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Apr 17, 2025 8 min

196. What Is Life?

from Now That You Ask Hosted by Akasha Halsey

In this episode, I reflect on a beautiful and haunting quote by Chief Crowfoot that I've come across many times — a poetic description of life as a firefly’s flash, a buffalo’s breath, a shadow across the grass. This time, instead of simply admiring the words, I let them stir something deeper. I explore what it means to see life not as a serious, pressure-filled pursuit, but as something fleeting and sacred — a moment to be experienced, not conquered. I speak candidly about aging, self-discovery, values, and the humbling realization that I’m just a small part of something much greater. Through it all, I find a renewed sense of peace and appreciation for the earth beneath me, the time I have left, and the simple truth of just being. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions. Thank you for listening! Listen to more episodes like this and subscribe to updates at https://nowthatyouaskpodcast.com

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