Joanna Macy, In Memoriam — Beauty and Wisdom and Courage (and Rilke) to Sustain Us

This podcast episode of On Being features Krista Tippett in conversation with Joanna Macy and Anita Barrows, focusing on Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet." They explore themes of uncertainty, living with questions, gender, solitude, and love as presented in Rilke's letters, drawing parallels to contemporary issues such as industrialization, environmental concerns, and personal growth. The discussion delves into Rilke's perspectives on embracing life's immensity, finding God, and the balance between solitude and connection, reflecting on how Rilke's work resonates with their own experiences and the challenges of the modern world.