Podcasts about contemplating

In a season of loss, how does absence offer a greater understanding of presence? This week, Terry Tempest Williams brings us into her love affair with Utah's Great Salt Lake, a place that nourishes twelve million migrating birds, bison herds, and deep-rooted human communities, and which is now in retreat. Contemplating how we might be in service to this dying lake, Terry summons us to be present with the losses in the landscape. Read the story. Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons.Photo by Christina Seely

What happens when the people meant to protect you become the ones you have to run from?In this raw and deeply personal episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Willie Wolfgramm to uncover a story of survival that most people wouldn't make it out of. Willie takes us inside the darkest corners of his past: being thrown down stairs by a drunken stepfather, being chased through a field by a truck, and the crushing weight of a culture that told him showing emotion was a fatal weakness.We dive deep into the day he lost his mother to cancer at 17 and the decade-long spiral into addiction and homelessness that followed. This conversation is about childhood abuse, grief, the cycle of trauma, and the miracle of finding a path forward when you've hit absolute rock bottom.If you've ever felt like you weren't enough, Willie's transformation is your wake-up call.Watch now and share this with someone who needs to feel less alone.Key Moments:0:00 I Watched Him Beat My Mother4:05 The Beliefs I Had to Unlearn6:40 My Earliest Memory of Abuse9:04 Running Away to Survive Another Day11:08 Chased Down by a Truck in a Field13:59 Contemplating the Road to End the Pain18:51 Breaking the Cycle with My Own Kids21:29 How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Marriage24:58 Meeting Wayne: What a Real Man Looks Like28:45 Moving in While My Mom Fought Stage 4 Cancer32:36 Your Mom Passed Away This Morning34:54 Walking into a House That Felt Cold38:09 Just Keep Moving. Don't Show Emotion.42:49 The Spiral into Drugs and Alcohol46:03 Finally Loving the Man in the MirrorGuest Info:IG: @willie.wolfgramm (https://www.instagram.com/willie.wolfgramm/)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-wolfgramm-a95127a4

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Contemplating the death of a loved one is a very difficult thing to do, but a necessary one for finances and family members. The ability to have uncomfortable conversations about our mortality, and the consequences it may have on others, is something we cannot avoid and can get help with. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lori Friedman, founder of 'The Love Policy' and insurance industry veteran, who says having those uncomfortable conversations is a very important expression of love. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Contemplating the death of a loved one is a very difficult thing to do, but a necessary one for finances and family members. The ability to have uncomfortable conversations about our mortality, and the consequences it may have on others, is something we cannot avoid and can get help with. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lori Friedman, founder of 'The Love Policy' and insurance industry veteran, who says having those uncomfortable conversations is a very important expression of love. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Contemplating the death of a loved one is a very difficult thing to do, but a necessary one for finances and family members. The ability to have uncomfortable conversations about our mortality, and the consequences it may have on others, is something we cannot avoid and can get help with. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lori Friedman, founder of 'The Love Policy' and insurance industry veteran, who says having those uncomfortable conversations is a very important expression of love. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harper Grace is forever her father's daughter on “if daddy says no.” The Texas native finds herself caught between two men who hold her heart: the one who raised her and the one who pursued her. Contemplating the consequences of choosing one over the other, while acknowledging their similarities, she pleads for patience as she seeks her father's blessing on a coming-of-age track rooted in real-life vulnerability, not storybook endings. “if daddy says no” was written by Harper Grace, Kyle Schlienger, and Scott Stepakoff; and produced by Cooper Bascom."'if daddy says no' was written during a season where I thought I could run away and fall in love on my own terms. I believed love meant choosing freely, without looking back - but internally, I felt a deep push and pull. I was raised in a family where tradition matters, where respect matters, and where my relationship with my father has always been rooted in love, protection, and trust. His "yes" has always meant something to me. This song lives in the tension between wanting to make the right decision for yourself and not tearing down everything else around you in the process. It's about choosing long-term values over short-term emotion, and realizing that love isn't just about who you fall for - it's about who you become and what you're willing to protect."Harper Grace's burgeoning career has already seen her perform twice on national television on NBC'S Today Show, collect 17 million global streams, and co-write a song she recorded that landed a sync placement in a Netflix film in 2025 ("Getaway"). She has opened for many incredible artists, including OneRepublic, Dylan Scott, Maddie & Tae, Nelly, and Walker Hayes. She has performed at NFL, MLB, NBA, and MLS games. She has been featured by NPR, Taste of Country, and US Weekly. And she has released songs with Kelsey Hart, Mason Ramsey, and Franklin Jonas. Harper's songwriting abilities, vocal prowess, and engaging personality have and continue to propel her rise. “if daddy says no" is currently at Country radioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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Could Eagles stud offensive lineman Landon Dickerson be contemplating retirement at just 27? The WIP Afternoon Show breaks it down — what it could mean for the team and why this conversation is heating up. Plus, special guest Nick Kostos joins the show for his take.

The Pile of Badges Episode: A Soft Crash, Gathering, Badges of All Sorts of Shapes and Materials, Attending Conferences, A Late Start, Some Early Predecessors, Keeping the Badges and Keys, Looking Down the Range of Forever, A Mass of Moments, A Life Lived.Contemplating my many dozens, possibly hundreds, of conference badges now hanging on my wall.

Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the emotion that is called 'Saṃvega' in Pali, 'Spiritual Shock'. Saṃvega, spiritual urgency, doesn't feel nice, it's not a pleasant feeling. However, it is beneficial, as it urges us to practise the Dhamma with commitment and dedication. When we're experiencing pain and grief from loss and disappointments, we can transform this painful emotion into Saṃvega by contemplating the Buddha's teaching: We contemplate that, indeed, all conditioned formations are impermanent and thus ultimately disappointing. We contemplate that the Buddha has shown us the method, the Noble 8fold Path, to go beyond all conditioned phenomena and experience the total freedom from old age, sickness, death & suffering, Nibbāna. Contemplating thus, the grief is transformed into saṃvega, and we feel strong urgency to practise Dhamma to free ourselves from suffering.Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsOur email Newsletter:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletterLatest Photoshttps://latest-pics.dhammagiri.netOur Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#suffering #grief #loss #bereavement #spiritualurgency #buddhism #buddhistwisdom

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Contemplating retirement and feeling that bittersweet tug?Thrilled about no more alarm clocks, yet anxious about losing purpose, routine,or even who you are? You're not alone—and Handyman Pros is your companionthrough it. We blend trusted home improvement advice with the emotionalrealities: how small fixes and home tweaks can restore confidence and control,ideas for staying mentally sharp and socially engaged through handy projects,and stories of folks who've turned retirement fears into a fulfilling, activelife. From fighting isolation with neighbor jobs to creating spaces thatsupport your well-being—let's make this transition feel less scary and morelike an adventure. Watch us on YouTube (clickhere)Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/Join our Facebook group @handyman prosSend us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com.

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: The adventurers find a basement in the ruins and go exploring. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra-s2/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel Not on Mastodon? Consider these instances: gamepad.club dice.camp mastodon.art chirp.enworld.org tabletop.vip MP3 Download: Plus Ultra S2 Ep 06: Man and Woman Contemplating the Moon (Cypher System) Music Used: “The Digital Dragon” by Drozerix is licensed as Public Domain and can be downloaded from http://modarchive.org Keep us ad free by supporting us on Patreon! Thanks to our current Patreon Patrons (as of this upload…): Cindy (Patron Emeritus), Ellie, Liv Dromen, Paul, ShanShen, and Walter! Relevant names: Tavernkeeper: Lluc (luke), skai man, Indeterminate Assistant: Pæga (PAY gah), human man, early 20s Staff: Oxana (giona woman), Augustus (skai man), Hinnerk (human man) Other travelers: Wilheard (VIL herd) and Rikke (REE kah): Human man and woman, late 20s, traders in town for a few days Eliseo: Skai man, older than Lluc, on his way to the coast and stopping for the night Jökull (YO kull): Gruv man, older, arrived too early for the apple harvest Ingvildr: Gruv woman, mid-40s, heading south toward the mountains Shopkeeper/fauth (collects taxes/represents town): Luigsech (LOO sha), feltin woman, mid-40s Assistant: Ealdberht (YALD bert) human man, early 20s Tavernkeeper: Lluc (luke), skai man, indeterminate Assistant: Pæga (PAY gah), human man, early 20s Staff: Oxana (giona woman), Augustus (skai man), Hinnerk (human man) Woodwright: Þórunn (THOR oon), gruv woman, mid-40s Apprentice: Síthmaith (shee MAYTH), feltin woman, late teens Blacksmith: Viktoriya, giona woman(?), indeterminate Apprentice: Dagny, human woman, late teens Tanner: Áile (AY lah), tuwati woman, mid-30s Apprentice: Catguocaun (kad GOO kan), feltin man, late teens Scholar in residence: Quintilianus, skai man, middle-aged Guards: Ulrikke, Hallsteinn (gruv), Facundo (skai), Hildr (tuwati) Ingvildr, gruv woman, mid-40s, heading south toward the mountains Imke, kid rock fell on Hinrich, kid who came for help

How can we (fairly) charge more for our somatic coaching skills?    I'm hosting a 5-part podcast on how to step into your most potent practitioner era, letting your gifts and genius shine fully - so you can guide every client session with deep somatic impact & effortless confidence. Welcome to day 1!    If you're…  Contemplating a career change into embodiment coaching, and wondering if you can earn a livelihood as a practitioner….  A new or emerging practitioner wanting to move from session swaps to charging cash…  A seasoned professional wanting to weave more somatic depth & wondering how that should shift your pricing….    Today's episode is for you!!   Now just to clarify…. charging "more" isn't about inflating prices or mimicking trending coaches online.

Luke tells us that Mary “treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” This Christmas Eve reflection invites us to slow down, sit with the mystery of Jesus' birth, and discover how God often works beneath the surface of our expectations.

Episode overview Season 10 opens with a live conversation setting the intellectual frame for a new series built around Contemplating Catastrophe, an edited collection of short essays engaging thinkers outside conventional disaster studies. The episode reflects on why reading beyond the field matters, how theory reshapes practice, and why eclectic, critical scholarship is essential for the future of disaster research. Hosts Jason von Meding Ksenia Chmutina Guests A.J. Faas — anthropologist and disaster scholar J.C. Gaillard — geographer and disaster researcher Key themes Why disaster studies must continually read beyond itself Theory as a way to unsettle settled ideas, not as abstraction for its own sake Eclecticism, curiosity, and “thinking with” rather than “thinking about” communities The limits of normative frameworks (e.g., vulnerability, “no natural disasters”) How critical theory informs practice, not just scholarship The importance of non-Anglophone, non-Western, and untranslated bodies of thought Creating intellectual space for early-career researchers to take theoretical risks Core discussion highlights Introduction to Contemplating Catastrophe, a collection of short essays on thinkers who shape disaster thinking indirectly—philosophers, artists, theorists, and writers outside the field. A.J. Faas discusses reading across philosophy, literature, anthropology, and history to keep thought “lively,” and reflects on how Gramsci and Santiago Castro-Gómez help disaster scholars rethink power, hegemony, and relationality. J.C. Gaillard reflects on frustration with disaster practice as a driver for engaging critical theory, particularly Foucault, and argues that theory liberates practice rather than distracting from it. Shared concern that dominant concepts can silence alternative ontologies and lived realities if left unexamined. A collective call to broaden disaster scholarship beyond Euro-American traditions and to value thinkers writing in other languages and contexts. Season 10 structure Live episodes recorded through 2025, archived on our Youtube channel! Thematic episodes planned on feminism, urbanism, anarchism, Black power, Latin American and Caribbean thought, East and Southeast Asian intellectual traditions, and Eastern philosophies.  

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Culture Friday John Stonestreet covers social media bans, the doctrine of hell, and the new media landscape. Plus Collin Garbarino reviews The Perfect Neighbor documentary, Peter Mead reflects on the Incarnation, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from I Witness: The Long Shore: A faith-based audio drama that brings history to life. iwitnesspod.comFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Winter Camp starts December 29th. Registration open at ridgehaven.orgAnd from His Words Abiding in You, a Podcast where listeners memorize Bible verses in each episode. His Words Abiding in You, on all podcast apps.

My self-paced courses are currently available to purchase until Sunday, November 14th. Use the code ABUNDANCE at checkout to take $222 off single courses, or $907 off all three courses (access the bundle here).SHAPESHIFTING ACADEMY is a 6-module container that explores the magic of mutable signs. Together, we explore:What is shapeshifting? What might the mutable signs teach us to become better shapeshifters in our creative work, our relationships, and our relationship with self? What are the benefits of consciously cultivating our shapeshifting skills?The academy aims to help you embody the wisdom of mutable signs in astrology so you can more fully embrace your multidimensional selves. In this episode, we'll delve into:What mutability isThe wisdom of mutable signs in astrology & how they invite us into deeper relationships with shapeshiftingThe importance of conscious shapeshifting in personal, relational, and creative growth.What I mean when I talk about shapeshiftingSign up for SHAPESHIFTING ACADEMY here.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome01:41 Introducing Shapeshifting Academy02:31 Exploring the Mutable Signs in Astrology07:31 The Essence of Shapeshifting Academy07:46 Understanding Mutability in Astrology11:29 Deep Dive into Gemini and Virgo15:52 Sagittarius and Pisces: Mutable Fire and Water19:44 The Wisdom of Shapeshifting21:14 Personal Reflections on Multidimensionality23:56 Practical Applications of Shapeshifting29:54 Navigating Tensions and Embracing Multidimensionality33:44 Shapeshifiting Definition #1: Code Switching53:53 Shapeshifiting Definition #2: Walking Multiple Realms and Bridging Worlds01:01:19 Conclusion and Invitation to Shapeshifting Academy Sign up for my newsletter to read my essays and be the first to hear about new offerings here.If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

My self-paced courses are currently available to purchase until Sunday, November 14th. Use the code ABUNDANCE at checkout to take $222 off single courses, or $907 off all three courses (access the bundle here).EYES ON THE EDGE is an 8-module container to explore Mars through energetic experiments, self-inquiry, and embodiment practices. Some of the questions we explore: What might we learn from cultivating a devotional praxis with Mars? How might cultivating this devotional praxis with Mars assist those who are feeling the call? How do we shift our fears and assumptions of Mars, and begin collaborating with Mars on life-giving and nourishing endeavors?In this episode, I shared about: What working with Mars has taught meWhy I'm passionate to invite you into this containerThe structure of the container: what you'll learn, how I'll approach it as a facilitator, the practice sequenceJoin us here.I read the works of Vattius Valens, Richard Tarnas, and Kristin Mathis's translation of the Orphic Hymn to Mars (used with permission). Sign up for my newsletter to read my essays and be the first to hear about new offerings here.If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

This is a recording of a public presentation I gave on how conspiracy theories are employed to prop-up power structures and stop people asking awkward questions about the State's various rather dodgy narratives.   The talk is based on my book and podcast series, Contemplating Conspiracy: https://www.deepstateconsciousness.com/contemplating-conspiracy

Superman's ears bleed and a beloved Metropolis mobster meets his untimely end in a nuclear explosion on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Contemplating the end of the Beatles, and thoughts on Stranger Things that lead to discussion on why movies and TV look terrible!What do Bruno Manheim, Black Tom and Juggernaut all have in common? An appreciation of $20 million, cash!For the millionth time, reveling in the genius of the greatest comics lore-master ever, the King Jack Kirby!Could Batman save the day here? Maybe in part one!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well! 

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During a meeting on Thanksgiving Eve, Peter leads a guided contemplation describing the progression from mindfulness of breathing meditation to joy and then through gratitude to generosity.  Concentrating the mind frees up energy normally bound up by the Hindrances, and when that energy is available, the experience of joy occurs.  Joy provides the heart/mind conditions for nurturing gratitude, which leads to generosity.  This contemplation precedes a Dharma talk presented by Peter that describes the various conditioning factors of the mind that make manifest joy, gratitude and generosity.

Lionel and callers engage in a sprawling discussion about death, dying, and near-death experiences (NDEs). The host expresses a personal fascination with death and a strong aversion to traditional cemeteries and funerals. Several callers contribute with intensely personal stories, including one man who suffered a near-fatal internal injury from a Murphy bed accident and another who recounted a potentially fatal, life-altering shooting during a hunting trip and his subsequent period of agonizing pain and suicidal thoughts. The conversation also touches on themes of randomness versus intervention in survival and the unique trauma experienced by subway and train operators following incidents of suicide on the tracks, concluding with a crucial public service announcement for the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If God's got this...Chill out!

If God's got this...Chill out!

(Gaia House)

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A viral clip of an EV igniting was what started my worries about safety in car parks I have been designing. Are we ready for fast growing fires? Since 2019 I've learned and studied a lot, I've relaxed on some aspects of it and was able to identify they areas where a lot more engineering considerations should be placed. In this episode I would like to take you inside the engineering choices that shape outcomes: ceiling height, smoke control, structural details, and how fast systems wake up when seconds matter. Instead of arguing EV versus ICE, we look at what the data shows across 148 vehicle fire tests and why there's no single “true” car fire curve.Think of a car as a set of compartments—the cabin, engine bay, trunk, wheels, and for EVs the battery pack—each with its own vents and barriers. That lens explains the wildly different heat release profiles you see in experiments and helps you separate worst-case lab setups from realistic design scenarios. We unpack why rapid battery-led growth is so challenging for low garages, how beams can trap and extend flames under the ceiling, and how wind can either help by stripping hot gases or hurt by pushing fire across bays.From there, we focus on consequences and controls. For evacuation, the goal is to avoid early smoke cut-offs and protect crowded egress moments after events. For firefighting, the single most important factor is a clear entry path—no smoke between the crew and the fire—so water can be applied fast to stop spread, even if battery cooling remains lengthy. For structure, isolated car fires shouldn't be catastrophic in robust frames, but long, multi-vehicle burns can threaten integrity without early control.What works? Height buys time and reduces ceiling flame attachment. Smart smoke control drains energy from the layer and lowers radiation to neighboring cars. Thoughtful layouts keep chargers away from exits and closer to exhaust paths. And suppression systems may not “kill” a battery, but they cut plume temperatures, slash spread potential, and make the entire operation safer. We also surface key gaps: natural battery-initiated growth rates, context-specific risk acceptance, and handling potential explosive gas releases with low-level detection and dilution modes.If you like to learn more, see more here:Miechówka & Węgrzyński: Systematic Literature Review on Passenger Car Fire Experiments for Car Park Safety DesignZahir & César Martín-Gómez: Evaluating Fire Severity in Electric Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles: A Statistical Approach to Heat Release RatesCollection of Fire Science Show episodes on cars and batteriesEpisode 6 - my early research on fast fire growthEpisode 190 - Review of research on vehicle firesPodcast episode 135 - Contemplating a car park design fire----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.

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Today I am deeply honored to spend time with poet, activist, and scholar Jamaica Osorio. Shortly after October 7, 2023, she began to write a series of astonishing poems about the war in Gaza and the genocide. Osorio graces us with readings of some of those poems, and engages in a rich, complex, and deeply moving discussion of what went into their composition. Throughout, we talk about the power of poetry to suspend time and allow us the space to contemplate the impossible.  We talk about the nature of not knowing, of the inexpressible, and the ways certain poems can give us the strength, energy, and commitment to persist in working for the liberation of all peoples, even when dwelling in grief.Dr. Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine artist / activist / scholar / storyteller born and raised in Pālolo Valley to parents Jonathan and Mary Osorio. Jamaica earned her PhD in English (Hawaiian literature) in 2018 from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Currently, Jamaica is an Associate Professor of Indigenous and Native Hawaiian Politics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In 2020 her poetry and activism were the subject of an award-winning film, This is the Way we Rise which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2021.  In 2022 she was a lead artist and Co-writer of the revolutionary VR Documentary, On the Morning You Wake (To the end of the world),  that premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2022 and won the XR experience Jury award at SXSW 2022. She is a proud past Kaiāpuni student, Ford Dissertation (2017) and Post Doctoral (2022) Fellow, and a graduate of Kamehameha, Stanford University (BA) and New York University (MA). She is the author of the award winning book Remembering our Intimacies: Moʻolelo, Aloha ʻĀina, and Ea which was published in 2021 by The University of Minnesota Press. She believes in the power of aloha ʻāina and collective action to pursue liberatory, decolonial, and abolitionist futures of abundance.

From the November/December 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

Can you really have your cake and eat it too in nonprofit M&A? In this episode, we explore the mindset behind mergers, acquisitions, and strategic affiliations—not the math, but the meaning. When organizations face pressure to scale without sacrificing identity, leaders are often sent on a quest for the impossible. Tune in as we unpack the cross currents, the trade-offs, and the conversations that matter most before the deal is even on the table.

This episode is Part 2 on the mini-series on dealing with the fear of death. Today we look again at the 5 doorways of exploring death and I share verses from The Tao of Death that can help us contemplate the deeper meaning of each doorway. The episode includes:Why we need to go within to learn about our fear of deathHow to "die before we die" by releasing ego attachmentsWhy we must learn to live in the present moment rather than the imagined futureConnecting to something larger than ourselvesSpeaking and connecting to others about our fears of deathLearn about my books hereCheck out End-of-Life University PodcastRead my latest Substack postMake a donation here

When something “bad” happens that you never saw coming, the default human response is blame of self, others, or life itself. In this episode, I invite you to consider a radical reframe: what if the “bad thing” is the precursor to an incoming miracle? Continuing the ongoing conversation about embodying a timeline of Miracle Frequency, we explore how tension is required for growth, why surrender is not bypassing, and how to hold pressure from a grounded seat of responsibility while refusing to let fear have the final say. I share personal stories, powerful examples of grace in action (forgiveness, resilience, leadership), and an invitation to those who feel called to fully embody Miracle Frequency: this path isn't random - you may have been praying for it (even unconsciously). In this episode you'll learn: Why tension and pressure often precede profound transformation How to shift from victimhood to radical responsibility without bypassing your human reality A liberating posture: trusting a bigger orchestration while keeping your feet on the ground What it means to step into a timeline of miracles, not just momentary moments of grace How unreasonable, audacious faith meets practical, day-to-day action Join the work: Miracle Frequency Masterclass (Free, 2 days) — Nov 13 & 14, 11:00–12:15pm AEDT. Best live; replays available. → https://www.giselegambi.com.au/miracle-frequency-masterclass The Presence Room (Monthly) — Be witnessed in the full kaleidoscope of your presence. → https://www.giselegambi.com.au/the-presence-room Prefer a 1:1 conversation? Book a call → https://www.giselegambi.com.au/liberated Or email me at gisele@giselegambi.com.au 00:00 Welcome back: gathering momentum in the Miracle Frequency conversation 01:05 The inspiration: embodying a new timeline of miracles 02:10 When something “bad” happens you never saw coming 02:45 The default human response: blame, shame, and victimhood 03:06 Reframing “bad” as the precursor to a miracle 03:20 Pressure as the catalyst for growth and divine orchestration 04:17 Facing the incomprehensible: when tragedy feels unfair 04:55 Holding the bigger picture of the soul's plan 06:00 Contemplating that others' souls may also be part of the plan 06:34 Standing in conviction even when it seems unreasonable 07:00 The liberating power of trusting there is a larger orchestration 07:16 Witnessing grace through suffering - from cancer to forgiveness 08:12 The Abdallah family story: forgiving the unforgivable and theirFoundation i4Give Foundation 08:52 Everything is a call for love 09:18 Surrendering rather than resisting the “bad thing” 09:32 Finding deeper meaning - moment by moment by moment 10:17 When life conspires for you: miracles you never saw coming 10:47 Reverence for the miracles unfolding in real time 11:09 Invitation to the Miracle Frequency Masterclass (Nov 13–14) 12:03 Unreasonable, unfathomable faith with grounded responsibility 12:19 Not bypassing your humanity: feeling it all and staying real 13:06 Refusing to give fear the final say 13:46 The call to fully embody Miracle Frequency 14:40 This call is not random - you may have manifested it 15:42 A miracle is available no matter what happened before 16:00 Invitation to join or have a conversation 16:50 Deep appreciation and gratitude for the calling 17:27 The duality that births unreasonable faith 17:50 Closing blessings  #MiracleFrequency #PressureCreatesDiamonds #RadicalResponsibility #LeadershipThroughLove #Transmutation #ConsciousLeadership #FaithInAction #SpiritualEvolution #QuantumLeadership #GiseleGambi #TheIntuitivePullPodcast #FromFearToLove #UnreasonableFaith #EmbodiedSpirituality #PresenceRoom

Guiding Question: Are you living with the end in mind, and how does your view of eternity shape the way you live today? Key Takeaways: Sacred Ground as a Mental and Physical Space: Robert Lewis introduces the concept of “sacred ground”—a moment or place, whether physical or internal, where we reflect deeply on what matters most. These encounters can reorient our lives, helping us clarify what is truly worth living and dying for. Orientation Determines Destination: Using the metaphor of an "adventurer's wiring," Lewis maps a man's life from birth to death and eternity. Right orientation—knowing where you are going and aligning your present with that end—is essential for a meaningful life. The Power of Contemplating the End: Lewis urges men to regularly reflect on death and eternity—not as a morbid exercise, but as a life-shaping habit. This contemplation leads to better decisions, deeper satisfaction, and a clearer sense of purpose. Two Competing Worldviews: He contrasts the traditional religious worldview (which affirms divine origin, design, eternity, and ultimate meaning) with secular scientism (which views life as a random accident with no ultimate purpose). Every person lives according to one of these views, consciously or not. Peripheral Vision and Metaphysics: Just as athletes rely on peripheral vision, men need “metaphysical vision”—the ability to see the bigger picture beyond the immediate. This vision shapes our everyday choices and values. Four Views of the End: Dead End – Life ends with death, nothing follows. Blind Optimism – “Everything will be okay” without reason or clarity. Good Enough – Based on self-evaluation and comparison to others. I Need Help – Recognizes the need for grace and divine help—this is where Christianity uniquely speaks. Why the Christian Vision of the End Matters: Contrary to caricatures of heaven as boring or irrelevant, Lewis teases that the Bible offers a compelling vision of eternity—one worth exploring deeply in coming weeks. Christianity uniquely answers the human longing for meaning, justice, and hope beyond the grave. Key Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – “...the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has also set eternity in the human heart...” 1 Corinthians 15:32 – “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” (Referenced indirectly through Paul's quote)

This was an excellent crossword by Stella Zawistowski, her 24th for the NYTimes and her 7th Tuesday. There were some awesome clues in the grid, such as 28D, "A pox on thee!", FIE (a truly excellent insult

As the season wraps up there is more and more questions about the future of Phillies manager Rob Thomson. Not only with players dropping subtle hints but maybe even Rob Thomson himself has doubts?!

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Loving greetings to you all, and Shanah tovah to those in our spiritual family who this month will be celebrating the beginning of a new year. Have you ever considered how we place such absolute trust in those two little sticks revolving around twelve numbers on our watches, or measured by a digital watch? Contemplating […]

Join us on Patreon for more content and connection! https://patreon.com/kindmind Remembering the words of Saint Francis of Assisi: where there is hatred, let me bring love.Contemplating this can reveal deeper insights to assist in reprogramming our psychological reflexes. For example, a person is never only their opinion, and every opinion has a half-life. Opinions are like clouds - appearing to be permanent at a glance. Pay more attention and one can perceive the numerous forces continuously reshaping it.Every profile picture is a doorway to an infinite interior, even for that individual. I go on uncovering and peeling layers around myself in pursuit of self-knowledge. Our task—especially in seasons of heat—is to refuse the fixation of the single facet. To meet any neighbor as more than a position is moral hygiene.Social media really strips us of our humanity and edits our our fullness. When we restore dimensions, we restore possibility: the chance that a disagreement can be a bridge, that truth can travel without cruelty, that our commonality can be a place for transformation.

In this episode, we conclude our series by reflecting on the sorrowful and glorious mysteries of our lives. In the midst of our own sorrows, we talk about the mortification of authentic love, what it means to carry our cross, and how to be patient when a particular suffering seems endless. We also share the glorious ways God is working in our lives. From the beauty of color to raising our expectations in faith, we ponder how Jesus' presence in the sufferings of our lives often restores us more deeply than if He simply just healed our pain.    Heather's One Thing - First Reconciliation and Beyond by Katie Prejean McGrady Heather's Other One Thing - Show Me Your Glory by Brandon Lake Sister Miriam's One Thing - Discerning Hearts Podcast with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Discernment of Spirits Series Michelle's One Thing - Soulcore   Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays): The Agony in the Garden – Contrition / Sorrow for Sin The Scourging at the Pillar – Purity / Mortification The Crowning with Thorns – Moral Courage / Humility The Carrying of the Cross – Patience in Suffering The Crucifixion – Perseverance / Salvation / Forgiveness   Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays & Sundays): The Resurrection – Faith The Ascension – Hope / Desire for Heaven The Descent of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom / Love of God / Zeal The Assumption – Grace of a Happy Death / Devotion to Mary The Coronation of Mary – Eternal Happiness / Trust in Mary's Intercession    Journal Questions: How did you experience delight this summer? When have I felt hypervigilant in this season? Who in my life am I called to entrust to the Divine Caretaker? How has my faith been expanded this summer?   Discussion Questions: Where in your life do you sense Christ walking closely with you? How have you experienced the mortification of authentic love? What breakthroughs have you experienced in this season? How have you experienced the Sorrowful Mysteries in this season? How have you experienced the Glorious Mysteries in this season?   Quote to Ponder: “To contemplate the face of Christ, and to contemplate it with Mary, is the ‘program' which I have set before the Church at the dawn of the third millennium… To recite the Rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ. In this school of Mary, we learn to ‘read' Christ, to discover his secrets, to understand his message.” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, St. Pope John Paul II)   Scripture for Lectio: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)   Sponsor - Triumph of the Heart: Triumph of the Heart is an award-winning film that tells one of the most astounding stories of world war II - when a Polish priest, imprisoned in Auschwitz, volunteered to take the place of a condemned man.  When faced with a truly apocalyptic war, St. Maximilian Kolbe showed us that Christian love can conquer the deepest horrors of the human condition. In the face of unimaginable suffering, Kolbe didn't retreat—he stepped forward, offering his life to save another. This film, about the passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe, is the most compelling look ever into both the horror and heroism that was to be found in a Nazi death camp. Audiences have already been deeply moved by the light of hope shining forth from the darkest place on earth. Triumph of the Heart is now showing in select theaters throughout the United States. Go to KolbeMovie.com to find out how you can get tickets to a masterpiece destined to become an enduring film classic. Made with a shoe string budget, many miracles from the Lord, and film quality that rivals any studio backed project, Triumph of the Heart will not disappoint. Distributed in partnership with the Augustine Institute, EWTN Studios, Relevant Radio, and more, you too can join the New Renaissance of Catholic Art at KolbeMovie.com.   Timestamps: 00:00 Triumph of the Heart 01:26 Intro 02:15 Contemplating the Face of Christ 05:24 The Carrying of the Cross - Patience in Suffering 09:22 The Scourging at the Pillar - Purity/ Mortification 13:44 The Suffering We Experience as Parents Age 19:32 The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom/ Love of God/ Zeal 26:36 The Resurrection - Faith 31:33 One Things

Loving greetings to you all, and Shanah tovah to those in our spiritual family who this month will be celebrating the beginning of a new year. Have you ever considered how we place such absolute trust in those two little sticks revolving around twelve numbers on our watches, or measured by a digital watch? Contemplating […]

I really, really struggle with self sabotage in every aspect of my life. From relationships, to not following through on things, to recreating trauma. It is an endless battle. I am working to better myself by being introspective and examining why I constantly sabotage myself and what I can do to work on it.    Key Takeaways:   [1:35] Self sabotage and regret in my life  [4:09] Physical and emotional stress can make us stronger  [6:02] Self sabotaging in an effort to protect myself  [9:48] Sabotaging myself to create familiarity and safety  [11:05] Drinking to fit in [13:36] Not having a good diet, but exercising  [14:53] Teaching even though coaching lite me up  [17:17] Having this idea off what I'm supposed to be  [18:09] Sabotaging relationships, finding safety in people, and escaping [20:36] Not following through on things  [23:13] Hanging on to past relationships  [25:47] Reasons for sabotage  [27:38] I hate being wrongly accused  [29:24] Being in a state of denial and working to better myself  [30:41] Recreating trauma and the battle of the brain  [31:59] Contemplating why I live my life the way I do [35:37] Thinking about what needs to change in my life  [38:23] Checking up on past relationships  [42:11] Trying to better myself and my business  [44:50] Staying in Concord even though I complain about it  [47:21] The struggle with social media  Resources:   The Mountain is You The Body Keeps the Score POWER Book Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

Loving greetings to you all, and Shanah tovah to those in our spiritual family who this month will be celebrating the beginning of a new year. Have you ever considered how we place such absolute trust in those two little sticks revolving around twelve numbers on our watches, or measured by a digital watch? Contemplating […]

Loving greetings to you all, and Shanah tovah to those in our spiritual family who this month will be celebrating the beginning of a new year. Have you ever considered how we place such absolute trust in those two little sticks revolving around twelve numbers on our watches, or measured by a digital watch? Contemplating […]