The third episode of how to think draws on two different recordings of conversations between Rajni Shah and Julietta Singh, in which they discover and recognise common ground in their lived and embodied experiences while learning to let go of expectations about how the recording process itself might unfold. They discuss themes of loss, mess, chaos, pain, and resistance. The structure of this episode is non-linear, inviting the listener on a disorienting and dreamy listening adventure. Please note: there are some sudden noises around nine minutes in.

This episode is accompanied by a short offering, in which Julietta shares a reading from her new book, The Breaks.

To read more about Julietta's work, including her books Unthinking Mastery and The Breaks, visit: https://www.juliettasingh.com/

Other books mentioned in this episode:

Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower (1993) and Parable of the Talents (1998)

Toni Morrison's Beloved (1987)

For a transcript, full credits, and land/water acknowledgments for this episode visit the episode web page.

Episode themes

Introduction [00:01:40 ]

1. Chaos and mess and loss [00:03:45 ]
2. Unthinking mastery [00:12:30 ]
3. Haunting [00:16:35 ]
4. Memory of the conversation [00:20:38 ]

PART TWO

1. Bodies [00:25:33 ]
2. Elephants [00:28:00 ]
3. Struggle [00:32:13 ]
4. Resistance [00:35:59 ]
5. Intertwined [00:38:55 ]
6. Pain [00:45:13 ]
7. Ellery [00:50:37 ]
8. Dreaming [00:54:07 ]
9. Falling [00:56:42 ]

PART THREE
Linearity’s not right! [01:01:06 ]

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After this episode, there will be a longer break before we return on April 12th with a conversation and offering from Khairani Barokka.

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