Life as Poetry retreat with Pádraig Ó Tuama
The White House hosted a sublime poetry immersive with Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Self & Belonging
The White House hosted a sublime poetry immersive with Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Pádraig Ó Tuama, host of Poetry Unbound podcast and renowned author and poet, facilitated an urban retreat exploring how we find poetry in our everyday lives. Over two-days, through exercises and conversations, we looked at the importance of cultivating awe in our lives, expand our curiosity, observation and deep listening skills. We ask, what role does language play in shaping our lives and the world around us? How can we find space for beauty in times of chaos?
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Read our community manager Van’s retreat reflections Finding my voice and courage with Pádraig Ó Tuama
A selection of some of our favourite poems How to belong
A Conversation with Pádraig Dumbo Feather Issue 59
— Krista Tippett, Creator and host of ‘On Being‘
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet and theologian based in Ireland, whose work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. A skilled speaker, teacher and group worker, his work has won acclaim in circles of poetry, politics, religion, psychotherapy and conflict analysis.
Pádraig presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios, a podcast that takes a deep dive into a single poem. With six million downloads of its first three seasons, Poetry Unbound is a powerful example of the appetite for poetry in dispersed and diverse populations.
Pádraig’s books include Sorry for your Troubles, In the Shelter and Feed the Beast. Most recently, he has released Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open your World, following the success of his podcast with On Being.
Small Giants is located on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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