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Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life
Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life
Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life
Tuesday 29th June 2021
Poet Jacqueline Suskin talks about finding clarity and beauty in everyday moments through poetry with Eric Zimmer on 'The One You Feed'.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Poetry in Everyday Moments: Jacqueline Suskin on The One You Feed
If you treat everything like a poem, then everything has a chance to be important, sacred, powerful or revolutionary, and we all have permission to enact that kind of remarkable meaning.
What if you could find poetry in the mundane moments of life? That's exactly what Jacqueline Suskin, a poet and educator, discusses with host Eric Zimmer in this episode of 'The One You Feed'. Known for her Poem Store project, where she crafts spontaneous poems on the spot, Suskin has written nearly 40,000 unique verses since 2009.
Her new book, *Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every Moment*, serves as a backdrop for their engaging conversation. Zimmer and Suskin dive into how poetry can be a powerful tool for finding clarity and relief. They discuss the concept of awe—not just as a feel-good emotion but as a blend of wonder and fear that can transform how we see the world.
Imagine viewing your daily routine through a poetic lens; it’s about appreciating the small details and finding beauty in the ordinary. One intriguing point Suskin brings up is the role of our senses. She explains how focusing on sensory experiences can ground us and bring us back to the present moment. This sensory mindfulness can be a simple yet effective way to clear your mind and reconnect with life's energy.
The episode also touches on the insatiable nature of our 'bad wolf'—that part of us that always wants more, no matter how much we achieve. By treating everyday life as poetry, we can find meaning even in mundane tasks and learn to appreciate what we have. Suskin emphasizes the joy of playing with language and how poetry can explore deep, sometimes traumatic concepts while still being playful.
She also talks about the power of art to connect people and build resilience. Art, she says, is a way for humans to share stories and emotions, providing support during challenging times. If you're looking for ways to infuse your life with a bit more wonder and creativity, this episode offers plenty of inspiration. Tune in to hear how you can start seeing the poetry in your everyday moments.