Podcasts about Eyes Open

Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of Snow Patrol, has always had a soft spot for Australia. So when the opportunity came to collaborate with Kylie Minogue, it was a dream come true. The result? The stunning new track, These Arms. We chat about the collaboration, their love of performing, and celebrate the anniversary of Eyes Open — the album that became a global breakthrough and cemented Snow Patrol as one of the biggest bands in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of Snow Patrol, has always had a soft spot for Australia. So when the opportunity came to collaborate with Kylie Minogue, it was a dream come true. The result? The stunning new track, These Arms. We chat about the collaboration, their love of performing, and celebrate the anniversary of Eyes Open — the album that became a global breakthrough and cemented Snow Patrol as one of the biggest bands in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your meditation doesn't need better willpower, a quieter mind, or a more “spiritual” seat on the floor. With renowned meditation teacher Susan Piver, we practice a clear, grounded approach to mindfulness meditation that starts where your body already is: feeling your weight land, sitting upright with dignity, softening the belly, and letting the jaw and shoulders finally unclench. If you've ever wondered whether a chair “counts,” you'll love her reminder that it does.We also explore eyes-open meditation in a way that feels surprisingly gentle. Susan shares how to cast the gaze down, let vision mix with space, and stop turning attention into a hard stare. From there we move into breath awareness without breath control, and a key insight that changes everything for overthinkers: don't just notice the breath, feel it as expansion and letting go.Then we get honest about thoughts. Thinking isn't the enemy, and spacing out isn't failure. When you catch yourself lost in a storyline, you silently label “thinking,” let go, and return. The best part: you get infinite fresh starts. We close with a behind-the-scenes conversation on teaching meditation, timing silence, and adjusting pacing online or in a room by reading the group's energy with humility.Subscribe for more practical mindfulness, share this with a friend who wants a simpler practice, and leave a review. What helps you most right now: more guidance or more silence?BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Jesus looks at a crowd of broken, tired, searching people and says: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” In other words: The gathering is ready. The moment is here. The opportunity is not coming — it's now. We often think revival is someday. We think openness is somewhere else. We think impact is for someone more gifted. But Jesus says the gathering is now.

In this week's Frankly, Nate reflects on a week spent with a group of friends and peers who share his understanding of the world's converging crises, and what it revealed about the deeply human need to be fully seen, without having to explain yourself first. Though the group rarely discussed climate, AI, or energy depletion, the shared awareness of these issues created space for humor, joy, and the reemergence of a version of himself that had quietly faded into the background over the years. He observes that most rooms he finds himself in either run either too hot – where people are overly fixated on systemic risk and its gory details – or too cold, where the state of the world goes unacknowledged entirely. This group served as the rare in-between: people who could hold both the beauty and the horror of our moment with both eyes open, and still show up each morning with presence, purpose, and laughter. From there, Nate widens the lens to the role of community in an age of converging crises: our evolutionary wiring as social animals, the physiological nourishment of daily in-person connection that even the strongest online relationships cannot replicate, and the quiet loneliness of seeing the world differently than those around us. Many listeners of this platform might be in the same position: aware and engaged, yet locally alone. As The Great Simplification continues to unfold, Nate suggests that finding – or helping to build – local communities grounded in shared reality, mutual presence, and care may be among the most important no-regrets strategies available to us – and one this platform intends to help cultivate. What changes when you no longer have to explain the world as you see it before you can simply be yourself? Why does in-person community meet needs that even meaningful online relationships cannot? And what first steps can we take toward the kinds of local communities that help us face an uncertain future with resilience, meaning, and joy? (Recorded July 21st, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

Jay Gunkelman has read more than half a million brain scans — so when Joshua Moore hands him a blind EEG with no history and no chart, it takes about 70 seconds. The brain in front of him is drifting into stage-one drowsiness with the eyes still open, and Jay calls it cold: a primary disorder of vigilance. Host Pete Jansons walks through it with him frame by frame — eyes open and eyes closed — so you can watch the read happen in real time.Along the way: why arousal and vigilance are NOT the same thing (and why an amphetamine is the wrong tool), what "highway hypnosis" actually is at the level of the EEG, why your Oura ring can flag hypoxia but can't tell you if it's central or obstructive, and the lost art of reading 100 paper EEGs a day with a pencil so you don't get paper cuts. Plus Joshua Moore's Brain Bar intro to QEEG phenotypes.

When God opens our eyes, He also sends our lives. Awareness is never the destination—obedience is.

The weekly message from Community Church Edinburgh. This talk is from Sunday, 19th Jul 2026.

God prepares hearts—we simply step through open doors. Evangelism is cooperation, not coercion.

Group Therapy centered on being creeped out her bf sleeps with his eyes open. How were you busted by your boss? Little Kid or Drunk Adult and what's the opposite of water?

The weekly message from Community Church Edinburgh. This talk is from Sunday, 5th Jul 2026.

Eyes-open meditation can sound like the worst idea if you're used to practice as a private escape. Then Susan Piver walks us through why keeping the eyes open may be the most direct path to mindfulness in real life, because you don't have to “come back” when the sit is over. We talk about the simple mechanics of resting the gaze, why distraction and tired eyes are normal at first, and how the nervous system settles when we stop trying to force focus. From there, the conversation turns to what meditation is really for. We're not training to be impressive meditators. We're training to be more awake, more patient, and less ruled by triggers when life gets loud. Susan shares a teacher's perspective on why the benefits often don't appear during practice, how expanded heart shows up on its own, and why “attention is the most basic form of love” is more than a nice quote, it's a map for how mindfulness practice changes relationships. We also zoom out to the stress of the present moment on planet Earth, using Tibetan Buddhist “six realms” imagery to describe conflict, power grabs, and the exhausted feeling of fighting battles with the wrong tools. The takeaway is grounding and practical: strengthen the human realm by teaching people to work with projection, story, and reactivity, and keep your classes clean, inclusive, simple, and honest. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you're practising this week.BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Your story is one of God's greatest evangelism tools. You don't need to know everything—you just need to know what Jesus has done for you.

The weekly message from Community Church Edinburgh. This talk is from Sunday, 28th Jun 2026.In the first talk of this new series ‘Open Eyes, Open Hearts’, Andrew explores Jazz music with a sermon titled, “What does John Coltrane have to do with Julian of Norwich?” In it, he uncovers a mutual obsession shared between the 14th century English Anchorite Saint, and the 20th Century Saxophone virtuoso.

Evangelism starts with listening, not talking. Jesus asked questions long before He offered answers.

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The gospel is best shared through love that expects nothing in return. People don't care about what we believe until they believe we care.

What if spiritual progress becomes clearest when you stop trying to measure it? In this episode of The Vedic Worldview, Thom explores why enlightenment is not an individual achievement but a gradual expansion of Universal Consciousness through the individual.He describes the signs of growing consciousness, from moments of inner silence to greater adaptability, rapid recovery, and a quieter relationship with stress. Listen or watch to learn why Vedic Meditation changes the pace of evolution and how real progress often becomes most obvious in daily life.Episode Highlights[00:45] Relax and Enjoy the River[06:34] The First Taste of Transcendence[07:51] Eyes Open, Silence Remains[10:45] Adaptation Is a Hallmark[13:05] Enlightenment Does Not Boost Ego[15:35] Uncontrollable and Unpredictable[18:37] Rapid Recovery and Relevance[19:39] Q - Can non-meditators measure progress too?[20:10] A - Why Meditation Changes the Timeline[23:18] The Direct Route to Transcending[27:04] Q - Can attachment block enlightenment?[27:27] A - Stop Striving, Keep PracticingUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

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Eyes Open - Week 1 by Elevate Christian Church

Demonstrating Dr. Barnhouse's acute understanding of Romans and his heart for effective preaching, these messages skillful and reverently expound even the most difficult passages in a clear way. Dr. Barnhouse's concern for a universal appreciation of the epistle fuels this series and invites all listeners into a deeper understanding of the life-changing message of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

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On The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III interviews Jonathan Otto, founder of Red Life, about aggressive health optimization, including Otto's controversial advocacy of urine drinking and his focus on red light therapy. Otto shares his background growing up in Australia, early philanthropic drive, and severe childhood and young-adult illnesses that led him to seek non-allopathic solutions. Through investigative journalism and producing The Truth About Cancer, he connected with doctors and began researching and supplying red light devices to clinics, citing long-standing medical interest in urine extracts and red light use. He explains that many chronic issues relate to mitochondrial dysfunction and that red and near-infrared light support cellular energy (ATP), circadian “switching,” and may improve eyesight when used in the morning. They discuss wavelength differences, flicker-rate concerns, practical usage, and accessing studies via AI tools. 00:00 Global Problem Solver00:42 Daily Mastermind Intro01:23 Urine Therapy Explained02:37 Cellular Root Causes04:28 Jonathan's Origin Story06:57 Childhood Illness Journey08:43 Truth About Cancer Path10:27 Red Light Basics11:32 Eyes Open and Timing14:28 Colors and Flicker Rate16:35 Morning Red Light Fix17:38 How Light Powers Cells19:14 Wavelengths and Device Quality20:58 Researching Studies Fast22:06 Stress Anxiety and Performance23:33 Stop Glorifying Burnout25:31 Why Red Light Is Core25:51 Grandma Recovery Story26:56 Where to Buy and Discounts29:35 Portable Options and PricingThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.Guest BioJonathan Otto is an investigative journalist, natural health researcher, documentary filmmaker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of RedLife™, a company focused on red light therapy technology designed to improve cellular energy, reduce inflammation, and support natural healing. He is also the founder of Well Of Life™, a natural supplement company dedicated to providing high-quality wellness products that support overall health and vitality.Over the course of his career, Jonathan has interviewed hundreds of medical doctors, scientists, and natural health experts while producing more than 20 health-focused documentary series viewed by millions around the world. His projects include Cancer Decoded, Cancer Secrets, Healing Genesis, Disease in Reverse, Autoimmune Secrets, Natural Medicine Secrets, COVID Secrets, Vaccine Secrets, and Healing Revolution. He also served as a producer for The Truth About Cancer and The Truth About Vaccines and is the author of the book Cancer Off Switch.Jonathan's mission is to help people better understand the root causes of chronic illness and equip them with practical, natural strategies to improve health, energy, and performance. His work combines investigative journalism, health education, and humanitarian efforts, earning him recognition and awards for his contributions to communities around the world.Linkshttps://myredlight.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-otto-29855ab/https://welloflife.com/https://www.youtube.com/@RealJonathanOtto

She's f*cking Sidney Prescott's daughter. In SCREAM 7, Kevin Williamson introduced a new main character for the franchise in Tatum Evans played by Isabel May. In the final character-centric episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Anthony, and Jess to break down Sidney Prescott's daughter, her personality, how she changes over the course of SCREAM 7, and the impact she brings to the film. Then, Ashley joins Ryan and names "Eyes Open" (from Red and the original The Hunger Games film) as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week to match up with Tatum. Is Tatum Co-Lead or Supporting? Tatum's Self-Esteem The Cool Girl Mother-Daughter Understanding Tatum "Eyes Open" Follow us @SCREAMwithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Eyes Open" (Red) Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs 

Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND on Case 8 — a 30-year-old whose eyes-open EEG looks like eyes-closed. Alpha at 150 microvolts. Widespread. Anteriorized. Not responding to eye opening. After half a million EEGs, Jay calls the phenotype on sight: vigilance regulation problem, not attention. Left-side mu disconnect. Right-parietal alpha persistence. Frontal alpha hyper-coherence climbing from 0.5 eyes-open to 0.6+ eyes-closed — affect regulation flag. Plus a treatment map more granular than the room expected: FC beta for salience activation, C3 for language, C4 for affect, C4-to-PZ for the parietal alpha that won't quit. And a history segment most listeners have never heard — the first transmitted EEG in 1974, phase-lock loops over voice-grade phone lines, Trudy and Eric Gibbs, Larry Wood's engineering. Stay for the inter-rater reliability number that should end the classical-EEG debate: 90% on phenotypes vs 30-40% on traditional reads.

Throughout our lives, we encounter health information from less-than-official sources. Maybe a grandparent, or…

Entre The Walkmen, My Bloody Valentine o Superheaven se mueve "Señales", el tercer adelanto del disco que levitants sacarán el próximo otoño. Nuevo artefacto de los vallisoletanos que aborda sin rodeos esa chispa de belleza que, a veces, surge en las derrotas. Emoción, épica y guitarras (y melodía) brillantes para reflexionar sobre una relación que podría haber tenido un mejor futuro, pero que llegó a un fin inevitable. Aparte, escuchamos lo nuevo de Ibeyi, Muse, Grace Potter, el remix de "I Feel So Free", de Madonna por Peggy Gou y recuperamos "Firestarter", de The Prodigy, que vienen al Sonar 2026 y "Chasing Cars", de Snow Patrol, con motivo de la reedición de "Eyes Open", por su vigésimo aniversario.  ANNI B SWEET - Adiós Con AlegríaANGEL STANICH - La Casa NegraVIVA SUECIA, ENJAMBRE - Dolor y GloriaIBEYI - AsetMADONNA - I Feel So Free (Peggy Gou Energy Mix)THE PRODIDY - FirestarterCORIZONAS - Una y Otra VezLEIVA - Cortar Por La Línea de PuntosMUSE - HexagonsCIGARETTES AFTER SEX - Twizzlerlevitants - SeñalesTHE LAST DINNER PARTY - Big DogGRACE POTTER - Love Me NotSNOW PATROL - Chasing CarsEscuchar audio

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody tells us all about the 20th Anniversary Edition of Eyes Open!Catch TFI Unplugged on Channel 4 from 11pm on Friday nights or on the Virgin Radio UK YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rewind to 30 April to 6 May 2006 — where billionaires are buying feelings in Cubist form, governments are controlling the weather (casual) and your main character moment has a full soundtrack.

Everyone wanted to call in sick this morning, Dez keeps her eyes open when kissing, Little Debbie's, Trending and Biggest Little VictoriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your breakthrough often begins in your heart before your mind can even explain it. Just like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, you might still feel confused or grieving, but if there is a stirring deep inside, that's God's hidden fire already at work.#FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #EmmausRoad​ #SpiritualAwakening​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichClub​ #InnerFire​ #Grace​ #Vulnerability​ #HolyWeek2026​---PS. Do you want to grow your finances but don't know how?For the past 18 years, I've received a lot of “thank yous” from so many TrulyRichClub members because once upon a time, they were stuck in their finances but through the club, they learned how to invest and they're on their way to financial freedom.If you want to grow your finances and reach your financial dream, go to www.trulyrichclub.com now or go to trc.ph/events to join our upcoming seminars!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, we heard from Patti Garibay, the founder of the American Heritage Girls, who explained how scouting can instill deep moral character in the lives of young girls. Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist, discussed the importance of sunlight and the possibility of life on other planets. Pastor Jack Hibbs joined us for an important discussion why we need to stand boldly for Christ in a godless culture. John Coleman gave us practical guidance on how to align our finances with our deepest values. This hour, Janet and Craig continue to teach us how to use God’s word to discern truth from confusion in the marketplace of ideas. Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Summary:In this unedited, raw-style episode of The Second Act Executive, host TAWNIE WOLF, also known as Antoinette Wolf, delivers an honest, real-time conversation about parenting, awareness, financial literacy, and the responsibilities adults carry in today's rapidly changing world.Normally airing Wednesdays at 9 PM Pacific Standard Time, this episode arrives on Thursday after a busy week balancing business, parenting, and community responsibilities. Instead of a polished production, this conversation is intentionally raw and conversational, allowing listeners to hear authentic reflections and real-life observations as they unfold.TAWNIE shares a lighter moment about scoring a large Stanley cup for $16 at HomeGoods, reminding listeners that even small wins matter in a high-cost economy. The discussion then shifts into a surprising situation involving a counterfeit $10 bill at Panda Express, raising questions about whether fake currency may be circulating more frequently and encouraging listeners to stay observant in everyday transactions.A major portion of the episode focuses on a school conference with her child's teacher, which sparked a deeper conversation about how overworked educators are today and why parents must play a larger role in supporting education at home. TAWNIE discusses the importance of prioritizing reading, math, science, and critical thinking while reducing excessive television, gaming, and passive screen time.Drawing from her own experience working in the entertainment industry in California, she also talks about the growing concern surrounding sexualized media and digital grooming influences targeting children, and why parents must be more intentional about what content enters their homes.The episode also includes a discussion about today's evolving economy and several companies shaping the future of technology and markets, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, AMD, and Palantir, and why staying informed about business and innovation is important for anyone entering the next phase of life.This episode is a candid conversation about awareness, parenting, education, media literacy, and staying mentally sharp in your Second Act.Hosted by TAWNIE WOLFFormer Corporate Executive | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Writer | MotherNew episodes of The Second Act Executive normally air Wednesdays at 9 PM Pacific Standard Time.

Don't miss what God is doing around because you are using only one eye to see what you want to see.

John 9 : 1 - 38 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. 4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." 6 When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. 7 And He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. 8 Therefore the neighbors and those who previously had seen that he was blind said, "Is not this he who sat and begged?" 9 Some said, "This is he." Others said, "He is like him." He said, "I am he." Glory be to God forever.

Our plucky beta squad heroes learn a valuable lesson about leadership or whatever but check out that adorable little Kayshon doll! How toyetic! Also Boimlers out here boiming per usual. This is the final episode of SquidLudwig's "Collection" Collection as chosen by and voted on by our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today! SUPPORT US ON PATREON WITH YOUR LATINUM! - www.patreon.com/mclasspodcast Need info about the show? Find it at www.mclasspodcast.com Follow us on BlueSky: @MClassPodcast.bsky.social And/or follow our personal accounts: jeffpennington.bsky.social joshhenderson.bsky.social Opening Theme by VidaZen Editing by Josh Henderson Art by Jeff Pennington

In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Josh, Danny, Isaiah, and Becca reflect on the “landmines” of youth ministry through the lens of 1 Peter 5:8: being sober-minded and watchful because the devil prowls like a roaring lion. They discuss dangers such as the “savior complex,” prideful isolation, us-versus-them attitudes toward church leadership and parents, unhealthy comparison with other ministries, and the temptation to measure success by numbers instead of faithfulness.There is also a danger of neglecting our own souls—becoming “professional Christians” whose Bible reading is only for teaching prep, not personal communion with God. We will discuss both those “landmines” as well as how they can be avoided.Resources:Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap ClarkFollow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

Rashi opens his commentary to Parashat Vayehi with an observation about the "formatting" of this text in the Torah scroll. He notes that the text of Parashat Vayehi begins immediately after the text of the previous Parasha, with no space in between. Normally, the Torah indicates the beginning of a new section with empty space. Sometimes a new section begins on the next line ("Parasha Petuha"), and sometimes a new section begins nine empty spaces (meaning, the space needed to write nine letters) after the end of the previous section ("Parasha Setuma"). Parashat Vayehi, however, begins with no empty space at all separating it from the previous Parasha, appearing as though this is not actually a new Parasha at all. We know that the division of the Torah into Parashiyot was established by Ezra based on an oral tradition. The question thus arises as to why Parashat Vayehi is written immediately after the previous Parasha, without any empty space to indicate that a new Parasha begins. Rashi explains that this "closed" formatting symbolizes the fact that "once Yaakob died, the eyes and hearts of Israel were 'closed' from the distress of bondage, as they [the Egyptians] began to enslave them." The "closed" Parasha expresses the "closing" that occurred due to the slavery that began to unfold after Yaakob Abinu's passing, which the Torah tells about in this Parasha. We must ask, what exactly does Rashi mean when he speaks of the people's eyes and hearts "closing"? Additionally, tradition teaches that the Egyptians did not enslave Beneh Yisrael until all of Yaakob's sons passed away. As long as even one of the Yaakob's sons was alive, the period of slavery did not begin. How, then, can Rashi say that the Egyptians began enslaving Beneh Yisrael after Yaakob Abinu's death? One explanation I saw is that Rashi refers not to the bondage itself, but rather to the early warning signs. Even before Beneh Yisrael were enslaved, there were indications of hostility toward them. Unfortunately, the people's "eyes and hearts" were "closed," they were blinded, and failed to see what was happening before to was too late. When we learn Jewish history, and hear about the tragically numerous incidents of persecution that our nation has suffered, we often find ourselves wondering why the Jews did not just leave, why they did not see the proverbial "writing on the wall" ahead of time and escape before it was too late. The answer is found in Rashi's comments. The Jews' eyes were often closed, unable – or unwilling – to objectively assess the situation, to see where developments were leading. They dismissed hostility as a limited phenomenon, the attitudes of a negligible fringe element. Or, they would see it as a passing phase that would soon end. If a discriminatory law was passed, or a discriminatory policy decision was made, the Jews would assure themselves that it could be repealed, that a different politician will soon come in and implement a different policy, or that they would just lobby government officials. Rashi is telling us that our ancestors in Egypt made this same mistake. Their eyes and minds were "closed," unable to see what was really happening. We must always keep our eyes and minds open, and honestly acknowledge what is happening even when these truths are uncomfortable. And we must never delude ourselves into assuming that the kind of hostility that our nation has experienced in other countries cannot surface here, too. As we continue hoping and praying to Hashem to protect us wherever we are, we must, at the same time, keep our hand on the pulse of the society in which we live and keep our eyes open to potential threats to our future.

Rashi opens his commentary to Parashat Vayehi with an observation about the "formatting" of this text in the Torah scroll. He notes that the text of Parashat Vayehi begins immediately after the text of the previous Parasha, with no space in between. Normally, the Torah indicates the beginning of a new section with empty space. Sometimes a new section begins on the next line ("Parasha Petuha"), and sometimes a new section begins nine empty spaces (meaning, the space needed to write nine letters) after the end of the previous section ("Parasha Setuma"). Parashat Vayehi, however, begins with no empty space at all separating it from the previous Parasha, appearing as though this is not actually a new Parasha at all. We know that the division of the Torah into Parashiyot was established by Ezra based on an oral tradition. The question thus arises as to why Parashat Vayehi is written immediately after the previous Parasha, without any empty space to indicate that a new Parasha begins. Rashi explains that this "closed" formatting symbolizes the fact that "once Yaakob died, the eyes and hearts of Israel were 'closed' from the distress of bondage, as they [the Egyptians] began to enslave them." The "closed" Parasha expresses the "closing" that occurred due to the slavery that began to unfold after Yaakob Abinu's passing, which the Torah tells about in this Parasha. We must ask, what exactly does Rashi mean when he speaks of the people's eyes and hearts "closing"? Additionally, tradition teaches that the Egyptians did not enslave Beneh Yisrael until all of Yaakob's sons passed away. As long as even one of the Yaakob's sons was alive, the period of slavery did not begin. How, then, can Rashi say that the Egyptians began enslaving Beneh Yisrael after Yaakob Abinu's death? One explanation I saw is that Rashi refers not to the bondage itself, but rather to the early warning signs. Even before Beneh Yisrael were enslaved, there were indications of hostility toward them. Unfortunately, the people's "eyes and hearts" were "closed," they were blinded, and failed to see what was happening before to was too late. When we learn Jewish history, and hear about the tragically numerous incidents of persecution that our nation has suffered, we often find ourselves wondering why the Jews did not just leave, why they did not see the proverbial "writing on the wall" ahead of time and escape before it was too late. The answer is found in Rashi's comments. The Jews' eyes were often closed, unable – or unwilling – to objectively assess the situation, to see where developments were leading. They dismissed hostility as a limited phenomenon, the attitudes of a negligible fringe element. Or, they would see it as a passing phase that would soon end. If a discriminatory law was passed, or a discriminatory policy decision was made, the Jews would assure themselves that it could be repealed, that a different politician will soon come in and implement a different policy, or that they would just lobby government officials. Rashi is telling us that our ancestors in Egypt made this same mistake. Their eyes and minds were "closed," unable to see what was really happening. We must always keep our eyes and minds open, and honestly acknowledge what is happening even when these truths are uncomfortable. And we must never delude ourselves into assuming that the kind of hostility that our nation has experienced in other countries cannot surface here, too. As we continue hoping and praying to Hashem to protect us wherever we are, we must, at the same time, keep our hand on the pulse of the society in which we live and keep our eyes open to potential threats to our future.

Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizWhat if the problem isn't how often you're having sex — but how present you are when you're together?In this episode of Relationship Renovation, EJ and Tarah Kerwin sit down with Dan Purcell, intimacy educator, founder of Get Your Marriage On, and host of the podcast by the same name. Together, they explore what Dan calls “Eyes Open Intimacy” — a way of approaching sexual and emotional connection that prioritizes presence, safety, and genuine attunement over performance or obligation.This honest, vulnerable conversation dives into why many couples feel disconnected even when they're having sex, how anxiety and shame show up in the bedroom, and why true intimacy begins before anything physical happens.Dan shares powerful insights from his own marriage and years of coaching couples, offering practical tools that help partners slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect in ways that feel safe and meaningful.Get Your Marriage On... Dan PurcellSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis conversation pulls you straight into the wild, wonderful, and deeply supernatural world woven into the pages of Scripture. We explore ancient bloodlines, cosmic rebellions, hybrid beings, and the strange clues most Christians skip right over because they were never taught how to look for them. Adam walks us through his “warehouse manager” method of reading the Bible — tracking patterns, identifying anomalies, and letting the text define its own boundaries. From Ezekiel's “wicked conception rituals” to the kings and princes ruling unseen nations, the conversation raises big, honest questions about what the biblical authors actually believed. We also dive into good vs. evil Nephilim, hybrid bloodlines in Judges, angelic kings, and why context matters more than commentary. And somehow we still ended up talking about lion-men, giants in Virginia, and alien abductions. It's a ride — and it's gloriously unrefined.https://eadamfarris.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@eadamfarrisFive Stones book link--https://amzn.to/47Z5RPzhttps://unrefinedpodcast.comYoung adult/children's Book series Brandon mentioned:https://amzn.to/4rlhgkg

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We all witnessed history being made this week as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East moved up to another level. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we had another enlightening and timely conversation with a highly respected expert on national security issues to dig deeper into Israel’s decisive action against Iran, who was financially behind the “No Kings” demonstrations across the country and more efforts by China to wake a “smokeless war” with the United States including efforts to smuggle toxic fungus into the U.S. and the advancements in methods to wage so-called “brain warfare” against our military leaders and others. The increase in confusion about sexual identity in our society today has created confusion and concerns in families across the country. We spoke to a woman who once lived a same-sex attraction lifestyle, who answered your questions related to the challenges of loving someone who is struggling with these issues. She gave clear, biblical answers to some of your most important questions. The younger generation today is less inclined to be interested in church or a personal faith than the ones that came before them. But our guests, two highly respected teachers and apologists joined forces to talk about what can be done to encourage these young people to own their faith and share it with those they meet. A new documentary delves deep into the mystery of miracles and whether or not they still happen in our 21st. century world. Our fighter for human dignity joined us once again to talk about more of the issues that are pushing the agenda of those who want to diminish our unique God-given role in creation including efforts by members of the U.N to give human rights to nature and the cruelty of Canada’s ongoing euthanasia program. It is time for us to join Janet and Craig for another in-depth investigation of more of the headlines of the week.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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