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September 17, 2026
Mary Oliver — “I got saved by the beauty of the world.”
On Being · Mary Oliver · 50 min
Why we chose this episode
A rare, unhurried conversation with the poet who spent a lifetime paying attention. Quiet, funny, and completely without pretence.
Listen for this question
When did the world last stop you in your tracks?
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Visit On BeingWho it’s for: Anyone who has forgotten how much there is to notice outside.
Best way to listen
Early morning, near a window or a tree.
After the episode
Go outside and look at one living thing for as long as it holds you.
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