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Episode #379: Why So Fast?

Author
Chris McClung
Published
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/91161/episode-379-why-so-fast

I am back after a summer hiatus and here to share an original poem and the 20 years of inspiration behind it.

The poem was inspired by listening to this podcast with David Whyte and then came together a few months later in 40-45 minutes of a single writing session. I am not necessarily a poet, but I do think these verses capture some meaningful lessons for all of us. If you listen, thank you for holding space for it.

In this episode, I read the poem and then talk through the meaning behind it. The fundamental question at the heart of the poem is... "why are you running so fast?" 

Hopefully, it inspires you to consider that question and understand why you might be tempted to do so and then perhaps internalize that there can be another way. Enjoy!

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