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Cat and Henry share a relaxing intimate bath. by Eeveelynn. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.  Bath's ready.” I heard echo out of the bathroom. “Thankyou.” I mumbled, getting up from the bed, slower this time. The bath was aromatic, full of bubbles and looked so peaceful. I leaned against the door frame closing my eyes. “Cat, are you going to be ok in there?” He questioned softly. “I'm fine!” I snapped back to reality. I was aware of my stubborn determination to be self sufficient, especially after having panic attack.“It's ok to need help.” Again the soft tone of his voice irked at my independence. “I'm fully capable of having a bath, what are you going to do? join me? It's ok, I've got this.” I said trying and failing to unzip the back of my dress. “If that's what it takes to know you're ok? Then yes.” he replied as he lifted my hair and unzipped the dress for me, sliding it off my shoulders. The brush of his hands felt soft against my skin, giving me goose bumps. If I hadn't just burnt out all my brains reserves of adrenalin having a panic attack, I'm positive my mind would have been running at a thousand miles an hour, but for the first time in a long time, it wasn't. I was entirely focused on the basic things - like how relaxing the bath looked and how good it would feel to wash my face and hair. I still had some wits about me, as romantic as the concept of having a bath together was, and despite how my body was reacting to the idea, I wasn't necessarily in the right headspace for anything intimate; I tried to make that thought process clear. “It can't be anything. But, yeah, I'd appreciate the company. I don't really want to be alone right now.” I offered honestly, “but you can't look.” “I know.” He sighed, “Not like this, this is not how I ever imagined it Cat, I sincerely just want to make sure you're ok.” “Not like this…?” I repeated what he said. My brain and heart took a double take as I stared up at him. He'd thought about it, he'd thought about us. “OK, I'm not looking.” He turned around, embarrassed. I slipped out of my clothes and slowly hopped into the bath. It was gigantic, so full of bubbles. The water sitting almost at my shoulders, I was able to easily sit sideways with my knees up to my chest. “OK, you can look.” “Aw you look so small.” he noted, sitting next to the bath. “I thought you were going to join me?” “Ah, it's ok, I'll just keep you company, I really want to let you have space.” He reached and scooped up a handful of bubbles, placing them on my head “Cat in a hat.” I took a hand full of bubbles and blew into it, spraying him with them, he laughed and sighed. I turned to lie and stretch out in the bath, considering I had it all to myself, I thought it best to make the most of it. He leaned against the tub and played videos on his phone to keep us both amused, occasionally splashing me. “You know you actually need to wash yourself in the bath?” he joked. My eyes fluttered open and shut again, “Im just so tired, you said to relax.” I twisted his words to fit my agenda. “Come on, wake up!” he splashed my face. “No, you wake up.” I lazily splashed him back. “We can't hide in here all day.” Splash. “You can't hide in here all day,” I splashed him again “This is my home now.” “I thought Cats hated water.” Splash. “It's a myth, I'm a purrmaid now” I stretched out, enjoying my terrible pun and attempting to ignore the barrage of water attacks. He splashed me just for the bad joke, he sat there looking a little angry and wet “That's it! Cat-tatonic, you can't stay in there forever.” he got up and left the room. “I can and I will!!” I yelled after him. I didn't feel bad about it at all. I lied back again, closing my eyes and enjoying the peace, trying desperately not to accidentally fall asleep. He sauntered back a few minutes later wearing a towel. With all the photos and videos he'd sent me over the years I'd never actually seen him shirtless. I drank it in for a minute, his shoulders and arms were my favourite part, muscular with full sleeves of tattoos. “Hey, hey, hey, no looking.” he laughed and I covered my face with my hands, clearly still looking. “Cat, I don't really like my body, please?” “OK, ok, ok, just saying, I don't see why.” I turned away from him, this was difficult, I could have stared for decades, etching his physique into my mind like stone. “Now schooch over,” he demanded, “If you're never getting out, I'm getting in.” I moved forward in the bath and he stepped in, sitting behind me, making the water rise and splash a little over the edge. “OK, you were right, this is pretty relaxing. Well, pretty and relaxing.” I looked back and smiled at him, he always got to me with his sneaky compliments. “Alright now, come here” he said, I backed up little so I was sitting between his legs but not fully against him, I felt a sudden cold on my head. “What are you…?” He was washing my hair, I was confused but ok with it. “Since you're determined to just sit and do nothing, we'll be here for ever, so I'll do it.” He started to massage the shampoo into my hair, It was a nice feeling, I'd only had hair dressers ever do this and it wasn't like they actually got in a bath with you. It felt so intimate and caring, his hands massaging my tired head. I was close to melting down the drain with the water at that point, I was so at peace. I certainly didn't expect him to randomly blast the conditioner out with the shower head set to cold. I screamed and turned awkwardly in his lap “You bastard!” He was just smiling that dumb fucking smile that he always used to get away with anything. I put my knees on his legs to gain purchase and grabbed his throat lightly. I suddenly noticed he was looking down, not at my face. In my attempt to be threatening, I was giving him a full view of my breasts, nipples perky as the cold water dripped down my body. Something about the way I'd grabbed him dominantly stirred something inside me, something I didn't know was there. “If this is how I die I'm 100% fine with it.” he gleamed. “Ah, you pervert.” I teased, dropping back down into the water and turning my back to him quickly. Deflecting my own thoughts yet still sitting between his legs again, choosing to be closer this time. “hey, I did nothing.” “Sure.” He got a loofa and started scrubbing my back gently “This is kinda weird right?” I said thinking aloud, my brain starting to work again. “Do you want me to stop?” “Not at all, but I mean, we've sorta just met.” “We've been friends for eight years.” He said defensively. “Online though.” I reminded him. “So have you bathed chris?” I was referring to one of our mutual male friends. “No, but he's never refused to get out of a bathtub before, I guess this is a new one.” he laughed. “Arm up.” I raised my arm, he glided the loofa up and down, washing it, then proceeded down the side of my body, grazing my breast and hip. “Other one.” Same thing again, one of his hands had snaked its way to resting on my waist, I wasn't sure why it was so intensely comfortable but also so present in my mind. All the physical touch in such a gentle caring manner was turning me on a lot more then I expected. “Do you want to do the rest? Or do you want me to?” He questioned, it had become apparent the next parts would be very intimate. I slid back against him so my back was on his chest. “Is it weird I'm enjoying this? this is so relaxing and..” I paused, changing my thought pattern “I can do it if you don't want to?” “Not weird at all, I just don't want to make you uncomfortable. I'm so glad your feeling better” he pulled my waist towards him so I was fully pressed against him for a hug. He body felt good against mine, his arms felt strong wrapped around me. The bubbles, the water, all adding an extra layer of sensation. I knew he was being kind but it was impossible to not notice that he was absolutely turned on, I could feel him so hard against my back. “Seems like your feeling pretty good yourself.” I giggled. “Hey, I really can't help it, it doesn't have to mean anything. I just, can't…” he paused for a moment to collect his words “I can't control what my body feels with you naked. Just ignore it, I promised I wouldn't do anything but help you.” “I think I understand the feeling.” I sighed quietly to myself. “Hmm?” “Nothing… you missed a spot.” I said handing him the loofa again. He slowly washed my shoulders and collar bone, then skipped to my waist and stomach, he started mirroring what he was doing with his hand on one side, loofa in the other and occasionally swapping. It was slow and sensual, it felt like he was exploring my body. At a leisurely pace he moved to my legs and thighs, stopping just short of anything to intimate. I knew it wasn't intentional, but it felt like teasing and it was driving me wild, I could tell how wet I was even in the water. I was aware of my pulse in my pussy as he ran his hands up my inner thighs. I could feel his cock getting even harder, I wasn't sure that was possible when I had first lied back against him. He moved his hands up to my breasts, finally. I wiggled my ass, just a little, back into him. I was testing the waters, feeling his cock twitch against me, his breathing got heavier and faster. He slowly caressed my breasts, at first appearing to wash them but after a minute had past and his hands still lingered, I was sure he was just enjoying them. “I don't mind at all.” I said, wanting to give him some confirmation that I was enjoying the attention to detail, I leant my head back against his chest and closed my eyes to enjoy the sensation. He let the loofa go and slid his hands around, slowly squeezing and massaging my chest. Letting his fingers glide over my nipples, which were getting harder at his touch. He intermittently pinched each one, I moaned a little, not intending to, but rather unable to controll it. His hands started to take turns at exploring more of my body. “You're really beautiful and soft, you feel amazing.” he sighed in my ear. In a lot of ways I wanted it to stop but I also couldn't seem to say no. I was so heavily conflicted between my attraction and fear of the level of intensity. I'd always been scared of Henry in that way, I always felt like I'd die of thirst without his attention, but I also felt like I'd drown in the emotion attached to it. He had, and probably always would be ‘The one', as stupid as that sounded. He wasn't the guy I imagined fucking without strings attached, he was so much more to me. He came with the dream of the life after, the simple life; full of laughter and light. We'd spent eight years talking everyday, never tiring, never losing interest. He was always a passing ship in the night, one of us always in a relationship, the unobtainable and that felt so safe. However, right now, we were both alone, together. Everything about him felt so right, his hands on my body, his presence, the way we fit together so well, just lying on him watching TV or even now, in the bath, it just felt so much like I was a part of him and he was a part of me. I tensed up and he felt it, he stopped touching me instantly. “Evelyn, are you ok?” He didn't say Cat, he used my actual name not the nickname everyone called me. “I just…” I turned in the water, sitting up and slipping my legs over his to face him, “Can we do this?” “Only if you want to?” He looked at me puzzled. “I mean, with you? can it be casual? Isn't it always going to be more?” “Cat, it can mean whatever you want it to, or I can stop right now if you want and I'll go get dressed. You know how I've always felt about you, but also, I respect you. It can just be fun, if that's all you want at the moment. I've never been able to do this kind of thing without the connection, but I already have that with you and nothing will ruin that. All I can think in this moment is that fucking you would feel right, for once Cat, don't overthink.” I stared at him intensely. Was he just saying what I wanted to hear? Am I going to hurt him? am I going to hurt us? This is the type of thing that's going to invoke a few days worth of reckless behaviour from me and I was well aware of my patterns. “I really want to,” I admitted “my body is screaming at me to, but, I don't want to hurt you.” I was watching his face intently for any sign that this could be wrong. “I rather be hurt 1000 times then never feel you,” he put his hands back on my hips starting to pull me down onto his lap. “I need to know what it feels like to be inside you, I need to watch your perfect body bounce, I need to see your face as you feel me inch by inch, I don't care about myself right now. I need to know what it feels like to make you cum.” Fuck, he knew how to talk when he wanted to. He knew what was in my head and he knew how I felt. He also knew I wasn't going to back down now. I hated that he knew me. I couldn't help myself, I managed to lie to myself in that moment, maybe it could just be fun, maybe it wouldn't have an effect on the dynamic of our friendship. We'd talked a lot about sex with the distance keeping us safe, some nights spent exchanging fantasies, messages and videos. I knew everything about what he wanted, the magic words that would tip the scales for him, and he knew everything about how my body worked and what I might do. We both knew I was far more experienced, him only having a few sexual partners in the past worried me, but not enough to stop me. The logical part of my brain had shut down. I needed to be the dominant one here, I needed to show him. He could talk smoother then I ever could, but I could use my body. “Cat we don't have to- ” I cut him off and grabbed his throat, I enjoyed that feeling earlier, I wanted to try it again. I pulled myself to him and kissed him deeply, his hand raised to mine in shock but he relented and kissed me back. I kneeled over him and used my other hand to stroke his hard cock under the water. His hands slid across my body, I'm not sure he knew what to do with my sudden assault on his senses. I felt him moan into my kiss as I moved my hand up and down the length of his shaft, taking my time to rub slowly around his head, feeling it twitch in response. I released my grip off his neck and used my hand to move his hands to my ass which was hovering over him, he seemed to follow the motions amazingly. I continued to stroke his cock, surprised that it was larger then I expected. I climbed further onto him sliding the head of his cock gently up and down, from my entrance to my clit, as I kept up the motion of sliding my hand up and down his shaft. He was starting to put pressure on my hips, begging to get inside me each time I slid up and down on him. The wetness of my cunt so different to the water of the bath. I teased him with each movement as I used his dick as a toy for my own stimulation, I wanted him to force me down onto it, he seemed to yield finally, grabbing my hips properly and pulling me onto him, inch by inch. I'd been turned on for the entire bath, I felt so swollen and as he forced his way in we both gasped, breaking the passionate kiss, locked into inhaling each other's breath. By the time he was fully sheathed inside of me I was almost shaking, he fit so well, I wasn't going to last long at all. I kissed him again, biting his lip and wrapping an arm around his shoulders. I started riding him like my life depended on it, like every groan he made brought me closer to an edge I was ready to fall off a thousand times. I grinded harder against him, wanting to be so full I would never need to be fucked again, and it worked so well, up and down, him enjoying my bubble covered breasts as they bounced in his face. I felt the familiar buildup of my orgasm coming on as I rode harder and faster. I gripped him tighter as my pussy clenched around his cock, unable to keep my mouth shut I let out a very audible moan of pleasure, I leant back enjoying the aftershocks of my orgasm. He seemed to be enjoying the expression on my face before he got a serious look, grabbing my hips harder than before and using my body. He was stronger than I expected, I wasn't doing any of the work anymore, just enjoying feeling him lift me and pull me back down onto him as the water splashed around us and his face started to tense. I slid my hand back under water to rub my clit, if he was coming, I'd be damned if I wasn't going to come again with him. It wasn't hard for me to get close again, he was so focused, grunting and fucking me hard, I was loving the view, the way his arms and body tensed, the focus on his face, the way he threw his head back, moving me like I weighed nothing, grinding his hips up to mine. I knew what would get him there, from every fantasy he'd sent me and I knew he'd fucking love it and hate it. “You have to pull out, I'm not on birth control.” I teased at him, he agreed and started going harder than before, I could feel him twitching inside me, I knew I was going to cum when he did. I wrapped my arms around him and started fucking him back again, our hips meeting. He was starting to shake, he stopped suddenly. “I'm going to cum, I have to stop.” He gasped, I knew what we both wanted to hear. I grabbed his throat again and held onto his back as tight as I could, continuing to grind against him as deeply as I could. “Don't you fucking dare, I'm not letting go, you're going to fill me or we'll never do this again.” His eyes lit up with a touch of fear and excitement as he gave in, finally thrusting back knowing that I needed his seed, it only took a moment and I felt him explode inside me, shooting layer after layer of warm cum into me. My body fucking loved it, exploding into an orgasm that just kept clenching for what felt like minutes around his cock as it pulsed. I let my grip loosen as I let my head fall against his, having an exhausted giggle, he smiled and laughed with me, wrapping his arms around my body and occasionally thrusting to see my face as we recovered our breath. “You can't do that or I'm going to need to cum again” I breathed, trying to lift myself off him, he held me down. “Do it.” he whispered with an evil grin, I started to grind on him softly, it wasn't going to take much. He leant me back and watched me, finally using his fingers to rub my clit, as my breasts bounced freely and he met each of my thrusts again, he was watching me so intimately but I couldn't keep my eyes open. It was happening again, I gasped and held his arms tightly as I shuddered with another orgasm. He seemed so pleased with himself, kissing me again softy down my neck. “You're mine,” he whispered, moving my hair from my face “My good little cum slut.” The language surprised me, but more in a way that I enjoyed. We both got out of the bath and wrapped ourselves in towels. The bathroom was completely flooded, I giggled and bent to pick up my wet clothes. I felt his hand lift my towel at the back as I did, still bent over I looked back at him confused. “Just admiring my work” he smiled that damn smile again, it always amazed me how confident men got after you fulfilled a fantasy. I moved into a presenting pose and let him enjoy the view of his cum dripping from my pussy for a moment, he slicked his finger up and down my slit. “hey, no touching unless your prepared to finish the job again.” He kept going, sliding his fingers back and forth over my clit before sliding his fingers inside of me, pushing his dripping cum back in. This man was determined to make sure I couldn't think for a week. But that's when we heard a knock at the door. by Eeveelynn for Literotica

Cat and Henry share a relaxing intimate bath. by Eeveelynn. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.  Bath's ready.” I heard echo out of the bathroom. “Thankyou.” I mumbled, getting up from the bed, slower this time. The bath was aromatic, full of bubbles and looked so peaceful. I leaned against the door frame closing my eyes. “Cat, are you going to be ok in there?” He questioned softly. “I'm fine!” I snapped back to reality. I was aware of my stubborn determination to be self sufficient, especially after having panic attack.“It's ok to need help.” Again the soft tone of his voice irked at my independence. “I'm fully capable of having a bath, what are you going to do? join me? It's ok, I've got this.” I said trying and failing to unzip the back of my dress. “If that's what it takes to know you're ok? Then yes.” he replied as he lifted my hair and unzipped the dress for me, sliding it off my shoulders. The brush of his hands felt soft against my skin, giving me goose bumps. If I hadn't just burnt out all my brains reserves of adrenalin having a panic attack, I'm positive my mind would have been running at a thousand miles an hour, but for the first time in a long time, it wasn't. I was entirely focused on the basic things - like how relaxing the bath looked and how good it would feel to wash my face and hair. I still had some wits about me, as romantic as the concept of having a bath together was, and despite how my body was reacting to the idea, I wasn't necessarily in the right headspace for anything intimate; I tried to make that thought process clear. “It can't be anything. But, yeah, I'd appreciate the company. I don't really want to be alone right now.” I offered honestly, “but you can't look.” “I know.” He sighed, “Not like this, this is not how I ever imagined it Cat, I sincerely just want to make sure you're ok.” “Not like this…?” I repeated what he said. My brain and heart took a double take as I stared up at him. He'd thought about it, he'd thought about us. “OK, I'm not looking.” He turned around, embarrassed. I slipped out of my clothes and slowly hopped into the bath. It was gigantic, so full of bubbles. The water sitting almost at my shoulders, I was able to easily sit sideways with my knees up to my chest. “OK, you can look.” “Aw you look so small.” he noted, sitting next to the bath. “I thought you were going to join me?” “Ah, it's ok, I'll just keep you company, I really want to let you have space.” He reached and scooped up a handful of bubbles, placing them on my head “Cat in a hat.” I took a hand full of bubbles and blew into it, spraying him with them, he laughed and sighed. I turned to lie and stretch out in the bath, considering I had it all to myself, I thought it best to make the most of it. He leaned against the tub and played videos on his phone to keep us both amused, occasionally splashing me. “You know you actually need to wash yourself in the bath?” he joked. My eyes fluttered open and shut again, “Im just so tired, you said to relax.” I twisted his words to fit my agenda. “Come on, wake up!” he splashed my face. “No, you wake up.” I lazily splashed him back. “We can't hide in here all day.” Splash. “You can't hide in here all day,” I splashed him again “This is my home now.” “I thought Cats hated water.” Splash. “It's a myth, I'm a purrmaid now” I stretched out, enjoying my terrible pun and attempting to ignore the barrage of water attacks. He splashed me just for the bad joke, he sat there looking a little angry and wet “That's it! Cat-tatonic, you can't stay in there forever.” he got up and left the room. “I can and I will!!” I yelled after him. I didn't feel bad about it at all. I lied back again, closing my eyes and enjoying the peace, trying desperately not to accidentally fall asleep. He sauntered back a few minutes later wearing a towel. With all the photos and videos he'd sent me over the years I'd never actually seen him shirtless. I drank it in for a minute, his shoulders and arms were my favourite part, muscular with full sleeves of tattoos. “Hey, hey, hey, no looking.” he laughed and I covered my face with my hands, clearly still looking. “Cat, I don't really like my body, please?” “OK, ok, ok, just saying, I don't see why.” I turned away from him, this was difficult, I could have stared for decades, etching his physique into my mind like stone. “Now schooch over,” he demanded, “If you're never getting out, I'm getting in.” I moved forward in the bath and he stepped in, sitting behind me, making the water rise and splash a little over the edge. “OK, you were right, this is pretty relaxing. Well, pretty and relaxing.” I looked back and smiled at him, he always got to me with his sneaky compliments. “Alright now, come here” he said, I backed up little so I was sitting between his legs but not fully against him, I felt a sudden cold on my head. “What are you…?” He was washing my hair, I was confused but ok with it. “Since you're determined to just sit and do nothing, we'll be here for ever, so I'll do it.” He started to massage the shampoo into my hair, It was a nice feeling, I'd only had hair dressers ever do this and it wasn't like they actually got in a bath with you. It felt so intimate and caring, his hands massaging my tired head. I was close to melting down the drain with the water at that point, I was so at peace. I certainly didn't expect him to randomly blast the conditioner out with the shower head set to cold. I screamed and turned awkwardly in his lap “You bastard!” He was just smiling that dumb fucking smile that he always used to get away with anything. I put my knees on his legs to gain purchase and grabbed his throat lightly. I suddenly noticed he was looking down, not at my face. In my attempt to be threatening, I was giving him a full view of my breasts, nipples perky as the cold water dripped down my body. Something about the way I'd grabbed him dominantly stirred something inside me, something I didn't know was there. “If this is how I die I'm 100% fine with it.” he gleamed. “Ah, you pervert.” I teased, dropping back down into the water and turning my back to him quickly. Deflecting my own thoughts yet still sitting between his legs again, choosing to be closer this time. “hey, I did nothing.” “Sure.” He got a loofa and started scrubbing my back gently “This is kinda weird right?” I said thinking aloud, my brain starting to work again. “Do you want me to stop?” “Not at all, but I mean, we've sorta just met.” “We've been friends for eight years.” He said defensively. “Online though.” I reminded him. “So have you bathed chris?” I was referring to one of our mutual male friends. “No, but he's never refused to get out of a bathtub before, I guess this is a new one.” he laughed. “Arm up.” I raised my arm, he glided the loofa up and down, washing it, then proceeded down the side of my body, grazing my breast and hip. “Other one.” Same thing again, one of his hands had snaked its way to resting on my waist, I wasn't sure why it was so intensely comfortable but also so present in my mind. All the physical touch in such a gentle caring manner was turning me on a lot more then I expected. “Do you want to do the rest? Or do you want me to?” He questioned, it had become apparent the next parts would be very intimate. I slid back against him so my back was on his chest. “Is it weird I'm enjoying this? this is so relaxing and..” I paused, changing my thought pattern “I can do it if you don't want to?” “Not weird at all, I just don't want to make you uncomfortable. I'm so glad your feeling better” he pulled my waist towards him so I was fully pressed against him for a hug. He body felt good against mine, his arms felt strong wrapped around me. The bubbles, the water, all adding an extra layer of sensation. I knew he was being kind but it was impossible to not notice that he was absolutely turned on, I could feel him so hard against my back. “Seems like your feeling pretty good yourself.” I giggled. “Hey, I really can't help it, it doesn't have to mean anything. I just, can't…” he paused for a moment to collect his words “I can't control what my body feels with you naked. Just ignore it, I promised I wouldn't do anything but help you.” “I think I understand the feeling.” I sighed quietly to myself. “Hmm?” “Nothing… you missed a spot.” I said handing him the loofa again. He slowly washed my shoulders and collar bone, then skipped to my waist and stomach, he started mirroring what he was doing with his hand on one side, loofa in the other and occasionally swapping. It was slow and sensual, it felt like he was exploring my body. At a leisurely pace he moved to my legs and thighs, stopping just short of anything to intimate. I knew it wasn't intentional, but it felt like teasing and it was driving me wild, I could tell how wet I was even in the water. I was aware of my pulse in my pussy as he ran his hands up my inner thighs. I could feel his cock getting even harder, I wasn't sure that was possible when I had first lied back against him. He moved his hands up to my breasts, finally. I wiggled my ass, just a little, back into him. I was testing the waters, feeling his cock twitch against me, his breathing got heavier and faster. He slowly caressed my breasts, at first appearing to wash them but after a minute had past and his hands still lingered, I was sure he was just enjoying them. “I don't mind at all.” I said, wanting to give him some confirmation that I was enjoying the attention to detail, I leant my head back against his chest and closed my eyes to enjoy the sensation. He let the loofa go and slid his hands around, slowly squeezing and massaging my chest. Letting his fingers glide over my nipples, which were getting harder at his touch. He intermittently pinched each one, I moaned a little, not intending to, but rather unable to controll it. His hands started to take turns at exploring more of my body. “You're really beautiful and soft, you feel amazing.” he sighed in my ear. In a lot of ways I wanted it to stop but I also couldn't seem to say no. I was so heavily conflicted between my attraction and fear of the level of intensity. I'd always been scared of Henry in that way, I always felt like I'd die of thirst without his attention, but I also felt like I'd drown in the emotion attached to it. He had, and probably always would be ‘The one', as stupid as that sounded. He wasn't the guy I imagined fucking without strings attached, he was so much more to me. He came with the dream of the life after, the simple life; full of laughter and light. We'd spent eight years talking everyday, never tiring, never losing interest. He was always a passing ship in the night, one of us always in a relationship, the unobtainable and that felt so safe. However, right now, we were both alone, together. Everything about him felt so right, his hands on my body, his presence, the way we fit together so well, just lying on him watching TV or even now, in the bath, it just felt so much like I was a part of him and he was a part of me. I tensed up and he felt it, he stopped touching me instantly. “Evelyn, are you ok?” He didn't say Cat, he used my actual name not the nickname everyone called me. “I just…” I turned in the water, sitting up and slipping my legs over his to face him, “Can we do this?” “Only if you want to?” He looked at me puzzled. “I mean, with you? can it be casual? Isn't it always going to be more?” “Cat, it can mean whatever you want it to, or I can stop right now if you want and I'll go get dressed. You know how I've always felt about you, but also, I respect you. It can just be fun, if that's all you want at the moment. I've never been able to do this kind of thing without the connection, but I already have that with you and nothing will ruin that. All I can think in this moment is that fucking you would feel right, for once Cat, don't overthink.” I stared at him intensely. Was he just saying what I wanted to hear? Am I going to hurt him? am I going to hurt us? This is the type of thing that's going to invoke a few days worth of reckless behaviour from me and I was well aware of my patterns. “I really want to,” I admitted “my body is screaming at me to, but, I don't want to hurt you.” I was watching his face intently for any sign that this could be wrong. “I rather be hurt 1000 times then never feel you,” he put his hands back on my hips starting to pull me down onto his lap. “I need to know what it feels like to be inside you, I need to watch your perfect body bounce, I need to see your face as you feel me inch by inch, I don't care about myself right now. I need to know what it feels like to make you cum.” Fuck, he knew how to talk when he wanted to. He knew what was in my head and he knew how I felt. He also knew I wasn't going to back down now. I hated that he knew me. I couldn't help myself, I managed to lie to myself in that moment, maybe it could just be fun, maybe it wouldn't have an effect on the dynamic of our friendship. We'd talked a lot about sex with the distance keeping us safe, some nights spent exchanging fantasies, messages and videos. I knew everything about what he wanted, the magic words that would tip the scales for him, and he knew everything about how my body worked and what I might do. We both knew I was far more experienced, him only having a few sexual partners in the past worried me, but not enough to stop me. The logical part of my brain had shut down. I needed to be the dominant one here, I needed to show him. He could talk smoother then I ever could, but I could use my body. “Cat we don't have to- ” I cut him off and grabbed his throat, I enjoyed that feeling earlier, I wanted to try it again. I pulled myself to him and kissed him deeply, his hand raised to mine in shock but he relented and kissed me back. I kneeled over him and used my other hand to stroke his hard cock under the water. His hands slid across my body, I'm not sure he knew what to do with my sudden assault on his senses. I felt him moan into my kiss as I moved my hand up and down the length of his shaft, taking my time to rub slowly around his head, feeling it twitch in response. I released my grip off his neck and used my hand to move his hands to my ass which was hovering over him, he seemed to follow the motions amazingly. I continued to stroke his cock, surprised that it was larger then I expected. I climbed further onto him sliding the head of his cock gently up and down, from my entrance to my clit, as I kept up the motion of sliding my hand up and down his shaft. He was starting to put pressure on my hips, begging to get inside me each time I slid up and down on him. The wetness of my cunt so different to the water of the bath. I teased him with each movement as I used his dick as a toy for my own stimulation, I wanted him to force me down onto it, he seemed to yield finally, grabbing my hips properly and pulling me onto him, inch by inch. I'd been turned on for the entire bath, I felt so swollen and as he forced his way in we both gasped, breaking the passionate kiss, locked into inhaling each other's breath. By the time he was fully sheathed inside of me I was almost shaking, he fit so well, I wasn't going to last long at all. I kissed him again, biting his lip and wrapping an arm around his shoulders. I started riding him like my life depended on it, like every groan he made brought me closer to an edge I was ready to fall off a thousand times. I grinded harder against him, wanting to be so full I would never need to be fucked again, and it worked so well, up and down, him enjoying my bubble covered breasts as they bounced in his face. I felt the familiar buildup of my orgasm coming on as I rode harder and faster. I gripped him tighter as my pussy clenched around his cock, unable to keep my mouth shut I let out a very audible moan of pleasure, I leant back enjoying the aftershocks of my orgasm. He seemed to be enjoying the expression on my face before he got a serious look, grabbing my hips harder than before and using my body. He was stronger than I expected, I wasn't doing any of the work anymore, just enjoying feeling him lift me and pull me back down onto him as the water splashed around us and his face started to tense. I slid my hand back under water to rub my clit, if he was coming, I'd be damned if I wasn't going to come again with him. It wasn't hard for me to get close again, he was so focused, grunting and fucking me hard, I was loving the view, the way his arms and body tensed, the focus on his face, the way he threw his head back, moving me like I weighed nothing, grinding his hips up to mine. I knew what would get him there, from every fantasy he'd sent me and I knew he'd fucking love it and hate it. “You have to pull out, I'm not on birth control.” I teased at him, he agreed and started going harder than before, I could feel him twitching inside me, I knew I was going to cum when he did. I wrapped my arms around him and started fucking him back again, our hips meeting. He was starting to shake, he stopped suddenly. “I'm going to cum, I have to stop.” He gasped, I knew what we both wanted to hear. I grabbed his throat again and held onto his back as tight as I could, continuing to grind against him as deeply as I could. “Don't you fucking dare, I'm not letting go, you're going to fill me or we'll never do this again.” His eyes lit up with a touch of fear and excitement as he gave in, finally thrusting back knowing that I needed his seed, it only took a moment and I felt him explode inside me, shooting layer after layer of warm cum into me. My body fucking loved it, exploding into an orgasm that just kept clenching for what felt like minutes around his cock as it pulsed. I let my grip loosen as I let my head fall against his, having an exhausted giggle, he smiled and laughed with me, wrapping his arms around my body and occasionally thrusting to see my face as we recovered our breath. “You can't do that or I'm going to need to cum again” I breathed, trying to lift myself off him, he held me down. “Do it.” he whispered with an evil grin, I started to grind on him softly, it wasn't going to take much. He leant me back and watched me, finally using his fingers to rub my clit, as my breasts bounced freely and he met each of my thrusts again, he was watching me so intimately but I couldn't keep my eyes open. It was happening again, I gasped and held his arms tightly as I shuddered with another orgasm. He seemed so pleased with himself, kissing me again softy down my neck. “You're mine,” he whispered, moving my hair from my face “My good little cum slut.” The language surprised me, but more in a way that I enjoyed. We both got out of the bath and wrapped ourselves in towels. The bathroom was completely flooded, I giggled and bent to pick up my wet clothes. I felt his hand lift my towel at the back as I did, still bent over I looked back at him confused. “Just admiring my work” he smiled that damn smile again, it always amazed me how confident men got after you fulfilled a fantasy. I moved into a presenting pose and let him enjoy the view of his cum dripping from my pussy for a moment, he slicked his finger up and down my slit. “hey, no touching unless your prepared to finish the job again.” He kept going, sliding his fingers back and forth over my clit before sliding his fingers inside of me, pushing his dripping cum back in. This man was determined to make sure I couldn't think for a week. But that's when we heard a knock at the door. by Eeveelynn for Literotica

Do gravitational waves deflect like waves on the water? Which type of comet would cause the most destruction for Earth? Will we see humans on Mars in our lifetime? And in Q&A+ could AI become religious?

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OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO SA 8 IUNI 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: ‘Aveese fe'ese'eseaiga mai totonu o faaipoipoga (Deflecting offences in marriage).  Tauloto –  Iakopo 1:19 “'O lenei, o‘u uso pele e, ‘ia ta‘itasi le tagata ma fa‘ata‘alise ‘ona fa‘alogologo, ‘ia fa‘agesegese ‘ona tautala atu, ‘ia fa‘agesegese ‘ona ita” Faitauga - Tusi Paia:  Kolose 3:12-15O le ulua'i faamatalaga faa matematika i le galuega o le ‘Matematika o le faaipoipoga' fai mai o le ‘alofa e tauaso,' Fai mai le Faataoto 10:22 o le alofa e ufiufi ai solitulafono uma lava; o lona uiga o tagata ua fai aiga e lē tatau ona faitio i faaletonu uma o latou ta'itoalua. Ina ia ‘aloese mai solitulafono, e tatau ona o latou fa'aa'oa'o e faafoe o latou sesē.O nisi tagata ua iloa I le valaau faapelepele o o latou ta'itoalua o ‘agelu.' E ui o'u te lē tete'e i lea fa'aupuga, o se isi faamatalaga faa Matematika e faapea, ‘o agelu e lē tausasami alaisa.' O se fa'aupuga mālie lea e faapea ai, o tagata soifua e lē o ni agelu, o lea la, e sesē pea le tagata. E taua i tagata ua faaipoipo ia aua ne'i i ai ni manaoga lē talafeagai ma faigata i o latou ta'itoalua, e tupu ai pea le loto ita pe a lē ausia e lona toalua ia manaoga. Afai ua fai sou aiga po o sauni fo'i e fai, e ao ona e malamalama o le a i ai fe'ese'esea'iga I le lua va I le tele o taimi. Peita'i o lou iloa ona liliu ese I ia maseiga o le a fesoasoani tele ia te oulua.I tausaga ua mavae, sa ou tapena ai mo se faigamalaga, ma na mana'o lo'u toalua ma te o i le malae vaalele. Sa o'u iloa lelei e tuai ai ona o'u alu ona o ia, o lea na o'u fai atu ai, “E televave le alu a le taavale pe a leai sana taavale toso.” Na tali mai lo'u toalua, “O ai le taavale toso?” Sa o'u iloa ua lē malie lou toalua i la'u tala, ma na vave ona o'u tali atu, “o a'u le taavale toso; o oe le taavale, ou te lē mana'o o'u te faalavelave ia te oe.” Na ata ma tali mai, “E te lē mo'i.” A na o'u lē iloa feliua'i la'u faamatalaga ma liliu ai le mea na tupu semanū e tupu se misa i lea aso. E taua i ulugalii ona iloa le taimi ua tatau ai ona taofi le tautala poo le faia o faamatalaga e faatupu tele ai le vevesi, pe a vaai atu o le a ita le isi. O le Tusi o Iakopo 1:19 o se fuaiupu fetaui lelei lea e aveese ai misa i ulugalii. Afai e faataalise ona e faalogologo o le a e iloa faalogo ma le loto onosai I lou toalua e aunoa ma le su'esu'e avanoa e finau ai poo le faaali o lou sa'o e aunoa ma se mafuaaga tatau. O le faatelegese ona tautala o le iloa lea, o isi taimi, o le tau uma mai o ou manatu o e nofo ma oe, e lē iloa ai sou poto. Mulimuli, soose uso e faagesegese ona ita e lē faamisa so'o.Le au pele e, afai e te mana'o i se ulugalii poo se aiga e seāseā tauaimisa, e tatau ona a'oa'oina oe ia aua ne'i i ai ni ou manaoga lē talafeagai mo lou toalua. E tatau ona e iloa faapalepale ì vaivaiga o si ou toalua a o lua taufai galulue faatasi ma le loto onasai e faaleleia le lua mafutaga e ala i le fesoasoani a Agaga Paia, I le suafa o Iesu, Amene.

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“You're a hero.” “Thank you for your service.” For many first responders, those words don't land the way civilians think they do. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack why praise can feel so uncomfortable (Amazon Affiliate)—and what's really happening under the surface when you find yourself deflecting a compliment. Praise is meant to honor your service—but for some, it brings on guilt, awkwardness, or even resentment. Whether it's because of survivor's guilt, imposter syndrome, or simply being conditioned to stay humble, deflecting compliments becomes a habit… and one that might be robbing you of meaningful connection. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind discomfort with praise, and how to respond in a way that honors both your service and the person expressing gratitude.

Podcasting vs. Radio: Carl Richards Explains the Big Shift The Secrets to Sound Bites: Make Your Message Memorable Episode 255 (Carl is based in Gananoque, Ontario) ----- In this conversation, we explore: The evolution from radio to podcasting—what changed, what remained. The core differences between scheduled radio and on-demand podcasting. Why defining your podcast's purpose is the most important first step. The myth of instant podcast success and what to expect as a beginner. Why your podcast will (and should) evolve over time. How to handle tough or off-topic interview questions with grace. What makes a podcast guest truly engaging and memorable. The secret to crafting effective sound bites for reels and audiograms. Lessons learned from 25 years in broadcasting—and how they apply today. Why podcasting is the new “book tour” for subject-matter experts. ----- About our guest, Carl Richards: Carl has spent more that 25 years behind the microphone, on radio and on stage, entertaining and influencings audiences worldwide. He's a 3 time bestselling author, International Speaker, TEDx speaker, emcee and  podcast host. He's the founder and CEO of Podcast Solutions Made Simple.  Want help to launch and polish your podcast? Visit PodcastSolutionsMadeSimple.com ----- Key Learning Points Podcasting is on-demand, radio is scheduled The flexibility of podcasting suits today's consumer behavior better than traditional radio. Start your podcast with clarity of purpose Many beginners skip this—understanding the "why" of your show is foundational. It's okay—and smart—to evolve your podcast Goals can shift, formats can change, and that's part of the process. Your first 10 episodes will probably suck—and that's normal Skill and confidence develop over time with practice. There are no rules in podcasting—but there are smart suggestions Format, length, and style are flexible. The key is knowing your audience and message. Deflecting tough or irrelevant questions is a skill You can stay assertive without being aggressive when you don't have the answer. Preparation is key—know your host and their style Doing homework helps avoid surprises and builds trust. Sound bites need human judgment Algorithms can't always pick the best clips. Listen and choose what resonates. Credibility comes from consistency and authenticity Be yourself, be present, and bring your best self to the mic. Podcasting helps subject-matter experts elevate their brand In today's world, a podcast may be more relevant than writing a book. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/  

On today's episode, we're diving into what's going on with Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4. You may have heard online that this asteroid is on a trajectory to impact Earth on December 22nd, 2032. It's captured the zeitgeist and everyone's talking about it.  But what can we do in the meantime? We say - Let's learn! We need to science the $%#t out of this one! We're going to explore the idea of planetary defense, the level of impact if it does hit Earth in 2032, and how lucky we are to have successful missions like DART and HERA to lean on for our “armageddon” moment.  We'll also try to answer these questions: What is the Asteroid? What is the impact potential on Earth? How was it discovered? Why do the impact probabilities keep changing? What can we do about it? Why don't we just NUKE it? Keywords: asteroid 2024 yr4, planetary defense, impact probability, kinetic impactor, Dart mission, Hera mission, James Webb Space Telescope, automated detection, NASA funding, public interest, Tunguska event, city killer, orbital changes, nuclear option, planetary defense systems Timestamps: 00:00 Asteroid 2024 YR4 Overview and Initial Concerns 03:03 Discovery and Initial Observations 05:30 Probability Changes and Data Limitations 07:25 Public Interest and Planetary Defense 10:35 Kinetic Impactor Defense and Future Missions Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!  Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos  We'd like to thank our sponsors:  AG3D Printing  Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #astronaut #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #superheavybooster #blueorigin #newglenn #rocket #jaredisaacman #nasahistory #spaceshuttle #lignosat #woodinspace #iamgroot #jaxa Sources: Chris Hadfield's thoughts on the Asteroid https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGI-_CNugG7/?igsh=emkwNTA5cnp2emc1 blogs.nasa.gov https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news210.html https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/2024-yr4/ https://nypost.com/2025/02/17/science/see-images-of-the-city-killer-asteroid-with-a-1-in-48-chance-of-hitting-earth/ http://dashboard.fallingstar.com/dash/chl.html https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/the-odds-of-a-city-killer-asteroid-impact-in-2032-keep-rising-should-we-be-worried/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2466186-building-sized-asteroid-has-a-small-chance-of-hitting-earth-in-2032/ X Posts @MarioNawfal (Post ID: 1) - January 29, 2025: Reports a 1-in-83 chance, aligning with early estimates. URL: https://t.co/ftZVwBWb8e @JustinFleenor (Post ID: 5) - February 18, 2025: Lists a 3.1% chance (1-in-32), with observation arc and scales. URL: https://t.co/NP1WxR6FHF @JustinFleenor (Post ID: 3) - February 19, 2025: Updates to 1.5% chance (1-in-67), reflecting the latest drop. URL: https://t.co/BPQTtZYpM5 @astroEdLu (Post ID: 0) - February 7, 2025: Mentions a 2.3% chance with impact location modeling by B612 Foundation. URL: https://t.co/DP21bMeIdT  

Have you ever brought up something important to your spouse, only to suddenly find yourself on the defensive?Maybe you wanted to talk about feeling overwhelmed with household responsibilities, and before you know it, the conversation flips—now you're reassuring them that they do enough. Or perhaps you ask for more quality time together, and instead of responding to your request, they fire back with, “Well, you're always on your phone!”That's blame shifting—or what I like to call turning the table. It's a subtle but powerful way conversations get derailed, leaving both partners feeling unheard, frustrated, and disconnected.In this week's podcast episode, I'm breaking down:✔️ What blame shifting actually is and why it happens✔️ 6 common ways it plays out in marriage (you might be surprised!)✔️ How to recognize when you might be doing it✔️ The first steps to changing this pattern and staying in healthy communicationThis is one of those eye-opening dynamics that, once you see it, you can't unsee it. And that's a good thing—because awareness is the first step toward creating real connection in your marriage.If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or your spouse—because the more we understand these patterns, the easier it is to break free from them.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage. More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings.Book your free Courageous Love Conversation here.InstagramFacebook

Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) and Dr. Finesse answer questions directly from the Impact Theory community. Topics covered in this Q&A session include: 1. What makes Bill Clinton, Will Smith, and Tom Cruise so good at networking. 2. How to prioritize your biggest personal and business goals by using the "bright lines" method. 3. How Impact Theory plans to support and empower artists and creatives. 4. How job relocation can actually improve your child's social skills. Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. [Original air date: 6-4-17]. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-10:41) Martin's about halfway through the onboarding process. Substitute teaching. Audio of the call of the SLU/VCU skirmish last night. Panther from Somewhere Under The Rainbow. Josh Schertz referencing Bette Midler in his post-game comments. Doug doesn't cry during movies. (10:50-22:28) Charlie XCX. What does the XCX stand for? What is expository? Athletes dealing with the media. Deflecting credit and taking on blame. (22:38-32:31) E-Mail of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Start the New Year with a Fresh Start! Discover who you truly are, what you need in life and relationships to feel fulfilled, and how to get them with our Needs Course—yours for FREE for life. Begin your journey to transformation with our All-Access Pass Membership, FREE for 7 days this New Year! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-free-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=new-years-7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=mg-01-29-25&el=podcast In this insightful episode, we delve into the five common protest behaviors displayed by dismissive avoidant attachment styles, offering listeners practical strategies for healthier communication and deeper understanding. Join us as we break down stonewalling, emotional withdrawal, flaw-finding, numbing out, and relationship-threatening behaviors, exploring their root causes and effective ways to address them. Whether you're a dismissive avoidant, in a relationship with one, or simply curious about attachment theory, this episode provides essential tools to navigate and improve these dynamics. Don't miss our tips for co-regulation and fostering meaningful connections. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - 1 — Stonewalling 01:55 - Why Do DA's Stonewall? 05:56 - Core Themes in DA's and Stonewalling 11:07 - How to Communicate Healthily 16:26 - 7-Day Free Trial: All Access Membership Pass 15:37 - 2 — Threatening to End the Relationship 16:53 - Changing Your Persona vs Adjusting a Behavior 18:12 - Do They Actually Want to Leave the Relationship? 20:40 - If You're on the Receiving End 28:17 - Rocket Money 30:09 - 3 — Withdrawing When Emotionally Overwhelmed 36:05 - DAs and Co-Regulation 40:54 - 4 — Blaming, Deflecting, and Flaw-Finding 43:31 - Flaw-Finding Stories 53:35 - 5 — Numbing Out and Soothing Through External Comforts 59:31 - Conclusion Let's connect! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool/ #TheThaisGibsonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After defeat to Manchester United, Sam, Kish and Alex do all they can to avoid talking about the dreariest match of the season, and instead chat over ticket prices, football social media accounts, conspiracy theories, Tom Cairney's haircut, and just what the two most deplorable men in the game were discussing on the Cottage balcony.

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle ordering espresso in Italy, asking for a raise politely, deflecting rude questions, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: Ordering espresso in Italy A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: How to ask for a raise QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: What's the best way to respond to rude inquiries that begin with "Can I ask you a question?" How can I decline to give out my phone number to someone who asks for it? VENT OR REPENT: Not returning shorts promptly, Trouble eating ramen CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the free meals, Thanks for a nice lunch THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW Ichiran's Original Private Ramen Booths YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO... Support our show through Patreon Subscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts Call, text, or email us your questions Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Visit our official website Sign up for our newsletter Buy some fabulous official merchandise CREDITS Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton Theme Music: Rob Paravonian ADVERTISE ON OUR SHOW Click here for details TRANSCRIPT Episode 252 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of In All Things, we sit down with Sean Carroll, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Ward Church, to explore the transformative power of spiritual formation in ministry. Sean shares his insights on what spiritual formation truly is and why it's essential for every believer, especially pastors. From the tools that guide us in deepening our relationship with Christ to the inspirations that have shaped Sean's own journey, this conversation is both practical and profoundly encouraging. Sean also delves into the unique challenges pastors face in cultivating their own spiritual health while leading others. With a focus on humility, joy, and dependence on God, he offers wisdom for navigating obstacles and staying rooted in the Gospel. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or simply someone seeking a richer spiritual life, this episode is full of guidance and encouragement. If you'd like to connect with Sean, you can reach him at sean.carroll@ward.church. Tune in to this thoughtful discussion and discover how embracing spiritual formation can lead to a life of greater humility, joy, and purpose!

Welcome to another episode of the Hockey Journey podcast, where we delve into the power of language and mindset with your host Rem Pitlick from Online Hockey Training and our guest today, Sonic StoryWork Artist and our show's Producer, Mike Schwartz. Listen in as Mike and Rem explore the profound impact of words on our lives, drawing inspiration from the book "The Four Agreements" and the concept of conflict versus architect language. Discover how music, language, and personal stories intertwine to shape our experiences and relationships. Plus, hear about practical techniques for improving communication and building stronger connections. Tune in for an 'enlifted' conversation! Find Mike in the wild as "bravebear." at https://heytherebravebear.com And be sure to check out https://www.MusicFitRecords.com as well. Music Credits Intro Music: "Flutter" - bravebear. Outro Music: "KEEPGOING" - mike. (Mike Stud) ✍️ Episode References The Four Agreements: Enlifted Method:

Today we talk about changing the one person entirely in your control: You. I will also reveal my word of the year for 2025, and discuss our usual Monday segments. Featured event: Night Before Christmas Series starts TOMORROW! They will release at 5pm Central each day and lead up to the final reading on December 24. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Listener Feedback So as to yesterday's podcast. I have a family member that doesn't respect anyone's boundaries. They instigate the uncomfortable conversations just to cause tension. They bring up horrible things that have happened to you and rub them in your face and laugh about it. I cut this person out of my life for 5+ years. I was so much happier and healthier mentally. Me not having this person in my life caused family tension that was constantly thrown at me. This person is my mother. Two years ago my mother's husband got very sick, I chose to go see her and him right before he passed away.When I opened that door, the rest of my family got off my back. I currently have a "relationship" with my mother, but the more I give the more she wants. She acted somewhat normal for about a year and now she is back to her constant digging and trying to start shit. I have to ignore her comments and change the subject regularly. Pretty much my whole family dynamic is toxic. I have a few more crazy Ian's hanging from the tree. Deflecting and subject changing is a skill, but it's also exhausting. Stepping away to breath is also important. Limiting time spent is a requirement for sanity. And honestly a couple of beers is one way I stay calm at family functions. For now I am choosing to put myself in this situation in moderation. I hate it and have begun to dread it again, but it is a choice I have made to keep the peace between other family members.   My best recommendation is to cut the toxic people out of your life no matter who they are, and don't let them back in because they won't change. Because you are worth so much more than being someone's doormat whoever they are to you.  End of year Schedule Tuesday Live with Becky Cook and Toolman Tim Cook, 9:30am tomorrow Friday Homestead Happenings, 2pm Friday Two Week Break Tales from the Prepper Pantry Dried herbs and teas are jarred up (finally). Was stoked to see I had some Mexican Tarragon which tastes kinda like anise and is great in teas. We plan to grow more next year Beef breakfast sausage experiment (4.5 pound batches) The German goodies are gone from Aldi in our area - cheesecake - I waited to get a stollen until it was close to the party so I wasnt tempted because good choices start at the grocery store Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Our most recent shopping trip was on Thursday; Sonia was out of cream cheese, so we went early. We went first into Dollar Tree.  Stock levels looked good.  I could definitely see signs of rotation with some new products in the drinks area, and depletion (but not yet exhaustion) of others. We did not go into Home Depot, but the online price of a 2x4x8 is still $3.85. Aldi was last.  Stock levels didn't look notably different from our usual Friday visits.  My preferred variety of chocolate (70% cacao) was back in stock, but there wasn't much of it.  Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.96; whole milk: $2.87 (-); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.69; butter: $3.49 (-); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.69; sugar: $2.69; flour: $1.79; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-).  They had cantaloupes this week. I'm not sure about the untainted regular gasoline.  A Weigels that we don't normally visit last had it at $3.49/gallon, which is a 20c decrease, but I don't recall what my usual station(s) were showing.  Being retired, my need for gasoline is dramatically reduced. Frugality Tip Today is a short and sweet simple tip. Whenever we are out shopping or whatnot I pack a small cooler with drinks and a reusable ice block. I also keep an extra insulated tumbler full of water in the car at all times. Stopping to grab a drink adds up quickly, especially with someone that drinks soda.  So stop yourself from grabbing that convenience store overpriced drink and just pack a small cooler.  Happy saving y'all. ~Margo Operation Independence Nothing to report other than some advice: Dont overspend for Christmas - enjoy it but dont over spend Main topic of the Show: Renew Yourself, Renew Your World Build the life you choose on your terms Choice What does LFTN want as a community next year? What will you build? Are you taking your time to renew yourself and your world >>Fear of the drones WHY START NOW AND NOT NEXT YEAR Music stories/german language stories Hobbies and clutter – old hotels your back - bass guitar The ADHD home Story You do what you make space for CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Stockings Grandma's Heart Hallmark ornaments Olden Times and Ancient Rhymes (Love and dreams) WOTY RENEW - Choice - Bigger impact What I was looking for in a word. Build on the fundamentals and grow, eliminate roadblocks that hold me back, develop better fundamental habits, money Roadblock Prosper Craft Build Renew Neuaufladen >>>>THE WORD

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Have you ever been asked "Are you still on that health kick?" at a family gathering while trying to enjoy your meal in peace? Holiday gatherings are often a time of stress, especially if you are someone who cares about what you're eating. That's why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I dive into 8 strategies to help you navigate holiday eating with family and friends. I discuss how to maintain boundaries while preserving relationships, share tips for bringing your own food, and talk about the importance of being flexible with your health goals. I also dive into real-world examples, including both polite and sassy responses to common situations.Thank you to our sponsors: Legion: Use code TaraTalk for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.comTry Broads for 7 days free and surprise yourself with what's possible. Find more from Tara:Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/Instagram: @taralaferrara @thetaratalk @broads.appYoutube: Tara LaFerraraWhat I Discuss:01:46 - Setting expectations and boundaries before family gatherings 03:10 - Reminder: You don't owe anyone explanations for your health choices 04:31 - How to politely deflect unwanted questions 07:34 - Preparing friendly responses for common questions  14:30 - Firmly but kindly declining pushy food offers 17:06 - Reconnecting with your "why" when feeling pressured 20:41 - Educating others (only when they show genuine interest) 24:28 - Bringing a dish you enjoy to gatherings 27:20 - Keeping things flexible and enjoying moderation

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Charles and William were recently outed for hiding secret millions, refusing to pay taxes on all income and investing in businesses that undermine their climate change initiatives... amongst other things. In the wake of that scandal they've desperately tried to divert attention away from their shady business, but their ploys only serve to highlight how sinister they really are. Prince William continues with his earthshot charade despite his and Charles' duchies making a fortune off of businesses and projects that worsen climate change... not help it. He has also made grand statements declaring his intent to end homelessness, only to find out his and Charles' duchies not only charge their patronages rent, but often times at market rate... and even ABOVE market rate. Couple that with the fact that several of their residential properties rate F and G on a standard rating scale (with A being the best). They're PR rehab only spotlights how they are contributing far more to the problems they pretend to care about resolving. It also appears William used Earthshot to stake his claim in Africa, as he has been known to be quite territorial over his presence their in an attempt to best his far more credible and philanthropic brother, Prince Harry. But Willy also seems to be using his latest trip to get closer to Heidi Klum, as his office personally asked her to attend his trip, all news coverage has involved her and him equally promoting the organization and attending events (including a barbecue on the beach), his wife isn't in attendance, and after all that Heidi admitted she didn't exactly know what Earthshot was. Is playboy willy looking to replace Rose Hanbury as his alleged mistress? While Kate was left behind while William globetrots, he's still using the fake "family man" image to further his one-sided competition with his brother, even copying his nickname. When it was revealed in 2020 that Prince Archie calls Prince Harry, "Papa", confirmed by a monogrammed leather folder he carried around New York on official business, now 4 years later William is sporting a bracelet allegedly given to him by Charlotte with the same name. Prince William has never been known to wear bracelets, let alone handmade bracelets like Prince Harry who's spoken about how each of his bracelets have a deep meaning, but William has also never been known to be called Papa... until now. CopyKate and Workshy WIlly are equally yoked. The ploys didn't work, as William was met with protests throughout his trip. After squaddies put up a wall of defense around the Sussexes, Charles, Camilla & Co have used to media to aim at William and Andrew. With Charles now claiming he is severing financial ties with Andrew over his friend with Epstein. Meanwhile Charles was friends with Jimmy Savile and Peter Ball.... even after their crimes were publicized. So his seperation from Andrew isn't related to Epstein, it's just another way to hoard wealth. Lastly, the #WhereIsKate conspiracy theories were blamed globally on Squaddies. Now the Sussex Squad definitely asked questions about the royal family's strange behavior at the top of 2024, and Kate's fake photoshopped pictures didn't help, but the actual crux of the conspiracies are now being revealed as a vast online network tied to UK Government Sanctions for Russian Disinformation. Kate NEVER HAD CANCER... she had precancerous cells according to her husband. Precancerous cells doesn't mean you have or will get cancer. it simply means a person has an increased risk of cancer, which should serve as a reminder for them to stay current with medical screenings.  ________________________________________ Contact Me:  Call:    (305) 699-5548 Email: HelloSharion@Gmail.com Creator Collab Sheet: https://forms.gle/WMhmSQy4vJfs95X39  Brand Collab Sheet: https://forms.gle/CuWmKLUrx86xwyNV6 Hashtags ​#HarryandMeghan ​#PrinceHarry #PrincessMeghan #DuchessMeghan #MeghanMarkle #RoyalFamily #SussexSquad ​#SharionSade #brf #InvictusGamesFoundation #InvictusGames #IGF #IAM #IAmInvictus #InvictusGamesVancouverWhistler2025 #InvictusGamesVancouverWhistler #WeAreInvictus Sources Deadline | https://deadline.com/2024/11/king-charles-cuts-prince-andrew-cash-backlash-over-jeffrey-epstein-friendship-1236165275/ The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/06/prince-charles-repeatedly-sought-jimmy-savile-advice-documentary-claims The New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/world/europe/prince-charles-peter-ball.html The New York Post | https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/prince-andrew-38m-mansion-falling-195109468.html Heidi Klum Doesn't Know Much About Earthshot... 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In this episode, I'm diving into a classic struggle: surviving family gatherings without losing your mind (or your peace). Whether it's Aunt Judy offering unsolicited advice or cousins asking uncomfortable questions about your role as a stepmom, family events can turn into an emotional minefield real quick.Here's what we're covering today:Why Family Gatherings Attract Unsolicited Opinions: Is it the holiday spirit, or do people just forget their boundaries when they pass the gravy? We'll explore why family gatherings tend to bring out all the “helpful” opinions.Prepping for Awkward Conversations: Learn how to identify potential landmine topics and decide in advancehow you'll handle them. This is your guide to staying one step ahead of the awkward questions.Redirecting and Defusing Comments: Discover strategies for gracefully shifting conversations or using humor to dodge unwanted opinions. Think of it as your family gathering survival toolkit.Handling Questions About the Ex: Does everyone suddenly have an insatiable curiosity about your co-parenting situation? We'll talk about ways to answer—or avoid—them while keeping things respectful.Navigating When Kids Bring Up Their Mom: Kids can be a wildcard, especially when they bring up stories about their mom. We'll cover why it's important to stay calm and supportive—and how to respond with grace.Setting a Time Limit and Knowing When to Leave: Family gatherings don't have to be a marathon! We'll talk about how to know when it's time to take a break (or gracefully exit) to protect your peace.This episode is all about showing up with confidence, setting boundaries, and handling tough situations without letting anyone get under your skin. So, grab a cup of tea (or wine), and let's get ready to tackle those family gatherings like the confident stepmom you are (or want to be)!Listen now to find out how to keep your peace intact—no matter how wild the family gathering gets!10 Tips to Get Through the Holidays-FREE RESOURCE!Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.

You are missing out on this #1 tool to help you access your next level of success and you might not even realize it...What is that tool you might ask? it's your emotionsYour emotions are a very POWERFUL tool to help you access your next level of success...yet most of us don't use itNot because we don't want to, but because most of us grew up learning that emotions are a weaknessSo what do we do? Well if you're like most of the clients I help, you have learned coping behaviors to deal with the discomfort and vulnerability that comes with feeling those negative emotions❌Staying busy so you don't have to think or feel the emotions❌Blaming others for your current situations❌Deflecting by pretending you don't care and aren't affectedBut what if I told you that this is the very thing that is inhibiting your next level of success and not only that...but it's the #1 reason why you might be feeling so exhausted and burnt out

Sermon Resources: Scripture References - Amos 5:24, Jeremiah 7:1-11, John 14:6 1. “When the Patient goes inside the church building, he will see the local grocer with a rather oily expression on his face bustling up to offer him one shiny little book containing a liturgy which neither of them understands, and one shabby little book containing texts of a number of religious lyrics, mostly bad, and in very small print. When he gets to his pew and looks round him he sees just that selection of his neighbors he has previously avoided. You want to lean pretty heavily on those neighbors…Provided that any of them sing out of tune, or have boots that squeak, or double chins, or odd clothes, the Patient will quite easily believe that their religion must therefore be somehow ridiculous. Work hard on the disappointment or anti-climax which is certainly coming to the patient during his first few weeks as a church-going man.” -C.S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters" 2. “Make your patient a taster or connoisseur of churches. The perpetual search for a “suitable” church makes the man a critic where the Enemy wants him to be a pupil [remember, Enemy in the demon's eyes is God]. So bestir yourself and send this fool around all the neighborhood churches as soon as possible…And then, if your patient can't be kept out of the church, he ought at least to be violently attached to some party within it. I don't mean on really doctrinal issues; about those, the more lukewarm he is the better. The real fun is working up hatred between those who say “mass” and those who say “holy communion” when neither party could possibly state the difference in any form which would hold water for five minutes. And all the purely indifferent things–candles and clothes and what not–are an admirable ground for our activities.” -C.S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters" 3. “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -Henry David Thoreau, "Walden" 4. “In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshiping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.” -David Foster Wallace, "This Is Water" 5. “The world is not divided between people who worship and people who don't. The world is divided into people who worship things that will distort their life, and people who worship the only object worthy of the adoration of our soul.” -Tim Keller 6. “If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Welcome to Sleep Paralysis Horror Stories: Volume 4. Tonight, we delve into the darkest corners of your mind, where sleep paralysis demons lurk and terrifying entities bring horrors the likes of which you could never believe. Imagine waking up paralyzed, your body gripped by an unseen force. You hear distorted whispers, manic clown laughter, and see a looming figure with a triangular head. Picture two red eyes at your bedroom door, an encounter so frightening it forces your astral body to separate from the physical. Feel the terror of unseen entities breathing raggedly, lurking just out of sight, sucking the lifeforce from your chest, or a 7-foot tall shadow figure pacing your room while you're on the cusp of sleep. And finally, we encounter the infamous Old Hag, her wrinkled face inches from yours, pressing down on your chest and filling you with dread. These are just a few of the terrifying tales of sleep paralysis we get into in Volume4 of Sleep Paralysis Horror Stories! We'll see you on the inside.. --- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Scott Finally Experienced Sleep Paralysis (…In a Dream) 2:03 - Sleep With The Lights On Is Now on Spotify! 3:04 - The Best Paranormal Podcast Theme Begins 4:23 - Welcome Back, Friends 5:03 - Christian Once Again Brings up House of the Dragon 8:40 - Story 1: Triangle Shaped Head & Clown Laughter 13:12 - Story 2: Scared Into The Astral Plane 17:54 - Why Do People Experience Sleep Paralysis? 21:50 - Story 3: The Things I Cannot See 28:42 - Story 4: The Pacing Shadow Figure 32:00 - Sleep Paralysis in the Spiritual/Astral Realm? 38:16 - Story 5: I Wasn't Alone.. 41:56 - The Good Place Tangent, I Guess.. 44:41 - Found Our Way Back to the Episode (Sorry) 44:43 - Story 6: Pass On Through to the Other Side 53:06 - Story 7: The Old Hag 56:03 - Ah, Christian Brough his Soapbox 58:02 - Christian's Weird Tangent is Over Now 58:12 - Oops, Nevermind… 59:43 - Christian Focuses Way Too Much on Dubai 01:01:40 - Why Do So Many People See The Old Lady? 01:03:13 - Deflecting. 01:06:53 - The Last 10 Minutes of this Episode are Weird..Apologies -------- If you want to become a producer, visit this link: http://bit.ly/3WZ3xTg Episode Producer: Eric Long -------- Armed with nothing more than a non-sensical soundboard, a fascination for all things unexplained, and a heaping dose of dry humor; TFD is a weekly paranormal comedy podcast featuring real ghost stories, Cryptid lore discussions, and true paranormal experiences catering to the week's theme. Fresh episodes drop every Thursday across all podcast platforms, and feature perspectives from both believer and skeptic sides of the aisle. So if you're a fan of haunted places, terrifying paranormal activity, and true ghost stories from real people, you're in the right place, friend. Recorded in an undisclosed location somewhere in the beautiful woods of Wasilla, Alaska. ++SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR OUR LISTENER STORY EPISODES++ Email: thegang@thefreakydeaky.com Voicemail: 801-997-0051 ++WEBSITE & MERCH++ Website: www.thefreakydeaky.com Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/store ++FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS FOR EXCLUSIVES++ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3goj7SP Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 TFD Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/tfdfb TikTok: https://bit.ly/35lNOlu

What does it take to transform past struggles into success, and how can mindset truly shape your future?   In this episode, listeners are taken on an inspiring journey as Zack Knight shares his experiences from serving in the military to becoming a successful business owner. He delves into the importance of mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he reveals how applying lessons from one domain can lead to success in another, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to elevate their personal and professional life.     [00:01 - 04:30] From Service to Success Transitioning from military service to business ownership Success in one area can be applied to other domains with the right approach Leadership in high-stress environments teaches invaluable life skills   [04:31 - 08:27] The Power of Mindset Mindset is the foundation of overcoming limiting beliefs Success is a product of believing you can achieve it Even high achievers face challenges with self-doubt   [08:28 - 13:15] Accepting Compliments with Grace Accepting compliments is an exercise in humility and self-mastery Deflecting compliments can unintentionally dismiss others' kindness Practicing gratitude strengthens relationships and self-esteem   [13:16 - 18:35] Confronting the Inner Voice The inner voice can sabotage your potential if left unchecked Vulnerability is crucial for authentic leadership Self-reflection exercises can reveal deep-seated limiting beliefs   [18:36 - 23:34] Real Estate and Military Insights Why veterans have a unique advantage in real estate Utilizing benefits like the VA loan can lead to significant financial gains Community support and connections are vital for success in real estate     Key Quotes:   "Accepting a compliment isn't about you; it's about appreciating the kindness of others." - Zack Knight   "You have to be vulnerable to really truly be a great leader." — Zach Knight     Connect with Zack:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackaknight/     Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.   Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing.    Head over to our Facebook Page, YouTube channel, or website  https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306.

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TAKEAWAYSThe past is the best predictor of the future unless there's an interventionA person is not born a narcissist, but rather, it is learned behaviorNarcissism can also be defined as “extreme emotional immaturity”Ongoing emotional abuse can result in PTSD or CPTSD in the victim

2024-0630 - The Shield of Faith - Deflecting Doubt - Jenny Mellon

Do you ever catch yourself believing those lingering negative comments from the past? Eric addresses how these can form neural pathways, influencing our reality and emotional responses, and both he and Jeff explore how you can rewrite this narrative.They also touch on the bigger EQ picture—from the simplicity yet profoundness of a noble goal, the strategic navigation of your emotional GPS, the anchoring power of intrinsic motivation and optimism, to the practice of consequential thinking.Top TakeawaysAccurately identifying and interpreting one's own feelings, as well as those of others, is a fundamental competency of emotional intelligence. Belief in negative comments from one's past can lead to the formation of neural pathways that establish a distorted 'reality'. Addressing one's vulnerability and acknowledging the need for reassurance play a significant role in managing concerns and emotions rather than dismissing or avoiding them.Identifying negative emotional patterns and understanding their impact on behavior are crucial steps in improving emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence involves applying consequential thinking, which is about weighing the costs and benefits of choices and understanding their long-term effects. Aligning actions to personal values and finding one's noble goal can provide clarity and purpose. Like using a GPS for emotional guidance, strategic use of emotions involves recognizing where one is emotionally and deliberately using that knowledge to navigate complex situations.Empathy is key to emotional intelligence and involves a deep understanding of and responding to others' emotions. Recognizing and being honest about one's capacity for empathy and support—towards both oneself and others—is important. Developing emotional intelligence is not just about gaining knowledge but actively practicing it through recognizing and navigating emotions, understanding patterns, and evaluating consequences. It's a continuous process of self-reflection and personal growth.Memorable Moments00:00 Experience updates, changes and restarting podcast series.10:03 Literate in navigating complexities, but avoiding trauma.12:54 Recent conversation with wife about childhood traumas.20:02 Apple TV Plus features classic Charlie Brown content.25:24 Value of self-reflection and curiosity in growth.30:44 Deflecting compliments due to past negative experiences.36:28 Struggle between analysis paralysis and impulsive decisions.37:29 Different roles in life and work described.46:39 3 competencies for each: know, choose, give.48:47 Understanding emotions enhances navigation and management.55:20 Recognize value and reflect on personal journey.01:00:40 Questioning optimism, problem-solving perspective in engineering industry.01:06:36 Embracing mistakes, learning, and cultural dysfunction.01:10:03 Empathy requires understanding and active listening.01:16:21 Recognizing signs, seeking help, fostering self-awareness.01:21:11 Overpowering influences can hinder better decision-making.01:26:20 Encountering problems and opportunities shapes happiness.01:30:26 Seminars, workshops, coaching - all for you.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com, or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on

Host: Markus Guest: Ian Carnelli, HERA Mission Director, ESAIn this episode of the Space Cafe Podcast, Markus dives into the fascinating world of planetary defense with Ian Carnelli from the European Space Agency (ESA). They discuss the monumental joint mission between ESA and NASA aimed at protecting Earth from potential asteroid impacts, reflecting on the long journey, challenges, and successes of the project.Guest BackgroundIan Carnelli is the Mission Director at ESA, deeply involved in the HERA mission, part of the planetary defense initiative. His journey into space missions began nearly two decades ago, leading to his crucial role in this groundbreaking project.The Origin of the MissionIan's Entry into ESA: Ian shares his serendipitous entry into ESA, starting with a last-minute application inspired by a conversation at a barbecue.Early Challenges: The mission's conception faced numerous hurdles, including skepticism and funding issues.The DART and HERA MissionsNASA's DART Mission: The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully impacted the asteroid Didymos, proving deflection techniques.ESA's HERA Mission: Set to launch to analyze the aftermath of DART's impact, HERA aims to gather detailed data on the asteroid's altered state.Overcoming SetbacksFunding Struggles: Ian recounts the emotional rollercoaster of securing funding for the mission, including a major setback in 2016 and eventual success in 2020.Team Dynamics: Building and maintaining a motivated and cohesive team despite numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions.Technical and Logistical ChallengesManufacturing Issues: The mission faced several technical hurdles, from faulty components to manufacturing delays.Innovative Solutions: The team's ability to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected problems was crucial for the mission's progress.Personal InsightsLeadership Philosophy: Ian emphasizes transparency, teamwork, and leveraging individual strengths within his team.The Human Element: Despite technological advancements, the mission's success heavily relied on the dedication and hard work of the team members.Notable QuotesIan Carnelli: "I always told my teams or the people I work with, how little I knew. But I had this vision and I wanted their help."Additional ResourcesRadiolab Podcast - Dino-pocalypse: YouTube LinkESA's HERA Mission: ESA HERA Mission PageNASA's DART Mission: NASA DART Mission PageWe love to hear from youYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Daniel Packard's company is the only company in the world to offer this industry-disrupting ‘No Change No Charge' guarantee because he believes when you're in pain, you deserve results. =============== Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠   ============== Bio of Daniel Packard: Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer that turned his painful 10-year battle with severe anxiety into a mission to engineer an actual permanent solution for anxiety. After 8 years of research and testing (working with 3000 people from 5 continents) Daniel and his research have developed world's only permanent anxiety solution program with a 90% success rate. And because Daniel is so passionate about results, his company is the only emotional health company in the world where clients only pay at the end of, once your anxiety is fully solved. Daniel was also a stand-up comedian for 15 years, so I'm sure this interview will be very illuminating for you...but also entertaining... please welcome Anxiety Solution Pioneer...Daniel Packard. ====================   What we Discussed:   - A lot of layers to be creative (5:30 mins)   - Helping a Public Speaker & Writers (6:30 mins)   - Not all Event help you ( 10 mins)   - Why is it Possible to have something that works (12 mins)   - The Defination of the Word Help (14:30 mins)   - If we do not Help you then you do ot pay (16 mins)   - The Experts ar just repeating what they learned (19 mins)   - Daniel was his own customer (26 mins)   - You do not have multiple problems , you have symptoms of Fear (29 mins)   - Ego is Fear Related (34 mins)   - Helping a Speaker remove the Fear (36 mins)   - Research shows the Fear is in the Body (40 mins)   - Why People think its in the Mind (43 mins)   - Beating ourselves up (51 mins)   - Deflecting a Compliment (54 mins)   - Why is it good news that it is a simple thing to resolve (59 mins)   - Multiple Tools are needed to make Change (1hr 3 mins)   - Helping a NFL Athlete Perform at a better level ( 1 hr 10 mins)   - The things the Systems helps you with ( 1 hr 12 mins)    Contact Daniel Packard:   Book a Call https://www.danielpackard.com/call    https://www.danielpackard.com/   https://www.facebook.com/daniel.packard.info   https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/daniel-packard   https://twitter.com/danielpackard ===============   Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠   Link to other interviews with Daniel https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/236-permanently-curing-stage-anxiety-daniel-packard/ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/you-are-enough-daniel-packard-265/

Daniel Packard's company is the only company in the world to offer this industry-disrupting ‘No Change No Charge' guarantee because he believes when you're in pain, you deserve results. =============== Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠   ============== Bio of Daniel Packard: Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer that turned his painful 10-year battle with severe anxiety into a mission to engineer an actual permanent solution for anxiety. After 8 years of research and testing (working with 3000 people from 5 continents) Daniel and his research have developed world's only permanent anxiety solution program with a 90% success rate. And because Daniel is so passionate about results, his company is the only emotional health company in the world where clients only pay at the end of, once your anxiety is fully solved. Daniel was also a stand-up comedian for 15 years, so I'm sure this interview will be very illuminating for you...but also entertaining... please welcome Anxiety Solution Pioneer...Daniel Packard. ====================   What we Discussed:   - A lot of layers to be creative (5:30 mins) - Helping a Public Speaker & Writers (6:30 mins) - Not all Event help you ( 10 mins) - Why is it Possible to have something that works (12 mins) - The Defination of the Word Help (14:30 mins) - If we do not Help you then you do ot pay (16 mins) - The Experts ar just repeating what they learned (19 mins) - Daniel was his own customer (26 mins) - You do not have multiple problems , you have symptoms of Fear (29 mins) - Ego is Fear Related (34 mins) - Helping a Speaker remove the Fear (36 mins) - Research shows the Fear is in the Body (40 mins) - Why People think its in the Mind (43 mins) - Beating ourselves up (51 mins) - Deflecting a Compliment (54 mins) - Why is it good news that it is a simple thing to resolve (59 mins) - Multiple Tools are needed to make Change (1hr 3 mins) - Helping a NFL Athlete Perform at a better level ( 1 hr 10 mins) - The things the Systems helps you with ( 1 hr 12 mins)    Contact Daniel Packard:   Book a Call https://www.danielpackard.com/call    https://www.danielpackard.com/   https://www.facebook.com/daniel.packard.info   https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/daniel-packard   https://twitter.com/danielpackard ===============   Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠   Link to other interviews with Daniel https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/236-permanently-curing-stage-anxiety-daniel-packard/ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/you-are-enough-daniel-packard-265/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan/message

Jonathan and Dustin discuss whether the Cavs' issues start with J.B. Bickerstaff as the head coach. 

In today's episode, we discuss several attempts from the media... and others, to deflect global backlash the FrankenKate photos and video onto Harry and Meghan.    It's been a while, we finally get to have our community conversation!

Dr. Vitz talks about diffusing or deflecting conflict with a segue or and exit.

Welcome to Episode 89! In today's episode, we talk about dealing with a cheater in style, dying from your own powerful cards, and when your local "aspiring judge" can't seem to get a rule right. Sam also talks about his experience at SCG Con Hartford from the highs of interesting cEDH tech to the lows of karmic backlash. Stay Salty! ____ Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) and Dr. Finesse answer questions directly from the Impact Theory community. [Original air date: June 4, 2017]. Topics covered in this Q&A session include: 1. What makes Bill Clinton, Will Smith, and Tom Cruise so good at networking. 2. How to prioritize your biggest personal and business goals by using the "bright lines" method. 3. How Impact Theory plans to support and empower artists and creatives. 4. How job relocation can actually improve your child's social skills. If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/tombilyeu Themes: Mindset, Finance, World Affairs, Health & Productivity, Future & Tech, Simulation Theory & Physics, Dating & Relationships FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.  Right now, Levels is offering Impact Theory listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link, https://levels.link/IMPACTTHEORY Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Try Audible free for 30 days! Just visit https://audible.com/impacttheory or text impacttheory to 500-500. ButcherBox is offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal essential— 3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips — for free in every order for a whole year, plus, get $20 off your first order at https://butcherbox.com/IMPACT and use code IMPACT to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/IMPACT for your personalized ED treatment options.Prescriptions require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if appropriate. Restrictions apply. See website for details and important safety information. Subscription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business – no matter what stage you're in.  Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAKEAWAYSThe past is the best predictor of the future unless there's an interventionA person is not born a narcissist, but rather, it is learned behaviorNarcissism can also be defined as “extreme emotional immaturity”Ongoing emotional abuse can result in PTSD or CPTSD in the victim

My guest this week is Dr. Joel Minden, a clinical psychologist, therapist, author of Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss (affiliate link), and frequent guest on the podcast. This conversation focused on men in therapy. Topics we discussed included: The extent to which men tend to be interested in and open to psychotherapy Fears that men might bring to therapy The significant overlap in the issues men and women deal with and what brings them to therapy The challenge of dealing effectively with anger More frequent externalizing disorders among men, e.g., substance use, aggression Gender differences in suicide attempts and death by suicide Male/female differences in therapy based on roles, e.g., mom vs. dad, husband vs. wife Variability among men or women compared to average differences between men and women Changes over time in men's attitudes toward and participation in therapy Trying to suppress strong or difficult emotions Deflecting the thread of a discussion when running into difficult material The idea of reclaiming an “alpha” masculinity Confusion and uncertainty about what it means to be a male in our society The benefit of normalization in therapy and in life Joel Minden, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. He is the author of Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss (affiliate link), founder of the Chico Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, diplomate of The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and lecturer in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Chico. Find Joel online at his website and read his blog on Psychology Today.

We continue talking about what Dave's friend did to him the other day, You Can't Make This Up, Dave's Dirt, & More!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Bill Belichick deflecting questions about Tom E. Curran's report that the Krafts have already decided they're moving on. (10:58) The crew touches on Dan Graziano saying Robert Kraft could change his succession plan from Jerod Mayo to an offensive mind. (20:59) We react to Rich Eisen floating the idea of Bill Belichick going into TV. (29:57) The crew finishes up the hour by questioning whether you should tip your mailman.

Kent Chevalier is the team chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving them through the ministry of Athletes in Action. He was named to his role before the 2019 season. Prior to the Steelers, Chevalier was a pastor for 22 years in the Pittsburgh area. Today on the podcast, we talk to Kent Chevalier about what it means to deflect the glory, walk with Jesus and the experience of praying at the 50 yard line after each NFL game. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Please enjoy these conversations while we work on the limited series! If you enjoy the episode, please let us know on Instagram!Follow us on Instagram! Black Widow PodcastEric DizzyJones