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poem by Wendall Berry

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In this animation by Charlotte Ager and Katy Wang, the poet and novelist Wendell Berry narrates his poem The Peace of Wild Things, a -esque ode to the wisdom, calming influence, and restorative qualities of the natural world. The written piece was first published in Openings: Poems (1968).

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

Berry is well-known for centering his days around nature, farming, family, and community while staunchly avoiding many technologies and conveniences of modern life.

The animation, created in 2020, is one in a series of poetry-driven videos created for On Being, a nonprofit media project that's exploring "the intersection of spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, community, poetry, and the arts."

Previously from Katy Wang: Forests. Plus:
* The Importance of Staring Out Of The Window
* Square Roots, an animated short about information overload
* Japan's 72 Micro-Seasons of Impermanence
* The Genius of Play: Vital benefits of playtime in 9 animations
* How can nature be used as a tool to restore ecosystems?

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The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry, animated | The Kid Should See This

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In this animation by Charlotte Ager and Katy Wang, the poet and novelist Wendell Berry narrates his poem The Peace of Wild Things, a -esque ode to the wisdom, calming influence, and restorative qualities of the natural world. The written piece was first published in Openings: Poems (1968).

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What Students Really Need to Hear [Video]

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Why We should listen to people we do not agree with

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Why We should listen to people we do not agree with

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Zachary R. Wood: Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with

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We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R. Wood. In an important talk about finding common ground, Wood makes the case that we can build empathy and gain understanding by engaging tactfully and thoughtfully with controversial ideas and unfamiliar perspectives.

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Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's of awesome | Talk Video | TED.com

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Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.

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Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit | Talk Video | TED.com

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Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit | Talk Video | TED.com

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Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

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Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.