What makes a life good enough? | The Gray Area
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In this episode of The Gray Area, guest host Jonquilyn Hill speaks with Vox journalist Rachel Wilkerson Miller about her forthcoming book, The Nice Life. Rachel argues that even when we feel anxious or unsettled, we can build a satisfying life through curiosity, friendship, creativity, and generosity. Jonquilyn and Rachel explore how to find joy in difficult times, take pleasure in ordinary things, and share that pleasure with others.
Guest Host: Jonquilyn Hill, host of Explain It To Me
Guest: Rachel Miller, Vox Senior Even Better & Lifestyle Editor
00:00 Intro
01:07 What is a nice life?
04:31 Why is life losing its magic?
07:01 Cultivating curiosity
16:16 Finding a co-conspirator
18:52 Avoiding mindingless consumption
30:49 How to find purpose
34:30 The value of being earnest
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