Matthew McConaughey on the Rebellious Power of Prayer and Poetry
When Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey caught himself falling into cynicism and doubt, he decided to transform his fear into purposeful rage and revive his belief in humanity through poetry and prayer.
In this uplifting episode of Life Above the Noise with Maria, Matthew sits down with Maria to walk us through his rebellious spiritual journey and the inspiring takeaways from his new book, Poems & Prayers. He reveals how prayer and poetry can help us resist despair and rise above the noise, the important distinction between a "good man" and a "nice guy," how we can move ourselves forward to move humanity forward, and so much more.
Timestamps:
- 00:00: Refusing to Concede to Doubt
- 01:19: Finding Our Belief
- 03:02: Transforming Fear into Rage
- 03:57: Hope vs. Belief
- 05:36: What We Live and Die For
- 06:59: The Good Man vs. The Nice Guy
- 10:21: Karmic Grace, Forgiveness and Unconditional Love
- 11:40: Rising Above the Noise and Connection Through Prayer
- 15:41: “Prayer is Not Passive—It’s Punk Rock"
- 16:42: “Think Global, Act Local”
- 19:02: Legacy, Mortality and Living with Intention
- 21:21: Soul Revival Through Poems and Prayers
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