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Unpack and explore the rich complexity of everyday words. Listen to David Whyte&rsquo;s provocative essays on the meaning, context, and paradox of certain words&mdash;and what they tell us about our shared humanity.
David Whyte is a poet and the author of 11 books of poetry along with four books of prose, including Still Possible, David Whyte: Essentials, and The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationships. David holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann College and Royal Roads University, and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon, and Himalaya. He brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures, and workshops.

By David Whyte

David Whyte

Waking Up In House

by David Whyte

In this series, poet and author David Whyte explores and unpacks the rich meaning and complexity of everyday words. Each piece is a provocative meditation on meaning, context, and paradox&mdash;and serves as an invitation to broaden our perspective. With each word, Whyte makes us wonder, while expertly guiding us along the path of embracing our shared humanity.
Listen to be astounded by ordinary words.