July 12, 2008

"I will lay this nation down on the sharp edge of hope even though doing so makes me feel what's the use
because today could be the day we decide to end wars, today could be the day prejudice gives way to wanting to understand, proverty gives way to reciprocity and the word terror is never used again to try and pull us away from each other."

These words are from the poem "Hope" by former Nashvillian, Beth Smith, now a Berkley, California social worker and writer. Beth joins us this Saturday from California to talk about writing, it's role in waking up and in particular about her journey to "Hope."

We'll also be joined by Anne Paris, psychotherapist and author of "Standing at the Water's Edge" her recent book about immersing oneself creatively. Anne founded the Cincinnati Center for Self Psychology. We'll talk with her about how living creatively allows us to live more deeply as well as be more connected with ourselves and others.

And speaking of connecting with others.............please watch former guest Ross Falzone's video filmed at Nashville's Homeless Shelter as he sings "I Think I Saw Jesus." Go to http://www.rossfalzone.com/