Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity
Poet and author Maggie Smith isn\u2019t sure where she falls on the spectrum from optimism to pessimism. But her viral poem \u201cGood Bones\u201d and her bestselling books have inspired countless readers with profound insights on the messiness of being human. In this episode, Maggie and Adam discuss strategies for handling complex emotions, sustaining hope while acknowledging reality, and accepting ambiguity in life and art. They explore the value of asking questions that may not have a satisfying answer \u2014 or any answer at all. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts