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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 18, 2026 is: Goldilocks • GOHL-dee-lahks • adjective Goldilocks describes something that has or produces an optimal balance usually between two extremes. In astronomy, it specifically designates an area of planetary orbit neither too hot nor too cold to support life. // The couple, undecided between country and city living, took the Goldilocks option and moved to a bustling college town surrounded by nature. See the entry > Examples: "It's a well-known fact that the time between 3 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon is a liminal space. ... It's too late for lunch, too early for dinner. But it's the Goldilocks hour for a little treat." — Nikita Richardson, The New York Times, 8 May 2025 Did you know? English has always drawn inspiration from fables and fairy tales, stories bursting with metaphors that help users get their verbiage just right: one may fall down a rabbit hole (thank you, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland), cry wolf (we see you, Aesop's Fables), or hope one day to meet one's Prince Charming (brava, Cinderella). The adjective Goldilocks is borrowed, of course, from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a perennial favorite in which a little girl so-named for her golden hair finds the perfect balance between hot and cold, soft and hard, small and large—all in the home of unknowing strangers. Since the mid-1960s, English speakers have applied Goldilocks to all things regarded as perfectly balanced or happily medium. The word has specific applications in astronomy, with the phrase "Goldilocks zone" designating an area of planetary orbit in which temperatures are neither too hot nor too cold to support life.

Hamish hunts seals to help his poor family—but his choice leads him into a dark and mysterious adventure

A brave little tadpole goes on a funny and thrilling adventure to find his mommy

A curious little tadpole sets off to find his mommy after seeing other babies with theirs

This story shows how a proud Date Palm

Two men were journeying together in each other's company. One of them picked up an axe that lay upon the path, and said, “I have found an axe.” “Nay, my friend,” replied the other, “do not say ‘I,' but ‘We' have found an axe.” They had not gone far before they... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio And they of about the eleventh hour having come, did receive each a denary. 'And the first having come, did suppose that they shall receive more, and they received, they also, each a denary, Matthew 20:9-10 YLT

Snyder hosts this episode with first-time guest Gabe Rubin, who teams with Luks to face off against Markkus and Dave, with Eiffel65 untz untzing in the background. We take a trip to the supermarket to see different types of Frosted Mini Wheats battle it out for cereal stardom with Wil and Kenny Wheaton, while Gabe's dad buys some macarons. Condiment king Markkus adds someone to his List while chatting up Sriracha Jones and Wasabi Wilson. A first trip to Dave's ring of rumination - "Aesop's Stables"  - yields results, but leaves him wishing for Motrin and Florence Nyquilgale. Luks declares that Paul Giamatti will play him in an upcoming biopic. In the third, Markkus goes back to his 2K knowledge well, and Gabe touts an offensive guru's uber-efficient three-and-out offense, which helps families get to dinner on time. After another soul and brain-crushing 4th quarter, both teams manage to 3-2-1 the final question for a satisfying finish. #askingdaddyalaskahowmanyalaskansheknows #allofvisantheshiancoe #freakycaulifowerears #ladiesdontdiggstefon #aesopsstables #westanenvogue #wheatwars #threeandoutoffense https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

This story is about a proud Date Palm and a stubborn Tamarisk

A Sermon for Sexagesima Luke 8:4-15 by the Rev'd Dr. Matthew Colvin Inspired by Pastor Bill's saga of his war against the churchmice, I will now confess my sins to you all in the matter of my backyard, with apologies to Isaiah the prophet. In 2021, we bought a house in Port Alberni. It met all my criteria: lots of room inside, an attractive appearance, a good view of the valley, and the tiniest yard of any house on the block. Because I am not a gardener. But when I moved in, I discovered that it has five fruit trees at the top of a very sloping yard. But did I dig around them or make a wall or a winepress or a tower, like the song of the Vineyard in Isaiah chapter 5? No, I neglected them and let a huge mass of Himalayan blackberry brambles grow up around them. And I let the pear tree get so heavy with fruit that one of its main branches snapped off in the wind. And I didn't do a good job of picking the fruit, so that many apples and pears and plums fell down among the blackberries to become attractants for raccoons and bears. And what did I do instead? I bought solar panels for my house, and tile and hardwood floors, and a light-up number sign that doesn't even work properly. Judge now, between me and my fruit trees. What more could have been done for them that I have not done? Well, quite a lot, actually, and Lord willing, this will be the year to eliminate the blackberries. I have sinned against heaven and against my fruit trees. Our gospel lesson this morning is the parable of the soils. The term parable is from the Greek παραβάλλω, to put side by side for comparison, to make an analogy. It is one of about forty that Jesus tells in his public ministry, and indeed, the telling of parables seems to have been Jesus' signature or hallmark device. It is a form of speech that has its origins in situations where the teller needs to speak carefully because he faces danger from someone powerful. Aesop's fables were originally devised as a way for a slave to speak to his master: “No, sir, I wasn't talking about you and your slave. It was just a story about a lion and a fox.” Telling parables is therefore a valuable tool in Jesus' toolbox as he is leading a kingdom movement that is an affront to the authorities. He has a fine line to walk: how to attract followers of his movement while not bringing the authorities down on him until his hour has come. Doing miracles is always somewhat risky for this reason: indeed, his first miracle at the wedding of Cana is wrung out of him by his mother, and he rebukes her with the words, “τι εμοι και σοι” — which is best translated, “What do you have against me?” Why are you trying to get me in trouble by making me reveal myself by doing a miracle. In order to launch his kingdom movement and win followers before laying down his life in Jerusalem, Jesus has to be careful and speak in such a way that he doesn't give any rope to the spies that might hand him over to Herod and the Romans. So Telling parables is a way to do that. Notice that after he tells his parable of the sower, Jesus' final words to the crowd are, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear” – a challenge to the listeners, implying that if you do not have understanding, it is because you are lacking “ears”, i.e. the ability to understand. It punctuates the parable with a finality and a challenge. It is rather similar to the challenge in the book of Daniel “Let the reader understand” – the astute reader, the gleg reader, the reader who can read between the lines. Now, to the parable. It is a parable about plants. Ever since the last chapter of the book of Jonah, plants have been a treasured object lesson for the people of God. There are many features that makes them an attractive metaphor: their slow growth, their dependence on their environment, the patient work with which they must be reared and cultivated, their greenness as a manifest index of their health, their relation to water and to soil, their ability to suffer cutting and burning, and above all, the fruit they bear. For plants are in many ways like human beings: both have the ability to flourish and to be productive, and that is the goal, the well-being, the health and salvation of both plant and human. In the Bible's stories about fruit and crops, it is always God who figures as the farmer or gardener or landowner. He is the one who plants the vineyard, sows the seed, grafts wild branches, and prunes to encourage more fruit. And it is always Israel that is his “pleasant plant”, his field of wheat, his fig tree, his vine which he brought out of Egypt and planted, his trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord. In nearly every God-and-Israel plant image, there is a focus on the necessary and vital connection between Israel and her Lord. The righteous Israelite is like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf does not wither. You do not support the root, but the root supports you, says Paul in Romans 11. There is a theme in the Bible that runs from the garden of Eden with its four rivers and its tree of life, to the trees planted by the rivers in the New Jerusalem in Revelation 22, whose leaves are for the healing of the nations. The plant near the river - in Eden, in the New Jerusalem, in Psalm 1, in Jeremiah 17 - is Israel connected to her God, nourished on his kindness and hesed as a plant sucks up life-giving water with its roots. And the parable of the sower is another of these agricultural metaphors. But it is best understood in connection with three other parables — two others by Jesus (the Wheat and the tares and the parable of the Wicked Vinedressers), and one from the Old Testament, Isaiah 5's song of the vineyard. To help you see the repreated pattern here, I'd like to show you some diagrams that express the plot of these stories. First, the parable of the soils from today's gospel reading: farmer —->   fruit ——> himself                        | fertility —> seed   fruit ——> himself                        | tower, etc —> vineyard     fruit ——> himself                                 | messengers —> tenants     fruit (grain) ——> himself                                 | planting —> harvest

The Paradox Of Prophetic Rejection © 2026 ISBN 978-976-97826-5-5ABSTRACTOver the years I have discovered that my cognitive Influences on Writing and Communication as a writer, cultural theorist, podcaster, media arts specialist, and doctor of divinity was shaped by several key factors. These include Cognitive Process Theory, which highlights the mental processes behind writing, such as stylistic imitation and curiosity about text structure (Smith, 2003). Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the role of social contexts in writing development, suggesting that cultural norms and values influence how individuals interpret and create written works (Bandura, 1986). Additionally, Cultural Contexts play a significant role in shaping social cognition, affecting how individuals approach social interactions and relationships based on the values of their respective cultures (Gergen, 2009). Lastly, Analytic vs. Holistic Thinking suggests that cognitive styles vary across cultures, with analytic thinking often associated with Western cultures and holistic thinking more common in collectivist societies (Nisbett, 2003). Together, these factors form the cognitive frameworks that influence writing, theorizing, and communication in these professional fields.Dr.William Anderson Gittens, D.D.ReferencesAesop. (n.d.). Aesop's Fables. Retrieved from https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11339Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Prentice-Hall.Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Prentice-Hall.Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. The Daily Study Bible Series. Westminster John Knox Press.Brown, R. E. (1993). The Birth of the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Doubleday.Chaucer, G. (c. 1386). Tale of Melibee. In The Canterbury Tales (trans. Nevill Coghill, 2003). Penguin Classics.Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.Gergen, K. J. (2009). An invitation to social construction (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.Gergen, K. J. (2009). An invitation to social construction. Sage Publications.Gittens, W. A. (2023). The paradox of prophetic rejection: Familiarity, honor, and human psychology in Matthew 13:57. In Cognitive Influences on Writing and Communication (pp. 1–27). Doctoral dissertation, University of XYZ.Ladd, G. E. (1959). The Gospel of the Kingdom: Scriptural Studies in the Kingdom of God. Harper & Row.Matthew 13:57. (n.d.). New International Version. BibleGateSupport the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8 Academic.edu. Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Michael Owen Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Selwyn Belle Commissioner of Police Mr. Orville Durant Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning Hackett Philip Media Resource Development Officer Holder, B,Anthony Episcopal Priest, https://brainly.com/question/36353773 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-19 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-:2-18 https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens/Books https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=william+anderson+gittens+barbados&oq=william+anderson+gittens https://www.academia.edu/123754463/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/429292/episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@williamandersongittens1714. Mr.Greene, Rupert

This funny story shows how clever Lion and Mountain Tortoise outsmart the tricky Jackal

Whoa! Imagine turning everything you touch into gold—even your lunch!

This story shows how clever teamwork can outsmart a tricky Jackal

This funny story tells how a clever cobbler uses his brain instead of bravery to scare away a mischievous devil

Whoa! Rostam and his superhero horse Rakhsh face dragons, sneaky demons, and even magical butterflies on their wild adventure

Hold onto your helmets! Rostam and his super-smart horse Rakhsh face dragons, lions, and wild adventures—without even hitting snooze

The parable of The Good Samaritan encourages us to take action and show kindness to our neighbour, here are some thoughts on what that looks like for us. An act of kindness is never wasted (Aesop)

Listen to the magical story of Abu Muhammad and a clever monkey who dives into the sea for pearls and grows a tree full of sparkling gems — showing that kindness, luck, and hard work can change your life!

This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski discusses the status of her butt, explores the psychology behind humanity, revisits Aesop's Fables, and researches fairies. ICE OUT OF OUR CITY / PROTEST RESOURCES:Script to Contact Your Representatives –  5calls.org ACLU – https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights Immigrant Defense Project – https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/raids-toolkit Freedom for Immigrants – https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/resourcesImmigrants Legal Resource Center – https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights Immigration Justice Campaign – https://immigrationjustice.us/ National Immigrant Justice Center – https://immigrantjustice.org/ MINNESOTA SPECIFIC RESOURCES:Stand With Minnesota Vetted Resource Hub – https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ MPLS Mutual Aid – https://linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota – https://www.ilcm.org/ International Institute of Minnesota – https://iimn.org/ ICE OUT / Mutual Aid – https://linktr.ee/ICEOUTmutualaid  Watch The Broski Report AD FREE: https://patreon.com/broskireport The OFFICIAL Songs of The Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ULrcEqO2JafGZPeonyuje?si=061c5c0dd4664f01 

Listen to the magical tale of Abu Muhammad the Lazybones, a man whose surprising luck, a kind elder, and a very special monkey turn a lazy life into an amazing adventure full of jewels and lessons about change and hard work! ✨

Pride, flexibility and wisdom are all lessons learned in this short story, “The Oak and the Reeds” written by Aesop. Read by Marie Palmer. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Do some animals really seem smart… or are we just imagining it? In this episode, discover the difference between instinct and intelligence, explore how fables use animal characters to teach lessons, and get inspired to observe clever creatures in real life! In the companion video class for members, explore how animal characters from Aesop's fables connect to real-life animal traits and see how science and storytelling come together to teach meaningful lessons. It's a fun science a literature connection! Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription. Visit the Aesop's Fables in Nature show notes page. See the book list of your nature-themed book suggestions. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Please tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

The Mice summoned a council to decide how they might best devise means for obtaining notice of the approach of their great enemy the Cat... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ASVBT

Be reminded of how to show gratitude for what you have by listening to this short story by Aesop titled, “The Plane Tree.”  Read by Lauren DePalma.   A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Listen to the magical story of a very unusual snake who becomes a prince, faces tricky challenges, and is saved by love, kindness, and a clever fox!

Listen to the magical story of a very unusual snake who becomes a prince, faces tricky challenges, and is saved by love, kindness, and a clever fox!

In this special episode, Zazie and Kristi are joined by some of the most popular guests from previous episodes to chat about all things animal behaviour, including dogs, cats, ants, penguins, and crows.We talk about:with Jo Wimpenny, PhD, author of Aesop's Animals, we talk about The Ant and the Grasshopper and how we know whether or not animals can plan ahead--plus we get exciting news about her next bookZazie and Kristi chat about their highlights of the yearwith Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals (and many other books) we talk about ethology, his research with penguins, and whether animals have ritualsZazie and Kristi chat about Holiday ritualswith Erica Beckwith CTC of A Matter of Manners Dog Training, we talk about how to get cute Holiday photos of your petsand finally we share which books we've been readingThe full show notes are available on the Companion Animal Psychology website: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/Previous episodes with these guests:Animal minds and our favourite fables with Jo Wimpenny , PhD https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/14597289Canine emotions and perceptions with Marc Bekoff PhD, Zazie Todd PhD, and Cat Warren at Bark! Fest https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/16276537Animal emotions with Marc Bekoff, PhD, at Bark! Fest https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/17148973The benefits of tricks training for dogs and cats with Erica Beckwith https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/12793661Also mentioned in this episode:Preorder Beauty of the Beasts by Jo Wimpenny https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beauty-of-the-beasts-9781399417617/Ask Me Anything about Fearful and Reactive Dogs https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/18168422Wild Rituals by Caitlin O'ConnellJane GooSend us a text to say hello!Support the showAbout the co-hosts: Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist. Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram BlueSky

When will we realize that peace isn't something we create, but something already here—quietly waiting for us?That's the thread David Lewis follows in this winter‑solstice talk, weaving together poetry, Buddhist teachings, and reflections on the natural world. He begins by exploring how solstice traditions mirror dharmic values: stillness, silence, and the movement from darkness toward light.Drawing on images from Patricia Fargnoli's poem Winter Grace, David invites listeners to recognize how truth often emerges in quiet, slowed‑down seasons. He then connects this to foundational Buddhist ideas—especially dukkha as “unreliability”—and explains how acknowledging life's darkness is a necessary prelude to awakening. Along the way, he highlights traditional practices such as vassa (the monsoon retreat), uposatha observance days, and the universal human need for a Sabbath‑like pause.David looks at cultivating peace of mind as both a personal refuge and a contribution to the wider world. He emphasizes that peace isn't the absence of difficulty but the ability to remain steady within it:Letting go as the path to peace, illustrated through Ajahn Chah's famous lines about releasing a little, a lot, or completely.Peace as the mind's natural state, supported by the Buddha's teaching on the luminous mind.Attachment and distraction as the opposites of peace, and the practice of gently releasing both.Gratitude as a happiness practice, echoing Aesop and modern monastics.Joy as the unfolding result of practice, expressed through Bhikkhu Analayo's “progressive refinement of joy.”David closes with a reminder from Dōgen that life is fleeting and awakening is always available now. His solstice wish for the community is simple and heartfelt: may they rest in the natural ease of body and mind, and may all beings be free from needless suffering.______________David Lewis has been following the dharma path for 50 years. He has a degree in comparative religious studies and is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center's Advanced Practitioners Program. David shares the dharma at several sanghas, including Mission Dharma, Insight Upper Market, and the Gay Buddhist Fellowship in San Francisco. ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

Listen to the clever tale of Pippo and his smart cat, where a poor man becomes rich — and learns the most important lesson of all: to be grateful and kind to the friends who help us.

Listen to the clever tale of Pippo and his smart cat, where a poor man becomes rich — and learns the most important lesson of all: to be grateful and kind to the friends who help us.

In this episode, host Jed Doherty welcomes acclaimed author Jon Erik Lappano to discuss his latest picture book, "The Language of Birds." Lappano shares the inspiration behind the story, which centers on Mira, a solitary child who forms a deep connection with birds while struggling to communicate with people. Through their conversation, Lappano reflects on the importance of honoring quieter, introverted children in literature, drawing from his experiences as a parent and observer of childhood dynamics. He emphasizes the value of imagination, unstructured time, and engagement with the natural world, expressing concern over the effects of screens and the need for children to find belonging in multiple ways. Lappano also shares insights into his creative process, describing how ideas often take shape over time and how feedback from his own children helps refine his work. The discussion explores themes of unconventional friendships, nonverbal communication, and the powerful magic found in simple connections to art and nature. Later in the episode, Dr. Uzma Farooq joins to introduce her book, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Other Great Stories with Lessons." Dr. Farooq describes how she and her sons collaboratively retold Aesop's Fables, modernizing language and illustrations while preserving the lessons and emotional depth of the originals. Her passion for storytelling and dedication to sharing classic tales with a new generation make for a thoughtful and enlightening conversation. We also welcome Heather Fountaine Youngs back to the show to celebrate her new children's book "Mine!"

Travel back to Camelot and meet Sir Balin — an unexpected hero who pulls a magical sword when no one else can, and uses it to battle giants, dragons, and evil across the kingdom!

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Alex Thompson, director of the short film "Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting," the story of a mother and daughter faced with difficult choices as they take part in a coming-of-age hunt set in a fictional 1930s America.Listen to hear about how Alex's world building for the film began with the characters, the process of casting the main characters of the film to ensure they had the right level of humanity for the story, and the challenge of creating a set of digital creatures to inhabit the world that would look like high quality blockbuster effects on a small short film budget.Books mentioned in this episode include:Aesop's FablesGrimm's Fairy TalesThe Great Mother: An Analysis of the Archetype by Erich NeumannBaudolino by Umberto EcoThe Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting" directed by Alex ThompsonJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergHereditary directed by Ari AsterThe Walking Dead (series)The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford"La jetée" directed by Chris Marker12 Monkeys directed by Terry Gilliam"Un Chien Andalou" directed by Luis Buñuel"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" directed by Robert EnricoAvatar directed by James CameronBlade Runner directed by Ridley Scott2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley KubrickEverything Everywhere All at Once directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel ScheinertNight of the Hunter directed by Charles LaughtonCome and See directed by Elem KlimovThe Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Th. DreyerThe Seventh Seal directed by Ingmar BergmanApocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford CoppolaThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari directed by Robert Wiene12 Angry Men directed by Sidney LumetPoor Things directed by Yorgos LanthimosThe Thin Red Line directed by Terrence MalickFollow the film on Instagram @emandselmagogriffinhunting and Alex @alexanderthompsonfilms.Support the show

Discover how a tiny, clever mouse surprises all the big animals in a magical contest — and ends up choosing who should lead the whole world!

Join the animals, birds, and even tiny mice in a fun contest to decide who should be the boss of the whole Earth — and discover why the smallest creatures can be the most important of all!

Meet Eklavya again! Today, he shows how hard work and respect can make someone truly great, even when life is unfair. Let's hear what happens next in his journey!

Today's story is about a boy named Eklavya, who dreams of becoming a great archer. Even when others say “no,” he never gives up. Join us to hear how determination can make dreams come true!

This episode follows Perseus as he begins a daring mission to defeat a fearsome creature. With bravery and quick thinking, he sets out on an unforgettable journey!

In today's story, brave Perseus goes on a big adventure to help his mother. With the help of the gods, he sets off to face a dangerous challenge. Let's find out how his courage leads him into a world of magic and mystery!

Listen to the story of Donkey, Rooster, and Goat, where Donkey learns an important lesson about patience and sharing after a night of sneaky mischief with their clover crop!

Join a donkey, a rooster, and a goat on their fun adventure of planting clover, learning patience, and discovering that good things come to those who wait!

Happy Thanksgiving, gentlemen!In this Manlihood Thanksgiving Special, Josh dives deep into gratitude—what it is, what it isn't, why it matters, and how building a thankful mindset can shape stronger, healthier, more resilient men. This episode includes science-backed benefits, real talk about entitlement and complaining, powerful quotes, personal reflections, and a guided gratitude meditation to help you reset your heart and mind.If you need encouragement today—or want a new perspective on gratitude—you're in the right place.00:00 — Welcome + Thanksgiving intro01:00 — Why Thanksgiving is Josh's favorite tradition01:40 — Gratitude as an intentional practice02:10 — What gratitude really is: posture, mindset, discipline02:45 — How gratitude rewires your brain (UC Davis study)03:00 — Dopamine, motivation, and the science behind gratitude03:20 — APA: Gratitude reduces anxiety & depression03:40 — Harvard Medical School on sleep, immune function, stress resilience04:10 — Gratitude isn't weak — it's mental strength training04:30 — The opposites of gratitude04:45 — Entitlement: “I deserve this”05:10 — Complaining: “This isn't enough”05:30 — Taking things for granted06:00 — Quotes on gratitude from Aesop, David Steindl-Rast, Marcus Aurelius, and 1 Thess 5:1806:45 — Who are you grateful to?07:20 — Directing your gratitude toward real people07:45 — Josh's family Thanksgiving tradition08:00 — What Josh is thankful for this year10:00 — Gratitude for the Manlihood community10:30 — The Thanksgiving Weekend Gratitude Challenge11:00 — Guided Gratitude Meditation12:00 — Identifying something you're grateful for13:00 — Identifying someone you're grateful for13:30 — Being grateful for growth in yourself14:00 — Final Thanksgiving message & encouragement15:00 — Closing thoughts: Gratitude is a way of livingConnect with other men who want to grow, lead, and live with purpose.

Follow Urashima Tarō on a magical underwater adventure where he meets Princess Otomime, enjoys the Ocean Dance, and learns a surprising lesson about time and curiosity with a mysterious jade box!

Join Urashima Tarō on an amazing adventure under the sea, where he meets a talking turtle and visits the magical Dragon Palace to see the princess's dazzling Ocean Dance!

Our RI Comic-Con recaps come to a close with one of the finest interviews we've done, renowned cartoonist, known nationwide for bringing the world "Sour Grapes," Mr. Tim Jones. We spent a few minutes discussing his art, the event, and about a million other things. For all the drunken laughs we enjoyed that weekend, these were possibly the most rewarding. (Any connections between Aesop, the miserable flying dog protagonist of the comic, and our own Brad, are purely coincidental.) -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon #sourgrapes #timjones www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Chris and Rosie are feeling very delicate, but they soldier on and bring you a hungover edition of SMA! There are itchy palms, a post curry update and some heating beef. The pair discuss the future of Robots, Aesop's Fables and an AI theory.  There are some filthy QTFP's that involve a Sausage Dog, a hairdryer and some old school developed photos! If you have a story for Chris and Rosie email the podcast: Shaggedmarriedannoyed@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Discord | FB GroupThis week (actually, April) I speak with Rimma Boshernitsan (Website | LinkedIn), a speaker, interviewer, facilitator, and advisor who has partnered with senior leadership at Fortune 500 companies—including Google, Kaiser Permanente, Roche, TATA, and Aesop—guiding them through transformation and growth. Her writing has appeared in Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Tech Crunch and Forbes.She began her career in management consulting at Deloitte, focusing on M&A and large-scale transformation, before moving into industry advising across healthcare, consumer business, and telecommunications. Later work in the art world taught her how cultural and political insights could drive innovation and transformation in business, leading her to found DIALOGUE in 2016.She now combines strategic foresight, human-centered innovation, and interdisciplinary thinking to help her clients reframe challenges, identify opportunities, and lead with intention. She sits on the board of trustees at Headlands Center for the Arts and on the SECA Council Board at SFMOMA, and is also an advisor to Stanford's Women in Design Program.Her most recent focus is in co-intelligence: integrating human, machine, and planetary intelligence to build future-facing organizations.I'm glad to have such an excellent partner in conversation to, as the Taoists say, “Feel our way across the river stone by stone” in a discussion about all of this and more: the re-emergence of nomadic populations and intentional communities, fumbling toward an idea of planetary culture, the role of intuition in leadership and biophilia in the design of our work spaces...it's a marvelously nondisciplinary co-exploration.There are well over a dozen episodes in the editing queue and founding members can access the entire trove of unedited conversations before they're released:✨ Show Links• Dig into nine years of mind-expanding conversations• Learn more about the Humans On The Loop project and its goals• Browse the books we discuss on the show at Bookshop.org• Contact me if you have a problem you think I can help you solve• Explore the interactive knowledge graph grown from over 250 episodes• Explore the Google Notebook for How To Live In The Future, my five-week science and philosophy course at Weirdosphere✨ Mentioned Media & PeopleIn Threads' dwindling engagement, social media's flawed hypothesis is laid bareIn a Time of Stress, Neuroaesthetic Spaces and Places Create a Path to Healing and HopeThe Triad of Intelligences: Harnessing Machine, Planetary, and Human Intuition in The Age of AIDIALOGUE Interviews: Ivy RossDIALOGUE Interviews: Susan MagsamenDIALOGUE Interviews: Kevin KellyMore Is Different: Broken symmetry and the nature of the hierarchical structure of scienceNikki SilvaBruce LiptonEd BernaysKen Wilber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe