Meeting the Moment is a new program of Stanford's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life designed to inspire and resource Stanford students to connect deeply and create gratifying and meaningful lives. Each month focuses on a different moment. These stor
A defiant poet's instructions for living joyful resistance. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our June '21 theme, JOY AS RESISTANCE. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Darnell (DeeSoul) Carson '21. Music in this piece: “Sunday Morning Chant” by Freesound Music "Positive Hip-hop" by Maxkomusic "Trial Of Fire" by Catch 22 Beats "Remember When" by Pieper Beats "ELEGANCE" by B.EaZYbeats "4 Page" by Quentin Beatino
An intrepid girl tears up her schedule and takes the day to play - learning some lessons about the value of fun along the way. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our May '21 theme, PLAY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Adesuwa Agbonile '21. Music in this piece: “Funky Little Intro” by Chico Man "New Soul" by Ketsa "Thinking Free" by Ketsa "Dutilgi" - by Mello C "Rainbow Bridge" by Siddhartha Corsus "The Flight of Lulu" by Possimiste
A dreamer discovers the surprisingly cyclical nature of ancestry. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our April '21 theme, ANCESTRY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Luciana Frazao MS '21. Music in this piece: “Sardana” by Kevin MacLeod “Sad Saz” by Podington Bear Story by Luciana Frazao, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
How a sheep becomes a human, fully alive. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our March '21 theme, REIMAGINING GENIUS. Told by Meeting the Moment Program Associate Emma Master '19 . Music in this piece: "Pianoman Sofa" - Lobo Loco "Great Minds" - Eric Matyas "Night Caves" - Lee Rosevere "Sonata in G Minor, K. 347" - Domenico Scarlatti "Raw Umber" - Podington Bear Story by Emma Master, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
Backstage moments with a lifelong performer. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our February '21 theme, INTIMACY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 . Music in this piece: "Belfast" - Podington Bear "Sepia" - Podington Bear "Still of Morning" - Scott Buckley Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
Two stories: in light of bigotry and racism, especially from those we least expect, what does true justice mean and why? For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our January '21 theme, ANGER & JUSTICE. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Elaine Lai, PhD Candidate and Cahron Cross '22. Music in this piece: "Chill Jazz Lofi Hiphop" - Kaizan Blu "Jazzy Lofi" - Kaizan Blu "Enrichment" - Podington Bear "Tears of Gia" - Just Chill Productions "Tough Choices" - Eric Matyas "Young Mind" - Eric Matyas Stories by Elaine Lai and Cahron Cross, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
A skeptic finds the spirit somewhere unexpected. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our December '20 theme, (BE)LONGING. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Kory Gaines '21 . Music in this piece: "Deep Pools" -Podington Bear "Inspired" -Kevin McCleod "Rainbows" -Scott Buckley Story by Kory Gaines, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
How one man finds his footing when he steps on new land. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our October '20 theme, FINDING GROUND. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow JJ Kapur '22 . Music in this piece: "Comedy background Music - Indian Tabla & Dholak Instrumental" by Yellow Tunes "Best Indian sad background music" by Yellow Tunes "Ghost Surf Rock" by Loyalty Freak "India Royalty Free Music" by Bensound "PUNJABI DHOL BHANGRA BEATS 1" by Official No Copyright Music Story by JJ Kapur, Audio produced by Allie Wollner
What happens when someone else dictates your every move? And what does it mean when that someone is...a stuffed animal. For Stanford University's Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's Meeting's the Moment program, this story showcases our September '20 theme, MEETING UNCERTAINTY. Told by Meeting the Moment Fellow Adesuwa Agbonile '21 . Story by Adesuwa Agbonile, Audio produced by Allie Wollner and Adesuwa Agbonile Music in this piece: "Here's the Thing" by Lee Rosevere "Sad Marimba Planet" by Lee Rosevere "Making a Change" by Lee Rosevere "Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere