Podcasts about companionship

This week, Kendra is talking about companionship, reflecting on her personal journey from loneliness to finding solace and connection beyond romantic partners. She emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and the significance of fostering deep relationships with friends and family. Kendra talks about overcoming fears of loneliness, the necessity of facing it head-on, and the growth that comes from embracing solitude.    TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Companionship 00:15 The Struggle with Loneliness 01:22 Finding Solace in Being Alone 02:38 Beyond Romantic Relationships 04:48 The Importance of Community 06:36 Redefining Companionship 10:22 Practical Tips for Overcoming Loneliness 13:45 Final Thoughts and Takeaways   LINKS: Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co

Parenting pressure can linger even when life feels stable. This episode explores why subtle tension isn't failure, but information — and how awareness creates safety when identity-level misalignment has quietly replaced presence.Parenting pressure doesn't always arrive during crisis.Often, it shows up after things have settled — when the hard season has passed, routines are working, and life looks “fine” from the outside. And yet, something feels tighter than it needs to be.In this Monday episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly introduces the Recognition stage of identity-level recalibration through the lens of parenting — not as a strategy to improve, but as a relational environment where pressure and presence quietly shape everything.This conversation is for high-capacity humans who are still showing up, still caring deeply, and still holding responsibility — but noticing that it costs more than it used to.In this episode, you'll explore:Why parenting tension often appears after survival mode endsHow subtle tightness is a form of awareness, not failureWhat the Recognition stage actually is — and why it always comes firstHow pressure quietly replaces presence without us realizing itWhy noticing does not obligate action or decision-makingHow nervous system safety is created through permission, not urgencyThe difference between being less capable and being less overextendedDrawing from nervous system wisdom, psychology, and lived experience, Julie reframes “feeling stuck” not as a lack of insight, but as a learned reflex to act too quickly on awareness — a pattern that keeps the system braced and prevents integration.This is not mindset work.It's not productivity coaching.And it's not another parenting approach.Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) works at the root — creating the conditions where awareness is safe, pressure releases, and presence returns naturally.This episode is about orientation, not resolution.Recognition before release.Companionship instead of correction.Today's Micro Recalibration:Complete this sentence, without analysis or fixing:“One place parenting feels tighter than it needs to be is…”Awareness is enough for today.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

On Earth, human life is enabled by plants which provide us with calories, vitamins, fuel, medicines, and oxygen to breathe. In addition, recent scientific studies indicate that plant cultivation reduces anxiety and depression and has a positive influence on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and longevity. Perhaps this is the reason that 80% of the cultivated plant species on planet Earth are not used for any food related purpose. On long duration space missions astronauts live in close quarters isolated from the natural world where the basic activities like eating, sleeping, and attending to bodily functions are difficult and stress producing. Recent research conducted on the International Space Station suggests that space gardening helps astronauts to cope with the sterile space craft interior, allows them to combat boredom, as well as some of the other negative psychological effects of their long period of confinement. Specific examples of International Space Station gardens include astronaut Scott Kelly's first zinnia to bloom in space and astronaut Peggy Whitson's small crop of space soybeans. For many thousands of years people making long journeys have taken plants for food and recreation with them. It is likely that when humans travel to Mars they will continue this practice. The plants that Mars explorers take with them will provide a source of fresh fruits and vegetables , fresh air to breathe, and perhaps a psychological benefit that is crucial to the success of their mission.

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/vtPMkbtxMX4This episode of The Love You Moore Show is one of the most honest conversations I've ever had.I sat down with my brother Rickey Smiley, and we talked about the grief people didn't see… the pain the internet joked about… and what it really looks like to keep showing up when your heart is broken.Rickey opens up about losing his son, navigating therapy, setting boundaries, and how faith doesn't cancel pain, it helps you survive it. We talk about fatherhood, discipline, protecting your peace, and why “no” is a full sentence when your mental health is on the line.If you've ever felt judged while grieving…If you've ever had to be strong when you were exhausted…If you're learning how to love yourself without guilt…This conversation is for you.Watch the full episode, take your time with it, and share it with somebody who needs to hear it.0:00 – Rickey Smiley on grief, being dragged online, and surviving it0:28 – Willie's intro + bringing Rickey Smiley on the show1:44 – Icebreaker + laughs (setting the tone)6:07 – Marriage, counseling, and relationship truth9:00 – What Rickey learned from 12 years of marriage9:40 – Balancing career, family, and structure11:17 – Companionship, friendship, and what he wants now13:42 – Willie on adoption + discipline and upbringing14:37 – Rickey's grandfather taught him discipline (no alarm clock mindset)16:12 – “Help me help you” + boundaries in relationships18:52 – “You haven't subscribed…” (classic Willie moment)19:12 – The career shift + pressure that comes with opportunity21:19 – “No is a sentence” + teaching people how to treat you23:01 – Why Rickey stopped running every weekend (rest + peace)27:01 – Why Rickey loves children + raising his grandson29:18 – Willie's adoption story: “You chose me”33:08 – The bond + respect + learning from each other35:23 – Grief after losing his son: “I'm not the same person”36:38 – Crying backstage then performing anyway (purpose over pain)39:00 – The call that changed everything (Dallas + devastating news)41:29 – Back on radio days later + carrying the family as a leader43:00 – Serving the homeless while grieving45:16 – “I didn't start grieving until a year later”48:01 – Why therapy matters (faith + tools + healing)50:14 – “Don't stab me in the bullet hole” (insult to injury)51:33 – Fraternity pain + boundaries with culture57:04 – Recognizing other parents who've lost children58:06 – Willie's final challenge: therapy + healing + “Love You Moore”✨ Connect with us:Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WillieMooreJrLive

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Companionship: A Winter Study at Escola dels Pirineus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'escola dels Pirineus, en ple hivern, el paisatge era màgic.En: At the escola dels Pirineus, in the middle of winter, the landscape was magical.Ca: Les muntanyes nevades envoltaven el lloc com un escut blanc, creant una sensació de calma però també d'aïllament.En: The snow-covered mountains surrounded the place like a white shield, creating a feeling of calm but also isolation.Ca: Les finestres dels aularis brillaven mentre el sol d'hivern reflectia la llum sobre la neu.En: The windows of the classrooms shone as the winter sun reflected light off the snow.Ca: A dins de l'aula, en Enric estava assegut, mirant una pila de llibres.En: Inside the classroom, Enric was sitting, looking at a pile of books.Ca: Era diligent.En: He was diligent.Ca: Sempre volia fer-ho bé.En: He always wanted to do well.Ca: Els exàmens de mig curs eren a prop, i la pressió era gran.En: The mid-term exams were approaching, and the pressure was high.Ca: Enric somiava amb una beca que podria canviar-li la vida.En: Enric dreamed of a scholarship that could change his life.Ca: Però l'ansietat el frenava, com una ombra constant.En: But anxiety held him back, like a constant shadow.Ca: La Laia, la seva amiga i companya de classe, estava a prop.En: Laia, his friend and classmate, was nearby.Ca: Ella confiava en les seves capacitats però sovint deixava les coses pel darrer moment.En: She trusted her abilities but often left things until the last minute.Ca: "Ja estudiaré demà", es deia a si mateixa.En: "I'll study tomorrow," she would tell herself.Ca: Mireia també estava a l'aula, amb un somriure amable, tot i que dins seu lluitava amb un problema personal que no la deixava concentrar-se.En: Mireia was also in the classroom, with a gentle smile, even though inside she was struggling with a personal problem that wouldn't let her concentrate.Ca: La seva ment sovint vagava lluny del que tenia davant, buscant una sortida a les seves preocupacions.En: Her mind often wandered far from what was in front of her, searching for an escape from her worries.Ca: Un dia, en mig de tot aquest bullici mental, en Enric va tenir una idea.En: One day, in the midst of all this mental chaos, Enric had an idea.Ca: Potser, si feien un grup d'estudi, podrien ajudar-se.En: Maybe, if they formed a study group, they could help each other.Ca: Animat per aquest pensament, es va apropar a la Laia i a la Mireia.En: Encouraged by this thought, he approached Laia and Mireia.Ca: —Teniu ganes d'estudiar junts? Potser ens aniria bé —va proposar.En: "Do you feel like studying together? Maybe it would help us," he proposed.Ca: Laia va acceptar encantada.En: Laia accepted gladly.Ca: —Segur que em prepararia millor, i riuríem una mica.En: "I'm sure it would prepare me better, and we'd have some laughs."Ca: Mireia va assentir, agraïda de tenir suport, tot i que no va esmentar el que li preocupava.En: Mireia nodded, grateful for the support, although she did not mention what was troubling her.Ca: Quan van començar les sessions d'estudi, Enric va sentir com la seva tensió es relaxava una mica.En: When they started the study sessions, Enric felt his tension relax a bit.Ca: Però a mesura que els dies passaven, la Laia encara anava deixant coses pel final.En: But as the days passed, Laia still kept leaving things until the end.Ca: Això va començar a carregar l'ambient.En: This began to weigh on the atmosphere.Ca: Una tarda, mentre repassaven, les tensions van esclatar.En: One afternoon, while they were reviewing, the tensions exploded.Ca: La Laia va arribar tard un altre cop i en Enric, nerviós, va perdre la paciència.En: Laia was late once again, and Enric, nervous, lost his patience.Ca: —No podem continuar així! —va exclamar en Enric.En: "We can't continue like this!" exclaimed Enric.Ca: Si no ens prenem això seriosament...En: "If we don't take this seriously..."Ca: Va ser aleshores quan la Mireia, amb veu baixa, va revelar el seu problema.En: It was then that Mireia, in a low voice, revealed her problem.Ca: Parlava amb el cor a la mà, compartint el dolor que la distreia.En: She spoke from the heart, sharing the pain that distracted her.Ca: Les seves paraules van aturar la discussió.En: Her words stopped the argument.Ca: Tot es va calmar.En: Everything calmed down.Ca: Aquesta revelació va canviar l'atmosfera.En: This revelation changed the atmosphere.Ca: Enric, veient com compartint les seves pors la seva amiga havia millorat, es va adonar que el que necessitaven era suport mutu.En: Enric, seeing how sharing her fears had helped his friend, realized that what they needed was mutual support.Ca: La Laia, colpida per les paraules de Mireia, va decidir començar a organitzar-se millor, i així poder ajudar l'amiga.En: Laia, struck by Mireia's words, decided to start organizing herself better to be able to help her friend.Ca: Durant la resta de la setmana, van treballar junts amb més harmonia.En: For the rest of the week, they worked together with more harmony.Ca: Enric va aprendre a manejar la seva ansietat donant suport als altres.En: Enric learned to manage his anxiety by supporting others.Ca: La Laia, aplicant més disciplina, se sentia més preparada.En: Laia, applying more discipline, felt more prepared.Ca: I la Mireia, amb el suport dels seus amics, trobava la força per afrontar les seves pròpies lluites.En: And Mireia, with her friends' support, found the strength to face her own battles.Ca: El dia dels exàmens, el grup estava llest.En: On the day of the exams, the group was ready.Ca: Sabien que no s'enfrontaven sols al repte.En: They knew they weren't facing the challenge alone.Ca: Enric semblava més segur de si mateix.En: Enric seemed more self-confident.Ca: La Laia havia guanyat control sobre el temps.En: Laia had gained control over her time.Ca: I la Mireia, amb el cor més lleuger, va afrontar els exàmens amb decisió.En: And Mireia, with a lighter heart, faced the exams with determination.Ca: L'experiència no només els va ajudar acadèmicament.En: The experience not only helped them academically.Ca: Va enfortir una amistat que sabien que seria crucial per a moltes etapes més de la seva vida.En: It strengthened a friendship they knew would be crucial for many more stages of their lives.Ca: Potser el millor aprenentatge que van fer aquell hivern a l'escola dels Pirineus va ser comprendre el poder de la companyonia.En: Perhaps the best lesson they learned that winter at the escola dels Pirineus was understanding the power of companionship. Vocabulary Words:school: l'escolamountains: les muntanyeswinter: l'hivernlandscape: el paisatgeshield: l'escutclassrooms: els aularispile: la pilamid-term exams: els exàmens de mig cursscholarship: la becaanxiety: l'ansietatshadow: l'ombraabilities: les capacitatsproblem: el problemaescape: la sortidastudy group: el grup d'estudisupport: el suportpatience: la paciènciaargument: la discussióatmosphere: l'ambientrevelation: la revelaciótension: la tensiópressure: la pressióthought: el pensamentharmony: l'harmoniafriendship: l'amistatself-confidence: l'autoconfiançadetermination: la decisiólesson: l'aprenentatgecompanionship: la companyonia

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Amid Ruins: Hope and Survival in Wounded Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona no s'assemblava gens a la ciutat vibrant del passat.En: Barcelona did not resemble at all the vibrant city of the past.Ca: Les runes i els ecos d'una vida anterior feien del mercat un lloc ple de records i esperances perdudes.En: The ruins and echoes of a previous life made the market a place full of memories and lost hopes.Ca: Però dins d'aquest caos, Llorenç i Marina continuaven lluitant, caminant entre les parades improvisades i les façanes antigues que ara semblaven esquelets.En: But within this chaos, Llorenç and Marina continued fighting, walking among the improvised stalls and the ancient façades that now seemed like skeletons.Ca: El cel gris del fred hivern cobria la ciutat.En: The gray sky of the cold winter covered the city.Ca: Llorenç avançava ràpidament, mantenint-se vigilant.En: Llorenç moved quickly, staying vigilant.Ca: Marina el seguia amb passetes lentes, amagant una tos que amençava amb trair el seu secret.En: Marina followed him with small steps, hiding a cough that threatened to betray her secret.Ca: "És només esgotament," es deia Llorenç, convençut que alguna cosa en el mercat podria ajudar-la.En: "It's just exhaustion," Llorenç told himself, convinced that something in the market could help her.Ca: El destí els portà fins a la farmàcia derruïda.En: Fate led them to the ruined pharmacy.Ca: Estava vigilada per una banda rival, un grup d'escapcadors que jeien al sol, amb els ulls atents i les armes llestes.En: It was watched over by a rival gang, a group of scavengers lying in the sun, with watchful eyes and weapons ready.Ca: Llorenç es va aturar observant-los, mentre un pla començava a prendre forma al seu cap.En: Llorenç stopped, observing them, while a plan started to take shape in his head.Ca: "Han estat aquí massa temps, es confien," va murmurar a Marina.En: "They've been here too long, they are overconfident," he murmured to Marina.Ca: Marina assentí, la seva mirada plena de confiança en el seu company.En: Marina nodded, her gaze full of confidence in her companion.Ca: Sabia que la seva salut no era bona, però no volia afegir més preocupacions a Llorenç.En: She knew her health was not good, but she didn't want to add more worries to Llorenç.Ca: El moment d'actuar havia arribat.En: The moment to act had come.Ca: Llorenç agafà una llauna metàl·lica, la llançà amb força cap a una altra direcció.En: Llorenç grabbed a metal can, throwing it forcefully in another direction.Ca: El soroll reverberà per les parets i, en un instant, els vigilants es llençaren cap al lloc del soroll.En: The noise reverberated off the walls and, in an instant, the guards lunged towards the sound.Ca: "Ara!En: "Now!"Ca: " xiuxiuejà Llorenç.En: whispered Llorenç.Ca: Marina es va escórrer sigilosament cap a la farmàcia.En: Marina slipped silently towards the pharmacy.Ca: El cor li bategava amb força, però la determinació movia les seves passes.En: Her heart pounded hard, but determination drove her steps.Ca: Dins, cercà entre les restes, trobant finalment una caixa de medecines encara intacta.En: Inside, she searched among the remains, finally finding a box of medicines still intact.Ca: Amb el preuat tresor en mans, va tornar a trobar-se amb Llorenç, que la rebia amb un somriure d'alleujament.En: With the precious treasure in hand, she returned to meet Llorenç, who welcomed her with a smile of relief.Ca: Correren junts cap a la seguretat dels carrerons estrets, el so dels seus passos perdent-se en la distància.En: They ran together towards the safety of the narrow alleys, the sound of their footsteps fading into the distance.Ca: Una vegada a l'abast, s'aturaren, respirant profundament l'aire fred.En: Once in reach, they stopped, breathing deeply the cold air.Ca: Llorenç mirà Marina, agraint haver confiat en ella, i Marina sentí que encara hi havia esperança.En: Llorenç looked at Marina, grateful to have trusted her, and Marina felt that there was still hope.Ca: "Ara cal tornar," va dir Llorenç amb suavitat.En: "Now we have to return," Llorenç said softly.Ca: Marina assentí, sapient que ara els seus destins estaven lligats més que mai.En: Marina nodded, knowing that now their destinies were tied more than ever.Ca: Havien trobat el que necessitaven, però més important encara, havien trobat la força un en l'altre.En: They had found what they needed, but more importantly, they had found strength in each other.Ca: Enmig d'una Barcelona ferida, eren la seva pròpia petita font de llum en la foscor.En: Amidst a wounded Barcelona, they were their own small source of light in the darkness. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les runesthe echoes: els ecosthe hopes: les esperancesthe market: el mercatthe stall: la paradathe façade: la façanathe skeleton: l'esqueletthe cough: la tosthe secret: el secretthe destiny: el destíthe gang: la bandathe scavenger: l'escapcadorthe weapon: l'armathe plan: el plathe noise: el sorollthe guard: el vigilantthe pharmacy: la farmàciathe box: la caixathe medicine: la medecinathe treasure: el tresorthe alley: el carreróthe distance: la distànciathe breath: la respiracióthe relief: l'alleujamentthe fate: el destíthe darkness: la foscorthe safety: la seguretatthe winter: l'hivernthe exhaustion: l'esgotamentthe strength: la força

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The Doctor and Leo race to cut the Cyberman plot before it can get started. And with that, we reach our mid-season break. Companionship will return later.   Music Credits: Crisis: The Carrionites Swarm - Murray Gold Conspiracy: Davros - Murray Gold Chilling Out (Subdued): Alone in the Desert - Murray Gold Personal Business: Blink - Murray Gold Allons-y: A Dazzling End - Murray Gold

Colin gets excited for the next thing that happens.   Music Credits: Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold

Companionship, THANK YOU you for an incredible year!  Join Olly and Davi as they look back at their personal favorite moments from The Ride Companion in 2025 plus, all the top moments as voted for by you.  Episode Sponsors:- - For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use RIDE at https://mengotomars.com/ Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion Big thanks to all the incredible guests who joined us on the show:  List of 2025 guests Jono Jones Tom Pinchard Sam Reynolds Ben Plenge Reece Wilson Scott Beaumont Tahnee Seagrave John Fernandes Jono & Desks Sam Reynolds Roger Vieira Ben Smith DJ Zesty Kaoss Seagrave Tom Fuller Alan Milway Ella Conolly Iago Garay Eliot Jackson (Hardline) Brendan Fairclough (Hardline) Wyn Masters Josh Bryceland (Hardline) Ed Masters (Hardline) Blake Samson Brendan Fairclough Anton Thelander Dan Milner Phil Atwill Duncan Ferris Gee Atherton Rob Warner Tom Isted Lando Steezy You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

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In which Capitalism overtly starts the end of the world.   Music Credits: Intro: 1969 - Murray Gold UNIT: The Perfect Prison - Murray Gold Working Hours: Fish Custard - Murray Gold Crisis: The Carrionites Swarm - Murray Gold

HOLY what a year Companionship! Davi and Olly sit down to chat about the recent TRC Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales and how unreal it was. The lads also chat about Davi's new hobby, Travis Pastrana's RMZILLA video, Lando Norris becoming F1 champion, breaking into events, Wyn Masters responding to haters, a discussion about the importance of community plus much more... Thanks so much for your support during 2025 gang, it means the world! Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to http://hiplok.com/trc to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out https://www.cargurus.co.uk - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

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“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

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“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

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“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 As a philosopher I have loved the great tradition of human wisdom. For many years I drank from the tributaries. Aristotle taught that the good life is something one lives, not something one acquires. Socrates taught that wisdom begins in humility. These insights nourished me long before I realized they were preparing me to recognize the far greater wisdom God has given in Scripture. The Greek thinkers stood downstream from a fountain they dimly sensed but could not reach. The book of Ecclesiastes speaks from that very source. Qoheleth, קהלת, the Assembler, often called the Preacher, gathers what God has revealed about life in this world. He describes the human condition with a single Hebrew word: hevel, breath, vapor. Not meaninglessness, but ungraspability - and paradox. Life slips through the fingers of those who try to seize it, and understanding reaches its limit in paradox. What cannot be possessed must be received. What we cannot control must become ours by gift. And this is why Ecclesiastes so often speaks the language of generosity. Work is a gift. Food and drink are gifts. Joy is gift. Companionship is gift. Time itself is gift. The Preacher calls us to leave behind the restless striving that characterizes life in the tributaries, and to return instead to the fountain where every good and perfect gift flows from the hand of the Giver. He also tells us something our age urgently needs to hear. There is nothing new under the sun. Our modern confidence in our own progress (central to the evolutionary mythos) is little more than hubris. We imagine ourselves advanced beyond our “primitive” forebears, yet our world repeats the same patterns of confusion and pride. Postmodern deconstruction, gender confusion, DEI initiatives, and cultural relativism are not new. They are ancient errors retold in new vocabulary. Ecclesiastes understood the human heart long before our age attempted to deconstruct it. Near the end of the book the imagery sharpens. “The words of the wise are like goads,” given by one Shepherd to guide us back toward the fountain of wisdom. When the risen Jesus confronted Saul and said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads,” Paul, deeply trained in Greek language and philosophy, recognized the proverb immediately. The Shepherd's mercy often comes to us as a sharp turn, redirecting us from the dry channels of self-reliance back to the living waters of God Himself. The book ends where all honest searching must end. Fear God. Keep His commandments. Receive His gifts with gratitude. This is the whole duty of man, the culmination not only of the Bible's wisdom literature, but of every sincere philosophical quest. I wandered long among the tributaries, but Scripture led me home to the Fount of every blessing and tuned my heart to sing His grace. Here is a helpful overview of Ecclesiastes. May your listening be as blessed as ours was in the reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsQ1tc-2w

In a franchise full of companions, is funny to see how many don't want really want to be there. In this month's edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast, Connor, Jason, and Caitlin take a quick look at the newly released "Age of Imprisonment" before looking back at recurring friends and a familiar face-off. Then, in our feature of the month, Caitlin shares her thoughts on Link's companions and how necessity, rather than friendship, brings them together. Welcome 0:00 - 4:29 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Spoiler-free Review 4:29 - 19:57 Zelda's Study) Telma's Resistance Across the Ages (Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/10/07/zeldas-study-telmas-resistance-across-the-ages/ 19:57 - 33:03 Yuga's Art Gallery) An Old Battle Reimagined - Art by Pikminion (Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/10/03/yugas-art-gallery-an-old-battle-reimagined/ 33:03 - 44:25 Feature) Reluctant Companionship in The Legend of Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/features/reluctant-companionship-in-the-legend-of-zelda/ 44:25 - 1:18:21 See you next time! 1:18:21 - 1:19:47

Leo and the Doctor return to Chicago, where some unique experiences are to be had. Music Credits: Intro: 1969 - Murray Gold The Doctor's Special Brand of Nonsense: Minnie Hooper - Murray Gold Family Ties: The Impossible Astronaut - Murray Gold Personal Business: Blink - Murray Gold

How do we date in a world where privacy is fragile and connection feels digital? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore the complexities of dating in the modern age, touching on the rise of Facebook Dating, the challenges of identity and privacy in the digital world, and the evolving nature of relationships. They discuss the importance of compatibility and companionship in marriage, reflecting on personal experiences and societal expectations surrounding dating and relationships. Inside This Conversation:  Dating is a challenging topic for many, especially for those re-entering the dating scene. Facebook Dating has gained popularity due to its integration with existing social networks. Privacy and data sharing are significant concerns in the digital age, especially with dating apps. The evolution of dating has shifted from traditional matchmaking to algorithm-based connections. Companionship and shared values are crucial for long-term relationships. The perception of dating has changed with the rise of technology and social media. Scams related to identity theft are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Support from tech companies, like Facebook, is often lacking when issues arise. Understanding compatibility is essential in finding a life partner. Marriage can evolve over time, with companionship becoming a key component. Chapters 00:00 The Quest for a Dating Expert 03:36 The Rise of Facebook Dating 06:21 Navigating Identity and Privacy in the Digital Age 09:17 The Evolution of Dating and Relationships 12:02 Compatibility vs. Attraction in Long-Term Relationships 14:48 The Importance of Companionship in Marriage 17:56 NEWCHAPTER   Connect With Us:

When you ask Jesus to come into your heart, He comes in—in the person of the Holy Spirit. But what does He do? What is His role in your life? Anne Graham Lotz will explain some of the things she learned about the Holy Spirit in this episode. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/701/29?v=20251111

The Bible is where we learn what God has revealed to us about Himself and about what He expects of us as His children. What is your opinion of the Bible? How much time do you spend reading and studying it? Anne Graham Lotz will explain what she learned about the Bible from her grandmother, mother, and father in this week's episode. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/701/29

A reflective story for those who live quietly alone and wonder what comes next.When Arthur Lane wakes to another silent morning, the kettle and two cups remind him of all that endures — warmth, memory, and the kindness that lingers in simple rituals.Joined by Nell Rowan, he learns that love can remain in the smallest gestures — and that even a second cup can keep the world turning.A gentle, healing tale from Whispering from the Rowan Tree.

Leo attempts to navigate both the Skaalrath and the Doctor's anger.   Music Credits: Enemy Lair: Midnight - Murray Gold Achilles Come Down: A Troubled Man - Murray Gold Personal Business: Blink - Murray Gold Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold Allons-y: A Dazzling End - Murray Gold

"The Doctor has been destroyed by wokeness." -Cricket, 2025   Music Credits: Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold

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This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily distribution consists of different recovery quotes from various resources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, plus more! Transitions Daily also distributes this same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information.                   Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.

I'm joined by Katie “Wildy” Brown—former Arizona Trail self-supported record holder and fresh off the Millwood 100, a 102-mile Wasatch linkup with ~37,000 feet of vert designed by Jared Campbell. We break down what Millwood actually is (route, not race), why she started at night, when the wheels got wobbly on night two, and how crew and pacers changed the game. Katie talks RUFA, Salt Lake's inversion (and why you literally run through it), and lessons from the mostly self-supported Plains 100—moon dust, SAR checkpoints, and an asthma scare at mile 100. We get into toughness vs. speed, route finding with cliff-band consequences, French-fry aid, ER-nurse night shifts, trail names (Wildy!), and why the Wasatch keeps calling her back. Check out Millwood 100: https://runuphill.wordpress.com/2017/07/15/millwood-100-official-page/Follow Katie Brown: https://www.instagram.com/kaytebrownChapters00:00 Exploring the Millwood 100 Adventure08:18 The Journey of Preparation and Planning13:56 The Role of Support and Pacers19:54 Mental Resilience and Overcoming Challenges25:56 Reflections on Toughness and Personal Growth31:42 The Joy of Companionship in Racing37:05 Innovative Race Concepts45:53 Running Up for Air: A Unique Initiative50:56 Life Beyond Mormonism: A Personal Journey

In this episode, Avik Kandas engages in a heartfelt conversation with Leif Gregersen, a mental health advocate who shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder. They discuss the complexities of mental health, the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, and how helping others can be a powerful tool for healing. Leif emphasizes the need for education and understanding in mental health, offering advice for families supporting loved ones and encouragement for those struggling with their mental health. The episode serves as a reminder that recovery is possible and that sharing our stories can foster compassion and connection. Takeaways Mental health journeys are deeply personal and often non-linear. Leif Gregersen's story highlights the importance of sharing experiences to educate others. Helping others can be a form of healing for oneself. Stigma surrounding mental illness needs to be addressed through open conversations. Education about mental health should be integrated into school curriculums. Companionship with others who understand mental illness is crucial for support. Recovery is a gradual process that requires persistence and support. Families should connect with support groups to better assist their loved ones. Compassion and understanding can bridge the gap between fear and acceptance. Mental health advocacy is essential for creating awareness and reducing stigma.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness 01:58 Leif's Journey: From Struggle to Advocacy 06:53 The Healing Power of Helping Others 10:16 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness 12:41 Advice for Families Supporting Loved Ones 13:53 Words of Hope for Those Struggling   Watch Video - https://youtu.be/sgS4ZPOi77o    Reach Leif: Website: www.edmontonwriter.com Substack: https://leifgregersen.substack.com   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   -----   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:   • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment   With over 4,500+ episodes and 197.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.  

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2756: Cylon George explores how true companionship thrives through mutual strength, shared silence, forgiveness, and space for individuality. He reminds us that real love goes beyond sentiment, inviting us to see and accept our partners as they are while encouraging growth, humility, and deep connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/the-art-of-companionship Quotes to ponder: “Lean on your companion when you need encouragement and support. Allow them to lean on you when they're stuck.” “You were made for more than yourself. You were made for relationship.” “Real relationships challenge us and help us grow.” Episode references: The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Love-Anthony-Mello/dp/038524939X Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Poet-Rainer-Rilke/dp/0486422453 The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046 The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Loving-Erich-Fromm/dp/0061129739 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2756: Cylon George explores how true companionship thrives through mutual strength, shared silence, forgiveness, and space for individuality. He reminds us that real love goes beyond sentiment, inviting us to see and accept our partners as they are while encouraging growth, humility, and deep connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/the-art-of-companionship Quotes to ponder: “Lean on your companion when you need encouragement and support. Allow them to lean on you when they're stuck.” “You were made for more than yourself. You were made for relationship.” “Real relationships challenge us and help us grow.” Episode references: The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Love-Anthony-Mello/dp/038524939X Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Poet-Rainer-Rilke/dp/0486422453 The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046 The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Loving-Erich-Fromm/dp/0061129739 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2755: Cylon George reflects on the quiet epidemic of loneliness in a world full of artificial substitutes for connection. Through his own marriage and personal struggles, he explores the vulnerability, laughter, and openness that form the foundation of true companionship, reminding us that deep human connection is not optional but essential. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/the-art-of-companionship Quotes to ponder: "Open up to each other with compassion, patience, and non-judgement." "Our desire for connection is not optional, it's a real need." "Companions learn to do this together. They laugh freely and often. They bring out laughter in each other." Episode references: The Book of Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2755: Cylon George reflects on the quiet epidemic of loneliness in a world full of artificial substitutes for connection. Through his own marriage and personal struggles, he explores the vulnerability, laughter, and openness that form the foundation of true companionship, reminding us that deep human connection is not optional but essential. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/the-art-of-companionship Quotes to ponder: "Open up to each other with compassion, patience, and non-judgement." "Our desire for connection is not optional, it's a real need." "Companions learn to do this together. They laugh freely and often. They bring out laughter in each other." Episode references: The Book of Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0399185046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave and Bethlie discuss the 4th book in this series. Solving Marriage Problems by Jay E. Adams. Chapter 1 p. 2. Husbands and wives must grow as individuals in conformity to Christ in order to be compatible with each other. What this book is all about? Marriage problems of all sorts. Causes of these problems Ways of detecting, categorizing, naming and describing problems in a biblical manner. Ways of reaching biblical solutions to marriage problems    Chapter 3 - What causes Marriage Problems? The basic cause is always sin. But sin manifests itself in two ways: in erroneous concepts and in sinful attitudes or practices p 11 Wrong living will be changed only by rooting out the fundamental cause in a person's thinking. P. 12 Correcting organic problems do not make everything better.  An organic problem may include bad attitudes to develop or cause a breakdown in communication.  Correcting the problem does not automatically correct the attitude and the communication. Those have to be corrected separately.   Chapter 4 - UnBiblical Concepts about Marriage The purpose of marriage is to meet man's need for companionship. Marriage was designed to defeat loneliness.  Companionship, therefore, is the essence of marriage. This is why fornication, adultery and polygamy are wrong. They vitiate true companionship because they destroy the intimacy of a constant, close relationship.   The Obligation of marriage is to vow to provide companionship for another for the rest of their lives.   It is not about receiving companionship but about giving it.