Krista Tippett and David Whyte on Becoming Wise

Krista Tippett, host of award-winning NPR program “On Being“, and poet David Whyte discusses several of the life-sized concepts addressed in Tippet's book, _Becoming Wise: an inquiry into the mystery and art of living._

In 2014, Tippett received the National Humanities Medal at the White House for ‘thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.’ Her radio program, On Being, “shines a light on the most extraordinary voices on the great questions of meaning for our time. Scientists in a variety of fields; theologians from an array of faiths; poets, activists, and many others have all opened themselves up to Tippett’s compassionate but searching conversation." Whyte has been a guest on her show.

In _Becoming Wise_, Tippett distils the insights she has gleaned from years of luminous conversation into a coherent narrative journey, over time and from mind to mind, into what it means to be human. Critics say the book is “a master class in living, individually and collectively. Wisdom emerges through the raw materials of the every day.”

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[PVLocalFirst]

I love this quote: We have not answered all of our questions, nor have we solved all of our problems, but we are confident that we are confused on a higher level and about more important things.

[letenglishmentor]

my favorite part of Krista's podcast is when she asks her guests to describe the spiritual background of their childhood. I always have a profound admiration for her eloquence, incisiveness, and hospitable presence.

[expandingcircles]

David Whyte AND Krista Tippett together ... it doesn't get much better for all of us looking for soul nourishment and general humanness with a lightness that brings space to our words and our minds. Thank you for sharing, Marina de Boer

[hnttakata]

One of the most gifted people; now two of these most wise and empathic couple share here in conversation together. Thank you Krista. I will begin to focus on beautiful questions. Donahue, my other favorite guest of Krista’s. Mahalo.

[lautjeclause]

Remarkebly... How he holds his hands into a heartshape, as soon as she mentions john o'donohue... How he seems to become all silent...

[maryherbert]

As relevant to day as when this was first aired. Thank you for this, for the quiet. For understanding deeper things.

[alisonedwards]

A perfect pairing. How stimulating and reassuring to hear two intelligent and thoughtful people speak openly from a place of integrity and a lifetime of inquiring.

[jjharvathh]

So easy to fall in love with these two people talking here.

[Wardoon]

This is the first time I see a video of Kristta speaking after months of listening her podcasts. I find myself trying to listen to her voice than watch the video.

[barbarabrooks]

Love the positive energy and intellect. Humour from all I viewed Rosanne Cash it's amazing how I could tell just from listening to her music then she was Catholic and I knew her dad was not because I'm her age and saw her dad in concert in the early early 70s late 60s with my 84 year old now Mom

[karenslaughing]

Krista Tippett podcast has been my absolute favorite over the years- the art of compassionate deep curious conversation. I long for more conversation along these lines in my life- I’m heartened to listen to Krista and all the exceptional people she finds to learn more from. ‘An ability to laugh’ is so essential- I call it the 9th limb of yoga❤

[TheContrarianViews]

This is the only video that I can't get enough of; both of my fav people; humble and down to earth conversation.

[susydyson]

Excellent watching and joyfully listening from Peru thank you

[amyintheberkshires]

Krista Tippett has a body, a face and hair. Who knew?! I've loved listening to her years. Her interviews are so intimate, thoughtful and beautiful. I knew abstractly that she was a physical person, but actually seeing her speak is surreal. It's so weird.

[lindagiles]

He speaks about heartbreak as he knows of what he speaks as well as many other important things. My first interdiction to her.

By being human we are vulnerable. A beautiful and vulnerable question💯‼️♥️no vulnerability, no conversation in a marriage….❤😢😊

[lemostjoyousrenegade]

EXACTLY! 1:00:46 - 1:00:56 ✨👌🏽✨❣️

...BOTH people must allow themselves to be vulnerable AND have peace be their ONLY goal, not to change the other.

[travislevi]

Wisdom cannot be obtained. We can hone it more as we age and be come wiser, but we can't obtain complete wisdom.
Its not something that can be bought, we learn as we go

[kushalm]

This is really very good👍 education I have done in Mumbai 1996 with Ferdi Disoza and Advance course also

[woofer]

"On becoming wise"? My sister loves Krista Tippett and invited me to watch this video. I'm halfway through, and what I've decided is that I'd prefer to be a dunce. I love my life as it is. I love solving puzzles, both logic and jigsaw. I love making people smile, and I love when I smile. I love reading books, all kinds of books. I love looking at snowscapes and thunderstorms. I love being with my children, and I love being alone. I have no complaints. I don't want to dissect what makes life good for me. I'd rather live it.

[SmallRiver-vo]

Beautiful conversation. Funnily, Krista is still the questioner here, silent and a witness!! Bringing out the best in the other, though in this case she is supposed to be the interview ed, I thought!