“I’m strangely comforted when I hear from scientists that human beings are the most complex creatures we know of in the universe, still, by far. Black holes are in their way explicable; the simplest living being is not. I lean a bit more confidently into the experience that life is so endlessly perplexing. I love that word. Spiritual life is a way of dwelling with perplexity—taking it seriously, searching for its purpose as well as its perils, its beauty as well as its ravages.”
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Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
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Krista Tippett
Krista Tippett is an American broadcaster and author recognized for her contributions to public radio. Born on November 6, 1960, she is the host and creator of 'On Being,' a weekly public radio program that delves into the nature of spirituality, meaning, and moral life. Tippett's interviews have been influential in exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and the human experience. more
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