I'm Emily P. Freeman and welcome to The Next Right Thing. You're listening to episode 378.

This is a podcast about making decisions, but also about making a life. If you struggle with

decision fatigue, chronic hesitation, or if you just need a few minutes away from the constant

stream of information, and the

sometimes delightful but distracting hum of entertainment, you're in the right place for

discerning your next right thing.

I'm an author, a spiritual director, and an occasional workshop leader.

I live in North Carolina with my family, and through my work, I have helped thousands

of spiritually thoughtful people overcome

decision fatigue so that they can discern their next right thing in faith, work, and life.

Today I'm glad to welcome poet, writer, and visual artist David Gate.

Originally from London, David now resides in my own home state of North Carolina in Asheville, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains.

His work centers around care for the individual and the nurture of community, including culture, the earth and the environment, the dignity of others, and spiritual communities.

He says the most important thing is for us to care for the world, ourselves, and each other,

and all of his work points in that direction.

In this his debut collection of poems and essays, a rebellion of care, he inspires us to rally

for what makes life worth living.

Listen in.

Thank you. us to rally for what makes life worth living. Listen in. David Gate, welcome to the next right thing.

Thank you for having me, Emily. It's such a pleasure to be here.

I'm so glad you're here.

Well, and speaking of where you are, I know you live in Asheville, North Carolina.

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