Podcasts about Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The whole character and fortune of the individual are affected by the least inequalities in the culture of the understanding (...)"Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"A Fact is the end or last issue of spirit."Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"But wise men pierce this rotten diction and fasten words again to visible things; so that picturesque language is at once a commanding certificate that he who employs it, is a man in alliance with truth and God."Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Most of the process by which this transformation is made, is hidden from us in the remote time when language was framed (...)"Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"All men are in some degree impressed by the face of the world; some men even to delight. This love of beauty is Taste."Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The wind sows the seed; the sun evaporates the sea; the wind blows the vapor to the field; the ice, on the other side of the planet, condenses rain on this; the rain feeds the plant; the plant feeds the animal; and thus the endless circulations of the divine charity nourish man."Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. "Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the empowering reminder from philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson that “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” This episode is all about the transformative power of decision - and how one small moment of clarity can completely shift your destiny. Three key takeaways you can expect: Why deciding who you want to be is more powerful than focusing on what you want to do. How one small aligned action can move you toward your dream life. The importance of surrounding yourself with people who uplift your mindset and fuel your growth. Take this opportunity to learn how to shape your future by choosing courageously and intentionally - one decision at a time. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. Dream Big

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.American Essayist, lecturer, minister, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Life is a journey, not a destination."It is always tough to let go of a season of this podcast. These are some of our absolute favorite times.I always find strength and comfort in the above quote. Letting go of a season only reinforces the importance of focusing on the journey, rather than an idea of an endpoint or destination.We are deeply humbled by the response to Season Three. The milestones we've reached, the number of people around the world who consistently tune in, and the continued caliber and variety of our guests are all beyond anything we could have ever expected. One of our hopes for this project has always been to offer an experience that is "different and fun" for all of our guests. We continue to get that feedback from each of our guests, with almost all of them asking if they can come back on for another episode.  We are living a dream with each episode. Welcome to Episode Seventy Three of the Nature of Wellness™️ Podcast. We wanted to sit down again and catch up with one another, discuss why this season has been successful, and some of the behind-the-scenes happenings of the show.Join us as we answer listener questions, discuss some of our favorite moments from the season,  and some of our BIG changes to come in Season Four and beyond.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.Additionally, please follow us across social media at @natureofwellness to stay updated with new content, compilation episodes, and more.Make sure to spend some time in the natural world. We will hopefully see you out there.In the words of one of my favorite authors, Garrison Keillor, who captures the beauty and harshness of nature in his writing,  "Be well, do good work, and keep in touch." We appreciate you all. Be Well-NOW * The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.   *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. 

Dans sa nouvelle séquence, Diane Hostettler voyage dans le temps et l'espace, grâce à la lecture d'un ouvrage de Ralph Waldo Emerson, le père du transcendantalisme. Sa pensée nous emmène loin pour revenir à lʹessentiel: comprendre ce qui lie humain et nature.

Brett and Thomas have William Ramsey on to discuss The Manchurian Candidate, one of the most iconic cinematic depictions of mind control. We analyze the movie's abundant revelation of the method and misdirection. Other topics of discussion include the deep political context behind this film and similar movies and the strangeness surrounding the JFK assassination and other key events from that time period.NOTE: To spell out the family and social connections from one portion of our discussion, Ruth Paine (born Ruth Hyde) was married to Michael Paine, whose mother was Ruth Forbes Young. Ruth Forbes Young's first marriage was to Michael's father, Lyman Paine, before her second marriage to Arthur M. Young, an inventor and proto-New Age process philosopher. It was Ruth Forbes Young who was a close friend of Mary Bancroft. Ruth Forbes Young was a world federalist and also a great-granddaughter of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Aside from the Bancroft connection, the most interesting thing about Ruth Paine's mother-in-law and her second husband is that Ruth Forbes Young and Arthur Young participated in the Council of Nine channeling seances held by military/intelligence-connected parapsychologist Andrija Puharich.https://www.williamramseyinvestigates.com/https://decoding-culture.com/magazine-home/https://twitter.com/CinemaPsyophttps://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttp://psyop-cinema.com/https://linktr.ee/psyopcinemathomas-psyopcinema@protonmail.combrett-psyopcinema@protonmail.com   

a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote that found me this morning and the tangent it sent me on. Thoughts about life, career, money, love and the places we think love can't apply. Enjoy! 

In this episode, I close out my series on Emerson's journals by looking at what his essay Self-Reliance can teach us about keeping a thoughtful record of our lives. I also share a book recommendation—Agnes Callard's Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life—and give a quick update on my bookstore and the growing Edgewater community.

This two-part video series provides a deep historical analysis of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD), tracing its ingredients from 19th-century New England intellectual and social revolutions to its status as America's de facto civic religion. We argue that MTD collapsed when the sexual and moral revolutions forced a devastating fracture between its Christian heritage and its core principles of self-actualization and benevolence, leading to the polarized political landscape of today.Moralist Therapeutic Deism Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHYMzanOvs&t=4679s @triggerpod   @InterestingTimesNYT   @JonathanPageau   @PaulVanderKlay 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recap00:10:07 - MTD, Chicago, and Obama00:13:00 - Cornell as Microcosm00:25:15 - Tim Keller on programatic secularism00:35:55 - Mainline Christianity00:37:45 - Wokeness and MTD00:47:05 - MTD and Partisanship00:49:20 - Arena vs Agent00:51:00 - Donald Trump 00:56:15 - Nationalism vs Globalism01:03:40 - Who killed MTD?01:05:55 - Competing Arenas01:08:25 - The future of Christian NationalismIn this video I mention:Aaron Renn, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Baker, Alfred, Allen C. Guelzo, Amos, Andrew Jackson Davis, Ann Lee, Anagarika Dharmapala, Arthur Conan Doyle, Athanasius, Barack Obama, Benjamin Franklin, Billy Graham, Black Lives Matter, Bud, Buddha, Calvin, Cathleen Falsani, Catherine Fox, Charles B. Rosna, Charles Carroll Bonney, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Charlie Kirk, Christian Smith, Christopher Pearse Cranch, Clement of Alexandria, Conrad Grebel, Constantine, David Bentley Hart, Deepak Chopra, Donahoe, Donald Trump, Eddie Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Elijah Muhammad, Eliott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Elizabeth Keckley, Ellen Todd, Emilie Todd Helm, Emanuel Swedenborg, Epictetus, Erica Kirk, Ernst Troeltsch, Ezra Klein, Fanny Hayes Platt, Faustus Socinus, Finney, Fox Sisters, Franz Anton Mesmer, Fred Shuttlesworth, Frederick the Wise, Friedrich Nietzsche, Galen, George Barna, George Fox, George W. Bush, Gregory of Nyssa, Henry Clay, Henry David Thoreau, Henry James, H. P. Blavatsky, H. Richard Niebuhr, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harold Ockenga, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Helen Schucman, Hosea Ballou, J. Gresham Machen, Jacob Blake, James, James Comey, James Lindsay, James Russell Lowell, Jared Sparks, Jean H. Baker, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Jesus Christ, Jim Lindsay, John, John Adams, John Bunyan, John D. Rockefeller, John Henry Barrows, John Locke, John Milton, John Murray, John Stott, Jonathan Edwards, Jordan Peterson, Joseph Priestly, Joseph Smith, Judith Skutch, Julius Dresser, Kant, Karl Menninger, Karlstadt, Kate Fox, Kenneth Minkema, Koot Hoomi, Kyle Rittenhouse, Lelio Socinus, Leonard Zusne, Lou Malnatis, Luke Thompson (  @WhiteStoneName  ), Lyman Beecher, Madame Blavatsky, Margaretta Fox, Marianne Williamson, Mark Parker (  @MarkDParker  ) , Mark Twain, Mary Baker Eddy, Mary Todd Lincoln, Matt Herman, Meister Eckhart, Melinda Lundquist Denton, Mesmer, Micah, Michael Bronky, Michael Servetus, Monophysite, Morya, Moses, Nancy Pelosi, Napoleon Bonaparte, Nettie Colburn Maynard, Newton, Niccolò Machiavelli, Nicholas of Cusa, Norman Vincent Peale, Oprah, Origen, Paul, Paul Tillich, Paul Vanderlay, Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, Plotinus, Proclus, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ramakrishna, Rick Warren, Robert Schuller, Robin D'Angelo, Rod Dreher, Ronald Reagan, Ross Douthat, Rowan Williams, Rudolf Steiner, Samuel Johnson, Septimus J. Hanna, Shailer Mathews, Shakers, Shadrach, Socrates, Soyen Shaku, Swami Vivekananda, Tad Lincoln, Tertullian, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Starr King, Tracy Herman, Virchand Gandhi, Victoria Woodhull, Warren Felt Evans, William Ellery Channing, William James, William Lloyd Garrison, William Newton Clarke, Willie Lincoln, Winthrop, Zwingli.

DescriptionMoralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD) didn't just appear out of nowhere—it's the product of centuries of American religious and cultural development. In this video, we trace its roots from Puritanism through Unitarianism, Transcendentalism, therapeutic spirituality, and beyond.In this video I mention…Paul Vanderlay, Christian Smith, John Winthrop, Jonathan Edwards, Michael Servetus, John Calvin, Joseph Priestley, William Ellery Channing, John Locke, Isaac Newton, John Milton, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Mary Baker Eddy, Phineas Quimby, The Fox Sisters, Helena Blavatsky, Rudolf Steiner, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Helen Schucman, Marianne Williamson, Oprah Winfrey, Gregory of Nyssa, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Parker, Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, and more.

In this episode of Tempo with Chris Thomas, we dissect Ralph Waldo Emerson's timeless essay “Compensation” and reveal how it's more than just poetic philosophy, it's a spiritual law, a personal mirror, and a blueprint for elevation.From universal justice to personal accountability, Chris breaks down how every action, word, and intention creates a ripple effect; one that pays you back in character, consequence, or compensation. This episode connects Emerson's thoughts with biblical scripture, modern-day stats, and real-life examples of how people rise, fall, and rebuild based on what they give to the world.Topics Covered: • What Emerson really meant by “every sweet hath its sour” • Why you can't cheat the system — because you are the system • How pain becomes payment and obedience creates overflow • Scriptural parallels to every major point in the essay • Real-life stories of justice and elevationFeatured Scriptures:Galatians 6:7, Numbers 32:23, James 1:2-4, Philippians 2:8-9, Ecclesiastes 11:1, Proverbs 19:3For more Transformative Demonstrations & Insights: Tempo Mastery Programhttps://www.paceset.org/product-page/tempo-mastery?origin=shopping+cartUNTapped: The Power of Personal Development Bookhttps://www.paceset.org/product-page/untapped-the-power-of-personal-development?origin=shopping+cartUNTapped Self Analysis Worksheet https://www.paceset.org/product-page/self-analysis-wrksht?origin=shopping+cartFREE: UNTapped Personal Development Planhttps://www.paceset.org/product-page/pdp-wrksht?origin=shopping+cartTempo Capital: Trade w/Chris Workshop https://www.paceset.org/product-page/mid-day-trade-with-chris?origin=shopping+cartEMP Bible Study: to join email us! email: thomas@paceset.org 

Emerson spent a lot of time observing the natural world. In today's poem, he couples that pastime with an art form that specializes in human nature. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode I explain how John Locke created a system for indexing journals that looks clever at first but quickly becomes a burden. I also share why Ralph Waldo Emerson abandoned the method and point you to his essay Self-Reliance. The larger point is simple: if a journaling system is too complicated, you won't use it.Send Me a Text Message with Your QuestionsIMPORTANT LINKS:

As your client's trusted advisor, can you afford not to include it?By Rory Henry CFP®, BFA™For CPA Trendlines“The first wealth is health,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. Healthcare is one of the biggest expenses in retirement, yet it's often overlooked in financial planning. For many clients, uncertainty around coverage can be as stressful as market swings or tax changes.  MORE Rory Henry and The Holistic Guide to Wealth Management BUY the Holistic Guide to Wealth Management Christine Simone, partner at Move Health and contributor to Holistic Guide to Wealth Management, believes health care planning should be part of every advisor's toolkit. Research shows that two-thirds (65%) of clientswould like their advisors to help them with health insurance planning, but only 4% receive that help. “If you're not addressing [that gap], there's a good chance your clients will look elsewhere,” Simone observes. 

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave talk about episode 309 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Terrarium. Topics include derivative works, passing the Bechdel test, and the literary works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Not a whole lot of jokes in this one.

Ralph Waldo Emerson didn't just write in his journals—he returned to them again and again. In this episode, I'll share how that practice helped him refine his thinking and why it can help us too. I'll also recommend a short book on ethics that makes philosophy clear and useful, and give you a quick update on the progress of Edgewater Bookstore.Send Me a Text Message with Your QuestionsIMPORTANT LINKS:

The Ten Habits of Happy Families The podcast episode, introduced by Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius, focuses on the 10 habits of a happy family. Christopher shares a personal story about his grandfather's influence on his understanding of habits and character. The episode dives into the essential family habits like eating, healing, laughing, learning, loving, playing, reading, talking, working, and giving together, emphasizing their impact on building a successful, happy family environment. Christopher also highlights the importance of serving others, especially during challenging times like the COVID pandemic, to cultivate happiness and improve social connections within families. Episode Highlights 00:00:10: Christopher welcomes listeners to the Familius Weekly podcast and explains the motivation behind the podcast's focus on family habits. 00:01:06: Christopher recounts a memorable vacation with his grandfather and shares a favorite quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, emphasizing the importance of thoughts and habits in shaping character and destiny. 00:02:02: Christopher discusses the challenges and realities of family life, recognizing happiness and sadness as part of existence and the role of habits in maintaining a happy family. 00:02:55: The first habit discussed is "Eat Together," highlighting the benefits of family meals, including reduced risk of eating disorders and improved self-esteem. 00:03:47: "Heal Together" is introduced as a family habit, focusing on the importance of collective healing through support and kindness during difficult times. 00:04:46: "Laugh Together" is covered, illustrating the health benefits of laughter, such as increased resilience and creativity, and its role in alleviating family stress. 00:05:50: "Learn Together" highlights the lifelong benefits of collective learning, promoting curiosity and expanding knowledge within the family unit. 00:06:47: "Read Together" discusses bonding through reading, citing personal family experiences and the benefits of improved vocabulary and life lessons. 00:07:42: "Talk Together" emphasizes effective communication as fundamental to building trust and resolving issues within the family. 00:08:41: "Work Together" advocates for collaborative efforts in family projects to instill perseverance and character-building. 00:09:35: "Give Together" explores the happiness derived from serving others and how contributing to the well-being of others positively affects family dynamics and personal fulfillment. Key Takeaways The foundation of a happy family lies in cultivating positive habits that foster love, communication, and collaboration. Engaging in activities such as shared meals, laughter, and communal learning strengthens family bonds and improves individual well-being. Serving others as a family not only enhances social connections but also instills a sense of purpose and collective joy. Balancing work and play and maintaining open communication are critical to handling family challenges effectively. Tweetable Quotes "Sow a thought and you reap an action. Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "The family who eats together stays together." - Christopher Robbins "We work to fall in love, but without work, we can fall out of love." - Christopher Robbins "Losing ourselves in the service of others makes us happy and improves our outlook." - Christopher Robbins

In this episode, I begin a six-part series on Ralph Waldo Emerson's journaling habits. Emerson didn't see his journals as a place to record daily events—he saw them as a savings bank for ideas. I'll explain what that means and why changing how you view your journal is the first step toward making it a tool for thinking. I'll also share a book recommendation that can help you choose the right kind of notebook for this practice.

Labor has such a negative connotation to so many, but why? We have an idea or two on that. The question is, "Can I be comfortable with allowing time to do it's work?" Believe it or not, patience isn't anxiously waiting for something to happen—it's not putting up with delays or setbacks until our desires are accomplished or completed. Patience isn't just an attribute or virtue, it can also be a lifestyle. When that happens, Labor starts to become enjoyable. Pace and patience are some of the best ways our work, our jobs, our labor, our service becomes Happy. Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us it's the hardest working Mother of All's secret, and it should become ours as well.Listen and share, and you'll be become Happier already.Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts is Mother Nature from Conservation International link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmVLcj-XKnM.  Toki Motivation link https://www.enliventhemind.com/motivational-quote-guides/ralph-waldo-emerson-quote-about-patience-adopt-the-pace-of-nature/The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. We don't own any rights, but we sure love the songs. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Send us a textWhat if the way we've been taught to think about work is fundamentally flawed? Labor Day offers the perfect moment to question our relationship with work and consider a different path forward.When Merriam-Webster defines labor as "a dull, unpleasant or difficult piece of work," it reflects how most of us experience our jobs – as burdens rather than blessings. Many of us are caught in what I call the "matrix merry-go-round" – working endless hours at jobs we dislike, just to stay afloat financially. We're "Just Over Broke," dependent on systems that were designed to keep us exhausted, compliant, and unable to pursue our true purpose.But there's another perspective worth considering. Throughout spiritual traditions, work is framed not as punishment but as meaningful contribution. The biblical view presents labor as part of our divine purpose, with Colossians reminding us to work "heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men." When we begin viewing our efforts as service to something greater than corporations or paychecks, everything shifts.Breaking free from the matrix doesn't happen overnight. It's a journey that requires courage, persistence, and trust. Perhaps you're still punching a time clock but dreaming of independence. Maybe you've moved to freelance work or started a side hustle. Whatever stage you're at, remember Ralph Waldo Emerson's wisdom: "Without ambition, one starts nothing. Without work, one finishes nothing." The path to freedom requires both the vision to begin and the persistence to complete.This Labor Day, I invite you to reconsider what you're laboring for. Are you building someone else's dream or your own? Are you planting seeds for future freedom? The journey of ascension – of rising above limiting systems – requires effort, but it's the most worthwhile work you'll ever do. Join me in creating a life where we're truly free to just be who we were meant to be.Support the show

“In this part of the essay, Emerson is talking about walking a lot, you know, sort of walking through nature, taking a stroll,” says James Marcus in this week's episode of The World in Time. “He has this rather sublime experience, and he describes it in this way: ‘Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed by the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eyeball. I am nothing. I see all. The currents of the universal being circulate through me. I am a part or particle of God.' Now, I mean, that is lofty stuff, and it can edge over into silliness. In a way, if you picture it, it starts to be silly and that is why Christopher Cranch's cartoon is hilarious, because a literalization of it is kind of ridiculous, in a way. Part of the thing I love about Emerson is that he wasn't afraid to seem silly in his eagerness to render the experience. What he's talking about—if you get away from the actual image of an eyeball with a top hat on—is a kind of ecstatic merger with the universe, where the walls drop, the boundaries drop, the currents of the universe move through you. If you look at it that way, he's talking about a classic ecstatic experience.” This week on the podcast, Donovan Hohn speaks with writer and biographer James Marcus about his book Glad to the Brink of Fear: A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson's sense of self was, Marcus says, “kaleidoscopic,” and so is this episode, presenting not one Emerson but many: Emerson the public intellectual who cherished the privacy of his study, Emerson the lapsed minister who left the church but continued to preach on the lyceum circuit, Emerson the initially reluctant but eventually ardent abolitionist, Emerson the Swedenborgian mystic, Emerson the loner who deeply loved his friends Margaret Fuller and Henry Thoreau, Emerson the son estranged from his father, Emerson the father undone by grief for his dead son, and, finally, Emerson the volunteer firefighter. Marcus and Hohn also go searching for Emersonian influences in “The Mast-Head” chapter of Moby Dick. But they spend most of the conversation with the essayist from Concord, that artisan of indelible sentences, whom Melville once compared to a great philosophical whale who could dive “five miles or more,” sounding the depths.

Are you living the same year over and over, or are you moving toward your vision? In this week's episode of The Genesis Frequency, we go deeper into the process of creating a powerful vision for your life — and uncovering the hidden paradigms that keep you stuck.Last week, we talked about clarifying your big dream goals and noticing what holds you back. This week, we'll look at why vision alone isn't enough. We'll talk about the subconscious programming — the paradigms — that quietly dictate your behavior and results. And most importantly, you'll discover why you can't break free on your own, and why having a skilled guide is the fastest, most effective way to transform your life and business.You'll hear wisdom from great teachers like Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Michael Bernard Beckwith, reminding us that all things are possible when vision meets belief, action, and mentorship.This is your wake-up call. You don't have to stay stuck in cycles of self-sabotage. You can have your thriving business, your dream career, your ideal relationships — but you must act, and you must have guidance.Don't wait for another year to slip by. Tune in, take notes, and then take action. Your new beginning starts now.Produced by:Dr. Koz (and effect!)Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, Ph.D.The Genesis Frequency Podcast / Success Ocean International / LMI-USAPersonal, Professional and Leadership Development

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Communication that works at home. "Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become...mature." Eph 4:15 NIVVirginia Satir, a founder of family systems therapy, determined that most families have five styles of communication. (1) Some members are placaters. They go along to get along, and reduce stress by saying what others want to hear that makes them less upset. (2) Others are blamers: finger-pointers, nitpickers, spinners of exquisite theories, eager to prove that they're right and you're wrong. And by accepting the blame, you vindicate and empower them. (3) Satir describes other family members as super-reasonable. Their motto is, "Always agree with what other people say and conceal your real feelings." It's how they prevent getting hurt. They talk from their head and not their heart, redirecting the conversation toward things that are "safe." (4) Other family members opt for irrelevance, deflecting the conversation away from uncomfortable and potentially threatening topics. They talk only about what's unrelated to whatever is going on. (5) The final communication style is congruous or consistent. Congruous people tell it like it is. No disguising feelings, no double-talk, and no pretending. If they're angry, they own their anger, they say they're angry, and they may even look angry. They're straight shooters. They have credibility; you can understand and believe them. No topics have to be dodged, and no questions avoided. Anything and everything can be discussed, and everyone's opinion is respected. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Nothing astonishes men [and women] so much as common sense and plain dealing." And it's a scriptural, truth-based communication style that works.Communication that works at home"Common sense and plain dealing"Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a bold truth drawn from the bhakti-yoga tradition and Ralph Waldo Emerson: that real spiritual power isn't loud—it's earned quietly through honesty, humility, and freedom from envy. They discuss how small, virtuous choices—especially when no one is watching—build a subtle force that gives one's words and presence lasting impact. The episode flows from reflections on Vedic brāhmaṇas to personal stories of ethical tension, spiritual parenting, and learning to let go with grace. It's about becoming powerful not by dominating others—but by mastering oneself. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.7.8-19 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a bold truth drawn from the bhakti-yoga tradition and Ralph Waldo Emerson: that real spiritual power isn't loud—it's earned quietly through honesty, humility, and freedom from envy. They discuss how small, virtuous choices—especially when no one is watching—build a subtle force that gives one's words and presence lasting impact. The episode flows from reflections on Vedic brāhmaṇas to personal stories of ethical tension, spiritual parenting, and learning to let go with grace. It's about becoming powerful not by dominating others—but by mastering oneself. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.7.8-19 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

In this episode, we bring it all back to the individual with a creative twist. We dive into Day 8: Uniquely You Creative Snapshot, exploring how to celebrate the incredible individuality of each student through imaginative prompts and a special visual display that will grow with them throughout the year.Key Takeaways:For Expressing Unique Identity:Understand the "Uniquely You" tree worksheet as a living, evolving self-portrait for students.Learn how to use imaginative prompts (e.g., "If you were a sound, what would you be and why?") to encourage deep self-reflection and creative expression.Discover how this activity, like the "Culture Hand," can be modified to be subject-specific (e.g., "My Scientist Tree," "My Mathematician Tree") and used throughout the year to track growth.For Celebrating Creativity & Authenticity:Explore how this activity allows students' "intelligence to have fun," echoing Albert Einstein's quote on creativity.Understand the power of publicly displaying these "Uniquely You" trees in the hallway or on the door to celebrate individuality and reinforce that "To be yourself... is the greatest accomplishment" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).For Holistic Development (Connection to Hill Model & John Hattie):See how this activity impacts the Hill Model's five areas of student development: Identity, Criticality, Skills, Joy, and Intellect.Learn how it aligns with John Hattie's Visible Learning research by boosting Self-Efficacy and Student Voice through public affirmation and diverse expression.In this episode I mention:The "First 10 Days: Building a Welcoming and Respectful Classroom of Belonging" Resource BundleFREE Day 1 Lesson Plan & Materials"Uniquely You" Tree Worksheet"Uniquely You Creative Snapshot" Prompt CardsQuotes from Albert Einstein and Ralph Waldo EmersonThe Hill Model (Identity, Criticality, Skills, Joy, Intellect)John Hattie's Visible Learning research (Self-Efficacy, Student Voice)Ready to take action?Download your FREE Day 1 Lesson Plan here: customteachingsolutions.com/btsfreeExplore the full "First 10 Days" Resource Bundle here: customteachingsolutions.com/btsbundleHow can I introduce the "Uniquely You" tree to truly spark my students' imaginations and encourage authentic self-expression?Which of the creative prompts might resonate most with my students, and how can I support diverse responses?How will I use the "Uniquely You" tree as an ongoing tool for reflection and celebration throughout the year, perhaps connecting it to subject-specific growth?What steps can I take to ensure all students feel comfortable and celebrated when their unique work is displayed publicly?Stay connected:Email: Jocelynn@customteachingsolutions.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/Website: https://customteachingsolutions.comDon't miss out on making this school year your most belonging-centered one yet!

The grip of fear and anxiety has tightened around countless lives today—even among believers. What does it look like to break free? Join hosts John Martin and Valerie Peterson as they continue their heartfelt, practical discussion on overcoming these powerful emotions."False evidence appearing real." This simple acronym for fear reveals how deceptive our anxious thoughts can be. Throughout this conversation, John and Valerie offer transformative strategies for shifting the seesaw of emotions—when faith rises, fear naturally falls. They explain how thanksgiving acts as spiritual armor against anxiety, sharing the powerful truth from Philippians 4 about bringing everything to God with gratitude. For those struggling with persistent worry, they distinguish between experiencing the emotion of fear versus living under a spirit of fear.The hosts tackle difficult questions head-on: Why do traumatic experiences trigger anxiety years later? How can we identify the "why behind the what" of our anxious responses? When bad news arrives, what scripture can anchor our hearts? Their honest admissions about their own battles with fear create a judgment-free space for listeners facing similar struggles.Most powerfully, they share Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound wisdom: "Do the thing you fear most and the fear will leave you." This courage to act despite discomfort—to do it afraid—often becomes the pathway to freedom. Whether you're paralyzed by anxiety or simply seeking greater peace, this episode provides both compassionate understanding and practical tools for standing steadfast when life feels overwhelming. Listen, apply these principles, and discover how to manage your emotions rather than letting them manage you.For more information contact us atrtrdestiny@gmail.com

“If you want to gather honey don't kick over the bee hive.” – Dale Carnegie. In this episode we talk about exactly that - kicking the beehive. We will also continue on from last weeks episode, "Shtuff Happens Seek Higher Ground" where we talked about what seeking higher ground looks like--because as Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “If you would lift me up, you've got to be on higher ground.” The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights, but we love the songs! Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Pls contact for details at stevohays@gmail.com

In this episode, Todd continues dismantling the transformation of modern political movements into ideological religions—complete with dogma, heresy, excommunication, and a mob-ready priesthood of online enforcers. Drawing on figures like H.L. Mencken, Joan Didion, Noam Chomsky, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, he explores how belief systems—left and right—have become substitute faiths, powered by dopamine, hashtags, and performative outrage. Todd weaves in cognitive science (via Nicholas Carr and neuroplasticity), propaganda theory (via Jacques Ellul and Edward Bernays), and personal experience to reveal how the digital age has eroded attention spans, critical thought, and individual conscience. Social media becomes the new pulpit. Echo chambers replace dialogue. Heresy now means thinking for yourself. At the core is a warning: intellectual autonomy now requires personal and moral courage. The courage to be disliked. To reject tribalism. To say, “That's bullshit”—especially when it comes from your own side. From Mencken's skewering of revivalist mobs to the modern cancellation of NPR apostate Uli Berliner, Todd paints a bleak but brutally honest picture of conformity culture, urging listeners to reclaim their minds—even if it means exile. This is not a feel-good sermon. It's a call to arms for the heretical unicorn.   *Recorded in Southwest Michigan and blasting worldwide on WBCQ 7490 starting next week! Details inside.   Like it? Rate, review, and share it? Hate it? Embrace equity! Listen anyhow! More: https://toddzillax.substack.com/ Vids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdLR140l--HufeRSAnj91A/?themeRefresh=1    

Eric discusses the importance of being misunderstood, and embracing individuality. He shares a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson and talks about how he has been misunderstood throughout his life. The main topic is power rankings in Major League Baseball, where the Astros are ranked number one, followed by the Dodgers, Tigers, and others.

Eric discusses the importance of being misunderstood, and embracing individuality. He shares a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson and talks about how he has been misunderstood throughout his life. The main topic is power rankings in Major League Baseball, where the Astros are ranked number one, followed by the Dodgers, Tigers, and others.

Today's wisdom comes from The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Today's wisdom comes from Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

In this episode, we welcome WNCW intern Elena Dickson to the podcast. Elena is a student at the University of Michigan, and here, she takes a turn at the helm for our episode on western North Carolina artist Sally Anne Morgan: My favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson quote reads, “Cause and effect, means and ends, seed and fruit, cannot be severed; for the effect already blooms in the cause, the end preexists in the means, the fruit in the seed.” It makes me think of the interconnectedness that lies beneath all our actions and that everything we do–from deciding what to eat for breakfast to moving across the country–has a deep impact on our lives in areas we don't even realize. Sally Anne Morgan embodies Emerson's coda. Even as a visual artist, musician, mother, and brewery owner, she emphasized how circular life feels: we are nothing without where we came from and where we came from wouldn't have been possible without what we have become. She embodies this through her music through her traditional techniques to create innovative elements. Rooting herself in tradition while employing new age elements, she resists the conformity and neatness that recording software, and certain genres, often demands. While she views old time and other music traditions as a living artform rather than something that belongs in the archives. Her stories have a background and history but they have nothing close to an end. When I decided to apply to WNCW to enhance my senior thesis on Appalachian storytelling, I had to explain why I was doing what I was doing to a few more people than I would have liked. Next time someone asks, I will send them this podcast so they can see the fluidity of storytelling and how deeply enmeshed it is with all other aspects of our lives. Telling a story does not require a defined beginning, middle, and end. Instead, it requires a conversation and a dedication to honoring what the story was and what it is going to become. Sally Anne Morgan creates in a way that makes you want to participate in the conversation and keep the story alive. Sally Anne Morgan (Photo: Charlie Boss, published by KLOF mag) Songs heard in this episode:“Eye Is The First” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Horizon, excerpt“Flowers Of Shandihar” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Horizon, excerpt“I Saw A Heron” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Blind Man's Lament” by Black Twig Pickers, from Rough Carpenters, excerpt“Dog's Dream” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Callahan” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Night Mint” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the EyeSo glad you visited! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This episode was written and produced by WNCW intern Elena Dickson, with editorial assistance from myself. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

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Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, known by those outside the church during his life and today as the Mormons. But Joseph Smith was many things besides: the child of a struggling family gradually moving westward in search of opportunity, a day laborer, visionary, seer; treasure hunter; translator; revelator; prophet; elder, banker, prisoner, wrestler, real estate speculator, polygamist, Lieutenant General, Master Mason, Mayor, and martyr.“America,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1844, “is the country of the future…[a] country of beginnings, of projects, of vast designs and expectations.” My guest John Turner observes that Joseph Smith might not have been what Emerson had in mind when he spoke of new beginnings and bold projects. But those were part of his life, in addition to vast designs and great expectations. Indeed, it is not too much to say that few nineteenth century Americans have an enduring legacy that can compare to Joseph Smith's.Yet John Turner's new book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet also describes how this very untypical man was yet absolutely typical of his times. From his religious awakening among the religious revivalism of western New York, to his founding of utopian communities in the midwest, to his dietary concerns, and even to his experience of brutal mob violence that amounted to religious pogroms against his church, Smith's experiences–and those of his followers–were far from atypical. John G. Turner is professor of religious studies and history at George Mason University. His previous book was They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty, which we talked about in Episode 157.For Further Investigation In Episode 181, Sara Patterson and I discussed the practice of Mormon pilgrimage.For a conversation about a very different but equally charismatic and controversial 19th century American, see my conversation in Episode 198 with Bob Elder about John C. Calhoun, whom Elder describes as the "American heretic"; a nice pairing with an American prophet.The Joseph Smith Papers

Can men truly ever be friends? This is the question Jett Loe asks of his co-host, (and possible friend), Gareth Higgins on this, the 300th episode of The Film Talk. In this ep male friendship is discussed in the context of the new, excoriating satire from the makers of Succession, Mountainhead, and the hilarious Tim Robinson star-vehicle Friendship. Along the way Loe and Higgins reference poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, artist Joseph Beuys, the films Robocop and Starship Troopers and much more. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk

As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Be You! We've talked about it before, and we're definitely not the only ones. Being yourself is a very popular topic these days. However, it doesn't just happen. It does take some work. Much like baking cookies. Today we want to share some word cookies from some pretty notable "bakers" to help you become the you that you want to become. And who doesn't like cookies? Listen and share these cookies with someone else who could use some Happy, because not too many things can make someone Happy like a cookie can. Especially these cookies!.Here's the link for Milos Timotic's article “The Most Inspiring Personal Growth Quotes You Need To Read” where we got a lot of these word cookies from. https://trafft.com/personal-growth-quotes/We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day" and "TEDish". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issue - not whether it was wrong (he was opposed to it), but the extent to which it obliged him or others to take action, and if so, how best to act in a way consistent with his philosophical principles. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Kenneth Sacks (Emerson's Civil Wars: Spirit in Society in the Age of Abolition) about what Emerson's wavering between self-reliance and collective action can tell us about who he was as a thinker and person - and whether his journey has lessons for the rest of us. PLUS Victoria Namkung (An Immortal Book: Selected Writings by Sui Sin Far) stops by to discuss her choice for the last book she will ever read. AND ALSO Jacke jumps into the belly of the clickbait whale, following the headline "We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick!" to learn about Japan's love hotels and their connection(?) to the Herman Melville classic. Additional listening: 667 Sui Sin Far with Victoria Namkung 603 Rethinking Ralph Waldo Emerson (with James Marcus) 111 The Americanest American - Ralph Waldo Emerson The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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