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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Under the Tulip Sky: A Blossoming Creative Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de lente barsten kleuren los, alsof de natuur haar mooiste schilderij onthult.En: In the heart of spring, colors burst forth as if nature unveils its most beautiful painting.Nl: De Keukenhof Tuinen schitteren als een levend canvas vol met tulpen in alle kleuren.En: The Keukenhof Gardens shine like a living canvas full of tulips in all colors.Nl: Hier, te midden van duizenden nieuwsgierige bezoekers, ontmoeten Bram en Femke elkaar voor het eerst.En: Here, amidst thousands of curious visitors, Bram and Femke meet each other for the first time.Nl: Bram was al bezig, zijn camera in de aanslag.En: Bram was already busy, his camera at the ready.Nl: Hij richtte zich met grote concentratie op de perfecte tulpenveld.En: He focused with great concentration on the perfect tulip field.Nl: Elke bloem leek te dansen in de zachte lentewind.En: Each flower seemed to dance in the gentle spring breeze.Nl: Femke staarde ondertussen om zich heen, overweldigd door de schoonheid van de tuinen.En: Meanwhile, Femke looked around, overwhelmed by the beauty of the gardens.Nl: Ze zocht naar iets specifieks, een idee voor haar eindproject.En: She was searching for something specific, an idea for her final project.Nl: "Wat een kleurenpracht," fluisterde Femke, deels tot zichzelf.En: "What a riot of colors," Femke whispered, partly to herself.Nl: Vlakbij hoorde Bram haar stem en keek op.En: Nearby, Bram heard her voice and looked up.Nl: Zijn blik kruiste de hare, en hij glimlachte kort.En: His gaze met hers, and he smiled briefly.Nl: Hij zag iets in haar ogen; nieuwsgierigheid die hem bekend voorkwam.En: He saw something in her eyes; a curiosity that felt familiar to him.Nl: Bram had hetzelfde gevoel als hij door zijn lens keek.En: Bram felt the same when he looked through his lens.Nl: "Op zoek naar inspiratie?"En: "Looking for inspiration?"Nl: vroeg Bram met een vriendelijke toon.En: Bram asked in a friendly tone.Nl: "Ja," antwoordde Femke, "maar het is gewoonweg te veel.En: "Yes," replied Femke, "but it's simply too much.Nl: Ik weet niet waar te beginnen."En: I don't know where to begin."Nl: Bram knikte begrijpend.En: Bram nodded understandingly.Nl: "Misschien kan ik helpen.En: "Maybe I can help.Nl: Soms hoef je niet alles in één keer te zien.En: Sometimes you don't need to see everything at once.Nl: Kijk eerst naar wat je raakt."En: Start with what moves you."Nl: Femke glimlachte, dankbaar voor zijn hulp.En: Femke smiled, grateful for his help.Nl: Samen wandelden ze verder door de tuinen.En: Together they continued to walk through the gardens.Nl: Bram legde zijn camera even weg en begon zijn passie voor de bloemen met haar te delen.En: Bram put his camera aside for a moment and began sharing his passion for the flowers with her.Nl: Hij liet haar de wereld zien door zijn ogen: de subtiliteit van schaduwen, de schittering van dauw op bloemblaadjes.En: He showed her the world through his eyes: the subtlety of shadows, the sparkle of dew on petals.Nl: Juist op dat moment bewoog er een zeldzame tulp in de wind.En: Just at that moment, a rare tulip swayed in the breeze.Nl: Haar feloranje bloemblaadjes stonden in contrast met de zachte achtergrond van lichtroze en gele tinten.En: Its bright orange petals contrasted with the soft background of light pink and yellow hues.Nl: Zowel Bram als Femke stopten en keken gefascineerd toe.En: Both Bram and Femke stopped and watched, fascinated.Nl: "Wat een wonder," zei Femke zachtjes.En: "What a wonder," said Femke softly.Nl: Dit was het moment - het moment dat alles samenkwam.En: This was the moment - the moment when everything came together.Nl: De perfecte opname, het inspirerende beeld.En: The perfect shot, the inspiring image.Nl: Bram en Femke ontdekten dat ze dezelfde passie deelden, en dat ze samen iets moois konden creëren.En: Bram and Femke discovered that they shared the same passion, and that together they could create something beautiful.Nl: Toen de dag ten einde kwam, perste de zon haar laatste licht door de schemering, en beslotenen ze samen verder te werken aan een speciaal project.En: As the day came to an end, the sun pressed its last light through the twilight, and they decided to work together on a special project.Nl: Ze zouden fotografie en schilderkunst combineren, en zo een verhaal vertellen dat groter was dan de som der delen.En: They would combine photography and painting to tell a story that was greater than the sum of its parts.Nl: Bram had geleerd zijn creatieve wereld te delen, en Femke was geïnspireerd door de eenvoud van observeren.En: Bram had learned to share his creative world, and Femke was inspired by the simplicity of observing.Nl: Samen verkenden ze de grenzen van hun kunstvormen.En: Together they explored the boundaries of their art forms.Nl: En onder de hemel van tulpen bloeide niet alleen hun creatieve project, maar ook iets wonderbaarlijks tussen hen.En: And under the tulip sky, not only did their creative project blossom, but also something wonderful between them.Nl: Zo eindigde hun dag in de Keukenhof, niet alleen als kunstenaars met een vernieuwde blik op de schoonheid van de wereld, maar ook als partners in hun nieuwe avontuur samen.En: Thus, their day at the Keukenhof ended, not only as artists with a renewed perspective on the beauty of the world, but also as partners in their new adventure together. Vocabulary Words:heart: hartburst: barstencanvas: canvascurious: nieuwsgierigeamidst: te midden vanconcentration: concentratiebreeze: lentewindoverwhelmed: overweldigdspecific: specifieksriot: kleurenprachtlens: lensinspiration: inspiratieunderstandingly: begrijpendsubtlety: subtiliteitshadows: schaduwensparkle: schitteringdew: dauwrare: zeldzameswayed: bewooghues: tintenfascinated: gefascineerdwonder: wondershot: opnameperspective: bliktwilight: schemeringcombine: combinerensum: somboundaries: grenzenblossom: bloeideadventure: avontuur

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoming Against Odds: A Triumph at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De winterlucht hing stil boven de Keukenhof, waar sneeuwvlokken zachtjes op de voorbereide bedden neerdaalden.En: The winter air hung still above Keukenhof, where snowflakes gently descended onto the prepared beds.Nl: Sanne trok haar sjaal strakker om haar nek en keek om zich heen.En: Sanne pulled her scarf tighter around her neck and looked around.Nl: Hoewel het nog winter was, werkten de tuinmannen hard aan de voorbereiding voor het komende lenteseizoen.En: Although it was still winter, the gardeners were working hard preparing for the upcoming spring season.Nl: Overal om haar heen waren de eerste signalen van nieuw leven zichtbaar: een paar vroege lentebloemen bloeiden in de warme kassen.En: All around her, the first signs of new life were visible: a few early spring flowers bloomed in the warm greenhouses.Nl: Sanne was nerveus.En: Sanne was nervous.Nl: Het internationale studentencompetitie in botanica betekende zoveel voor haar.En: The international student competition in botany meant so much to her.Nl: Haar oma, de reden voor haar passie voor planten, was vorig jaar overleden.En: Her grandmother, the reason for her passion for plants, had passed away last year.Nl: Het winnen van deze competitie zou haar eer betuigen en haar de felbegeerde stage bij Keukenhof opleveren.En: Winning this competition would honor her memory and earn her the coveted internship at Keukenhof.Nl: Naast haar stond Ilse.En: Standing next to her was Ilse.Nl: "Je kunt dit, Sanne," zei Ilse bemoedigend.En: "You can do this, Sanne," said Ilse encouragingly.Nl: "Vergeet niet waarom je dit doet."En: "Remember why you're doing this."Nl: Sanne glimlachte flauwtjes en keek naar Jeroen, haar grootste concurrent.En: Sanne smiled faintly and looked at Jeroen, her biggest competitor.Nl: Jeroen was zelfverzekerd.En: Jeroen was confident.Nl: Zijn naam klonk overal als een favoriet om de eerste prijs te winnen.En: His name was heard everywhere as a favorite to win the first prize.Nl: Hij was altijd al goed geweest.En: He had always been good.Nl: Maar Sanne had iets anders in gedachten, iets unieks.En: But Sanne had something else in mind, something unique.Nl: Ze besloot een innovatieve benadering te gebruiken.En: She decided to use an innovative approach.Nl: Ze had iets nieuws geprobeerd met de tulpen.En: She had tried something new with the tulips.Nl: In plaats van traditionele methoden te volgen, had Sanne een speciale techniek toegepast die ze van haar oma had geleerd.En: Instead of following traditional methods, Sanne applied a special technique she had learned from her grandmother.Nl: Het was riskant, maar Sanne wilde niet op veilig spelen.En: It was risky, but Sanne didn't want to play it safe.Nl: De dag van de presentatie brak aan.En: The day of the presentation came.Nl: Terwijl de deelnemers hun werk toonden, sloeg de twijfel toe bij Sanne.En: As the participants showcased their work, doubt crept in for Sanne.Nl: Wat als het misgaat?En: What if it goes wrong?Nl: Wat als haar aanpak belachelijk wordt gemaakt?En: What if her approach gets ridiculed?Nl: Maar dan hoorde ze de stem van haar oma: "Vertrouw op jezelf, Sanne."En: But then she heard her grandmother's voice: "Trust in yourself, Sanne."Nl: Toen haar beurt kwam, ontdekte Sanne dat er een technisch probleem was met de installatie.En: When her turn came, Sanne discovered a technical problem with the installation.Nl: De bloemen vertoonden niet de verwachte kleuren.En: The flowers didn't display the expected colors.Nl: Paniek dreigde, maar Sanne herinnerde zich de woorden van haar oma.En: Panic threatened, but Sanne remembered her grandmother's words.Nl: Ze improviseerde met de beschikbare middelen en legde uit hoe haar techniek anders was en wat ze oorspronkelijk had gepland.En: She improvised with the available resources and explained how her technique was different and what she had originally planned.Nl: De jury keek toe, sceptisch eerst, maar hun gezichten veranderden al snel.En: The jury watched, skeptical at first, but their faces soon changed.Nl: Ze zagen de passie en het doorzettingsvermogen in Sanne's aanpak.En: They saw the passion and perseverance in Sanne's approach.Nl: Aan het einde van haar presentatie was het stil.En: At the end of her presentation, it was silent.Nl: Jeroen keek verbaasd van een afstand.En: Jeroen looked surprised from a distance.Nl: "Sanne, je hebt ons verrast," zei een van de juryleden.En: "Sanne, you've surprised us," said one of the jury members.Nl: "Je innovatie en aanpassingsvermogen zijn bewonderenswaardig."En: "Your innovation and adaptability are admirable."Nl: Na een paar lange momenten van beraadslaging riepen de juryleden Sanne als winnaar uit.En: After a few long moments of deliberation, the jury members announced Sanne as the winner.Nl: Ze had het gehaald.En: She had made it.Nl: Sanne glimlachte door haar tranen heen, denkend aan haar oma.En: Sanne smiled through her tears, thinking of her grandmother.Nl: Ze had haar beloofd, en ze had het gedaan.En: She had promised her, and she had done it.Nl: Jeroen stapte naar haar toe.En: Jeroen stepped towards her.Nl: "Gefeliciteerd, Sanne.En: "Congratulations, Sanne.Nl: Je hebt werkelijk iets bijzonders gedaan."En: You've truly done something special."Nl: Nadat alles was afgelopen, liep Sanne met Ilse door de rustige tuinen, de sneeuw knisperend onder hun voeten.En: After everything was over, Sanne walked through the quiet gardens with Ilse, the snow crunching under their feet.Nl: Ze had niet alleen een prijs gewonnen, maar ook haar vertrouwen.En: She had not only won a prize but also her confidence.Nl: Haar oma zou trots zijn.En: Her grandmother would be proud.Nl: En nu, was de toekomst in haar handen.En: And now, the future was in her hands. Vocabulary Words:hung: hingdescended: neerdaaldenprepared: voorbereideneck: neksigns: signalenblooms: bloeiennervous: nerveuscoveted: felbegeerdeconference: competitieencouragingly: bemoedigendconfident: zelfverzekerdinnovative: innovatieveapproach: benaderingrisky: riskantpresentation: presentatieshowcased: toondencrept: sloegridiculed: belachelijkimprovised: improviseerderesources: middelenskeptical: sceptischfaces: gezichtendeliberation: beraadslagingintermittently: doorzettenprize: prijstears: tranencongratulations: gefeliciteerdquiet: rustigecrunching: knisperendconfidence: vertrouwen

Physiological peace and rewiring a creative soul. Creative pursuits helped my guest, Jaime Townzen, to overcome years of grief and caregiving stress to complete and publish her first novel, but it's not all about writing!In this episode Jaime shares her journey from high-achieving, people-pleasing pre-med student to embracing her passion for storytelling, a transition sparked by a pivotal moment of encouragement from a college professor. A period of caregiving and loss stalled Jaime's writing career, but a spontaneous decision to try watercolour painting during the pandemic provided her with a sense of physiological peace that years of traditional self-care could not reach, while also serving as a bridge to transport her back to writing. Her Masters' thesis became the springboard for her novel, Absorbed, a coming-of-age story that explores themes of 1990s nostalgia, teen identity and the complexities of consent. The conversation also touches on the importance of granting oneself grace during seasons of emotional exhaustion and the value of following the 'spark''of excitement to reignite inspiration. Jaime's story serves as a powerful reminder that creative outlets are not just hobbies, but vital tools for navigating life's most difficult transitions.You might also like:Blossoming in Art with Bianca GiarolaTech, Translations and Storytelling with John GuiverAdventures in all Dimensions with Gina FarrarClick here to buy Samantha EJ Button's poetry collection Not Wholesome Content I would love some financial support to help me to keep making this podcast. Visit buymeacoffee.com/creativityfoundSupport the showFollow @CreativityFoundPodcast on Instagram Want to be a guest on Creativity Found? Send me a message on PodMatch, here Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by Buzzsprout

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Blossoming Courage at Ölands Blomstergård Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Ölands Blomstergård var täckt av ett vackert lager snö.En: Ölands Blomstergård was covered with a beautiful layer of snow.Sv: Trädgårdens gångar slingrade sig varsamt genom de tysta, vilande rabatterna.En: The garden's paths wound gently through the silent, resting flower beds.Sv: Klassresan till Blomstergården var en del av skolans tradition på Alla hjärtans dag.En: The class trip to the Blomstergården was a part of the school's tradition on Valentine's Day.Sv: Trots att det var vinter, hade platsen en speciell charm.En: Despite it being winter, the place had a special charm.Sv: Lars gick lite efter de andra.En: Lars lagged a little behind the others.Sv: Han älskade lugnet i naturen, särskilt på Blomstergården.En: He loved the tranquility of nature, especially in the Blomstergården.Sv: Men han hade också något annat i tankarna.En: But he also had something else on his mind.Sv: Annika.En: Annika.Sv: Hon skrattade glatt några meter längre fram med Frida.En: She was laughing happily a few meters ahead with Frida.Sv: Lars beundrade henne i hemlighet sedan länge.En: Lars had secretly admired her for a long time.Sv: Lars var blyg.En: Lars was shy.Sv: Tanken på att tala om sina känslor för Annika gjorde honom nervös.En: The thought of expressing his feelings for Annika made him nervous.Sv: Men idag hade han en plan.En: But today he had a plan.Sv: I fickan låg en liten, vikt lapp.En: In his pocket was a small, folded note.Sv: Han hade skrivit ett meddelande till Annika.En: He had written a message to Annika.Sv: "Du gör mitt hjärta glatt," stod det.En: "You make my heart happy," it read.Sv: Under dagen rörde sig gruppen genom trädgården.En: During the day, the group moved through the garden.Sv: De skrattade, lekte och var nyfikna på alla detaljer i vinterlandskapet.En: They laughed, played, and were curious about all the details in the winter landscape.Sv: Lars väntade på rätt ögonblick.En: Lars waited for the right moment.Sv: Till slut hände det.En: Finally, it happened.Sv: Annika hade lagt sin jacka på en parkbänk och gått iväg med Frida för att titta på en staty.En: Annika had put her jacket on a park bench and had gone off with Frida to look at a statue.Sv: Med hjärtat bultande gick Lars fram till jackan.En: With his heart pounding, Lars approached the jacket.Sv: Han lade försiktigt lappen i Annikas ficka.En: He carefully placed the note in Annika's pocket.Sv: Han kände sig orolig men också lättad.En: He felt anxious but also relieved.Sv: Timmarna flög förbi.En: The hours flew by.Sv: Snart skulle de återvända till bussen.En: Soon they would return to the bus.Sv: På väg tillbaka märkte Lars att Annika stannade upp och kände i sin ficka.En: On the way back, Lars noticed that Annika paused and felt in her pocket.Sv: Hon drog fram lappen och läste den.En: She pulled out the note and read it.Sv: Hennes ansikte sken upp i ett leende.En: Her face lit up with a smile.Sv: Annika vände sig om och såg på Lars.En: Annika turned around and looked at Lars.Sv: Hon kom fram till honom, fortfarande med leendet på sina läppar.En: She came up to him, still smiling.Sv: "Tack, Lars," sa hon mjukt.En: "Thank you, Lars," she said softly.Sv: "Jag gillar dig också."En: "I like you too."Sv: Lars kände hur modet växte inom honom.En: Lars felt courage growing within him.Sv: Han log tillbaka.En: He smiled back.Sv: Han förstod nu att små risker ibland leder till stora belöningar.En: He now understood that small risks sometimes lead to great rewards.Sv: Det var början på något nytt för Lars.En: It was the beginning of something new for Lars.Sv: Ölands Blomstergård var platsen där hans hjärta äntligen hittade modet att blomstra.En: Ölands Blomstergård was the place where his heart finally found the courage to blossom. Vocabulary Words:layer: lagerwound: slingraderesting: vilandelagged: gick eftertranquility: lugnetshy: blygexpressing: tala omnervous: nervösfolded: viktmessage: meddelandecurious: nyfiknaapproached: gick fram tillpounding: bultandecarefully: försiktigtanxious: oroligrelieved: lättadpaused: stannade upplit up: sken uppsmile: leendecourage: modetblossom: blomstraadmired: beundradesecretly: i hemlighetgrowing: växterisks: riskerrewards: belöningarstatue: statypocket: fickanoticed: märktebenches: parkbänk

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Butterfly Blunders and Blossoming Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ユキは冬の朝、熱帯植物園に向かいました。En: Yuki went to the tropical botanical garden on a winter morning.Ja: かぜが冷たかったですが、植物園の中はあたたかくて、しめっていました。En: The wind was cold, but inside the garden, it was warm and humid.Ja: ユキはボランティアで、ちょっとドジですが、いつも笑顔です。En: Yuki was a volunteer, a bit clumsy, but always smiling.Ja: この日は特別な日でした。En: This was a special day.Ja: ユキは新しい蝶々の展示をケンジに見せたかったのです。En: Yuki wanted to show the new butterfly exhibit to Kenji.Ja: ケンジは同じボランティアで、ユキのひみつの思い人でした。En: Kenji was also a volunteer and Yuki's secret crush.Ja: 植物園の中には、青々とした植物や色とりどりの花が咲いていました。En: Inside the botanical garden, green plants and colorful flowers were blooming.Ja: その中に温室（おんしつ）がありました。En: Among them, there was a greenhouse.Ja: 蝶々の展示は温室の中にあり、ケンジはその展示をまだ見ていませんでした。En: The butterfly exhibit was inside the greenhouse, and Kenji hadn't seen it yet.Ja: ユキはケンジをびっくりさせたかったのです。En: Yuki wanted to surprise him.Ja: ところが、ユキは、間違えて別のドアを開けてしまいました。En: However, Yuki accidentally opened the wrong door.Ja: すると、蝶々たちは空へ飛び出しました。En: Then, the butterflies flew out into the sky.Ja: ユキはあわてましたが、すぐに友だちのハナに助けを求めました。En: Yuki panicked but quickly sought help from her friend Hana.Ja: ハナもボランティアで、元気いっぱいです。En: Hana was also a volunteer and full of energy.Ja: 「一本！」ユキとハナはネットを手に取り、蝶々たちを追いかけ始めました。En: Got one! Yuki and Hana grabbed nets and started chasing after the butterflies.Ja: 温室の中で、ユキとハナは笑いながら走りまわりました。En: They ran around the greenhouse, laughing.Ja: 蝶々はふわふわと飛び回っていました。En: The butterflies fluttered around them.Ja: しばらくすると、ケンジが通りかかりました。En: After a while, Kenji happened to pass by.Ja: 彼も状況を見て、すぐに手伝ってくれることになりました。En: Seeing the situation, he immediately offered to help.Ja: 三人で一緒に蝶々を捕まえるのは、とても楽しい時間でした。En: Catching the butterflies together was a very fun time for the three of them.Ja: かれこれ一時間がたち、三人はほっと一息ついていました。En: After about an hour had passed, the three of them took a breather.Ja: ほとんどの蝶々は無事に戻りました。En: Most of the butterflies had returned safely.Ja: ケンジはユキに言いました。「ユキちゃんのおかげで、すぐに対応できたよ。ありがとう。」En: Kenji said to Yuki, "Thanks to you, Yuki, we were able to handle it right away. Thank you."Ja: ユキの心は、蝶々よりも早く飛び跳ねました。En: Yuki's heart fluttered faster than the butterflies.Ja: 「また一緒にがんばろうね」と、ユキは笑いました。En: "Let's work hard together again," she said with a smile.Ja: 彼女は自分が間違っても大丈夫だと思いました。En: She realized it was okay to make mistakes as long as she stayed true to herself.Ja: 静かに降り始めた雪の中、ユキの心は少しあたたかくなったのでした。En: As the snow began to fall quietly, Yuki's heart felt a little warmer. Vocabulary Words:tropical: 熱帯botanical: 植物exhibit: 展示volunteer: ボランティアcrush: 思い人greenhouse: 温室panicked: あわてましたsought: 求めましたenergy: 元気nets: ネットchasing: 追いかけfluttered: ふわふわsituation: 状況breather: 一息handle: 対応fluttered faster: 飛び跳ねましたmistakes: 間違いstay true: 自分らしくquietly: 静かにhumid: しめっているclumsy: ドジblooming: 咲いているaccidentally: 間違えてsought: 求めましたlaughing: 笑いながらreturned safely: 無事に戻りましたoffered: 手伝ってくれましたrealized: 気づいたsecret: ひみつpass by: 通りかかりました

Sam Darnold on lessons learned from his early years in the league, his budding friendship and races to the facility with Cooper Kupp. Mike McDonald on Julian Love on establishing an identity after the Legion of Boom. Kieran and Ben got out to the San Jose Convention Centre for today's Seahawks media availibility. Our Super Bowl week coverage from Radio Row is sponsored by Dunes and Drams.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Blossoming Love: Ari's Quest for the Perfect Tu Bishvat Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בלב המרכז הקניות המודרני, האורות הבריקים והקולות של אנשים שמחים מילאו את החלל.En: In the heart of the modern shopping center, the bright lights and the sounds of happy people filled the space.He: היה חורף בחוץ, אבל בפנים היה חמים ונעים.En: It was winter outside, but inside it was warm and pleasant.He: ארי, בחור צעיר ומלא מחשבות, הסתובב בין החנויות.En: Ari was a young man full of thoughts, wandering among the stores.He: היו חנויות עם קישוטים חורפיים, אבל החלק המיוחד שכל כך משך את ארי היה החלק שבו הדגישו מוצרים לכבוד ט"ו בשבט.En: There were shops with winter decorations, but the section that especially attracted Ari was the area highlighting products for "Tu Bishvat".He: הוא הגיע למרכז הקניות היום עם מטרה ברורה: למצוא מתנה מושלמת וחגיגית לכבוד ט"ו בשבט.En: He arrived at the shopping center today with a clear goal: to find the perfect and festive gift for "Tu Bishvat".He: רחל, חברתו, הייתה חובבת עצים וטבע, והדבר גרם לארי לרצות להרשים אותה במתנה מיוחדת.En: Rachel, his girlfriend, was a lover of trees and nature, which made Ari want to impress her with a special gift.He: כל האפשרויות שהיו מסביבו בלבלו אותו.En: All the options surrounding him were confusing.He: ארי היה בחור שחשב הרבה לפני פעולה, ונראה שכל כך הרבה אפשרויות גרמו לו להסס עוד יותר.En: Ari was someone who thought deeply before acting, and it seemed all these options made him hesitate even more.He: חנויות עציצים, מוצרי אמנות וספרים על הטבע קראו לו להיכנס.En: Stores with plants, art products, and books about nature beckoned him to enter.He: "מה לבחור?En: "What to choose?"He: " הוא חש לעצמו, עדיין לא בטוח מה הכיוון הנכון.En: he wondered to himself, still unsure of the right direction.He: הוא ידע שהתקציב שלו מוגבל, ולכן היה עליו לבחור בחוכמה.En: He knew his budget was limited, so he had to choose wisely.He: הוא חיפש משהו שמסמל צמיחה והתחדשות, כמו שבחג ט"ו בשבט חוגגים את חדוות הטבע ואת התחלות החדשות.En: He sought something that symbolized growth and renewal, just as the "Tu Bishvat" holiday celebrates the joy of nature and new beginnings.He: לפתע, כשעבר ליד חנות מיוחדת, עיניו נתקלות בעציץ יפיפה מלא פרחים צהובים של תקווה.En: Suddenly, as he passed by a unique shop, his eyes fell upon a beautiful pot full of yellow flowers of hope.He: העציץ היה מלבלב וחי, בדיוק כמו מה שארי חשב שיגיד את מה שהוא לא יכול להגיד במילים – מתנה שמסמלת חיים והתחדשות.En: The pot was blooming and alive, just like what Ari thought would express what he couldn't say in words—a gift symbolizing life and renewal.He: ארי הבין שזהו זה.En: Ari realized this was it.He: מתנה בלתי נשכחת לרחל, שמביעה את כל מחשבותיו על החג ורגשותיו אליה.En: An unforgettable gift for Rachel, expressing all his thoughts about the holiday and his feelings for her.He: הוא רכש את העציץ והרגיש גאה בהחלטתו.En: He purchased the plant and felt proud of his decision.He: עם העציץ בידיו, ארי יצא מהחנות בתחושת סיפוק.En: With the plant in his hands, Ari left the store with a sense of satisfaction.He: מבט ישיר ובוטח עיניו הביע את השינוי שקרה בלבו.En: A direct and confident look in his eyes conveyed the change that had occurred within.He: מי היה מאמין שיום של קניות יכול לשנות כל כך הרבה?En: Who would have believed that a day of shopping could change so much?He: עכשיו ארי יודע לבטוח בלבו ובתחושותיו.En: Now Ari knows to trust his heart and instincts.He: הט"ו בשבט הזה, העציץ לא רק יחיה את ביתה של רחל – הוא גם יזכיר לארי את היכולת של הטבע ושלו להתחיל מחדש.En: This "Tu Bishvat", the plant will not only enliven Rachel's home—it will also remind Ari of the ability of nature and himself to start anew. Vocabulary Words:center: מרכזlights: אורותpleasant: נעיםthoughts: מחשבותwandering: הסתובבdecorations: קישוטיםattracted: משךsymbolized: מסמלgrowth: צמיחהrenewal: התחדשותcelebrates: חוגגיםunique: מיוחדתblooming: מלבלבexpress: יגידfeelings: רגשותdecision: החלטהconfidence: בוטחintuition: תחושותיוsatisfaction: סיפוקsuccumb: להיכנעinstincts: אינסטינקטיםbeginnings: התחלותenvy: קנאהresilient: עמידpot: עציץconveyed: הביעhesitate: להססhighlighting: הדגישוfestive: חגיגיתbudget: תקציבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoming Leadership: Li Fen's Bold Run for Class President Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的某个冬日清晨，学校的走廊里充满了迎接春节的节日气氛，灯笼高高挂起，色彩绚丽。En: On a winter morning in Beijing, the school's corridors were filled with a festive atmosphere welcoming the Spring Festival.Zh: 虽然窗户关得紧紧的，但北京刺骨的寒风还是尝试溜进来，伴随着这股寒意的是一股选举的紧张气息。En: Lanterns were hung high, colorful and bright.Zh: 李芬一个人坐在教室的一角，心里盘算着如何鼓起勇气站到大家面前。En: Although the windows were shut tight, the biting cold wind of Beijing still tried to sneak in, accompanied by the tense air of an election.Zh: 她决定参加班长竞选，她深知这次的对手是现任班长勇。En: Li Fen sat alone in a corner of the classroom, contemplating how to muster the courage to stand in front of everyone.Zh: 勇是个有魅力且受欢迎的学生，半点心思也没放在竞选上，因为他以为胜利唾手可得。En: She decided to run for class president, fully aware that her opponent would be the current class president, Yong.Zh: “李芬，你确定要做这个吗？En: Yong was a charismatic and popular student, who was hardly putting any effort into the election, thinking victory was easily within his grasp.Zh: ”她的好朋友保小声问道，脸上露出担忧的表情。En: "Li Fen, are you sure you want to do this?"Zh: “要做的。En: her good friend Bao asked softly, a worried expression on her face.Zh: 我想为大家做点事情，”李芬坚定地说。En: "I have to.Zh: 虽然她有点害羞，但李芬决心不让害怕阻挡自己前进的步伐。En: I want to do something for everyone," Li Fen said firmly.Zh: 保点点头，支持地说：“好，我帮你。En: Although a bit shy, Li Fen was determined not to let fear stop her from moving forward.Zh: ”两人开始策划竞选活动，保建议通过社交媒体扩大影响。En: Bao nodded, supportively saying, "Alright, I'll help you."Zh: 于是，李芬每天都会在校园的社交群组中分享她的想法，如何提升学生的精神面貌，以及关于学校环境的创新点子。En: The two began to plan the campaign, and Bao suggested expanding their influence through social media.Zh: 同时，勇显得有些漫不经心。En: Hence, Li Fen shared her thoughts daily in the school's social groups about how to enhance students' morale and innovative ideas about the school environment.Zh: 他相信自己不需要做太多努力就能再次当选。En: Meanwhile, Yong appeared somewhat indifferent.Zh: 不少同学仍对勇抱有厚望，李芬感受到了一股无形的压力。En: He believed he didn't need to put much effort to get re-elected.Zh: 终于，选举日到了，然而这天醒来，发现外面竟然开始下起了大雪。En: Many classmates still held high hopes for Yong, and Li Fen felt an invisible pressure.Zh: 一场突如其来的暴风雪让学校决定提早关闭，这也使得现场选举变得不可能。En: Finally, the election day arrived, but waking up that day, they discovered it had started to snow heavily outside.Zh: “我们应该推迟选举，”勇立刻建议道。En: A sudden snowstorm led the school to decide to close early, making an on-site election impossible.Zh: 但李芬不愿轻易放弃。En: "We should postpone the election," Yong immediately suggested.Zh: “我们可以在线上进行。En: But Li Fen didn't want to give up easily.Zh: ”她提出了这个不寻常的方案，这让大家都很吃惊。En: "We can do it online," she proposed this unconventional solution, surprising everyone.Zh: 学校的老师也对她的快速反应印象深刻，很快实施了这个方案。En: The teachers were also impressed with her quick response, quickly implementing the plan.Zh: 经过紧张的等待，在线选举的结果出来了，李芬以微弱优势获胜。En: After a tense wait, the results of the online election came out, and Li Fen won by a narrow margin.Zh: 同学们为她的坚持不懈和勇于创新而感到振奋。En: The students were thrilled with her persistence and willingness to innovate.Zh: 她用实际行动证明了自己的能力，从此她也变得更加自信。En: She proved her ability through her actions, and from then on, she became more confident.Zh: 李芬带着心中的梦想走向讲台，她知道新的旅程才刚刚开始。En: Li Fen walked toward the podium with the dream in her heart, knowing a new journey was just beginning.Zh: 但现在，她相信无论多么巨大的挑战，只要勇敢跨越，定会迎来变革的春天。En: But now, she believes that no matter how great the challenge, as long as she bravely crosses it, the spring of change will surely come. Vocabulary Words:corridors: 走廊festive: 节日lanterns: 灯笼biting: 刺骨sneak: 溜进contemplate: 盘算muster: 鼓起courage: 勇气charismatic: 有魅力opponent: 对手grasp: 唾手可得shy: 害羞influence: 影响indifferent: 漫不经心invisible: 无形margin: 微弱优势unconventional: 不寻常impressed: 印象深刻implementing: 实施narrow: 微弱innovation: 创新thrilled: 振奋persistence: 坚持不懈journey: 旅程challenge: 挑战bravely: 勇敢crosses: 跨越morale: 精神面貌election: 选举podium: 讲台

You can pursue your passion at any age. Steve Goldberg shows you how to experience vitality, creativity, and purpose in later life as he joins Dr. Paul Scheele in this episode of the MINDTRX Podcast. Steve's ideas guide anyone to become their fullest expression and to find meaningful living right now. Paul builds on his conversation with Steve Goldberg to explore what it truly means to shift from languishing into blossoming. Through five key areas of personal development, he reveals how purpose, synchronicity, joy, gratitude, and creative expression shape a life of deeper meaning and fulfillment. Dr. Scheele shares how patterns in your life reveal your purpose, why fresh beginnings are available every day, and how intuitive "nudges" can guide you toward your next steps. You'll also learn how energizing daily routines and inner alignment help you become the fullest expression of who you are meant to be. Along the way, he highlights specific Paraliminals that support each stage of the journey. Steve Goldberg is a composer and author with a mission of "Creating Healing Piano & Reflections for a Noisy World." He has recently released two albums and written thought provoking "Languishing or Blossoming" and other related pursuits. Approaching 75, he continues to model vitality, creativity, and purpose in later life. To connect with Steve Goldberg, visit SweetDreamsLullaby.com/Home. Paul Scheele, PhD, is an acclaimed innovator within the fields of neuro-linguistic programming, whole mind learning, preconscious processing, and accelerated learning. As co-founder of Learning Strategies, he has designed and developed over one hundred programs to stimulate personal and professional success, including the Paraliminals on the MINDTRX app. Others include "PhotoReading at 25,000 words a minute," "Genius Code," "Abundance for Life," and "Future Mapping." Paul guides people to meet critical challenges in their own lives as well as the world. And he helps them achieve extraordinary results in their relationships, work, finances, health, and spiritual well-being. He is the author of "PhotoReading," "Natural Brilliance," and "Drop Into Genius." Learn more about Paul at:

Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in Gauteng. These subtropical trees, with their lavender flowers, bloom yearly in Gauteng, especially Pretoria and Johannesburg, adding a touch of color and joy to the South African cities. Apart from their captivating color and shape, what makes these trees fascinating is that they are not indigenous to South Africa. Scientifically known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, the tree is originally from South America, specifically Brazil, and was introduced to South Africa in the 1800s. These resilient trees are considered an invasive species—they are not naturally part of the South African ecosystem but have adapted and can survive without human help. But due to their popularity and strong cultural value, people are permitted to plant and grow the trees within city limits. The trees became a significant part of the modernization of Pretoria in the 1900s, with samples given to residents to grow in their homes. With Gauteng's humid weather and rainy springs, the purple giants are thriving, creating a beautiful lavender carpet on windy days and perfect shade on a hot day. "Jacarandas were classed as an invasive species, but they have a clause in their invasive status,” said Jason Sampson, Head of Botanical Gardens at the University of Pretoria. "They are not listed in urban areas, so which means that because they have a strong cultural value, you're still allowed to plant them within city limits, like in Pretoria." The purple flowers bloom for about two to three weeks before the leaves come out, making the experience even more special. They've also become the perfect background for pictures, with residents snapping a shot whenever they have a moment. Their striking colors beautifully contrast the concrete building. A resident in Johannesburg, Naledi Mnisi told The Associated Press how she enjoys jogging in the morning while admiring the beauty of the jacarandas. "Jacarandas make me feel inspired," said Mnisi. "They represent a new season, a time of growth, and when you are running in the morning, it's easier to get up and get going as opposed to like winter, where it's gloomy and dark." This article was provided by The Associated Press.

This week we're exploring personal relationships - from the one-to-one relationship we have or would like to have with our nearest and dearest to the often fraught relationships between parent and child, whether you're on or the other!We're exploring relationship dynamics at the psychological level, whilst taking an all-important detour into the realms of quantum physics, bio-mechanics and bio-electricity.But, most of all, we're looking at what makes a beautiful relationship and how your relationships can blossom and rise to levels that your thinking mind couldn't even begin to imagine.In such relationships, everyone's a winner, the joy is spread and, for starters, your lttle world is a better place. And the world at large needs that.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mirrors of Inspiration: An Unexpected Creative Blossoming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las hojas en El Retiro crujían bajo los pasos de los visitantes mientras el viento otoñal jugaba entre las ramas de los árboles.En: The leaves in El Retiro crunched under the steps of the visitors while the autumn wind played among the branches of the trees.Es: Santiago caminaba lento, su cámara colgando despreocupada sobre su pecho.En: Santiago walked slowly, his camera hanging carelessly over his chest.Es: Las luces del festival de arte brillaban a su alrededor, pero él se sentía atrapado en una burbuja de monotonía, buscando desesperadamente un soplo de nueva inspiración para sus fotos.En: The lights of the art festival shone around him, but he felt trapped in a bubble of monotony, desperately seeking a breath of new inspiration for his photos.Es: Nayeli, por su parte, deambulaba entre las obras expuestas, con un libro de notas en mano.En: Nayeli, for her part, wandered among the exhibited works, with a notebook in hand.Es: Sus ojos brillaban de curiosidad al observar las pinturas y esculturas que podrían añadir valor a su tesis.En: Her eyes gleamed with curiosity as she observed the paintings and sculptures that could add value to her thesis.Es: Sin embargo, una nube de ansiedad la perseguía.En: However, a cloud of anxiety pursued her.Es: ¿Sería este el camino correcto para su carrera?En: Was this the right path for her career?Es: En el centro del parque, una instalación artística capturaba la atención de ambos.En: In the center of the park, an artistic installation captured the attention of both.Es: Un conjunto de espejos y luces creaba un mosaico de reflejos que bailaban al ritmo de las sombras y colores del otoño.En: A set of mirrors and lights created a mosaic of reflections that danced to the rhythm of the shadows and colors of autumn.Es: Nayeli se detuvo, fascinada, tratando de absorber cada detalle, mientras Santiago enmarcaba la escena mentalmente, pero con una duda persistente sobre cómo capturar su esencia.En: Nayeli stopped, fascinated, trying to absorb every detail, while Santiago framed the scene mentally, but with a lingering doubt about how to capture its essence.Es: Ambos se encontraron al pie del mismo árbol, deteniéndose para apreciar la obra.En: They both found themselves at the foot of the same tree, stopping to appreciate the work.Es: Santiago, sintiendo la necesidad de salir de su zona de confort, decidió romper el silencio.En: Santiago, feeling the need to step out of his comfort zone, decided to break the silence.Es: "¿Te gusta la obra?"En: "Do you like the piece?"Es: preguntó tímidamente.En: he asked timidly.Es: Nayeli sonrió, su ansiedad disipándose momentáneamente.En: Nayeli smiled, her anxiety momentarily dissipating.Es: "Me encanta.En: "I love it.Es: Es... como ver el otoño reflejado desde diferentes ángulos".En: It's... like seeing autumn reflected from different angles."Es: Sus palabras resonaron una chispa en el interior de Santiago.En: Her words sparked a light within Santiago.Es: "¿Te gustaría que te tomara una foto?"En: "Would you like me to take a picture of you?"Es: propuso, señalando su cámara.En: he proposed, pointing to his camera.Es: La espontaneidad de su ofrecimiento sorprendió a ambos.En: The spontaneity of his offer surprised them both.Es: Nayeli, sintiendo una oleada de confianza, asintió.En: Nayeli, feeling a surge of confidence, nodded.Es: Mientras Nayeli observaba la instalación, Santiago capturó una imagen de ella, llena de luz y color, en un momento de pura conexión.En: While Nayeli observed the installation, Santiago captured an image of her, full of light and color, in a moment of pure connection.Es: Fue más que una foto; fue el nacimiento de una nueva perspectiva para ambos.En: It was more than a photo; it was the birth of a new perspective for both.Es: Este pequeño gesto se transformó en una larga conversación.En: This small gesture transformed into a long conversation.Es: Nayeli habló de sus sueños y sus miedos sobre el futuro.En: Nayeli spoke of her dreams and her fears about the future.Es: Santiago compartió sus luchas como fotógrafo, siempre buscando un nuevo ángulo.En: Santiago shared his struggles as a photographer, always looking for a new angle.Es: La química entre ellos era innegable.En: The chemistry between them was undeniable.Es: Decidieron que juntos podrían crear algo único: una serie de fotos y reflexiones que combinarían el arte y la fotografía, mostrando el alma del festival desde sus dos puntos de vista.En: They decided that together they could create something unique: a series of photos and reflections that would combine art and photography, showing the soul of the festival from their two points of view.Es: Al caer la tarde, El Retiro se bañaba en un suave resplandor dorado.En: As evening fell, El Retiro was bathed in a soft golden glow.Es: Santiago, ahora lleno de ideas, y Nayeli, con una renovada seguridad en sí misma, se alejaron del festival con la promesa de colaborar.En: Santiago, now full of ideas, and Nayeli, with a renewed confidence in herself, left the festival with the promise to collaborate.Es: Ese día en el parque, Santiago había encontrado no solo una musa, sino también un nuevo amigo y compañero creativo.En: That day in the park, Santiago had found not only a muse but also a new friend and creative partner.Es: Nayeli, por su parte, finalmente veía su camino con claridad.En: Nayeli, for her part, finally saw her path clearly.Es: Había encontrado confianza no solo en su investigación, sino también en sí misma, gracias a la sorprendente conexión que jamás había anticipado.En: She had found confidence not only in her research but also in herself, thanks to the surprising connection she had never anticipated.Es: El viento siguió soplando suavemente, pero para ellos, la dirección ya no era incierta.En: The wind continued to blow gently, but for them, the direction was no longer uncertain.Es: Ahora, juntos, podían enfrentarse a las próximas estaciones, con el otoño como testigo de un nuevo comienzo.En: Now, together, they could face the coming seasons, with autumn as the witness of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the bubble: la burbujathe monotony: la monotoníathe breath: el soplothe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe notebook: el libro de notasthe anxiety: la ansiedadthe installation: la instalaciónthe mirror: el espejothe rhythm: el ritmothe shadow: la sombrathe essence: la esenciathe perspective: la perspectivathe gesture: el gestothe chemistry: la químicathe soul: el almathe glow: el resplandorthe muse: la musathe researcher: el investigador / la investigadorathe partner: el compañero / la compañerathe birth: el nacimientothe thesis: la tesisthe confidence: la confianzathe spontaneity: la espontaneidadthe doubt: la dudathe connection: la conexiónthe step: el pasoto crunch: crujirthe curiosity: la curiosidadto capture: capturarthe light: la luz

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Blossoming Adventure in Firenze's Fall Glory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: In una fresca mattina d'autunno, i Giardini di Boboli a Firenze brillavano di un dorato splendore.En: On a fresh fall morning, the Giardini di Boboli in Firenze shimmered with a golden splendor.It: Le foglie degli alberi danzavano al vento, e il cielo era un mare di blu intenso.En: The leaves of the trees danced in the wind, and the sky was a sea of deep blue.It: Luca e Gianna passeggiavano tra le statue e le fontane, immersi nella bellezza intorno a loro.En: Luca and Gianna strolled among the statues and fountains, immersed in the beauty surrounding them.It: Luca era un tipo riflessivo, con un amore profondo per il giardinaggio.En: Luca was a thoughtful person, with a deep love for gardening.It: Gianna, invece, era piena di energia, sempre alla ricerca di nuove avventure.En: Gianna, on the other hand, was full of energy, always in search of new adventures.It: Quel giorno, il loro obiettivo era trovare una pianta speciale per il loro giardino d'inverno.En: That day, their goal was to find a special plant for their winter garden.It: La nursery locale, situata proprio accanto ai Giardini di Boboli, era un luogo vivace.En: The local nursery, located right next to the Giardini di Boboli, was a lively place.It: Offriva varietà di piante, da quelle comuni a quelle insolite.En: It offered a variety of plants, from common to unusual ones.It: Tuttavia, l'alta domanda di piante invernali aveva svuotato molti scaffali.En: However, the high demand for winter plants had emptied many shelves.It: "Guarda, Luca!"En: "Look, Luca!"It: esclamò Gianna, indicando una pianta verde con punte di rosso.En: exclaimed Gianna, pointing to a green plant with red tips.It: "Che ne pensi?"En: "What do you think?"It: Luca esaminò la pianta, ma scuoteva la testa.En: Luca examined the plant but shook his head.It: "Sembra bella, ma fragile.En: "It looks beautiful, but fragile.It: Ho paura che non resisterebbe al freddo."En: I'm afraid it wouldn't withstand the cold."It: Continuarono a cercare, tra vasi e arbusti.En: They continued searching, among pots and shrubs.It: Luca rifletteva sull'equilibrio tra bellezza e praticità.En: Luca pondered the balance between beauty and practicality.It: Era un compito arduo trovare una pianta che soddisfacesse entrambi.En: It was a daunting task to find a plant that satisfied both.It: "Dai, Luca, proviamo qualcosa di nuovo!"En: "Come on, Luca, let's try something new!"It: incitò Gianna, con gli occhi brillanti di curiosità.En: urged Gianna, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.It: Finalmente, dietro un angolo, trovarono una meravigliosa rosa d'inverno, bianca come la neve e con un profumo delicato.En: Finally, around a corner, they found a marvelous winter rose, white as snow and with a delicate scent.It: Proprio quando si avvicinavano per prenderla, un'altra cliente si avvicinò.En: Just as they were approaching to take it, another customer came over.It: "Vorrei prenderla," disse la signora con un sorriso.En: "I'd like to take it," said the lady with a smile.It: Luca e Gianna si scambiarono uno sguardo.En: Luca and Gianna exchanged a glance.It: Con gentilezza e un po' d'ansia, Luca spiegò la loro passione per il giardinaggio e quanto significasse per loro quella pianta.En: With kindness and a bit of anxiety, Luca explained their passion for gardening and how much that plant meant to them.It: Gianna aggiunse: "Promettiamo di prendercene cura con amore."En: Gianna added, "We promise to care for it with love."It: La signora, toccata dalla loro sincerità, sorrise.En: The lady, touched by their sincerity, smiled.It: "Va bene, prendila voi.En: "Alright, you take it.It: Spero che fiorisca splendidamente nel vostro giardino."En: I hope it blooms splendidly in your garden."It: Alla fine, Luca e Gianna tornarono a casa felici, la rosa d'inverno tra le mani.En: In the end, Luca and Gianna returned home happy, the winter rose in their hands.It: Luca si sentiva più aperto alle nuove avventure, spinto dall'entusiasmo di Gianna.En: Luca felt more open to new adventures, spurred by Gianna's enthusiasm.It: Gianna, a sua volta, aveva iniziato a comprendere l'importanza della cura e della dedizione nel giardinaggio.En: Gianna, in turn, had begun to understand the importance of care and dedication in gardening.It: Quella sera, sotto un cielo stellato, i due amici piantarono la rosa nel loro giardino.En: That evening, under a starry sky, the two friends planted the rose in their garden.It: Era un simbolo del loro nuovo inizio, un incontro perfetto tra la ricerca della bellezza e la saggezza della natura.En: It was a symbol of their new beginning, a perfect meeting between the search for beauty and the wisdom of nature. Vocabulary Words:the morning: la mattinathe fall: l'autunnoto shimmer: brillarethe splendor: lo splendorethe leaf: la fogliato stroll: passeggiarethoughtful: riflessivothe nursery: la nurserylively: vivacethe demand: la domandato withstand: resisterethe shrub: l'arbustodaunting: arduoto urge: incitarethe curiosity: la curiositàmarvelous: meravigliosothe glance: lo sguardothe anxiety: l'ansiato bloom: fioriresplendidly: splendidamenteto spur: spingereto care for: prendersene curadelicate: delicatosincerity: la sinceritàthe sky: il cieloto immerse: immergerethe winter garden: il giardino d'invernothe fountain: la fontanathe statue: la statuathe scent: il profumo

In this powerful interview, David Ditchfield recounts his extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) following a horrific train accident in Cambridge, UK, in 2006. Once at rock bottom as a functional alcoholic, David was transformed spiritually after being pulled under a speeding train and, just before critical surgery, encountering beings of light in the afterlife. This profound NDE awakened remarkable creative abilities, revealing hidden talents for music and painting. Despite having no formal classical music training and an inability to read or write music, David has composed two symphonies and a rhapsody—every piece premiering at sold-out concerts, including a commission from The Cambridge Clarinet Choir. His inspiring NDE paintings have been displayed in major exhibitions, including a year-long show at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. David's story, recently featured in a BBC World Service documentary, is a testament to human resilience and the profound, positive changes that can arise from even the darkest moments. He continues to compose and paint in Cambridge, sharing a message of recovery, hope, spiritual growth, manifestation, and authenticity. Website: shineonthestory.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Transcript of this interview Interview recorded November 1, 2025

In a special episode of ‘In the frame', we pulled on our hiking boots and trekked over to The Lost Gardens of Heligan – one of the most mysterious estates in the UK. David Harland, CEO, gave us a tour around Heligan, discussing its history, cultural impact, and the challenges facing tourist attractions.  Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, explorer, plant lover or garden romantic – this episode of ‘In the frame' is a tranquil escape, as we ramble across the fields and woodlands of Heligan.  Don't miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠⁠To find out more on The Lost Gardens of Heligan:www.heligan.comThe Lost Gardens of Heligan on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠

Join Artie Intel and Micheline Learning as they dive deep into the most jaw-dropping developments in artificial intelligence, uncovering the future today. From billion-dollar AI infrastructure shakeups and record-breaking research milestones, to the rise of AI music that fools 97% of listeners and heartwarming stories of love blossoming between humans and AI companions. The AI Report brings you the hot new tools, mind-blowing breakthroughs, and real-world impact shaping our planet's AI revolution. Tune in for exclusive updates and thought-provoking discussions that keep you ahead in the age of intelligent machines!

Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you're busy, so whether you're behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who've gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.Through it all, the issue asks one big, question: What happens when beauty professionals stop asking for permission?https://www.thetease.com/printed-by-thetease-com/https://www.thetease.com/cassie-carey-on-creating-for-herself-and-blossoming/More from TheTease.com:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.

Verse by Verse – Parables, Week 8Pastor Nathan Zickert · Matthew 24:32–35; Mark 13:28–31; Luke 21:29–36A video recording of this sermon is available here.For more information about Grace Community Church of Riverside, visit us online at https://www.gccriverside.com.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Untold Masterpieces: A Blossoming Art Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-03-es Story Transcript:Es: En la vibrante ciudad, la primavera transformaba las calles en ríos de pétalos rosados.En: In the vibrant city, spring transformed the streets into rivers of pink petals.Es: Los cerezos florecían en las avenidas, y la brisa transportaba el suave aroma de las flores por todo el entorno urbano.En: The cherry trees bloomed along the avenues, and the breeze carried the gentle aroma of the flowers throughout the urban environment.Es: Entre los altos edificios, un antiguo almacén reciclado se alzaba como un faro de creatividad: la galería de arte de Rodrigo.En: Among the tall buildings stood an old recycled warehouse, a beacon of creativity: Rodrigo's art gallery.Es: Ismael había soñado con este momento desde hace mucho tiempo.En: Ismael had dreamed of this moment for a long time.Es: Era un amante del arte, meticuloso en sus propias creaciones que mantenía en secreto.En: He was an art lover, meticulous in his own creations which he kept secret.Es: Ni Catalina, su mejor amiga, había visto su obra.En: Not even Catalina, his best friend, had seen his work.Es: Dentro de su pequeño apartamento, Ismael pintaba cada noche, dejando que su imaginación fluyera sin restricciones.En: Inside his small apartment, Ismael painted every night, letting his imagination flow without restrictions.Es: Su objetivo: sorprender a sus amigos y ganar su admiración.En: His goal: to surprise his friends and earn their admiration.Es: Ahora, tenía un plan.En: Now, he had a plan.Es: La galería de Rodrigo preparaba una nueva exposición.En: Rodrigo's gallery was preparing a new exhibition.Es: Sin que su amigo lo supiera, Ismael envió sus pinturas de forma anónima, cruzando los dedos para que Rodrigo, siempre en busca de nuevos talentos, seleccionara su trabajo.En: Without his friend's knowledge, Ismael sent his paintings anonymously, crossing his fingers that Rodrigo, always in search of new talent, would select his work.Es: La idea de ver sus pinturas en las paredes del galería lo llenaba de emoción y temor.En: The idea of seeing his paintings on the gallery's walls filled him with excitement and fear.Es: La noche de la inauguración llegó con una mezcla de nervios y expectativa.En: The night of the opening arrived with a mix of nerves and expectation.Es: La galería estaba llena de luces brillantes y conversaciones animadas.En: The gallery was filled with bright lights and lively conversations.Es: Ismael se mezcló con el gentío, su identidad como artista aún un secreto bien guardado.En: Ismael mingled with the crowd, his identity as an artist still a well-guarded secret.Es: Catalina estaba allí también, admirando las piezas de arte con ojos críticos pero comprensivos.En: Catalina was there too, admiring the art pieces with critical yet understanding eyes.Es: Cuando la obra de Ismael fue revelada, un murmullo se elevó entre los asistentes.En: When Ismael's work was revealed, a murmur rose among the attendees.Es: Las pinturas eran vibrantes, llenas de vida y emoción.En: The paintings were vibrant, full of life and emotion.Es: Rodrigo se detuvo, fascinado.En: Rodrigo paused, fascinated.Es: "Este artista es increíble," murmuró Catalina, sus ojos brillando con admiración.En: "This artist is incredible," Catalina murmured, her eyes shining with admiration.Es: Pero había algo en las pinturas que le parecían conocidas.En: But there was something familiar about the paintings.Es: Conjeturando rápidamente, Catalina se giró, buscando a Ismael entre la multitud.En: Quickly conjecturing, Catalina turned, searching for Ismael among the crowd.Es: Lo encontró de pie, apartado, observando con una sonrisa tentativa en los labios.En: She found him standing apart, watching with a tentative smile on his lips.Es: "¡Ismael!"En: "¡Ismael!"Es: llamó en voz alta, atrayendo la atención de los presentes.En: she called out loudly, drawing the attention of those present.Es: Rodrigo se acercó, aún asombrado.En: Rodrigo approached, still amazed.Es: "¿Ismael?En: "Ismael?Es: ¿Eres tú el artista de estas obras?"En: Are you the artist of these works?"Es: preguntó con incredulidad.En: he asked incredulously.Es: Ismael simplemente asintió, sus mejillas ruborizándose, pero la confianza comenzaba a florecer dentro de él como los cerezos en el exterior.En: Ismael simply nodded, his cheeks blushing, but confidence began to bloom inside him like the cherry trees outside.Es: Los aplausos rompieron el silencio, llenando la galería con calidez y reconocimiento.En: Applause broke the silence, filling the gallery with warmth and recognition.Es: Esa noche, Ismael emergió como un auténtico artista.En: That night, Ismael emerged as a true artist.Es: La aceptación y admiración de Catalina y Rodrigo le dieron la fuerza para seguir adelante, aceptando y valorando su verdadero yo.En: The acceptance and admiration of Catalina and Rodrigo gave him the strength to move forward, accepting and valuing his true self.Es: La urbanización se volvió un poco más brillante, iluminada por las historias compartidas y los sueños cumplidos dentro de aquel renovado refugio artístico.En: The city became a bit brighter, illuminated by the shared stories and fulfilled dreams within that renovated artistic refuge. Vocabulary Words:the warehouse: el almacénthe aroma: el aromathe opening: la inauguraciónthe gallery: la galeríathe exhibition: la exposiciónthe breeze: la brisathe artist: el artistathe environment: el entornothe admirers: los admiradoresthe tales: las historiasthe refuge: el refugiothe crowd: el gentíothe petals: los pétalosthe emotions: las emocionesthe paintings: las pinturasthe avenue: la avenidathe silence: el silenciothe cheeks: las mejillasthe nerves: los nerviosthe admiration: la admiraciónthe talent: el talentothe recognition: el reconocimientothe creativity: la creatividadthe ambition: la ambiciónthe breeze: la brisathe blossom: el florecerthe murmur: el murmullothe expectation: la expectativathe critical eyes: los ojos críticosthe imagination: la imaginación

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoming Friendships at West Lake's Tea Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的秋天，西湖边的茶园在微风中闪烁着金色的光辉。En: Autumn in Hangzhou, the tea gardens by West Lake shimmer with golden brilliance in the gentle breeze.Zh: 秋叶纷飞，空气中弥漫着乌龙茶和菊花茶的香气。En: Leaves flutter down, and the air is filled with the fragrance of oolong tea and chrysanthemum tea.Zh: 茶园里挂满了象征中秋佳节的灯笼，温暖而欢快。En: The tea garden is adorned with lanterns symbolizing the Mid-Autumn Festival, warm and joyful.Zh: 明，一个新来到杭州工作的年轻人，心怀好奇，漫步在这个充满活力的茶园。En: Ming, a young man newly arrived in Hangzhou for work, wanders curiously through this vibrant tea garden.Zh: 他有些内向，但期待能在这个新城市结识志同道合的朋友。En: Although somewhat introverted, he looks forward to making like-minded friends in this new city.Zh: 中秋节，是个充满团圆和欢庆的时刻，他希望自己在杭州不会感到孤单。En: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time of reunion and celebration, and he hopes not to feel lonely in Hangzhou.Zh: 这一天，茶园里正在举行一场茶品鉴会。En: On this day, a tea tasting event is happening in the garden.Zh: 明兴奋又紧张地走进人群。En: Ming, both excited and nervous, steps into the crowd.Zh: 旁边，一位叫李安的男士正认真地品尝着茶汤。En: Nearby, a man named Li An is intently savoring the tea.Zh: 李安看起来亲切且对茶文化有着浓厚的兴趣。En: Li An seems friendly and deeply interested in tea culture.Zh: 明想起自己来到这里的决心，勇敢地走向前，与李安攀谈。En: Remembering his resolve to be here, Ming bravely approaches and starts a conversation with Li An.Zh: “你好，我是明。”他有些紧张地说。En: "Hello, I'm Ming," he says, slightly nervous.Zh: “你好，我是李安。”李安微笑着回答。En: "Hello, I'm Li An," Li An responds with a smile.Zh: 两人开始聊起茶文化，聊起中秋。En: They start chatting about tea culture and the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 他们各自品尝了几种不同的茶，交换了对茶味的看法。En: Each tasted various teas and exchanged opinions on their flavors.Zh: 李安向明分享了自己最喜欢的月饼口味，明也分享了他家乡的中秋习俗。En: Li An shared his favorite mooncake flavor, while Ming shared the Mid-Autumn traditions of his hometown.Zh: 在这样一个节日里，他们的谈话渐渐变得自在而亲切。En: On such a festive day, their conversation gradually becomes more comfortable and friendly.Zh: 两人都对传统文化有着同样的热情，尤其是对茶的热爱，使他们感到彼此之间的心灵契合。En: They both share a passion for traditional culture, especially their love for tea, which creates a sense of connection between them.Zh: 随着时间流逝，夕阳的余晖洒满茶园，周围的灯笼轻轻摇曳。En: As time passes, the sunset bathes the tea garden in its glow, and the surrounding lanterns gently sway.Zh: 明和李安吃着月饼，看着夜幕降临，内心充满温暖。En: Ming and Li An eat mooncakes and watch the night fall, feeling warm inside.Zh: 茶会结束时，明和李安互相交换了联系方式，他们约好下次一起再来茶园品茶，甚至探讨更多的文化活动。En: As the tea event concludes, Ming and Li An exchange contact information, agreeing to visit the tea garden together next time and explore more cultural activities.Zh: 明的心中涌动着希望和期待，他不再感到孤独。En: Ming's heart fills with hope and anticipation; he no longer feels alone.Zh: 离开茶园时，他觉得自己已经不再是一个孤独的旅人。En: Leaving the tea garden, he feels he is no longer a solitary traveler.Zh: 他的步伐轻快，眼中充满了对未来的自信与期待。En: His steps are light and his eyes are full of confidence and expectation for the future.Zh: 这个中秋节，明不仅观察了这个城市，还悄然打开了新生活的一扇门。En: This Mid-Autumn Festival, Ming not only observed this city but quietly opened a door to a new life. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天shimmer: 闪烁golden: 金色的breeze: 微风fragrance: 香气oolong tea: 乌龙茶chrysanthemum tea: 菊花茶adorned: 挂满lanterns: 灯笼symbolizing: 象征introverted: 内向reunion: 团圆savoring: 品尝intently: 认真地resolve: 决心conversation: 谈话moonlight flavor: 月饼口味festive: 节日connection: 心灵契合glow: 余晖sway: 摇曳concludes: 结束时solitary: 孤独traveler: 旅人anticipation: 期待confidence: 自信expectation: 期待observe: 观察opened: 打开new life: 新生活

This week on the Oct. 3 Friday LIVE from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company's production of "Pivot (1:40);" “The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: the Journals of Karen Blessen (12:09);" the film "Eleanor the Great" at the Ross Media Arts Center (26:38); and Mike Smith's new documentary "Prairie Pirates" showing in Scottsbluff (45:46). Also, more poetry from Alina Nguyen (37:04).

The Off The Wall Improv Comedy Group has been entertaining audiences for 50 years! Blossoming, in 1975 out of a dance studio next to a West Hollywood hamburger stand, the group has worked with Robin Williams, John Ritter, George Wendt, Chevy Chase, Garry Shandling, and Jim Belushi, with Michael Feinstein at the piano! Original members, Andy Goldberg, Wendy Cutler, and Paul Willson join us to share their unique history and regale us with backstage lore and intrigue. These three became go-to Hollywood players, appearing on Laverne and Shirley, Mork and Mindy, The Golden Girls, Cheers, Hill Street Blues, The Larry Sanders Show, Columbo and so many more! Their improv gifts also suit them perfectly for looping sessions where they fill in the background voices in TV and movie scenes. Listen carefully and you will hear them in Meet The Parents, Monster's Ball, The X Files, Justice League, and How To Train Your Dragon. Paul, Wendy and Andy take us through the proud history of improv comedy which was born out of theater games taught to children, and has gone on to train and launch  countless stellar careers.  Plus, Andrew Jameson joins us to talk about his doc series, Faces Of The City which is now streaming on Roku.And in current media -- Weezy: The Runarounds on PrimeFritz: Task on HBO Path Points of Interest:The Runarounds TrailerTask - HBOFaces of the CityOff The WallOff The Wall on YoutubeImprov Comedy by Andy Goldberg  Off The Wall on FacebookFanatic Salon Theater

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Gianna's Tuscany: Blossoming Amidst Tradition and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della Toscana, tra colline dolci e colori vibranti, c'era la fattoria di fiori di Gianna.En: In the heart of Tuscany, among gentle hills and vibrant colors, there was la fattoria di fiori di Gianna(Gianna's flower farm).It: Da anni, Gianna curava questo terreno con amore e dedizione, ereditato dai suoi nonni.En: For years, Gianna tended this land with love and dedication, inherited from her grandparents.It: Era inizio autunno, l'aria era fresca e il cielo limpido.En: It was early autumn, the air was fresh, and the sky was clear.It: I girasoli svettavano fieri nei campi, pronti per essere raccolti.En: The sunflowers stood tall and proud in the fields, ready to be harvested.It: Gianna, una donna forte e determinata, si aggirava tra i fiori.En: Gianna, a strong and determined woman, wandered among the flowers.It: Aveva lavorato duramente per mantenere viva la tradizione famigliare.En: She had worked hard to keep the family tradition alive.It: Ma ora, un'idea nuova germogliava nella sua mente: espandere l'azienda.En: But now, a new idea was sprouting in her mind: to expand the business.It: Questo pensiero la riempiva sia di speranza che di ansia.En: This thought filled her with both hope and anxiety.It: "Valutarne i rischi non è facile," pensava mentre tagliava i gambi alti dei girasoli.En: "Evaluating the risks is not easy," she thought as she cut the tall stems of the sunflowers.It: Mentre lavorava, Gianna ricordava le storie dei suoi nonni.En: As she worked, Gianna remembered the stories of her grandparents.It: La fattoria era il loro orgoglio.En: The farm was their pride.It: Raccolti di oltragio e gloria.En: Harvests of defiance and glory.It: Espandere la fattoria significava rischiare quell'eredità.En: Expanding the farm meant risking that legacy.It: Nella sua esitazione, cercava consigli e conforto da chi le era vicino.En: In her hesitation, she sought advice and comfort from those close to her.It: Marco, suo fratello, pensava che l'espansione fosse un'ottima idea.En: Marco, her brother, thought that expansion was a great idea.It: "Gianna, possiamo fare di più con questi campi.En: "Gianna@, we can do more with these fields.It: Collaborare con chef locali, organizzare eventi.En: Collaborate with local chefs, organize events.It: Il nostro lavoro può esser visto da molti!"En: Our work can be seen by many!"It: diceva entusiasta.En: he said enthusiastically.It: Gianna sorrideva, ma la sua mente tornava ai ricordi di quando era piccola, quando ancora tutto sembrava più semplice.En: Gianna smiled, but her mind drifted back to memories of when she was a child, when everything seemed simpler.It: Stefano, un amico di famiglia e stimato artigiano, aveva un'altra visione.En: Stefano, a family friend and esteemed artisan, had another vision.It: "Perché non trovare un equilibrio?En: "Why not find a balance?It: Urge non dimenticare le nostre radici, ma possiamo crescere," suggeriva.En: It's important not to forget our roots, but we can grow," he suggested.It: Gianna ascoltava, mentre il sole iniziava a calare, tingendo il campo di una luce dorata.En: Gianna listened as the sun began to set, painting the field with a golden light.It: In quel momento, Gianna si fermò e respirò profondamente.En: In that moment, Gianna stopped and took a deep breath.It: Si guardò intorno.En: She looked around.It: Era circondata da bellezza e storia.En: She was surrounded by beauty and history.It: I girasoli gialli la guardavano, come vecchie anime in cerca di una risposta.En: The yellow sunflowers looked at her, like old souls in search of an answer.It: Sentì una chiarezza invaderla.En: She felt a clarity invade her.It: "Non devo scegliere tra tradizione e cambiamento", pensò.En: "I don't have to choose between tradition and change," she thought.It: "Posso fare entrambe le cose".En: "I can do both."It: Decise che avrebbe creato un nuovo progetto.En: She decided she would create a new project.It: Avrebbe cercato collaborazioni con artisti e cuochi locali, rispettando il passato e accogliendo il futuro.En: She would seek collaborations with local artists and chefs, respecting the past and embracing the future.It: Con un sorriso risoluto, Gianna iniziò a pianificare.En: With a resolute smile, Gianna began to plan.It: La fattoria sarebbe cresciuta, ma nel modo giusto.En: The farm would grow, but in the right way.It: Una crescita che incrementa senza dimenticare da dove si viene.En: A growth that builds without forgetting where it comes from.It: Così, chiusa la giornata, Gianna sentiva che aveva trovato la sua strada.En: Thus, as the day came to a close, Gianna felt she had found her path.It: Aveva rinnovato la promessa ai suoi antenati e alla terra amata.En: She had renewed the promise to her ancestors and to the beloved land.It: Iniziò un viaggio d'espansione, ma con la tradizione come bussola.En: She embarked on a journey of expansion, but with tradition as her compass. Vocabulary Words:the sunflower: il girasolethe farm: la fattoriathe hill: la collinato inherit: ereditareto tend: curareautumn: autunnoto harvest: raccoglierethe tradition: la tradizioneto expand: espanderethe anxiety: l'ansiathe stem: il gambothe legacy: l'ereditàto seek: cercarethe advice: il consigliothe comfort: il confortoto collaborate: collaborareenthusiastic: entusiastato remember: ricordareto suggest: suggerireesteemed: stimatothe clarity: la chiarezzato plan: pianificarethe growth: la crescitato build: costruirethe balance: l'equilibrioto respect: rispettarethe path: la stradato embrace: accoglierethe artisan: l'artigianothe promise: la promessa

Does the Bible give us some "early warning signs" of the Antichrist? Don't believe everything you hear on the internet about the newfound identity of the Antichrist, his favorite TV shows, and what he had for breakfast. God's Word doesn't give us an artist's sketch of the Man of Sin - but it does have some tips for spotting him early. Jim will mention 3 of those, today. We'll complete our series, The Fig Tree is Blossoming, with this sermon in the book of Daniel. It's called: The Career of the 11th Horn. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS09112025_0.mp3Scripture References: Daniel 7

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This section of something I have been writing lately, has to do with Prabhupāda's statement about how chanting Harē Kṛṣṇa is forced meditation; I'm just interpreting that. I've included some other śāstra, which I'll just read to you briefly. In other words, it's a brief segment excerpt. At Nectar of Instruction, verse three. In his purport, Śrīla Prabhupāda tells how powerful such a prayer can be. "Devotional service," Prabhupāda writes, "is so pure and perfect that once having begun, one is forcibly dragged to ultimate success." In other words, for those who pray for Kṛṣṇa's help, Kṛṣṇa takes personal care and pulls them in the right direction. Anugraha, often translated as mercy, literally means "to grab and pull." Chanting japa invites Kṛṣṇa to grab and pull us to him. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, in his last bhajan in Śaraṇāgati, tells how the Holy Name abducts him, taking him directly to Kṛṣṇa. "The Holy Name is the bud of the flower of divine love, and it is the very abode of astonishing mellows. Such is the power he manifests that when his holy name starts to blossom a little further, it then reveals his own divine form and qualities. Thus my heart is abducted and taken directly to Kṛṣṇa. Blossoming fully, the flower of the holy name takes me to Vraj and reveals to me his own love dalliance. This name gives to me my own eternal spiritual body, keeps me right by Kṛṣṇa's side, and completely destroys everything related to this immortal frame of mine." Abduct means "the action of taking someone away by force." Kṛṣṇa, by his supreme powers, personally escorts those who chant his divine name back to his supreme abode. Kṛṣṇa's name is so kind that he helps even those who accidentally chant His names, what to speak of those who chant with love? As Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 11.2.55, The Yogendras say the Supreme Personality of God is so kind to the conditioned souls that if they call upon him by speaking his holy name, even unintentionally or unwillingly, the Lord is inclined to destroy innumerable sinful reactions in their hearts. https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/11/2/55 ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #makejapagreatagain #chantharekrishnaandbehappy #mantrameditation #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoming Friendships: Connection in Lisse's Tulpen Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en koel boven het uitgestrekte veld van tulpen in Lisse.En: The sky was clear and cool above the expansive field of tulpen in Lisse.Nl: Kleuren liepen van rood naar geel en paars, flikkerend onder een lichte bries.En: Colors ranged from red to yellow and purple, flickering under a gentle breeze.Nl: De leerlingen van groep 7 waren op schoolreis.En: The seventh-grade students were on a school trip.Nl: Sanne keek rond, haar ogen vol nieuwsgierigheid, maar haar hart een beetje zwaar.En: Sanne looked around, her eyes full of curiosity, but her heart a little heavy.Nl: Sanne hield van de natuur.En: Sanne loved nature.Nl: De tulpen fascineerden haar.En: The tulpen fascinated her.Nl: Toch voelde ze zich alleen, niet helemaal deel van de groep.En: Yet she felt alone, not quite part of the group.Nl: Haar klasgenoten liepen in kleine groepen en kletsten vrolijk.En: Her classmates walked in small groups and chatted cheerfully.Nl: Sanne wilde erbij horen, maar wist niet goed hoe.En: Sanne wanted to belong, but didn't quite know how.Nl: Jeroen was bezig met zijn camera.En: Jeroen was busy with his camera.Nl: Hij dacht niet na over de anderen, gefocust op het vinden van het perfecte shot.En: He wasn't thinking about the others, focused on finding the perfect shot.Nl: Tulpen vastleggen voor het schooljaarboek was zijn droom.En: Capturing tulpen for the school yearbook was his dream.Nl: Zijn camera klikte onophoudelijk.En: His camera clicked incessantly.Nl: Aan de rand van het veld stond Femke.En: At the edge of the field stood Femke.Nl: Ze observeerde stil, haar handen gingen voorzichtig over de tulpen.En: She observed quietly, her hands carefully caressing the tulpen.Nl: Femke vond bloemen intrigerend.En: Femke found flowers intriguing.Nl: Haar kennis over botanie was groot, maar dat hield ze voor zichzelf.En: Her knowledge of botany was vast, but she kept it to herself.Nl: Sanne keek naar Jeroen en zijn camera.En: Sanne looked at Jeroen and his camera.Nl: Ze besloot een poging te wagen.En: She decided to give it a try.Nl: "Jeroen," zei ze zachtjes, "zal ik je helpen een mooie plek te vinden?"En: "Jeroen," she said softly, "can I help you find a beautiful spot?"Nl: Jeroen keek op, verrast.En: Jeroen looked up, surprised.Nl: "Ja, graag," antwoordde hij, zijn vriendelijke gezicht open.En: "Yes, please," he replied, his friendly face open.Nl: Samen liepen ze door het veld, hun voeten krakend over de aarde.En: Together, they walked through the field, their feet crunching on the earth.Nl: Sanne wees een plek aan waar de kleuren het felst waren en het zonlicht zacht scheen.En: Sanne pointed out a spot where the colors were the brightest and the sunlight shone softly.Nl: Jeroen maakte een paar foto's.En: Jeroen took a few photos.Nl: Sanne lachte naar hem.En: Sanne smiled at him.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde ze zich verbonden.En: For the first time, she felt connected.Nl: Terwijl ze bij Femke aankwamen, stond ze nog steeds gebogen over de bloemen.En: As they reached Femke, she was still bent over the flowers.Nl: Sanne besloot haar te betrekken.En: Sanne decided to involve her.Nl: "Femke," vroeg ze, "weet jij welke tulpen dit zijn?"En: "Femke," she asked, "do you know what kind of tulpen these are?"Nl: Femke keek op, een beetje geschrokken.En: Femke looked up, a bit startled.Nl: Toen zag ze Sannes oprechte interesse.En: Then she saw Sanne's genuine interest.Nl: "Ja," zei ze nerveus maar enthousiast.En: "Yes," she said nervously but excitedly.Nl: "Deze zijn uniek, ze veranderen van kleur in de herfst."En: "These are unique, they change color in the fall."Nl: Andere leerlingen kwamen dichterbij.En: Other students came closer.Nl: Femke, aangemoedigd door de aandacht, begon levendig te vertellen over de tulpen.En: Encouraged by the attention, Femke began to talk animatedly about the tulpen.Nl: Jeroen nam zijn camera en schoot een foto van de groep, lachend en luisterend.En: Jeroen took his camera and snapped a picture of the group, laughing and listening.Nl: Het was een onverwacht moment.En: It was an unexpected moment.Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: Ze voelde zich eindelijk deel van de groep.En: She finally felt part of the group.Nl: Femke straalde en deelde haar passie.En: Femke beamed and shared her passion.Nl: Jeroen keek tevreden naar zijn foto's.En: Jeroen looked at his photos with satisfaction.Nl: De dag eindigde met de zon aan de horizon.En: The day ended with the sun on the horizon.Nl: Sanne realiseerde zich dat ze had bereikt wat ze wilde: echte verbinding met haar klasgenoten.En: Sanne realized she had achieved what she wanted: a true connection with her classmates.Nl: Haar nieuwsgierigheid en inzet hadden deuren geopend.En: Her curiosity and initiative had opened doors.Nl: Jeroen en Femke hadden haar geholpen zich thuis te voelen.En: Jeroen and Femke had helped her feel at home.Nl: De tulpenvelden in Lisse hadden hen niet alleen kleuren gegeven, maar ook vriendschap.En: The tulpen fields in Lisse had given them not just colors, but friendship as well. Vocabulary Words:expansive: uitgestrektefascinated: gefascineerdcheerfully: vrolijkbelong: erbij horenincessantly: onophoudelijkedge: randobserved: observeerdecaressing: voorzichtigvast: grootgenuine: oprechteunique: uniekencouraged: aangemoedigdanimatedly: levendigunexpected: onverwachtbeamed: straaldesatisfaction: tevredenhorizon: horizoncuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidinitiative: inzetfields: veldenconnection: verbindinginvolve: betrekkenbreeze: briescrunching: krakendstartled: geschrokkenintriguing: intrigerendfoothold: voetinitiative: inzetachievement: bereiktpassion: passie

Episode 70 of Body Justice is truly a gift of wisdom from my dear friend and colleague, Alishia McCullough. In this episode we talk about some of the core concepts from her book, Reclaiming the Black Body. In this episode we explore:How EDs show up for Black girls/womenShifting terminology from Eating Disorders to Eating Imbalances Adultification Bias and the Hypersexualization of Black women and femmesThe ties between colonization, the trans Atlantic slave trade and eating imbalancesThe trafficking of Saartjie Baartman and the conflation of fatness and blacknessIntergenerational body traumaMaternal disdain and rejection of daughters as a survival tactic from enslavement What healing looks like through this lens, what it means to truly Reclaim the Black BodyAbout Alishia: Alishia McCullough (LCMHC) is a millennial Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and owner of Black and Embodied Consulting PLLC. She specializes in somatic therapy, trauma healing, and eating disorder treatment with a focus on cultivating embodiment and fostering anti-oppression. In 2020, Alishia co-founded the Amplify Melanated Voices Movement, a global movement to elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color online and in-person. Alishia currently runs the self-paced online course Reimagining Eating Disorders 101. She  was awarded the 2023 Alumni Award from the Department of Psychology for the noteworthy contributions she has made to the field. An accomplished writer, Alishia is the author of a collection of poems called Blossoming, and  Reclaiming the Black Body now available in bookstores nationwide. In her work, Alishia centers the intersectional narratives of Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, dual-heritage, and individuals indigenous to the Global South, andor those who have been racialized as 'ethnic minorities' experiencing mental and emotional distress. She also specializes in working with those living with eating disorders, upholding the values of body justice and fat liberation. She was one of the Mental Health Influencers in Meta's 2022 Well-Being Collective. Alishia's work has been featured in Bustle, WordInBlack, STAT News, BlackGirlNerds, Essence, Reckon, Wondermind, Pen America and Forbes.*As always this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute individual medical or therapeutic advice. Please reach out if you are interested in becoming a therapy or coaching client: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com or visit my instagram for more info: @bodyjustice.therapist

  Our adventures with ancient Japanese woodsmen continue with our look at the overlooked Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees, from 1975. Is this Masahiro Shinoda movie about a decapitation-mad husband and wife in ancient Japan worthy of a wikipedia page? Then why doesn't it have one yet? Also! We run down all over the movies coming out in September 2025! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus what was the best Mr. Show sketch of all time?, why Illeana Douglas refused to direct Bob Odenkirk in the new-in-theatres film "Nobody 2", Shameful Night Live, getting on the Spinal Tap tip, Bowman's still watching Dream On, official domestic box office predictions for the opening weekend of the new Toxic Avenger movie (Sean: $9Mil, Parker: $7Mil), sneezes, blank stares, gleeks and so much more!! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll look at trees for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Duncan broke down his observations of the Saints during their preseason games and training camp practice sessions. Duncan evaluated New Orleans' wide receiver and cornerback units.

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Duncan broke down his observations of the Saints during their preseason games and training camp practice sessions. Duncan evaluated New Orleans' wide receiver and cornerback units.

Today on the show: The government of Haiti, Big Business, and the blossoming illegal drug trade: Flashpoints Senior Producer Kevin Pina reports about how one businessman refuses to play ball with the traffickers and risks his life in the process. And we'll feature our weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: Nora reports that the genocide continues amidst the endless slaughter of journalists and often times their entire family The post The Government of Haiti, Big Business, and The Blossoming Illegal Drug Trade appeared first on KPFA.

Subscribe to the podcastSlappy's out this week, but Adam Cowperthwait joins the show to talk about his work in helping to create a Bitcoin circular economy in Zambia.Adam on TwitterBitcoin Victoria Falls on TwitterBitcoin Victoria Falls on NostrBitcoin Montserrat on Twitteradam@partner.opago.comadamcowperthwait@gmail.comFree Haven Community InitiativeLearn about Bitcoin at a trickleBitcoinTrickle.comSponsorLiberty MugsKeep in touch with us everywhere you areJoin our Telegram groupLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @libertymugs (Rollo), @Slappy_Jones_2Check us out on PatreonLearn everything you need to know about Bitcoin in just 10 hours10HoursofBitcoin.comPodcast version

When radio producer Alexandra Salmon first saw Sedella Yancey rap at a summer night concert in Madison, she was mesmerized by the musician’s  stage presence and her talent at such a young age. The 10-year-old was performing the classic Digable Planets’ song “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like That)” with the group The Black Poet’s Society. Wanting to better understand her blossoming creative journey, Salmon met with Yancey to talk about what it's like to be a young artist.

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des, where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.On today's episode, I speak with therapist and divorce coach Kimberly Lorah about divorce. For detailed show notes and where to find Kimberly: accordingtodes.com/201Want to work together? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call:https://calendly.com/thewellnessprojectwithdes/coaching-consultationShow your love and support for the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thewellnessprojectwithdesShop wellness and positivity products from my Redbubble store:https://www.redbubble.com/people/AccordingtoDes/shop?asc=uCheck out books and products written or recommended by my amazing podcast guests:https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3be311d1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-3be311d1_GRVS2AR62H5TFFHR13RQBecome a part of my Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/accordingtodesFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnessprojectwithdesFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@therapywithdes.lcswI would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave a review for my podcast on iTunes and/or Spotify. Thank you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-project-with-des/id1477570126

A single moment changed everything for Ghanaian visual artist Nana Frimpong Oduro. It began with a quiet walk, a dying tree, and a gifted camera from a stranger. That moment led him away from architecture and toward a new life in photography. In this episode, I sit down with Nana to explore how he built a career rooted in emotion, storytelling, and self-discovery. He shares how he creates powerful images without technical equipment. Instead, he relies on instinct, connection, and the people closest to him. His work is raw, painterly, and deeply human. This conversation is for artists seeking clarity on their path. Nana's story offers insight, encouragement, and a reminder that your creative voice is worth following. Listen in and reconnect with the reason you started creating in the first place. Chapters   00:00 - Introduction to Nana Frimpong Oduro 02:15 - Early Creative Influences in Ghana 03:48 - The Path to Architecture 05:12 - The Dying Tree: A Journey into Photography Begins 07:34 - Finding a Subject: The Power of Self-Portraiture 08:45 - From Idea to Image: Inside the Creative Process 12:20 - A Sign from the Universe: The Adobe Rising Star Award 14:35 - Finding a Visual Style: Light, Tone, and Emotion 16:30 - Family, Support, and Blossoming as an Artist 18:40 - The Myth of Originality and Unexpected Lessons 20:00 - Describing the Indescribable: Emotions Brought to Life 22:00 - Redefining Success and What's Next   Connect with Nana:   Follow Nana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frizzlemadeit/ Nana's Portfolio: http://bit.ly/3ZRZKYN   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

Comedian, musician, and variety show host Erica Dawson (aka @ladyericadawson) joins us and we talk about her early stand-up gigs, her love of cooking and food culture, growing up Mexican and Eastern European, and developing her variety show Songs and Sillies. Erica also opens up about emotional growth after a major breakup, surviving middle school improv teaching, and launching her own vertical comedy series. Come for the Hot Cheeto hacks, stay for the pickle-peanut butter revelations. Thank you all for Listening!  Follow Erica Dawson: @ladyericadawson Follow Us: Podcast pages - https://linktr.ee/reydarpod https://www.instagram.com/reydarpodcast Rian Reyes - https://linktr.ee/rianreyes Josh the Producer - https://www.instagram.com/imjoshuabenjamin Support the podcast: Patreon - https://patreon.com/reydarpo Merch - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiansMerch  Legacy Teas and Spices: https://legacyteasandspices.com Use code: rian20

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Courage Among the Tulips: A Day of Blossoming Bravery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-08-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder de warme zomerzon van Keukenhof Gardens leken de tulpen als golven van kleur.En: Under the warm summer sun of Keukenhof Gardens, the tulips seemed like waves of color.Nl: Het was hier rustig, met alleen het zachte geroezemoes van bezoekers en een vleugje bloemen in de lucht.En: It was peaceful here, with only the gentle murmur of visitors and a hint of flowers in the air.Nl: Sander liep langzaam langs de paden.En: Sander walked slowly along the paths.Nl: Het was zijn doel om deze dag zorgeloos te beleven.En: His goal was to spend this day carefree.Nl: Hij was met zijn goede vriendin Femke, die alles van planten wist en hem had uitgenodigd om de natuur te bewonderen.En: He was with his good friend Femke, who knew everything about plants and had invited him to admire nature.Nl: Femke was enthousiast zoals altijd.En: Femke was enthusiastic as always.Nl: Ze vertelde verhalen over de bloemen en hoe ze in de zomer hun mooiste kleuren toonden.En: She told stories about the flowers and how they showed their most beautiful colors in the summer.Nl: Sander glimlachte, blij dat hij even de zorgen van de studie kon vergeten.En: Sander smiled, glad that he could forget the worries of his studies for a while.Nl: Plotseling werd hun kalme wandeling onderbroken door een geluid dat niet bij de serene omgeving paste.En: Suddenly, their calm walk was interrupted by a sound that did not match the serene environment.Nl: Het was een man die moeizaam ademde.En: It was a man who was breathing with difficulty.Nl: Zijn naam was Jeroen en hij viel op zijn knieën tussen de tulpen.En: His name was Jeroen and he fell to his knees among the tulips.Nl: Sander verstijfde.En: Sander froze.Nl: Hij wilde helpen, maar een angst dat hij dingen erger zou maken, hield hem tegen.En: He wanted to help, but a fear that he might make things worse held him back.Nl: Femke viel zonder aarzelen naast de man neer en riep Sander om hulp.En: Femke knelt down next to the man without hesitation and called Sander for help.Nl: "Sander, kijk of je iemand kunt bellen!"En: "Sander, see if you can call someone!"Nl: spoorde ze hem aan.En: she urged him.Nl: De spanning nam toe.En: The tension increased.Nl: Sander pakte zijn telefoon met trillende handen en zocht naar de dichtstbijzijnde medische hulp.En: Sander grabbed his phone with trembling hands and searched for the nearest medical help.Nl: Zijn vingers voelden zwaar, maar hij wist dat hij iets moest doen.En: His fingers felt heavy, but he knew he had to do something.Nl: Terwijl Femke Jeroen geruststelde, vond Sander het juiste nummer en belde.En: While Femke reassured Jeroen, Sander found the right number and called.Nl: Het voelde als een eeuwigheid, maar al snel kwam er hulp.En: It felt like an eternity, but soon help arrived.Nl: De rustige sfeer van de tuinen keerde terug terwijl Jeroen werd gestabiliseerd.En: The calm atmosphere of the gardens returned as Jeroen was stabilized.Nl: Sander zuchtte diep.En: Sander sighed deeply.Nl: Zijn angst vervaagde en maakte plaats voor een klein gevoel van trots.En: His fear faded and made way for a small sense of pride.Nl: De dag eindigde anders dan gedacht.En: The day ended differently than expected.Nl: Sander en Femke stonden nog even stil voor de tulpen.En: Sander and Femke stood still for a moment before the tulips.Nl: Hij keek naar Femke en glimlachte.En: He looked at Femke and smiled.Nl: "Bedankt," zei hij zacht.En: "Thank you," he said softly.Nl: Het was een bijzondere dag geweest.En: It had been a special day.Nl: Een dag waarin hij had leren vertrouwen op zichzelf in uitdagende situaties.En: A day on which he had learned to trust himself in challenging situations.Nl: In de schaduw van de kleurige velden begreep Sander dat moed altijd maakt dat men groeit.En: In the shadow of the colorful fields, Sander understood that courage always makes one grow. Vocabulary Words:waves: golvenmurmur: geroezemoespaths: padencarefree: zorgeloosenthusiastic: enthousiastadmire: bewonderenserene: serenebreathe: ademenfroze: verstijfdehesitation: aarzelenurge: spoordetension: spanningtrembling: trillendereassured: geruststeldeeternity: eeuwigheidstabilized: gestabiliseerdsigh: zuchttepride: trotschallenging: uitdagendecourage: moedgrow: groeienshadow: schaduwgleamed: glansdenhint: vleugjeforget: vergeteninterrupted: onderbrokenmatch: passendifficulty: moeizaamfear: angstcalm: rustig

This week, we continue the tale of one of the worst serial killers, ever, with Randall being cut from the Green Bay Packers, but not exactly for his on field prowess, but because he was exposing himself to half the women of Wisconsin. He heads back to Oregon, on a mission to have sex with every woman around, but can't seem to keep out of trouble, as he's arrested & put in prison, where he tells a psychologist exactly what he wants to hear. This leads to his release, and his escalation of violence!!   Get cut from the packers because you can't keep your pants on, try to rob an undercover police officer, and start your violent crime wave with Randall "The I-5 Killer" Woodfield - Part 2!!   Check us out, every Tuesday! We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!!   Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or at paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS, STM & YSO!!   Contact us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com

This is a very special episode of Tamarindo featuring the true stories told live during our live storytelling event. The theme for the night was stories about Blossoming and it kicked off our spring break from the pod. Plus, we have a really exciting life update from our very own, Delsy Sandoval. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast-143

In Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's burgeoning stardom and reflected on Marquee Sports Network analyst Cliff Floyd's recent praise of him; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines and whether they should promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton to fill injured ace Shota Imanaga's spot in the rotation; Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain what has made the club's offense so lethal and to detail what Horton has been focused on at Triple-A Iowa; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs' most pressing need is.

In Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's burgeoning stardom and reflected on Marquee Sports Network analyst Cliff Floyd's recent praise of him; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines and whether they should promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton to fill injured ace Shota Imanaga's spot in the rotation; Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain what has made the club's offense so lethal and to detail what Horton has been focused on at Triple-A Iowa; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Cubs' most pressing need is.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is blossoming into a star.

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Amiguis! We want to invite you to a live storytelling event called Blossoming happening on Wednesday April 23 at 6:30pm. Tamarindo is teaming up with Que Me Cuentas podcast to host a fun evening of live performances, connecting, and community! Join us and hear true stories told live by our talented Latine storytellers. This is a FREE event hosted at Ave. 50 studios at their new location at 3714 N. Figueroa in Highland Park. Everyone is Welcome. To join us, you must RSVP at tamarindopodcast.com/live and please help us share this event.Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.SUPPORT OUR SHOWContribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma heads to the sunny Mediterranean coast of Spain in search of one of nature's sneakiest tricksters – the hummingbird hawkmoth!