Nav The Poet /// Lyrical Stability /// Season4:E095

Today we talk to Nav the Poet.  Nav the Poet is a spoken word artist who has been writing and performing since 2011. What initially began as an outlet for personal struggles has turned into a profession, where he travels the country and shares his stories, experiences, and art with his audiences to spread his message: break barriers, build bridges, and encourage a deeper understanding of one another so that we may work together to create a better world.      "…I don't over value what I say, I just believe it for myself, and if other people vide with it, other people enjoy it, then awesome, I also don't expect people to automatically agree with it…" - Nav the Poet   Topics we discuss: His poetry tying to Shared American Ideals Living up to them What it looks like to criticize America How he took the leap to pursue poetry What it's like to have to assimilate In broader culture And within Sikh culture While maintaining individualism Finding his individuality and being himself Connecting to his faith Becoming a poet Aligning to what he is meant to do Experiencing God and that influence over him. What success and accomplishment look like The struggle to not let follows and likes drive our behavior Staying true to his creative voice What it means to conform Male superiority and gender dynamics References: Nav's Tik Tok John McCain's quote living up to ideals Sikh Faith Zeitgeist   Credits: Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes   Music: Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive. Guest theme:  "Vebiage Veggies" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.