💡 At 3:53 min, Lauryn Hill says:

"In those places that most people wouldn't expect a lesson to come from - that's where I learned so much. So I term the phrase "The Miseducation" not because it was a miseducation perse but because it was sort of contrary to what the world says is education. It was this education that came from life and experience, not necessarily all academic, but related to living."

This is such a strong reminder that in pursuing knowledge, wisdom and education, there's so much more to turn to than institutionalized forms of learning. It's about looking at what is around us, at what we can do to contribute to health and joy for the ecosystem of which we are part. Spiritual health, physical health. Everyone can play a role in this (however big or small, in whichever way) and thus everyone can be intelligent and relevant when we approach knowledge like this.

This whole interview is such a gem, just like the album itself. My friend Zinah gifted me The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in vinyl for my 25th birthday, telling me that it is a must have for anyone who is in a process of re-envisioning how they want to live life, relate to themselves and the people around them, practice love and feel empowered. She was right. The album and this interview are now the latest additions to my collection of things (art, music, poetry, etc.) that accompany and guide me in seeking more liberated ways of living. What a beautiful gift. And what an exciting thought that we've got our whole life to learn and to grow and to collect wisdom and share it with each other. That is what I'm creating this archive for.