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Dignity and Desiderata
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In this episode, Dr. Griggs shares a reading of the impactful poem "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann. This poem is a guide to living a life filled with dignity and peace, reminding us that we are all children of the universe, deserving respect and kindness.
About the Author: This poem was written by Max Ehrmann, an American writer, poet, and lawyer. Throughout his career, Ehrmann demonstrated a deep concern for social issues, as evidenced by poems like "Complacent Women" (1918) and "Washington, D.C." (1924), which addressed topics such as women's rights and political corruption. His writings often blended idealism, spirituality, and observations on human nature. Ehrmann composed "Desiderata" in 1927, drawing from his experiences in life and work. He said he wrote it for himself, "because it counsels those virtues I felt most in need of." Some sources report that he wrote it for his daughter, leaving the messages of the poem as part of his legacy. “Desiderata” in Latin means “things desired.”
Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
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