
Welcome to The Guest House, a commonweal meditation on the complexities and creative potential of being human in an era of radical change. In Season Two, cohosts Shawn Parell and David Keplinger are exploring what Emily Dickinson called "Gem Tactics," the practices by which we polish our creative engagement with life. These conversations and contemplative writings are offered freely, but subscript... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityHealth & FitnessSpiritualityMental Health | |||

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I love this podcast. It’s such a delightful blend of poetry, storytelling, helpful advice, the investigation of big ideas, and timely questions. It’s beautifully produced and brings me a feeling of peace.
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