

This podcast features an interview with poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Krista Tippett, the host, discusses the therapeutic power of writing, particularly journaling, as a companion to hope. Nye shares her perspective on writing as a means of self-discovery and creating a "community" within oneself, encompassing various aspects of the self. The conversation touches upon Nye's childhood experiences, her inspiration for writing (partially stemming from a dislike of simplistic childhood textbooks), and the concept of striving to be one's "best self." The interview includes excerpts from Nye's poetry and emphasizes the act of writing as a pathway to self-understanding and healing.