I'm Adeli Moe and this is The Slowdown.

Today's episode is special to me because I have the opportunity to announce the new host

of The Slowdown.

If you've been with me through each of my 250 episodes, you know how much I care about

this show, and my producer Micah, and you, our listeners, our readers.

And so I am beyond thrilled that I can tell you that The Slowdown will be in good hands,

as I am called to serve as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, something I'm never

going to get over.

The new host is none other than the poet, Major Jackson.

Major and I have known each other for over 20 years, and I was delighted to hear that

he was selected to take over the show.

With Major as the new brilliant host, I know The Slowdown will benefit from his insight,

humor, and wisdom.

I know that Daily Doses of Poetry helped me move through the world with a bit more groundedness,

a bit more human-ness, and I hope it does for you too.

I need to be reminded not to miss the world, not to miss this life, and instead lean into

what it offers.

If you feel at all isolated or at odds with the world, I hope The Slowdown can remain

a place to come for some ease, some sense of connection.

I know Major Jackson will be helming the ship with both grace and warmth.

Today's poem is an exploration on what it is to always be offering something of the

self.

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