Listen to me read out a really nice (if I may say so myself) essay I wrote recently. You may find some sentences leap out to you or, at the very least, you will be entertained at my expense. And I would love nothing more than either.
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8:50
Slow is the New Fast
Tune in to learn about 7 books that come recommended for those looking for legit ways to slow down in life.
Show notes: Evolving & Enough by Raju Tai https://rajutai.substack.com/
Raju on Instagram https://instagram.com/rajutaii?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
Gulmohur (a poem by Raju Tai) https://femasiamagazine.com/gulmohur/
Coke Studio Pakistan (a poem by Raju Tai) https://museindia.com/Home/ViewContentData?arttype=feature&issid=79&menuid=7803
Books featured in the episode:
1. In Praise of Slowness - Carl Honore
2. Destination Simple - Brooke McAlary
3. Essentialism - Greg McKeown
4. Soulful Simplicity - Courtney Carver
5. The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down - Haemin Sunim
6. Seeking Slow - Melanie Barnes
7. Digital Minimalism - Carl Newport
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12:49
It's Gotta Be Mother's Day Somewhere
I asked chatbots ChatGPT and Google Bard to write haikus in the way some of the poetry greats would've written it. Think Wendy Cope, Sylvia Plath, Mary Oliver, Louise Gluck and more.
If you'd like to read some of the featured poets' works:
Wendy Cope - https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/worry-by-wendy-cope/
Louise Gluck - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2020/gluck/poetry/
Mary Oliver - https://www.poetseers.org/contemporary-poets/mary-oliver/mary-oliver-poems/the-swan/
Haikus from the OG masters - https://www.readpoetry.com/10-vivid-haikus-to-leave-you-breathless/
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8:59
"Anti-writing" & "The Salwar You Left Behind"
My dear listener, In the first episode since my self-imposed hiatus, I read out a personal essay-ish (?) piece and a flash fiction piece for you. There is also a little something at the end that I hope you will find valuable (I know I did).
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15:24
For The Love of Food
Tired of watching Mukbangs? I hope this episode will be of help to everyone who is having trouble eating or those who don't like eating alone. Why is food so important to us? Why is it so sentimental and also political? Tune in if you'd like to hear mouth-watering stories about food. PS: The currency used in France now is Euro. In one of the stories, I say it's Francs, which was the currency used in the country when the story was written. You'll know what I'm talking about when you hear "Francs" :)
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