Podcasts about finding harmony

King Charles' lifelong commitment to the environment is in the spotlight in a new Amazon Prime documentary, Finding Harmony. Tony Juniper, the King's long-time adviser and a contributor to the film, joins Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey to discuss how Charles's once-mocked views have gone mainstream, what influence a monarch can really have on climate, and whether sustainability will be the defining legacy of his reign.Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's really going on in food and farming? Two farmers – Patrick Holden, founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, and Stuart Oates, founder of the Fossil Free Farm project – get behind the headlines to unpack the biggest stories shaping what we eat, how we farm and the future of the planet. Expect lively debate, real-world experience, and unique insights from some of food and farming's top voices.   To mark the release of the recent documentary Finding Harmony: A King's Vision – exploring his Majesty King Charles III's lifelong commitment to the environment and his philosophy of Harmony – in this episode of the SFT Podcast, Patrick talks to Stuart about his involvement in the documentary and recalls first meeting the King in 1982. They also explore the philosophy of Harmony in more depth, including how we can bring harmonious practices into our everyday lives and why achieving this is now more important than ever.   Elsewhere in the episode, Patrick and Stuart talk about the evolution of agricultural education and the importance of influencing the influencers to enable a transition to more sustainable food and farming practices.   To join in the conversation, get in touch with us at info@sustainablefoodtrust.org or send us a message via any of our social media channels – let us know what you'd like to hear Patrick and Stuart talk about next time!   Timestamps:   0:00: Welcome back! 0:33: Patrick talks about his relationship with King Charles, first meeting him in 1982, the development of Highgrove Farm and their shared passion for organic farming 4:01: The King's book: Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World 5:55: We are not separate from nature, we are part of nature 10:45: Striving for Harmony in a world of conflict  13:36: To achieve Harmony, where do we start? 18:02: Harmonious practices in our everyday lives 25:48: Patrick's involvement in Finding Harmony 28:36: 'Seeing is believing' experience at Highgrove Farm  30:17: The evolution of agricultural education and need for reform  37:53: The history of Dumfries House  43:14: The interconnectedness of faiths/The King's influence on connecting different faiths  44:52: How do we transform farming to become part of the solution, rather than the problem? 49:35: Influencing the influencers 53:31: What's coming in future episodes   Follow Patrick and the Sustainable Food Trust: https://www.instagram.com/susfoodtrust/ | https://www.instagram.com/hafodcheese/ https://bsky.app/profile/susfoodtrust.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/SusFoodTrust https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-food-trust/   Find out more about Stuart and the Fossil Free Farm project: https://fossilfreefarm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/camelstu/ https://www.youtube.com/@farmerstu   To listen to more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in regenerative food and farming, head to our main podcast page.

What happens when a tech executive building AI infrastructure has a profound spiritual awakening? Pete Sacco went from 368 pounds and type 2 diabetes to complete transformation—discovering that consciousness is eternal while designing the data centers powering the AI revolution. Pete shares his "Commit, Learn, Do" framework, why AI will force humanity to become MORE human, his mystical experiences with plant medicine, and what his 7-year-old daughter taught him about Zen. ABOUT PETE SACCO Pete Sacco is a data center designer, AI infrastructure specialist, author, father of four, and grandfather of three. After a health crisis at age 39, he transformed his life—losing 178 pounds, reversing type 2 diabetes, reconnecting with his estranged son, and experiencing spiritual awakening through plant medicine. Author of "Living in Bliss: Achieve a Balanced Existence of Mind, Body, and Spirit."   KEY TOPICS The "Commit, Learn, Do" framework for total life transformation From 368 pounds and type 2 diabetes to complete remission Why reconnecting with his estranged son was essential to transformation AI and the future: We're at "2 AM" on a 24-hour timeline Plant medicine experiences: MDMA, ketamine, and ayahuasca The ayahuasca vision where he watched himself die Why consciousness is non-local: "We are consciousness observing consciousness" Why AI will make us MORE human, not less What a 7-year-old knows about Zen that adults don't How to find "spacious stillness" in chaos The future of humanity in a post-scarcity world   CONNECT WITH PETE Website: PeteSacco.com Book: "Living in Bliss: Achieve a Balanced Existence of Mind, Body, and Spirit" SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If this episode resonated with you, please leave a 5-star review and share your biggest takeaway. Your reviews help others discover these conversations! Subscribe to Finding Harmony on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: A Spring Festival Tale of Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 丽芬走进温泉度假村，白雪覆盖的山丘美丽如画。En: Lifen walked into the hot spring resort, where the snow-covered hills looked picturesque.Zh: 她感受到一种久违的宁静。En: She felt a long-lost sense of tranquility.Zh: 每到冬天，这里就成了一个充满节日气氛的藏身之地。En: Every winter, this place becomes a haven filled with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 红色灯笼在微风中轻摇，金色装饰带来新年的喜悦。En: Red lanterns sway gently in the breeze, and golden decorations bring the joy of the New Year.Zh: 她是一个城市规划师，工作繁忙。En: She is an urban planner, with a busy work schedule.Zh: 这次利用春节假期，她来这里只是为了思考人生。En: Taking advantage of the Spring Festival holiday, she came here just to reflect on life.Zh: 她想找到职业和生活的意义。En: She wants to find the meaning of her career and life.Zh: 丽芬内心渴望与人建立深刻的连接，但却不擅长主动。En: Lifen longs for deep connections with people, but she is not good at taking the initiative.Zh: 走在度假村的小道上，她偶然遇见了魏。En: Walking along the resort's paths, she stumbled upon Wei.Zh: 魏是一位旅行摄影师，正在为他的春节项目寻找灵感。En: Wei is a travel photographer, looking for inspiration for his Spring Festival project.Zh: 他对周围的一切充满好奇，希望捕捉到真实而动人的瞬间。En: He is curious about everything around him, hoping to capture genuine and touching moments.Zh: 魏的相机记录下每一个细节，但他的心却被创作的压力占据。En: Wei's camera records every detail, but his mind is occupied by the pressure of creativity.Zh: 他一直觉得自己的作品缺少真实的情感。En: He has always felt that his work lacks genuine emotion.Zh: 他问丽芬愿不愿跟他去探索当地的文化和传统。En: He asked Lifen if she would like to explore local culture and traditions with him.Zh: 丽芬犹豫了片刻，最后决定跟随他的步伐。En: Lifen hesitated for a moment but finally decided to follow his lead.Zh: 在一起的时光里，魏拍下了好多动人的画面，而丽芬则享受到被理解的快乐。En: During their time together, Wei captured many poignant scenes, while Lifen enjoyed the joy of being understood.Zh: 春节前夜，他们参加了一场别开生面的庆祝活动。En: On the eve of the Spring Festival, they attended a unique celebration.Zh: 他们坐在温暖的房间里，看着外面闪烁的烟花。En: They sat in a warm room, watching the fireworks sparkle outside.Zh: 在这次特殊的庆祝中，丽芬与魏分享了她内心的困惑。En: During this special celebration, Lifen shared her inner confusion with Wei.Zh: 她谈到对未来的不确定和对成就的渴望。En: She talked about her uncertainty about the future and her longing for achievement.Zh: 魏也敞开了心扉，叙述了自己摄影项目中的挣扎以及对真实故事的追求。En: Wei also opened up, narrating his struggles with his photography projects and his quest for authentic stories.Zh: 这个深刻的谈话让他们之间的联系愈加紧密。En: This deep conversation strengthened their bond.Zh: 最终，丽芬找到了内心的平静，她决心未来的工作要与她的价值观一致。En: Ultimately, Lifen found inner peace and resolved that her future work should align with her values.Zh: 而魏则发现，与其拍摄宏大的场景，不如关注人们的生活故事。En: Wei realized that instead of capturing grand scenes, he should focus on people's life stories.Zh: 这让他的作品多了些许灵魂。En: This gave his work a bit more soul.Zh: 最后，在春节假期结束后，丽芬回到了城市，她的心中充满了新的动力和信念。En: In the end, after the Spring Festival holiday, Lifen returned to the city with renewed motivation and conviction.Zh: 魏的摄影项目也顺利完成，他拍下的不仅是照片，更是人们的生活。En: Wei's photography project was successfully completed, capturing not just images but the lives of people.Zh: 他计划很快再见到丽芬，因为他们的故事才刚刚开始。En: He plans to see Lifen again soon because their story has only just begun.Zh: 丽芬的生活变得更加开放，敢于为真正重要的事物冒险。En: Lifen's life has become more open, daring to take risks for what truly matters.Zh: 魏领悟到，创作的意义不在于数量，而在于深入的连接。En: Wei realized that the meaning of creation lies not in quantity, but in deep connections. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: 美丽如画tranquility: 宁静haven: 藏身之地festive: 节日的lanterns: 灯笼gentle: 轻breeze: 微风advantage: 利用reflection: 思考initiative: 主动stumbled upon: 偶然遇见photographer: 摄影师inspiration: 灵感poignant: 动人的celebration: 庆祝活动fireworks: 烟花sparkle: 闪烁inner confusion: 内心的困惑uncertainty: 不确定attachment: 连接achievement: 成就narrating: 叙述struggles: 挣扎quest: 追求strengthened: 紧密bond: 联系soul: 灵魂renewed: 新的conviction: 信念daring: 敢于冒险

Umweltschutz liegt König Charles sehr am Herzen. Die Dokumentation "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision" rückt sein Engagement in diesem Bereich in den Fokus. Franzska Hoppen berichtet von der Premiere auf Schloss Windsor

In this episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with Erika Gabrielli, the Vice President of Global Marketing at HOKA. Erika shares the story of HOKA’s meteoric rise from a niche ultra-running brand to a $2 billion global powerhouse. She delves into the importance of brand authenticity, the power of listening to the community, and why "maximalism" in footwear is about more than just aesthetics—it's about performance and comfort. Erika also opens up about her professional journey, offering tactical advice for those looking to break into the sports industry, the importance of trusting your intuition, and how she balances the demands of a high-profile executive role with being a mother. IN THIS EPISODE The Evolution of "Maximalism": Erika traces HOKA's journey from being "counter-culture" in a minimalist era to leading the industry with its focus on solving the problem of running downhills faster. Scaling with Soul: How the brand reached its $2 billion revenue milestone while maintaining core values like curiosity and inclusivity. Marketing via Experience: Why Erika believes experiential marketing is the most powerful tool for building emotional connections and lasting memories with consumers. Co-Creation over Control: Shifting the marketing narrative from "talking at people" to "world-building" alongside the running community. Career "Harmony": Erika's perspective on rejecting the myth of work-life balance in favor of finding a daily "harmony" that allows for both professional leadership and motherhood. QUOTABLE MOMENTS On Marketing & Community "It’s not about controlling the narrative ... it’s much more about embracing that idea of co-creation. It’s a shift from talking at people to being in a space where we’re doing more world-building." "In terms of greatest brand building, it comes from an experience because it evokes a memory ... that memory evokes emotion, and that’s what always is going to bring people back to a brand." "The work is never done. We can talk about ourselves all day long, but if it's not directly drawn to that consumer insight and how we're solving problems for them, it's not going to pass the bar." On Leadership & Intuition "The paranoid survive. You're always looking around corners to where there's opportunity but also where there's risk. Part of that to me is also tied to trusting your intuition." "It's not always the loudest voice in the room, it's not always the most senior voice in the room that is sharing the right paths or the right ideas." "The only person that's truly going to bet on you is you. Have the inner confidence to know that. You won't know until you try, and sometimes you won't know until you fail and you try again." On Life "Harmony" "I stopped looking for balance a few years ago. I think it's unrealistic. I switched my language into finding harmony. Harmony is about the acknowledgment that I’m not going to be perfect at all the roles I have to play, and that’s okay." MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHoka Cielo X1 3.0 SOCIALErika on LinkedIn@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Kristen Keller shares her journey from a political science background to her current role in operations at Tampa General Hospital. She discusses the challenges of being a working mom, the importance of community support, and the need for coordination in healthcare to improve mental health outcomes. Kristen emphasizes the significance of patient advocacy and shares her experiences in Tallahassee, where she engages with lawmakers to promote healthcare initiatives. She concludes with valuable advice for parents struggling to balance their responsibilities.As You Listen00:00 Finding Community as a Working Parent 06:16 Navigating Work-Life Harmony 10:53 The Importance of Coordination in Healthcare 13:30 Advocacy and Patient Stories 16:53 Advice for Struggling Parents

What if your body has been trying to tell you something all along—and you just didn't know how to listen? Twenty-five years ago, Inna was trapped in chronic pain. Psoriasis covered her body. She could barely walk due to back issues. She struggled with anxiety, depression, and digestive problems. She was stuck in the medical system, being told her conditions were genetic and permanent, taking medications that didn't work. Then, at age 20, she lost her baby. And in the depths of that grief and physical agony, one statement from her chiropractor changed everything: "Your body wants to be stuck." That single sentence—which initially enraged her—became the doorway to her awakening. Because it made her realize: if her body WANTS something, it has intelligence. It has language. It's trying to communicate. That night, she placed her hands on her back, breathed, and asked a simple question: "What does my back look like? Why am I in pain?" What happened next awakened an ability that would eventually help tens of thousands of people across the globe. She could suddenly SEE inside her body. She understood the emotional, psychological, and ancestral patterns creating her physical symptoms. And within three weeks, she healed conditions she'd been told were permanent. In this deeply moving conversation, we explore: The Journey to Awakening Inna shares her full story—from growing up in Belarus and being raised to believe doctors were half-gods, to moving to Australia and being bullied, to the pregnancy and loss that became her breaking point, to the moment she took radical responsibility for her own healing and everything changed. How Medical Intuition Actually Works Inna explains how she learned to see into people's energy fields and bodies—from the first time she saw a cartoon liver above her friend's head, to working with a medical doctor who had her place acupuncture needles based on what she was seeing, to learning how to turn the ability on and off so she didn't go insane. The Logic of the Body This is one of my favorite parts of our conversation. Inna breaks down why the body is completely logical—not random, not punishing, but communicating with incredible intelligence. Every symptom has layers of meaning. Every disease has a story. And when you understand the logic, you can begin to heal. What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You We dive deep into specific body parts and systems: Why your immune system breaks down (insecurity, inner conflict, self-neglect, stress, not being able to say no) What back pain is really about (lack of support—both emotional AND financial) Why skin issues appear (not feeling safe, not belonging, ancestral trauma) How your digestive system holds loss and grief The Power of Color Healing Inna teaches how color is directly connected to emotion, and how you can use color intentionally every single day to shift your state. She shares stories of using pink light for protection, green for manifestation, and how wearing different colors changes how you feel, think, and show up in the world. Taking Radical Responsibility We discuss what it really means to move from being a victim of your body to being the healer of your body. This isn't about blaming yourself for illness—it's about recognizing that you have power, intelligence, and the ability to participate in your own healing. Ancestral Trauma in the Body Inna explains how family patterns and generational trauma show up in your physical body—in your digestive system, your immune response, your nervous system. She shares her own story of recognizing her grandmother's trauma living in her body. Practical Self-Healing Techniques Throughout the conversation, Inna shares tangible practices you can use immediately—from breathing into pain, to asking your body questions, to using color intentionally, to working with pressure points and movement. The Difference Between Caring and Carrying One insight that really struck me was Ina's distinction between caring for people and carrying them. This is huge for healers, coaches, yoga teachers, and anyone in helping professions. Why Healing Pulls You Toward Knowing Yourself Ina's closing wisdom is so powerful: "Healing always pulls you toward knowing you. You cannot heal without self-knowledge. The more you dive in, the more you realize what a layered person you are and how beautifully colorful and complex you are on the soul level." This episode is for anyone dealing with chronic health issues, anyone who feels stuck in their body, healers and coaches who want to understand the deeper layers of what's happening with their clients, yoga teachers, energy workers, bodyworkers, and anyone curious about the profound intelligence of the body. GUEST BIO: Inna Segal is an internationally recognized healer, bestselling author, speaker, and intuitive guide. Born in Belarus and raised in Italy and Australia, Ina's journey to becoming a medical intuitive began after her own healing crisis at age 20. For over 25 years, she has worked with tens of thousands of clients across six continents, helping them decode their body's messages and activate their innate healing abilities. She is the author of The Secret Language of Your Body and is currently writing a book on the 8 Stages of Healing. CONNECT WITH INNA: Website: innasegal.com Free Masterclasses: innasegal.com/secret Instagram: @innasegal Book: The Secret Language of Your Body SPECIAL OFFER: Inna is offering FREE masterclasses for Finding Harmony listeners on: • The Secret Language of Your Body • Color Healing • Ancestral Trauma • Childhood Patterns • Soul Guidance & Purpose Register at: innasegal.com/secret KEY INSIGHTS: Your body has an intelligent language—symptoms aren't random • Taking radical responsibility for your health is transformative • The body is completely logical—every symptom has layered meaning • Color is directly connected to emotion and can be used for healing daily • Your immune system responds to how safe and supported you feel • Back pain often relates to lack of support (emotional and financial) • Skin issues connect to feeling safe in your own skin and belonging • Ancestral trauma lives in your physical body and can be healed • You can develop your intuitive abilities through practice • Healing always pulls you toward deeper self-knowledge • The difference between caring for people and carrying them is essential RESOURCES MENTIONED: • The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal • Network Chiropractic (now Network Spinal Analysis) • Spinal Energetics • Caroline Myss and Anatomy of the Spirit • Donald Epstein's 12 Stages of Healing • Ina's free masterclasses at innasegal.com FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner.Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways- Kelly's five rule philosophy empowers teams to perform at their best.- Self-awareness is crucial in identifying what you enjoy and excel at.- Leaders must differentiate between urgent and important tasks.- Hiring for values alignment is more important than cultural fit.- Mental marination is essential for strategic decision-making.- Work-life balance is a myth; harmony is the goal.- Trust is the foundation of effective leadership.- Ambition should be aligned with personal values and fulfillment.- Delegation is key to effective leadership and team empowerment.- Success is about leaving a positive legacy rather than just achieving titles. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kelly McGinnis03:16 Early Influences and Career Path06:12 Lessons from Early Corporate Experiences11:18 Navigating Leadership and Management15:05 Hiring for Culture and Values18:11 The Myth of the 100-Hour Work Week20:46 Finding Harmony in Work and Life23:10 Building Trust for Sustainable Success24:35 Ambition vs. Alignment: Finding Fulfillment27:44 Mental Marination: The Key to Effective Leadership30:38 Balancing Urgency and Importance in Leadership34:51 The Art of Delegation and Trust in Teams38:51 Navigating Difficult Conversations: Letting People Go41:36 Redefining Success: Legacy and Happiness  

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating Parenthood: Finding Harmony in Co-Parenting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin chaleureux du Montmartre Café, l'hiver s'installe doucement à Paris.En: In the warm corner of the Montmartre Café, winter is slowly settling in Paris.Fr: Dehors, la neige recouvre le sol d'un fin manteau blanc.En: Outside, snow covers the ground with a thin white blanket.Fr: Les murs de brique, illuminés par les lumières tamisées, donnent un air accueillant.En: The brick walls, illuminated by soft lighting, give it a welcoming air.Fr: À une table près de la fenêtre, Hugo et Élise se retrouvent pour discuter.En: At a table near the window, Hugo and Élise meet to discuss.Fr: Hugo, un architecte pragmatique, regarde par la fenêtre.En: Hugo, a pragmatic architect, looks out the window.Fr: Il voit les passants qui se pressent pour éviter le froid glacial de janvier.En: He sees the passersby hurrying to avoid the icy cold of January.Fr: Élise, avec ses cheveux bouclés et son regard déterminé, sirote un cappuccino, pensant à leur fille Clara.En: Élise, with her curly hair and determined gaze, sips a cappuccino, thinking about their daughter Clara.Fr: La discussion est importante.En: The discussion is important.Fr: Ils doivent décider comment organiser leur temps avec Clara.En: They need to decide how to organize their time with Clara.Fr: Hugo commence à parler.En: Hugo begins to speak.Fr: Sa voix est douce.En: His voice is gentle.Fr: « Élise, je pense que Clara a besoin de temps avec nous deux.En: "Élise, I think Clara needs time with both of us.Fr: Que penses-tu d'une semaine sur deux, mais avec un peu de souplesse ?En: What do you think about every other week, but with a little flexibility?"Fr: » Élise pose sa tasse.En: Élise sets down her cup.Fr: Elle aime la routine et la stabilité.En: She likes routine and stability.Fr: Elle propose alors : « Et si nous suivions le calendrier scolaire ?En: She then suggests, "What if we follow the school schedule?Fr: Moitié de la semaine avec toi, l'autre moitié avec moi.En: Half the week with you, the other half with me.Fr: Ça crée une stabilité pour Clara.En: That creates stability for Clara."Fr: » La conversation devient intense.En: The conversation becomes intense.Fr: Chacun veut le meilleur pour Clara.En: Each wants what's best for Clara.Fr: Hugo exprime calmement : « Je veux être présent pour Clara, pas seulement un week-end-sur-deux.En: Hugo calmly expresses, "I want to be present for Clara, not just every other weekend."Fr: » Élise écoute, pensée après pensée.En: Élise listens, thought after thought.Fr: Elle comprend ses craintes.En: She understands his fears.Fr: Ils continuent à échanger, trouvant des compromis.En: They continue to exchange ideas, finding compromises.Fr: Hugo apprend à ouvrir son cœur.En: Hugo learns to open his heart.Fr: Élise réalise que la flexibilité est nécessaire.En: Élise realizes that flexibility is necessary.Fr: « D'accord, essayons de combiner nos idées.En: "Alright, let's try to combine our ideas.Fr: Un peu de souplesse, mais avec des points fixes pour Clara », propose Élise finalement.En: A bit of flexibility, but with fixed points for Clara," Élise finally proposes.Fr: Leur discussion se termine.En: Their discussion ends.Fr: Ils ont trouvé un terrain d'entente.En: They have found common ground.Fr: Un plan qui mêle stabilité et flexibilité.En: A plan that blends stability and flexibility.Fr: Clara pourra profiter de ses deux parents équitablement.En: Clara will be able to enjoy both her parents fairly.Fr: Ils regardent par la fenêtre.En: They look through the window.Fr: La neige continue de tomber, silencieuse, sur la ville.En: The snow continues to fall, silent, on the city.Fr: La décision les réchauffe un peu.En: The decision warms them a little.Fr: Hugo et Élise se lèvent.En: Hugo and Élise get up.Fr: Leurs sourires sont sincères, malgré les souvenirs d'une famille cassée.En: Their smiles are sincere, despite the memories of a broken family.Fr: Pour Clara, ils ont appris à écouter et à comprendre.En: For Clara, they have learned to listen and understand.Fr: Armés d'un nouvel accord, ils quittent le café, prêts à affronter l'hiver ensemble.En: Armed with a new agreement, they leave the café, ready to face the winter together. Vocabulary Words:the corner: le cointhe ground: le solthe blanket: le manteauthe brick: la briquethe lighting: les lumièresthe air: l'airthe architect: l'architectethe passersby: les passantsfightened: effrayéthe icy cold: le froid glacialthe gaze: le regardto sip: siroterthe discussion: la discussionto decide: déciderthe voice: la voixthe week: la semainethe flexibility: la souplessethe routine: la routinethe stability: la stabilitéthe schedule: le calendrierthe conversation: la conversationeach: chacunto express: exprimerto listen: écouterto continue: continuerthe compromise: le compromisthe heart: le cœurthe idea: l'idéethe plan: le planto enjoy: profiter

Are you feeling like you're standing on the edge of something new as we enter 2026? Maybe you're uncertain about what's ahead or how to step forward with confidence. This episode is your cosmic guide to the year ahead.   Join host Harmony Slater and spiritual astrologer Monica Lorraine for a deep dive into the major astrological shifts happening in 2026 and what they mean for your emotional healing, relationships, and personal growth. Unlike predictive astrology that focuses on fear and fate, Monica uses astrology as a tool for emotional insight, self-trust, and aligned decision-making.   In this episode, you'll discover:   The three major planetary shifts happening in 2026 and how they'll impact your life Why the first half of the year is all about emotional healing and inner safety (Jupiter in Cancer) How the summer brings a powerful shift toward confidence and self-expression (Jupiter moving into Leo) What it means to release perfectionism and control (North Node in Pisces) and move toward trust The transition from external validation to authentic self-acceptance (South Node moving into Leo) How Saturn in Pisces has been teaching you emotional boundaries since 2023 Why Saturn moving into Aries in February 2026 is calling you to take brave action The difference between spiritual astrology and traditional astrology How to work with your personal birth chart to understand where these shifts are happening in YOUR life Practical ways to prepare for the fiery, action-oriented energy coming in summer 2026   Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned student of the stars, Monica breaks down complex concepts into grounded, practical wisdom you can use immediately. This conversation will help you move through 2026 with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.   Resources mentioned: Monica is offering exclusive free online astrology gatherings for Finding Harmony listeners in January, February, and March 2026.  Visit: https://www.soulaligned.net/harmony-2026.html FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: Lian's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的上海艺术博物馆，门口挂着大红灯笼，迎接即将到来的春节。En: In the winter, the Shanghai Art Museum had large red lanterns hanging at the entrance to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 博物馆内，人来人往，大家都在欣赏展出的作品。En: Inside the museum, people came and went, all admiring the artworks on display.Zh: 冬日的阳光透过高大的窗户，柔和地洒在地板上。En: The winter sunlight softly spilled onto the floor through the tall windows.Zh: 连和嘉一同走进博物馆。En: Lian and Jia entered the museum together.Zh: 连是个充满激情的年轻艺术家，她希望在这里找到她下次展览的灵感。En: Lian was a passionate young artist hoping to find inspiration for her next exhibition.Zh: 她心里有些忐忑，因为距离展览的时间越来越近，而她还没有找到满意的主题。En: She felt somewhat anxious because the exhibition date was approaching, and she had not yet found a satisfying theme.Zh: 嘉在她身边，关心地说：“连，别太压力了，健康最重要。En: Jia, standing by her side, said with concern, "Lian, don't stress too much, health is the most important."Zh: ”连笑着安慰她的朋友：“没事的，我一定能找到灵感。En: Lian smiled and reassured her friend, "It's fine; I'll definitely find inspiration."Zh: ”博物馆的大厅里，现代与传统的艺术作品混合在一起，充满了视觉冲击。En: In the museum's hall, modern and traditional art pieces were mixed together, creating a powerful visual impact.Zh: 连认真地观察每一幅作品，她希望找到一个能将传统与现代完美结合的主题。En: Lian carefully observed each artwork, hoping to find a theme that could perfectly combine the traditional with the modern.Zh: 时间慢慢过去，连的头开始发痛。En: Time slowly passed, and Lian's head began to ache.Zh: 她知道自己有些疲惫，但她不愿意停下来。En: She knew she was somewhat fatigued but was unwilling to stop.Zh: 她心想：“再看一会儿，只要找到灵感就好。En: She thought to herself, "Just look a little longer, as long as I find inspiration."Zh: ”嘉注意到了连的不适，她轻声说：“休息一下吧，我们可以去喝杯茶。En: Jia noticed Lian's discomfort and softly said, "Take a break, we can go have a cup of tea."Zh: ”连摇头：“再等等，再看看。En: Lian shook her head, "Just a little longer, let's keep looking."Zh: ”就在这时，连走到一幅色彩鲜明的作品面前，那幅画仿佛触动了她的内心深处。En: At that moment, Lian came across a vividly colored piece of art that seemed to touch something deep within her.Zh: 她心跳加速，突然间，眼前一黑，身体变得轻飘飘的，然后重重地倒下。En: Her heart raced, and suddenly her vision went black as her body felt light, then she heavily collapsed.Zh: “连！En: "Lian!"Zh: ”嘉惊恐地叫道，引起了周围游客的注意。En: Jia cried out in terror, drawing the attention of nearby visitors.Zh: 博物馆的工作人员也赶了过来，大家一起把连扶到一旁坐下休息。En: The museum staff also rushed over, and together they helped Lian over to sit and rest.Zh: 连慢慢醒来，看到嘉焦急的脸，她感到一阵心疼和歉疚。En: Lian gradually woke up and saw Jia's anxious face, feeling a pang of heartache and guilt.Zh: “对不起，让你担心了，”连虚弱地说。En: "I'm sorry for worrying you," Lian said weakly.Zh: 嘉握住连的手：“没关系，但健康很重要。En: Jia held Lian's hand, "It's okay, but remember health is important.Zh: 我们可以慢慢来，灵感不会消失。En: We can take our time; inspiration won't disappear."Zh: ”在工作人员的帮助下，连终于恢复了些力气。En: With the help of the staff, Lian finally regained some strength.Zh: 经过这次经历，她意识到自己一直以来忽略了健康的重要性。En: Through this experience, she realized she had been neglecting the importance of health all along.Zh: 几天后，在嘉的陪伴下，连重新走进博物馆，但这次她不再心急。En: A few days later, accompanied by Jia, Lian re-entered the museum, but this time she was no longer in a rush.Zh: 她明白了，只有在平衡中，才能找到真正的创作灵感。En: She understood that only in balance could she find true creative inspiration.Zh: 连不再只为追求成功而忽视自己的身体，她决定聆听内心的声音，踏实地走每一步。En: No longer would Lian pursue success at the expense of her health; she decided to listen to her inner voice and take each step steadily.Zh: 她握着嘉的手，笑着说：“谢谢你，我学会了放慢脚步，下次的展览一定会更好。En: Holding Jia's hand, she said with a smile, "Thank you, I've learned to slow down, and the next exhibition will definitely be better."Zh: ”两人相视而笑，温暖的阳光洒在她们身上，就像新年的祝福，带来希望与平和。En: The two exchanged smiles, with warm sunlight bathing them, like a blessing for the New Year, bringing hope and peace. Vocabulary Words:lanterns: 灯笼entrance: 门口admiring: 欣赏exhibition: 展览inspiration: 灵感anxious: 忐忑satisfying: 满意concern: 关心reassured: 安慰obserbed: 观察combining: 结合headache: 头痛fatigued: 疲惫discomfort: 不适vision: 视线collapsed: 倒下terror: 惊恐anxious: 焦急heartache: 心疼guilt: 歉疚regained: 恢复neglecting: 忽略importance: 重要性balance: 平衡pursue: 追求expense: 代价steadily: 踏实地blessing: 祝福hope: 希望peace: 平和

Welcome to 2026! In this solo episode, Harmony Slater guides you through the powerful liminal space between the yin energy of the Wood Snake year and the dynamic yang energy of the Fire Horse year beginning February 17th. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why January through mid-February is a crucial threshold period for spiritual and energetic preparation How to avoid burnout by working with your nervous system instead of against it The difference between false urgency and true intuitive guidance Why hustle culture won't serve you in the Fire Horse year and what to do instead Practical yin practices to balance the intense yang energy coming in 2026 How to identify your top values and create alignment in every area of your life The importance of capacity over desire when setting goals and making commitments Key Themes: Chinese astrology and energetic cycles, nervous system regulation, embodiment practices, spiritual alignment, sustainable growth, burnout prevention, yin and yang balance Join the Finding Harmony Community: Access complimentary Moon Day meditations, group spinal energetics sessions, and energy embodiment practices. Visit the Finding Harmony community to connect with like-minded spiritual practitioners on the path. FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Keeping houseplants happy and healthy when you have lots going on in your house can be difficult. Nationally known plant expert Tova Martin is back to share some tips for making things easier. We also talk about how to care for traditional holiday plants.

We spend our lives waiting for the "real" moment to start. We wait for the apology, the warm bed, the recovery, or the flight announcement. But what if the waiting room is actually where the life happens? In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, we dismantle the anxiety of the delay. We look at a mother in Sweden paralyzed by pride, a homeless veteran in Russia who refuses to abandon his dog, a nurse in the Philippines keeping watch over a coma patient, and a group of stranded travelers in Germany finding a song in the dark. We ask the difficult questions: Is your pride a shield or a cage? Why do we treat the sick like they are invisible? And how do we turn a brownout into a cathedral? Join me as we learn how to stop checking the clock and start singing in the dark.

Finding Harmony: Stories Round the Table 1, written and read by Lily Cathcart. To read rather than listen to this story you can go to our Sanctuary First blog post. We are delighted to feature: ‘Stories Round the Table; a series of five specially commissioned short stories by Lily Cathcart which explore how subtle moments around shared tables can change our lives forever. Each story will be published in text and audio on the Sanctuary First Blog. Lily will take us to a disheveled car, a crowded kitchen table, a busy train compartment, a bustling cafe, a cosy dining room, and a long conference table as we travel with her through each week of Advent (and even a bonus story for Hogmanay!) The music is ‘Cold’ by Borrtex and ‘Chasing the Light’ by Northern Heart, both licensed by Sanctus Media from www.Artist.io.

In this mind-bending, heart-opening conversation, Harmony and Russell welcome back author, former Benedictine monk, financial advisor, and Enneagram educator Doug Lynam. What begins as a discussion about money and spirituality quickly expands into psychedelics, ego structures, ancient Christian history, mystical experiences, and why our deepest personal wounds shape both our financial lives and our spiritual paths. Doug unpacks how his monastic vows, his monastery's bankruptcy, and years of guiding others through financial distress led him to explore the emotional and psychological roots of money. He explains why money acts as “stored energy,” why it absorbs our intention, and why integrating spirituality with finance is essential for living a whole, aligned life. From there, the episode rolls into the psychedelic origins of the Enneagram, how different types experience altered states, and why Doug believes psychedelic journeys can reveal the deepest architecture of the ego. Harmony and Russell share their own recent experiences with 5-MeO-DMT, exploring consciousness, connection, lineage healing, and the dissolution of the self. This is one of the most surprising, expansive, and spiritually charged conversations ever recorded for the Finding Harmony podcast. In this episode: Setting the Stage: Who Is Doug Lynam Today? Harmony introduces Doug as a “monk, a money manager, and a mystic” wrapped into one. Doug's backstory: 20 years as a Benedictine monk, vow of poverty, monastery bankruptcy. How reconciling money and spirituality became his life's work. Money as Spiritual Energy Doug reframes money as “stored work energy.” Why separating spirituality and money leads to fragmentation. Russell shares his discomfort about mixing spirituality and money, prompting a rich dialogue about cultural conditioning and internal conflict. Psychedelics in Early Christianity Doug shares research from The Immortality Key. Evidence of psychedelic sacraments in early Christian rituals. Greek, Roman, and pagan traditions that shaped early Christianity. Understanding the Enneagram from a Psychological Lens Doug explains the Enneagram as nine ego-structures shaped by childhood stressors. The three emotional roots: anger, sadness, fear. Russell identifies strongly with Type Nine. How the Enneagram predicts emotional triggers and core wounds. Psychedelics and the Enneagram Doug's theory: psychedelic experiences mirror your type's greatest fear and greatest hope. Anger-triad types often benefit from dissociatives like ketamine. Shame-triad types often benefit from MDMA. Fear-triad types often resonate with psilocybin or LSD. The Untold Psychedelic History of the Enneagram The Enneagram's modern lineage through Oscar Ichazo and Claudio Naranjo. Naranjo's psychedelic clinic and collaborations with Alexander Shulgin. How psychedelic history was stripped out when the Enneagram entered Christian communities. Five-MeO-DMT, Ego Dissolution, and the Mystical Experience Doug outlines safe, trauma-informed approaches to 5-MeO facilitation. Why slow, intentional dosing may be safer than single “breakthrough” hits. How the Enneagram enriches psychedelic integration. Harmony and Russell share their own recent journeys, including lineage healing and somatic release. Trauma, Healing, and Union with the Divine Doug shares his own intense 5-MeO experience involving collective suffering and infinite love. Philosophical reflections on consciousness, non-duality, pain, and interconnectedness. A powerful closing on how expanded states reveal the architecture of the ego and the nature of reality. Guest Bio: Doug Lynam Doug Lynam is a former Benedictine monk turned financial advisor, author, and expert on the intersection of money, psychology, and spirituality. After spending two decades in monastic life, Doug unexpectedly became responsible for navigating his monastery through bankruptcy. This launched his mission to help others heal their relationship with money. He's a partner at a New Mexico investment firm, an Enneagram specialist, and the author of From Monk to Money Manager and Taming Your Money Monster. Doug also integrates his deep interest in psychedelics, consciousness, and emotional transformation into his work. Relevant Links Taming Your Money Monster by Doug Lynam: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/taming-your-money-monster/ Clarity Session with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session Call to Action If this episode stretched your mind, cracked open your heart, or made you rethink your relationship with money and spirituality, share it with someone who loves exploring consciousness. And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes where we keep expanding what's possible. 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Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Harmony: Tradition and Innovation at MiraTech Corp Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles d'automne tapissaient l'avenue fortement éclairée où s'élevait l'immeuble de MiraTech Corp, entreprise familiale de Luc et Elise.En: The autumn leaves carpeted the brightly lit avenue where the building of MiraTech Corp, the family business of Luc and Elise, stood.Fr: À l'intérieur, on pouvait sentir à la fois la modernité et l'héritage.En: Inside, one could feel both modernity and heritage.Fr: Des trophées scintillaient sur les étagères et des photos de leurs parents souriaient depuis les murs.En: Trophies gleamed on the shelves and photos of their parents smiled down from the walls.Fr: Luc marchait dans le bureau, sa tête pleine de chiffres et de responsabilités.En: Luc walked through the office, his head full of numbers and responsibilities.Fr: C'était à lui de diriger maintenant que leurs parents étaient partis vivre dans le sud pour leur retraite bien méritée.En: It was up to him to lead now that their parents had moved to the south for their well-deserved retirement.Fr: Elise, elle, était assise à son bureau, traçant des esquisses pour une nouvelle campagne publicitaire.En: Elise, on the other hand, was seated at her desk, sketching designs for a new advertising campaign.Fr: Luc craignait le changement.En: Luc feared change.Fr: Il pensait que trop de nouveautés risquaient de perturber l'harmonie de leur réussite.En: He thought too many new things could disrupt the harmony of their success.Fr: Elise, au contraire, voulait bousculer les lignes, injecter créativité et modernisme dans l'entreprise.En: Elise, in contrast, wanted to shake things up, injecting creativity and modernity into the company.Fr: Ils avaient des réunions tous les jours pour discuter des projets, mais souvent, ils se finissaient par des désaccords.En: They had meetings every day to discuss projects, but often, they ended in disagreements.Fr: — Luc, je pense que nous pouvons toucher une clientèle plus jeune avec une approche numérique, proposa Elise.En: — Luc, I think we can reach a younger audience with a digital approach, suggested Elise.Fr: — Elise, nos méthodes actuelles fonctionnent déjà bien, rétorqua Luc.En: — Elise, our current methods are already working well, retorted Luc.Fr: Je ne veux pas prendre de risques inutiles.En: I don't want to take unnecessary risks.Fr: Pourtant, une date butoir importante approchait.En: However, an important deadline was approaching.Fr: Le jour de l'Action de grâce aux États-Unis, une erreur imprévue survint dans leur système.En: On Thanksgiving Day in the United States, an unforeseen error occurred in their system.Fr: L'ancien plan ne résoudrait pas le problème à temps.En: The old plan wouldn't solve the problem in time.Fr: Elise étudia alors une de ses nouvelles stratégies et, à son insistance, Luc accepta de l'essayer.En: Elise then studied one of her new strategies and, at her insistence, Luc agreed to try it.Fr: Les heures passaient et tous deux travaillaient côte à côte, tentant cette nouvelle approche technologique.En: Hours passed and the two of them worked side by side, attempting this new technological approach.Fr: Contre toute attente, la solution d'Elise marcha, menant au succès et à la satisfaction des clients.En: Against all odds, Elise's solution worked, leading to success and customer satisfaction.Fr: Luc s'arrêta, regardant sa sœur avec admiration.En: Luc stopped, looking at his sister with admiration.Fr: — Je crois que tu avais raison, dit-il enfin.En: — I think you were right, he finally said.Fr: Il faut parfois bousculer les vieilles habitudes.En: Sometimes you have to shake up old habits.Fr: Elise sourit, se sentant entendue.En: Elise smiled, feeling heard.Fr: — Et moi, je réaliserai à quel point l'expérience compte, ajouta-t-elle.En: — And I'll realize just how much experience counts, she added.Fr: Ensemble, ils trouvèrent un équilibre entre tradition et innovation, bâtissant ainsi un avenir prometteur pour MiraTech Corp.En: Together, they found a balance between tradition and innovation, thus building a promising future for MiraTech Corp.Fr: Les photos de leurs parents, témoin de ce moment, semblaient sourire un peu plus.En: The photos of their parents, witnessing this moment, seemed to smile a bit more.Fr: Ainsi, parmi les éclats d'or des feuilles d'automne, Luc et Elise découvrirent une nouvelle façon de diriger, unissant leurs forces et respectant chacun ce que l'autre apportait à l'entreprise.En: Thus, among the golden glimmers of the autumn leaves, Luc and Elise discovered a new way to lead, uniting their strengths and respecting what each of them brought to the company. Vocabulary Words:the autumn leaves: les feuilles d'automnethe brightly lit avenue: l'avenue fortement éclairéethe heritage: l'héritagethe trophies: les trophéesthe shelves: les étagèresthe responsibilities: les responsabilitésthe retirement: la retraitethe desk: le bureauthe sketches: les esquissesthe advertising campaign: la campagne publicitairethe change: le changementthe harmony: l'harmoniethe success: la réussitethe creativity: la créativitéthe modernity: le modernismethe projects: les projetsthe disagreements: les désaccordsthe digital approach: l'approche numériquethe risks: les risquesthe deadline: la date butoirthe error: l'erreurthe system: le systèmethe strategy: la stratégiethe technological approach: l'approche technologiquethe odds: les attentesthe admiration: l'admirationthe experience: l'expériencethe balance: l'équilibrethe tradition: la traditionthe innovation: l'innovation

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harmony in Hakone: A Tale of Renewal and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-24-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の夕暮れ、箱根の温泉旅館は静かに輝いていました。En: On an autumn evening, a hot spring inn in Hakone shone quietly.Ja: 山々の紅葉が燃えるように美しく、冷たい風が心地よく肌を撫でます。En: The autumn leaves on the mountains were beautifully ablaze, and the cold breeze pleasingly caressed the skin.Ja: そこで、会社員の聡と自由な画家の清子は出会いました。En: It was there that Satoshi, a company employee, and Kiyoko, a free-spirited artist, met.Ja: 聡は東京で忙しい日々を過ごし、疲れを感じていました。En: Satoshi was spending hectic days in Tokyo and was feeling exhausted.Ja: この旅は、心を癒し平穏を取り戻すためのものです。En: This trip was meant to heal his heart and restore his peace.Ja: 一方、清子は新たなインスピレーションを求め、この静かな地へ来ました。En: On the other hand, Kiyoko came to this quiet place seeking new inspiration.Ja: 彼女は都会の喧噪から離れ、自由に創作したかったのです。En: She wanted to create freely, away from the city's clamor.Ja: 二人は宿の大きな露天風呂で初めて言葉を交わしました。En: The two first exchanged words at the inn's large open-air bath.Ja: 最初は、聡は少し緊張していました。En: Initially, Satoshi was a bit nervous.Ja: いつもは静かで誰とも話すのが苦手な彼ですが、清子の明るい笑顔に心が和みます。En: He is usually quiet and not very good at talking to people, but Kiyoko's bright smile eased his heart.Ja: 「一緒に絵を描いてみない？En: "Would you like to try painting together?"Ja: 」清子がある日声をかけました。En: Kiyoko asked one day.Ja: 「ここから見える山々は絶景だよ。En: "The mountains visible from here are breathtaking."Ja: 」聡は驚き、最初はためらいましたが、何か心に小さく響くものがありました。En: Satoshi was surprised and initially hesitated, but he felt a small resonance in his heart.Ja: 普段なら断るところですが、今回は挑戦しようと決めました。En: Normally, he would decline, but this time he decided to take on the challenge.Ja: その夜、二人は温泉の脇に座り、清子のキャンバスに向き合います。En: That night, the two sat by the hot spring, facing Kiyoko's canvas.Ja: 聡はゆっくりと話し出しました。En: Slowly, Satoshi began to talk.Ja: 彼は自分の夢や不安について初めて誰かに語りました。En: For the first time, he spoke to someone about his dreams and anxieties.Ja: 「会社では自分を表現することが難しい。En: "At work, it's difficult to express myself.Ja: でも、こうして自然の中にいると、少し自分を解放できる気がする。En: But being out here in nature, I feel like I can open up a little."Ja: 」清子は静かに聴き、微笑みました。En: Kiyoko listened quietly and smiled.Ja: 「大丈夫、自分らしくいることが一番大事よ。En: "It's okay, being true to yourself is the most important thing."Ja: 」その瞬間、二人は深い理解と尊敬を感じ合いました。En: At that moment, they felt a deep understanding and respect for each other.Ja: 聡は心の壁を少しずつ取り払い、清子の自由な創造力に感化されました。En: Satoshi gradually dismantled the walls around his heart, influenced by Kiyoko's free creativity.Ja: 翌朝、リゾートを離れるとき、二人の間には生まれたばかりの友情がありました。En: The next morning, when they left the resort, there was a newfound friendship between them.Ja: 聡は新しい経験を受け入れ、清子は新たなインスピレーションを得ました。En: Satoshi embraced a new experience, and Kiyoko gained new inspiration.Ja: 紅葉の残る山を後にしながら、彼らはそれぞれの道を歩き出しましたが、その心には温かな風が吹いていました。En: As they left the mountains, still holding onto the autumn leaves, each walked their own path, but a warm breeze was blowing in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋inn: 旅館quietly: 静かにablaze: 燃えるようにcaressed: 撫でますexhausted: 疲れを感じていましたheal: 癒しrestore: 取り戻すclamor: 喧噪hesitated: ためらいましたresonance: 響くchallenge: 挑戦canvas: キャンバスanxieties: 不安express: 表現understanding: 理解dismantled: 取り払いwalls: 壁creativity: 創造力inspiration: インスピレーションfriendship: 友情embraced: 受け入れexperience: 経験breezy: 風が吹いていましたleaves: 紅葉company: 会社員free-spirited: 自由なresort: リゾートnormally: 普段smile: 微笑みました

Send us a textIn this special episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl sits down with her longtime friend and business partner Crystal Fox, founder of Fox Business Marketing AI, a Chicago-based digital marketing consultancy helping small businesses automate, optimize, and grow.From meeting on Clubhouse during the pandemic to building powerful collaborations, Pearl and Crystal dive deep into how entrepreneurs can find harmony instead of hustle by creating systems that support both business and life. Crystal shares her inspiring personal story of resilience — from losing her mother at 13 to overcoming fear and finding her voice — and how that shaped her purpose to empower others through digital strategy and marketing clarity.This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creatives who are ready to stop playing busy and start growing intentionally.What You'll Hear in This Episode

We're celebrating one million downloads! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in, sharing the show, and leaving us love on iTunes. I'm so grateful to be able to share this program with you and our creative community. In this episode of Create! Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Colombian artist and designer Leslie Braginsky to talk about gratitude, harmony, and the beauty of bringing art into communities. Leslie shares her inspiring journey from Colombia to the U.S., how gratitude shaped her perspective as an artist and mother, and how she began creating inclusive, meditative coloring books that celebrate women of all backgrounds and body types. Together, Kat and Leslie discuss how to reconnect with creativity for joy—not just productivity—and how to create harmony between art, business, and life. Leslie also shares how she's using art to build connection in her local community through collaborative coloring gatherings. Before the interview, Kat reflects on balance and alignment and invites artists to submit their work to Create! Magazine's Winter Solstice 2026 Print Issue, curated by Sarah Potter, celebrating transformation, renewal, and light through the dark. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How gratitude can transform your creative practice Finding beauty and self-acceptance through art The importance of making art for joy, not just results How to bring art into your community and create meaningful connections Leslie's story of healing, motherhood, and creative flow Links Mentioned: ✨ Submit to the Winter Solstice 2026 Issue: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

In This Episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte engages in a profound conversation with Deidre Gestrin, a leading expert in stress management and wellness. Together, they explore the journey from burnout to balance, emphasizing the importance of holistic wellness and personal empowerment. Deidre shares her inspiring story of overcoming burnout and how she transformed her challenges into a mission to help others achieve balance and harmony in their lives.Listeners will gain insights into the seven dimensions of wellness, the significance of setting boundaries, and the power of self-awareness in preventing burnout. Deidre's journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of intentional living.This episode is essential for anyone seeking to reclaim their well-being and live a life of abundance.

Tired of chasing work-life balance and still feeling overwhelmed? Maybe it's time to try something different. In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Arlene Cohen Miller, a Work-Life Harmony Coach who shares why harmony, not balance, is the key to a more grounded, fulfilling life.We talk burnout, boundaries, and what it really means to live in alignment with your values . “You don't have to do it all. You just have to do what's right for you.”  ArleneAbout Arlene Cohen Miller (in her words)I started my solo practice as an attorney three years out of law school in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and immediately discovered that I was pregnant with my son. I've been a working mother as a married, divorced, and remarried woman, and have always been the primary caretaker.I am also a keynote speaker and workshop presenter. My primary topic is: Negotiating From the Heart with Executive Presence: A New Path to Confidence, Clarity & Calm Assurance.When my son was nine, I sold my law practice in Cleveland, moved to a suburb of Denver, Colorado, and became a partner in a small boutique law firm. I've known the joys and challenges of being a working mother with businesses that demanded a lot of my time and attention while choosing to take care of myself and be the best mother I could be. I've made mistakes and worked with all kinds of skills, tools, and ways of being to bring more balance and harmony to my life.Learn more from Arlene at:  https://jewelconsultancy.comAbout TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

Episode Description Have you ever paused to reflect on where your patterns of strength, resilience, or even overwork come from? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott to explore how the examples set by the women before us—our mothers, grandmothers, and communities—shape how we show up in life, love, and leadership today. This episode isn't about blame—it's about blessing the roots we've grown from. The truth is, our mothers and elders modeled what they knew with love and strength, and because of them, we have the opportunity to build with even more intention, harmony, and healing. Brittney and I talk about how to move beyond survival mode, redefine what success and self-care mean for you, and find the middle ground that honors both where you come from and who you're becoming. This episode is dedicated to my mother—for her love, sacrifice, and example of strength. Because of her, I can stand in my purpose today and help others do the same.     Show Notes While on the I Choose Me Book Tour, I sat down with licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott for an empowering discussion about legacy, growth, and healing through self-awareness. We explore how the lessons and behaviors we witnessed growing up—whether from our mothers, fathers, aunties, or communities—become part of our own blueprint. Sometimes those patterns help us thrive; other times, they invite us to pause and redefine what truly feels aligned. Brittney, who is also one of my former mindset coaching clients, shares how a mindset shift helped her navigate overwhelm while her husband was deployed, creating deeper understanding and balance within her family. This conversation is close to my heart. My mother's strength, love, and perseverance have deeply shaped who I am. This episode serves as a celebration of that foundation—a reminder that healing isn't about doing the opposite of what we were taught, but about finding harmony between wisdom, growth, and grace. In this episode, you'll learn: How learned behaviors influence how we lead, love, and care for ourselves. Ways to move from survival mode to intentional living without guilt or burnout. The importance of self-awareness in breaking cycles and building new ones with love. Why healing is about alignment, not opposition—and how to find your own middle ground. How gratitude for your roots can coexist with your desire to evolve and expand.     Timestamped Highlights [00:00:07] I introduce the topic: how the mother-daughter relationship can be at the root of many issues women face today. [00:02:23] Brittney shares her experience as a coaching client and the mindset shift that helped her manage overwhelm. [00:04:18] Brittney explains how she niched down to focus on mother-daughter relationships after realizing it was the core issue for many of her therapy clients. [00:06:21] Brittney reveals her word of the year is "stretch," and why she feels the need to move out of her comfort zone. [00:08:27] A powerful quote is shared: "If you liked your first product, you waited too long to start". [00:09:23] What "I choose me" means: choosing your own life and needs first. [00:14:27] Brittney explains the pitfall of just doing the opposite of what your mom did, instead of finding a balanced approach. [00:18:06] Brittney shares her top three practical tips for healing and growth in your relationships. [00:20:28] Brittney's song recommendation for the "I Choose Me" playlist: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara.     Resources Mentioned My Book: I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again Song Recommendation: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara Connect with Brittney Scott Instagram: @thebrittneyscott Connect with the Intentional Queen Podcast Want Support Like This? → Download my free gift – From Burnout to Harmony and Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist. Break free from the 3 major mistakes keeping ambitious women stuck at https://intentionalqueenjourney.com/ → Book a FREE Powerhouse Clarity Call. Let's uncover what's been silently draining you—and build a strategy to reclaim your confidence and calm... Schedule now at https://coachjineen.com → Follow Coach Jineen on Instagram, YouTube, & LinkedIn → @JineenRHuff or @intentionalqueenjourney Book → I Choose Me is available now at https://buyichoosemebook.com   Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living. Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You! -Coach Jineen  

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This is just your reminder that your " Great Lock In" can look like planning for and strategizing for 2026 rather than racing to complete a bunch of goals by December 31st. For this episode's Clue In Segment, Host, Chidinma shares an update on her "Great Lock In" and moving in flow for Q4. For the Main Segment, Chidinma is joined by Mom and Entrepreneur and Founder of Loft 11 Management, Tahjai Alliyah. The two discuss the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship, the challenges to finding harmony between the identities of "mother" and "business owner", what is means to be creative and the challenges to building a creative business. --- Connect with the "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Instagram Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BWDIKPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bwdikpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Tahjai of Loft11: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loft11 Management --- Episode Credits: BWDIK Podcast Theme Music: Produced By Sonix Content Production: In The Know Media Audio Editing and Production: Morgane Chambrin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Harmony: Embracing Tradition and Charting New Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lena andades in den krispiga höstluften när hon steg in på Skansen.En: Lena inhaled the crisp autumn air as she stepped into Skansen.Sv: Marken var täckt av gyllene löv som prasslade under hennes fötter.En: The ground was covered with golden leaves that rustled under her feet.Sv: Det var festival, och dofter av pepparkakor och glögg fyllde luften.En: It was a festival, and the scents of pepparkakor and glögg filled the air.Sv: Trots den festliga stämningen kände Lena en klump i magen.En: Despite the festive atmosphere, Lena felt a lump in her stomach.Sv: Idag var hon här för att hitta något mer än bara nöje.En: Today, she was here to find something more than just enjoyment.Sv: Hon letade efter en känsla av frid och en koppling till sitt förflutna.En: She was searching for a sense of peace and a connection to her past.Sv: Johan, hennes sprudlande kusin, vinkade åt henne från en av de pittoreska bodarna.En: Johan, her lively cousin, waved to her from one of the picturesque stalls.Sv: Han hade alltid varit motsatsen till Lena.En: He had always been the opposite of Lena.Sv: Med sitt smittande skratt och sina oändliga historier drog han ofta med sig familjen på äventyr.En: With his infectious laughter and endless stories, he often dragged the family along on adventures.Sv: Johan ville att Lena skulle känna samma glädje som han fann i deras familjehistorier.En: Johan wanted Lena to feel the same joy he found in their family stories.Sv: "Kom, Lena!En: "Come, Lena!Sv: Vi måste se det här!"En: We have to see this!"Sv: Johan ropade och pekade mot en grupp människor som samlats kring en folkmusikgrupp.En: Johan called out, pointing towards a group of people gathered around a folk music group.Sv: Lena log och följde efter, trots sin inre tveksamhet.En: Lena smiled and followed him, despite her inner hesitation.Sv: Plötsligt, när de strosade genom festivalens stånd, stötte de på Elin, en främling med ett varmt leende och ett glimtande ljus i ögonen.En: Suddenly, as they strolled through the festival stands, they encountered Elin, a stranger with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eyes.Sv: Hon var där med sina egna vänner, men när hon talade med Johan och Lena var det som om de känt varandra länge.En: She was there with her own friends, but when she spoke with Johan and Lena, it was as if they had known each other for a long time.Sv: Hennes närvaro var lätt och naturlig, och Lena fann det märkligt enkelt att prata med henne, som om Elin hade förmågan att öppna ett fönster till hennes dolda tankar.En: Her presence was light and natural, and Lena found it strangely easy to talk to her, as if Elin had the ability to open a window to her hidden thoughts.Sv: Medan dagen gick blev Lena alltmer absorberad av samtalen.En: As the day went on, Lena became increasingly absorbed in the conversations.Sv: Vid ett tillfälle, när de stod framför en gammal bondgård, delade Johan en historia om deras farfar som Lena aldrig hade hört.En: At one point, as they stood in front of an old farmhouse, Johan shared a story about their grandfather that Lena had never heard.Sv: Han pratade om hur deras farfar en gång räddade en hel by från en illegalt fälld skog.En: He talked about how their grandfather once saved an entire village from an illegally felled forest.Sv: Berättelsen berörde något djupt inom Lena.En: The story touched something deep within Lena.Sv: Elin, som hade lyssnat uppmärksamt, vände sig till Lena och sa mjukt, "Det verkar som din familj har en stark historia av att skydda och ta hand om andra."En: Elin, who had been listening attentively, turned to Lena and said softly, "It seems like your family has a strong history of protecting and caring for others."Sv: Lena kände en plötslig värme inombords.En: Lena felt a sudden warmth inside.Sv: Kanske kunde hon också vara del av den berättelsen.En: Maybe she could also be a part of that story.Sv: När skymningen föll tändes ljus över hela Skansen.En: As dusk fell, lights were lit all over Skansen.Sv: Strax innan Allhelgonahelgen var platsen full av små eldar och ljus som hedrade dem som gått bort.En: Just before Allhelgonahelgen, the place was full of small fires and lights honoring those who had passed.Sv: Medan de såg ut över det ljusskimrande museiområdet berättade Lena för Elin och Johan om sin rädsla att inte riktigt passa in i familjens historia.En: As they looked out over the shimmering museum grounds, Lena told Elin and Johan about her fear of not truly fitting into the family's history.Sv: Men i det ögonblicket, omgiven av tända ljus och deras lyssnande öron, insåg hon att det inte handlade om att passa in, utan om att vara del av en ständigt växande berättelse.En: But in that moment, surrounded by lit candles and their listening ears, she realized that it was not about fitting in, but about being part of an ever-growing story.Sv: Med nyfunnen klarhet vände sig Lena mot Johan och Elin.En: With newfound clarity, Lena turned to Johan and Elin.Sv: "Jag är redo att skapa mina egna minnen, mina egna traditioner," sa hon, och kände en frid inom sig som hon inte känt på länge.En: "I am ready to create my own memories, my own traditions," she said, feeling a peace within herself that she hadn't felt in a long time.Sv: Medan de lämnade Skansen, fylld av den magiska kvällen och alla familjens historier, visste Lena att hon öppnat ett nytt kapitel i sitt liv.En: As they left Skansen, filled with the magic of the evening and all the family's stories, Lena knew she had opened a new chapter in her life.Sv: Hon upptäckte att hon kunde omfamna både sin familjs traditioner och sin egen väg framåt.En: She discovered that she could embrace both her family's traditions and her own path forward.Sv: Med Johan och Elin vid sin sida kände hon sig äntligen fri att vara sig själv, full av historia och hopp.En: With Johan and Elin by her side, she finally felt free to be herself, full of history and hope. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigainhale: andas inrustle: prasslaatmosphere: stämningfestive: festligahesitation: tveksamhetfolk music: folkmusikstroll: strosaencounter: stöta påstranger: främlingpresence: närvaroabsorbed: absorberadattentively: uppmärksamtillegally: illegaltfelled: fälldshimmering: ljusskimrandedusk: skymningclarity: klarhetembrace: omfamnapath: vägtwinkle: glimtaconnection: kopplingpast: förflutnapicturesque: pittoreskainfectious: smittandestories: berättelserwarmth: värmeancestors: förfädertraditions: traditionerchapter: kapitel

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: A Cultural Awakening Amidst Red Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的丽江古城，石板路在夜色中闪烁着微光，木制的老房子披着红灯笼的光辉。En: In the fall, the Lijiang Ancient Town, the stone-paved roads glitter with a gentle glow in the night, and the old wooden houses are adorned with the radiance of red lanterns.Zh: 在一座传统的纳西院子里，一场茶道正在热闹地进行。En: In a traditional Naxi courtyard, a tea ceremony is lively underway.Zh: 梅是一位年轻的女子。En: Mei is a young woman.Zh: 她喜欢传统，同时也在担心失去自己的文化根源。En: She cherishes tradition while worrying about losing her cultural roots.Zh: 现代生活的快节奏让她感到迷茫，但中秋节来临，她决定放下工作，参加这场茶道，寻找宁静与归属感。En: The fast pace of modern life leaves her feeling lost, but with the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she decides to set aside her work to join this tea ceremony, seeking tranquility and a sense of belonging.Zh: 院子里，梁和志正在忙碌地准备茶具。En: In the courtyard, Liang and Zhi are busily preparing the tea utensils.Zh: 梁是梅的好朋友，对茶道了如指掌。En: Liang is a good friend of Mei, well-versed in the art of tea.Zh: 志是一位温和儒雅的老人，他总是带着和蔼的笑容。En: Zhi is a gentle and refined elder, always sporting a kindly smile.Zh: 梅走进院子，深吸了一口气，香气四溢的茶香游走心间。En: Mei enters the courtyard and takes a deep breath, the fragrance of the aromatic tea wafting through her heart.Zh: “欢迎，梅。”梁微笑着帮梅倒茶。En: "Welcome, Mei," Liang says, smiling as he pours her tea.Zh: 梅点点头，坐在铺着竹席的地上，周围是不同颜色的灯笼，轻柔的古筝声在空中飘荡。En: Mei nods, sitting on the ground covered with bamboo mats, surrounded by lanterns of various colors, while the gentle sound of the guzheng drifts through the air.Zh: 人们围坐在一起，轻声交谈，氛围温馨。En: People are seated in a circle, speaking softly, creating a warm atmosphere.Zh: 梅静静端起茶杯，轻啜了一口，热气在秋夜里显得尤为舒适。En: Mei quietly lifts the teacup, sipping gently, the warmth especially comforting on an autumn night.Zh: 就在这时，志缓缓开口，给大家讲述一个古老的故事。En: Just then, Zhi begins to speak slowly, sharing an ancient story with everyone.Zh: “很久以前，在另一个中秋夜，有一位年轻的纳西姑娘，她也非常爱自己的传统文化。”En: "Long ago, on another Mid-Autumn night, there was a young Naxi girl who also deeply loved her traditional culture."Zh: 随着志的讲述，月光温柔地洒在院子里，故事仿佛一滴水，缓缓渗入梅的心田。En: As Zhi narrates, the moonlight gently spreads over the courtyard, and the story seeps into Mei's heart like a drop of water.Zh: 志的声音低沉而有力，用一个个生动的故事，勾勒出这个民族的丰富历史和祖辈们的智慧。En: Zhi's voice, low and powerful, sketches out the rich history of this people and the wisdom of their ancestors with each vibrant tale.Zh: 梅听着，眼神渐渐明亮起来。En: Listening, Mei's eyes gradually brighten.Zh: 她从这个故事中找到了自己，从中看到了她所未曾理解的坚持与奋斗。En: She finds herself in the story, glimpsing the perseverance and struggle she had never understood.Zh: 那些被忙碌生活掩盖的东西，在这里，重新把她与过去紧紧联系在一起。En: Those things buried by a busy life reconnect her with the past here.Zh: 茶会结束后，梅离开院子，抬头望着飘浮于夜空中的明月。En: After the tea gathering ends, Mei leaves the courtyard, looking up at the bright moon floating in the night sky.Zh: 她对自己说，“我要好好珍惜我的文化。”En: She tells herself, "I must treasure my culture."Zh: 她意识到，传统并不只是过去的回忆，它们是生活的一部分，可以与现代世界和谐共存。En: She realizes that tradition is not just a memory of the past; they are a part of life that can coexist harmoniously with the modern world.Zh: 梅在心中做出了决定，要在日常生活中融入更多的传统。En: Mei makes a decision in her heart to incorporate more traditions into her daily life.Zh: 她明白，只有这样，她才能在这个变化迅速的世界中，找到自己的文化归属。En: She understands that only in this way can she find her cultural belonging in this rapidly changing world.Zh: 回家的路上，石板路仍泛着微光，灯笼还在轻摇。En: On the way home, the stone-paved road still glimmers gently, and the lanterns continue to sway lightly.Zh: 梅感到一种久违的安宁与坚定。En: Mei feels a long-missed peace and determination.Zh: 尽管现代生活依旧在前方等待，她不再惧怕，因为心中有了一盏永不熄灭的灯。En: Though modern life still awaits ahead, she no longer fears, for she has an eternal light within her heart. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 披着radiance: 光辉cherishes: 喜欢fragrance: 香气aromatic: 香气四溢utterance: 开口serenity: 宁静belonging: 归属感utensils: 茶具refined: 儒雅wafting: 游走vibrant: 生动narrates: 讲述tranquility: 宁静treasure: 珍惜perseverance: 坚持glimpse: 看到了reconnect: 重新联系lanterns: 灯笼resonates: 感到eternal: 永不熄灭triumphant: 坚定glimmer: 闪烁synchronicity: 和谐共存mingle: 融入epoch: 变化avidity: 渴望placid: 温柔eclipse: 掩盖saunter: 漫步

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harmony: Haruto's Autumn Awakening on Koyasan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 高野山の秋。En: Autumn on Koyasan.Ja: 葉が紅く染まり、山寺の静けさが心に深く響く季節だった。En: A season when the leaves turn red and the tranquility of the mountain temples profoundly resonates with the heart.Ja: はるとは若い修行僧であり、この特別な場所で自らの内面を見つめていた。En: Haruto was a young apprentice monk, gazing inward at this special place.Ja: 秋の祭り、特別な「お盆」の準備が始まっていた。En: Preparations for the autumn festival, a special Obon, had begun.Ja: はるとは祭りを通じて、古い伝統と深い精神的な繋がりを見つけたいと思っていた。En: Through the festival, Haruto wanted to find a deep spiritual connection with ancient traditions.Ja: しかし、彼には数多くの仕事があった。掃除、食事の準備、参拝者の案内。En: However, he had numerous tasks at hand: cleaning, preparing meals, and guiding visitors.Ja: それらが彼を忙しくし、自分自身を見失いそうになった。En: These responsibilities kept him busy and sometimes made him feel as if he was losing himself.Ja: 「どうやって祭りの真の意味を見つけられるだろう？」はるとは迷っていた。En: "How can I discover the true meaning of the festival?" pondered Haruto.Ja: そこで、アイコに相談することにした。アイコは尊敬される先輩の僧で、いつも落ち着きと知恵を持っていた。En: So, he decided to consult with Aiko, a respected senior monk who always had a calm demeanor and wisdom.Ja: 「はると、時には他の人を信頼することも必要だよ」とアイコは優しく助言した。En: "Haruto, sometimes it's necessary to trust others," Aiko gently advised.Ja: 「他人に助けを求め、自分の時間を大切にしなさい。」En: "Ask for help from others and cherish your own time."Ja: それから、はるとはリナにも手伝いを頼むことにした。En: Afterward, Haruto decided to ask Rina for assistance as well.Ja: リナは明るく親切な僧侶見習いで、いつも周りをサポートしてくれる。En: Rina was a cheerful and kind novice monk, always ready to support those around her.Ja: リナのおかげで、はるとは少し時間ができた。En: Thanks to Rina, Haruto managed to find some time for himself.Ja: 祭りの準備は順調に進んでいた。En: The festival preparations were progressing smoothly.Ja: ある日、はるとが紅葉の中を歩いていると、突然、すべてが一つに繋がっている感覚が彼を包み込んだ。En: One day, while Haruto was walking through the autumn foliage, he was suddenly enveloped by a sense that everything was connected.Ja: 秋の風、香るお香、そして遠くから聞こえる鐘の音。En: The autumn breeze, the scent of incense, and the sound of bells ringing from afar.Ja: それらすべてが彼にとって新しい発見だった。En: These all felt like new discoveries to him.Ja: 「これが祭りの精神だ」と、はるとは心で感じた。En: "This is the spirit of the festival," Haruto felt in his heart.Ja: 祭りはただの行事ではなく、自然と人々との繋がりの再確認だったのだ。En: The festival was not just an event, but a reaffirmation of the connections with nature and people.Ja: 祭りの日が来たとき、はるとは全ての準備を整えていた。En: When the day of the festival arrived, Haruto was fully prepared.Ja: そして彼は、新しい視点を持ってそれを迎えた。自分の義務と精神的な追求の両方を調和することを学んでいたのだ。En: He welcomed it with fresh perspective, learning to harmonize both his duties and spiritual pursuits.Ja: 祭りが終わると、はるとは新たな平和を感じていた。En: After the festival ended, Haruto felt a newfound sense of peace.Ja: 義務を果たしつつ、自分自身を失わないこと。それが彼の新しい教訓だった。En: Fulfilling his duties while not losing himself—that was his new lesson.Ja: 高野山の秋は彼にとって特別なものとなり、これからも続く学びの旅路の出発点となった。En: Autumn on Koyasan became something special to him, marking the starting point of his ongoing journey of learning. Vocabulary Words:tranquility: 静けさapprentice: 修行僧resonates: 響くgazing: 見つめていたspiritual: 精神的なnumerous: 数多くのprepared: 準備demeanor: 落ち着きcherish: 大切にしなさいnovice: 見習いprogressing: 進んでいたfoliage: 紅葉enveloped: 包み込むincense: お香bells ringing: 鐘の音reaffirmation: 再確認perspective: 視点harmonize: 調和するfulfilling: 果たしつつnewfound: 新たなongoing: 続くguests: 参拝者discover: 見つけられるspirits: 精神connections: 繋がりconsult: 相談するsense of peace: 平和を感じていたduties: 義務profoundly: 深くreaffirmation: 再確認

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Harmony: Jordi's Journey Back to Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol del matí s'alçava tranquil·lament sobre el petit poble als peus dels Pirineus.En: The morning sun rose quietly over the small village at the foot of the Pirineus.Ca: Els colors de la tardor tenyien els arbres i les fulles ballaven amb el vent.En: The colors of autumn painted the trees, and the leaves danced in the wind.Ca: Aquell dia, el mercat local era més animat que mai.En: That day, the local market was more lively than ever.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de parades que oferien abrics de llana, mantes teixides a mà i castanyes recent torrades.En: The streets were full of stalls offering wool coats, handmade woven blankets, and freshly roasted chestnuts.Ca: Jordi, un artista que havia tornat a casa després d'anys a Barcelona, caminava entre la multitud.En: Jordi, an artist who had returned home after years in Barcelona, walked among the crowd.Ca: El seu ull crític buscava un suèter perfecte per al pròxim festival de castanyes.En: His critical eye was searching for the perfect sweater for the upcoming chestnut festival.Ca: A la seva vora, Montse, la seva amiga de la infància, li donava consells sobre cada peça de roba.En: Beside him, Montse, his childhood friend, was giving him advice on each piece of clothing.Ca: "Jordi, aquest de color mostassa quedaria genial lligat amb els teus ulls," va dir Montse amb un somriure càlid que només les amistats antigues poden oferir.En: "Jordi, this mustard-colored one would look great tied with your eyes," said Montse with a warm smile that only old friendships can offer.Ca: Jordi va somriure, tot i que dins seu encara hi havia un conflicte.En: Jordi smiled, although inside he still felt conflicted.Ca: Vivint a la ciutat, s'havia allunyat de les arrels, i tornant, es trobava desencaixat.En: Living in the city, he had drifted away from his roots, and upon returning, he felt out of place.Ca: Al seu costat, Núria, una recent vinguda, observava tot amb curiositat.En: By his side, Núria, a recent arrival, observed everything with curiosity.Ca: Ella volia entendre les tradicions del poble i integrar-se.En: She wanted to understand the village traditions and fit in.Ca: Parlava amb els venedors, provava les castanyes i comentava el teixit dels suèters.En: She talked with the vendors, tried the chestnuts, and commented on the fabric of the sweaters.Ca: "Això és tan diferent de la ciutat!En: "This is so different from the city!"Ca: ", exclamava amb entusiasme.En: she exclaimed with enthusiasm.Ca: Finalment, Jordi va decidir unir-se a Montse i Núria al mercat, malgrat el recel de trobar coneguts.En: Finally, Jordi decided to join Montse and Núria at the market, despite the hesitation of meeting acquaintances.Ca: Mentre buscaven entre els suèters, van veure un petit escenari muntat al cafè del racó.En: As they searched through the sweaters, they saw a small stage set up at the cafe on the corner.Ca: Un grup de nens del poble estava a punt de començar un ball tradicional.En: A group of local children was about to start a traditional dance.Ca: Jordi es va quedar immòbil, mirant els nens ballar la sardana amb alegria i confiança.En: Jordi stood still, watching the children dance the sardana with joy and confidence.Ca: Els records de la seva infància es van enlairar dins seu, i per un moment, es va sentir completament connectat amb la seva terra.En: Memories of his childhood soared within him, and for a moment, he felt completely connected to his homeland.Ca: Les notes de la música popular li van recordar la bellesa que havia oblidat.En: The notes of the folk music reminded him of the beauty he had forgotten.Ca: Quan el ball va acabar, Jordi va somriure amb un renovat sentit d'orgull i pertinença.En: When the dance ended, Jordi smiled with a renewed sense of pride and belonging.Ca: Va trobar un suèter fet a mà, amb patrons inspirats en els colors del paisatge, i el va comprar sense dubtar.En: He found a handmade sweater with patterns inspired by the colors of the landscape and bought it without hesitation.Ca: Es va provar el suèter i es va sentir embolicat en la calidesa de casa.En: He tried on the sweater and felt enveloped in the warmth of home.Ca: Mentre tornaven pel mercat, Jordi va descobrir que el seu art i les seves arrels podrien fusionar-se de manera harmònica.En: As they walked back through the market, Jordi discovered that his art and his roots could merge harmoniously.Ca: El poble, amb la seva cultura viva, li oferia una riquesa d'inspiració.En: The village, with its vibrant culture, offered him a wealth of inspiration.Ca: Amb el suèter nou i el cor lleuger, Jordi va caminar al costat de Montse i Núria, sabent que havia trobat un nou començament.En: With the new sweater and a light heart, Jordi walked alongside Montse and Núria, knowing he had found a new beginning.Ca: La seva aventura artística tot just començava, arrelada en l'ànima del seu poble i les seves tradicions.En: His artistic adventure was just beginning, rooted in the soul of his village and its traditions. Vocabulary Words:the wool: la llanathe crowd: la multitudthe sweater: el suèterthe vendor: el venedorthe stall: la paradathe warmth: la calidesathe roots: les arrelsthe stage: l'escenarithe tradition: la tradicióthe notes: les notesthe pattern: el patróthe wealth: la riquesathe scarf: la bufandathe blanket: la mantathe chestnut: la castanyathe autumn: la tardorthe landscape: el paisatgethe belonging: la pertinençathe pride: l'orgullthe conflict: el conflictethe joy: l'alegriathe beauty: la bellesathe inspiration: la inspiracióthe integration: la integracióthe adventure: l'aventurathe confidence: la confiançathe hesitation: la vacil·lacióthe village: el poblethe corner: el racóthe childhood: la infància

Caught between crushing it at work and being present at home? In this episode of Legacy Makers, Eric and Kevin dive into the real tension dads face between hustle culture and family life. From Instagram algorithms to Nick Saban quotes, they explore how to manage seasons of hustle and rhythms of rest—without guilt. It’s not about choosing one over the other, but learning to live in the tension with agility, duality, and intention. If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and connection, this conversation is for you. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Community for Dads08:15 Navigating the Hustle and Home Balance15:51 Finding Harmony in Tension20:36 Living in the Tension Without GuiltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From City Scapes to Autumn Escapes: Finding Harmony at Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren kigger ud af bilvinduet.En: Søren looks out of the car window.Da: Landskabet glider forbi i smukke efterårsfarver.En: The landscape slides by in beautiful autumn colors.Da: Træerne er fyldt med gyldne og røde blade.En: The trees are filled with golden and red leaves.Da: "Det er dejligt at være væk fra byen," siger han stille.En: "It's nice to be away from the city," he says quietly.Da: Mette smiler, men der er en antydning af bekymring i hendes øjne.En: Mette smiles, but there is a hint of worry in her eyes.Da: "Ja, men vi må forberede os på min familie," siger hun forsigtigt.En: "Yes, but we must prepare for my family," she says cautiously.Da: De nærmer sig familiens sommerhus, som ligger på kanten af en rolig skov.En: They approach the family's summer house, which is situated on the edge of a tranquil forest.Da: Huset ser hyggeligt ud med sin røde facade og stråtag.En: The house looks cozy with its red facade and thatched roof.Da: Det knitrer let i vinden, som om det hilser dem velkommen.En: It crackles gently in the wind, as if it welcomes them.Da: Da Søren og Mette går ind, bliver de mødt af Mette's mor, som straks begynder at tale om alt og intet.En: When Søren and Mette enter, they are met by Mette's mother, who immediately begins talking about everything and nothing.Da: Søren føler sig straks overvældet af støjen.En: Søren immediately feels overwhelmed by the noise.Da: Han trækker sig lidt tilbage, mens Mette navigerer sin families kaotiske samtaler.En: He retreats a bit while Mette navigates her family's chaotic conversations.Da: Søren går ud på verandaen.En: Søren goes out onto the veranda.Da: Han ser skoven kalde på ham med en stille invitation.En: He sees the forest calling to him with a quiet invitation.Da: Han beslutter sig for at tage en tur.En: He decides to take a walk.Da: "Jeg har brug for lidt luft," siger han til Mette, som nikker forstående.En: "I need some air," he says to Mette, who nods understandingly.Da: I skoven finder Søren en ro, han ikke har følt i lang tid.En: In the forest, Søren finds a calmness he hasn't felt in a long time.Da: Han lader sig inspirere af naturens skønhed.En: He lets himself be inspired by the beauty of nature.Da: De faldne blade hvisker historier, som bare venter på at blive fortalt.En: The fallen leaves whisper stories, just waiting to be told.Da: Han tager sin skitseblok frem og begynder at tegne.En: He takes out his sketchbook and begins to draw.Da: Tilbage i huset begynder middagen.En: Back in the house, dinner begins.Da: Stemningen bliver anspændt, da gamle uoverensstemmelser kommer frem.En: The atmosphere becomes tense as old disagreements surface.Da: Mette kæmper for at holde freden, men hendes anstrengelser virker forgæves.En: Mette struggles to keep the peace, but her efforts seem futile.Da: Så træder Søren ind igen.En: Then Søren steps in again.Da: Hans ansigt stråler af en ny fundet inspiration.En: His face shines with newfound inspiration.Da: "Jeg har noget at vise jer," siger han og lægger sin skitseblok på bordet.En: "I have something to show you," he says, placing his sketchbook on the table.Da: Skitsen viser en scene fra skoven, men ikke bare naturen – også en familie, siddende sammen, smilende.En: The sketch shows a scene from the forest, but not just the nature – also a family, sitting together, smiling.Da: Da de ser Sørens arbejde, falder rummet til ro.En: As they see Søren's work, the room falls silent.Da: Mette's familie ser de smukke detaljer og den dybe forståelse mellem figurerne.En: Mette's family sees the beautiful details and the deep understanding between the figures.Da: Tegningen taler til dem på en måde, ord ikke kunne.En: The drawing speaks to them in a way words could not.Da: Spændingerne opløses langsomt, og en ny fornemmelse af samhørighed breder sig.En: The tensions slowly dissolve, and a new feeling of togetherness spreads.Da: Søren ser Mette i øjnene.En: Søren looks into Mette's eyes.Da: Hun smiler varmt til ham, lettet.En: She smiles warmly at him, relieved.Da: De har fundet en måde at forene deres verdener på.En: They have found a way to unite their worlds.Da: Søren har ikke kun fundet kunstnerisk inspiration, men også en dybere forståelse af forbindelse og tilhørsforhold.En: Søren has not only found artistic inspiration but also a deeper understanding of connection and belonging.Da: I aftenens stille, efterårsagtige atmosfære har de alle lært noget nyt.En: In the evening's quiet, autumn-like atmosphere, they have all learned something new.Da: Søren har fundet sit kunstneriske mod, og Mette har lært at balancere kærlighed og ansvar.En: Søren has found his artistic courage, and Mette has learned to balance love and responsibility.Da: Efterhånden som mørket falder, glider spændingerne væk, og kun hyggen fra flikkrende stearinlys fylder rummet.En: As darkness falls, the tensions fade away, and only the coziness from flickering candles fills the room. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskabslide: glideautumn: efterårtranquil: roligcozy: hyggeligtfacade: facadethatched: stråtagcrackle: knitreoverwhelmed: overvældetchaotic: kaotiskeveranda: verandaeninvitation: invitationcalmness: roinspiration: inspirationwhisper: hviskesketchbook: skitsebloktense: anspændtdisagreements: uoverensstemmelserstruggles: kæmperfutile: forgævesunderstanding: forståelsetensions: spændingernetogetherness: samhørighedconnection: forbindelsebelonging: tilhørsforholdcourage: modbalance: balancereresponsibility: ansvarflicker: flikkrendecandles: stearinlys

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony in Hot Springs: A Mid-Autumn Family Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在台湾山区，一个美丽的温泉度假村里，秋天的色彩点缀着周围。En: In the mountains of Taiwan, within a beautiful hot spring resort, the colors of autumn decorated the surroundings.Zh: 温泉的蒸汽在空气中升起，与家人在中秋节聚会时的热闹交谈相映成趣。En: The steam from the hot springs rose into the air, perfectly complementing the lively conversations of family gatherings during the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 这一天，魏、夏和梁聚在一起，参加一个热闹的家族聚会。En: On this day, Wei, Xia, and Liang gathered together for a lively family reunion.Zh: 魏是最大的表哥，他总是想保持家庭和谐，但其实他想一个人安静地享受温泉。En: Wei was the eldest cousin, always keen on maintaining family harmony, though in truth he wished to enjoy the hot springs quietly by himself.Zh: 夏是一个充满竞争精神的表妹，希望通过赢得家庭游戏来让长辈注意自己。En: Xia was a competitive spirited cousin, hoping to gain the elders' attention by winning family games.Zh: 梁是他们的叔叔，他是调解员、裁判，有时也参与游戏，只希望所有人都能开心。En: Liang was their uncle, acting as the mediator, referee, and sometimes participant in the games, simply wanting everyone to be happy.Zh: 家人围坐在一起，决定来一场猜字游戏。En: The family sat together and decided to play a guessing game.Zh: 然而，这个游戏很快变得混乱，大家对规则的理解完全不同，导致争吵不断，误解连连。En: However, the game soon turned chaotic, with each person having a completely different understanding of the rules, leading to constant arguments and continual misunderstandings.Zh: “来吧，魏，”夏催促道，“我们一起组队。En: “Come on, Wei, ” Xia urged, “let's team up.Zh: 我一定能带你赢！En: I'm sure we can win!” Wei nodded reluctantly.Zh: ”魏无奈点头。En: He was thinking to himself: If only the game could end quickly, then I could go enjoy the hot springs.Zh: 他心里盘算着：如果能让游戏快点结束，我就能去泡温泉。En: With this in mind, he and Xia became partners.Zh: 他心里想着，于是他和夏成了搭档。En: The game proceeded with intense excitement.Zh: 游戏进行得紧张激烈。En: Xia, eager for victory, waved her arms vigorously.Zh: 夏为了胜利而使劲挥舞着手臂，“这个字是——”就在关键时刻，魏故意做错了动作，假装想到了错误的词。En: “This word is—” At the crucial moment, Wei deliberately made the wrong move, pretending to have thought of the wrong word.Zh: 这一下，屋子里爆发出了意想不到的笑声，每个人都因为游戏的荒唐而开怀大笑。En: This action caused an unexpected burst of laughter in the room, with everyone laughing heartily at the absurdity of the game.Zh: 最后，经过这一场欢乐的混乱，家人们决定暂时放下争执，共同去温泉。En: In the end, after this joyful chaos, the family decided to temporarily set aside their disputes and head to the hot springs together.Zh: 魏发现，即使是在混乱中的团聚，也能找到快乐。En: Wei found that even amidst the chaotic reunion, happiness could be found.Zh: 他意识到，原来和家人的在一起，也是一种放松。En: He realized that being with family was also a form of relaxation.Zh: 在温暖的泉水中，家人的笑声中和着秋风，变成了最动听的旋律。En: In the warm spring water, the sound of the family's laughter blended with the autumn breeze, becoming the most melodious tune.Zh: 魏闭上了眼睛，感受着这一刻的宁静与温馨。En: Wei closed his eyes, savoring the peace and warmth of this moment. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天decorated: 点缀surroundings: 周围steam: 蒸汽complementing: 映成趣gatherings: 聚会reunion: 团聚eldest: 最大的keen: 想harmony: 和谐mediator: 调解员referee: 裁判arguments: 争吵misunderstandings: 误解reluctantly: 无奈intense: 紧张eager: 为了胜利vigorous: 使劲deliberately: 故意absurdity: 荒唐burst: 爆发disputes: 争执amidst: 在...中realized: 意识到relaxation: 放松melodious: 动听的savoring: 感受peace: 宁静warmth: 温馨

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Harmony: A Journey to New Beginnings in Skärgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Regnet föll lugnt över den skärgården.En: The rain fell gently over the skärgården.Sv: Höstens färger glittrade i det gråa, milda ljuset.En: Autumn's colors sparkled in the gray, mild light.Sv: Anders stod på bryggan och såg ut över vattnet.En: Anders stood on the dock and looked out over the water.Sv: Han hade kommit till retreatet i hopp om att finna en ny början.En: He had come to the retreat in hopes of finding a new beginning.Sv: Anders hade nyligen förlorat en nära vän och ensamheten hade blivit en ständig följeslagare.En: Anders had recently lost a close friend, and loneliness had become a constant companion.Sv: Han längtade efter frid och kanske en ny vän.En: He longed for peace and maybe a new friend.Sv: Den kommande veckan skulle bestå av mindfulness, meditation och inre frid.En: The coming week would consist of mindfulness, meditation, and inner peace.Sv: Anders kände en blandning av nervositet och hopp.En: Anders felt a mix of nervousness and hope.Sv: Det var första dagen.En: It was the first day.Sv: Deltagarna samlades i den ljusa, luftiga salen med stora fönster som vette mot skärgården.En: The participants gathered in the bright, airy hall with large windows facing the skärgården.Sv: Löven brann i rött och guld utanför.En: The leaves burned in red and gold outside.Sv: Klara, en kvinna med ett varmt leende, satte sig bredvid Anders.En: Klara, a woman with a warm smile, sat down next to Anders.Sv: “Det är vackert här, eller hur?En: "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"Sv: ” sa Klara med glimten i ögat.En: said Klara with a twinkle in her eye.Sv: “Ja”, svarade Anders tyst, ovillig men utmanad att vara mer öppen.En: "Yes," replied Anders quietly, unwilling but challenged to be more open.Sv: Dagen gick och aktiviteterna hjälpte Anders att släppa på sitt inre mörker.En: The day went by and the activities helped Anders release his inner darkness.Sv: Klara och han delade några skratt och små samtal.En: Klara and he shared a few laughs and small conversations.Sv: För Anders var dessa ögonblick betydelsefulla.En: For Anders, these moments were meaningful.Sv: När solnedgången nalkades, tog gruppen plats på klipporna för en guidad meditation.En: As the sunset approached, the group took their place on the rocks for a guided meditation.Sv: Det blev tyst.En: It became quiet.Sv: En mjuk vind svepte över dem, och Anders slöt ögonen.En: A gentle breeze swept over them, and Anders closed his eyes.Sv: Tystnaden blev en sorts dialog, en plats där tankar kunde flyga fritt.En: The silence became a sort of dialogue, a place where thoughts could fly freely.Sv: Plötsligt rörde Klara vid hans hand, en tyst gest av vänskap och försäkran.En: Suddenly, Klara touched his hand, a silent gesture of friendship and reassurance.Sv: Kanske såg hon smärtan i hans blick.En: Maybe she saw the pain in his eyes.Sv: I det ögonblicket kände Anders en värme han inte känt på länge.En: In that moment, Anders felt a warmth he hadn't felt in a long time.Sv: Den delade tystnaden blev en bro mellan två själar.En: The shared silence became a bridge between two souls.Sv: När meditationen avslutades satt de kvar en stund till.En: When the meditation ended, they remained sitting for a while longer.Sv: De behövde inga ord.En: They needed no words.Sv: Känslan av förståelse och samhörighet var starkare än något de hade sagt tidigare.En: The feeling of understanding and connection was stronger than anything they had said before.Sv: Retreatens sista dag kom.En: The last day of the retreat came.Sv: Anders hade förändrats.En: Anders had changed.Sv: Han kände sig lättare, fridfull.En: He felt lighter, peaceful.Sv: När han och Klara promenerade längs den steniga stigen, visste de båda att detta bara var början.En: As he and Klara walked along the rocky path, they both knew this was just the beginning.Sv: Innan de lämnade sa Anders, med ovanligt mycket mod, "Vill du fortsätta träffas?En: Before they left, Anders said, with an unusual amount of courage, "Do you want to continue to meet?Sv: Jag skulle gärna vilja.En: I would really like that."Sv: "Klaras svar var enkelt och ärligt, “Ja, det skulle jag med.En: Klara's answer was simple and honest, "Yes, I would too."Sv: ”Så vände de sig mot de väntande båten, med hjärtan fyllda av nyfikenhet och förväntan inför framtiden.En: Then they turned towards the waiting boat, with hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation for the future.Sv: Anders hade öppnat sitt hjärta för möjligheten till ny början, och det kändes som om hösten hade blivit ljusare, lättare.En: Anders had opened his heart to the possibility of a new beginning, and it felt as if autumn had become brighter, lighter. Vocabulary Words:retreat: retreatetloneliness: ensamhetenconstant: ständigcompanion: följeslagaremindfulness: mindfulnessmeditation: meditationnervousness: nervositetparticipants: deltagarnagathered: samladesairy: luftigmeaningful: betydelsefullagesture: gestfriendship: vänskapreassurance: försäkranpain: smärtandialogue: dialogsilence: tystnadenconnection: samhörighetunderstanding: förståelsecourage: modcuriosity: nyfikenhetanticipation: förväntanpossibility: möjlighetbeginning: börjansparkled: glittradedialogue: dialogreassurance: försäkranquietly: tystbreeze: vindrelease: släppa

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Harmony: A Ganesh Chaturthi Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में बसे लोदी गार्डन की हवाओं में आज एक अलग सी मिठास थी।En: In the heart of Delhi, there was a different kind of sweetness in the air of Lodi Garden today.Hi: पेड़ों की पत्तियाँ धीरे-धीरे गिर रही थीं, मानो धरती ने सुनहरी चादर ओढ़ ली हो।En: The leaves of the trees were slowly falling, as if the earth had donned a golden blanket.Hi: आज गणेश चतुर्थी का त्यौहार था और हर जगह गणपति बप्पा मोरया की गूंज सुनाई दे रही थी।En: It was the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, and the chant of Ganpati Bappa Morya echoed everywhere.Hi: रिया, आरव और माया तीन भाई-बहन लंबे समय बाद मिल रहे थे।En: Riya, Arav, and Maya, the three siblings, were meeting after a long time.Hi: रिया ने सोचा था कि इस खास दिन पर छोटी सी मुलाकात से वे पुराने दिनों की यादें ताज़ा करेंगे।En: Riya had thought that on this special day, a small meeting would refresh the memories of old days.Hi: रिया सबसे बड़ी थी और हमेशा परिवार को साथ लाने की जिम्मेदारी महसूस करती थी।En: Being the eldest, Riya always felt responsible for bringing the family together.Hi: आरव, बीच का भाई, अपने करियर में परेशानियों का सामना कर रहा था।En: Arav, the middle sibling, was facing troubles in his career.Hi: उसे हमेशा मान्यता की तलाश रहती थी।En: He was always in search of recognition.Hi: जब माया इंडिया वापस आई और सफल रही, तो आरव थोड़ा खुद को छूटा महसूस करने लगा।En: When Maya returned to India and succeeded, Arav began to feel a bit left behind.Hi: माया, सबसे छोटी, कुछ समय विदेश में बिताने के बाद वापस अपनी जड़ों से जुड़ने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Maya, the youngest, was trying to reconnect with her roots after spending some time abroad.Hi: शाम के सुनहरे वातावरण में, तीनों भाई-बहन लोदी गार्डन के हरे मैदान में एकत्र हुए।En: In the golden evening atmosphere, the three siblings gathered in the green fields of Lodi Garden.Hi: रिया ने पहले से ही एक पिकनिक सेट की थी।En: Riya had already set up a picnic.Hi: सर्दी की हल्की ठंडी हवा और गणेश चतुर्थी की मिठाईयों के बीच, भाई-बहन मिलकर खुशियाँ मना रहे थे।En: Amid the mildly cold winter breeze and the sweets of Ganesh Chaturthi, the siblings celebrated joyfully together.Hi: रिया ने प्यार से सबको बिठाया और बोली, “देखो, गणपति बप्पा हमसे यही चाहते हैं कि परिवार में सब सुख-शांति से रहें।”En: Riya lovingly sat everyone down and said, “Look, Ganpati Bappa wishes that everyone in the family lives in peace and harmony.”Hi: वह चाहता थी कि अभी जो तनाव आरव और माया के बीच था, वो खत्म हो जाए।En: She wanted the tension between Arav and Maya to end.Hi: लेकिन अचानक, पुराना दबा हुआ गुस्सा बाहर आने लगा और माया और आरव के बीच बहस छिड़ गई।En: But suddenly, old suppressed anger began to surface, and a debate ensued between Maya and Arav.Hi: आरव ने अपनी शिकायतें माया के सामने रखते हुए कहा, “तुम्हारे लौटने के बाद से सब कुछ तुम पर ही केंद्रित है। मेरे प्रयास का कभी कोई महत्व नहीं रहा।”En: Arav voiced his complaints to Maya, saying, “Since you returned, everything has centered around you. My efforts have never mattered.”Hi: माया की आँखें भर आईं। उसने कहा, “मैंने कभी नहीं चाहा कि ऐसा हो। मुझे हमेशा से तुम्हारी स्वीकार्यता और प्यार की जरूरत थी। विदेश में रहते हुए मैंने सबको बहुत मिस किया।”En: Maya's eyes filled with tears. She said, “I never wanted this to happen. I always needed your acceptance and love. While living abroad, I missed everyone so much.”Hi: बहस के बढ़े हुए स्वर कुछ समय बाद शांत हो गए।En: The raised voices of the argument quieted after some time.Hi: अचानक वातावरण में खामोशी आ गई।En: Suddenly, silence enveloped the atmosphere.Hi: रिया ने दोनों को देखा और महसूस किया कि यह क्षण उनके बीच की खाईं को पाट सकता है।En: Riya looked at both and felt that this moment could bridge the gap between them.Hi: आरव ने गहरी सांस ली, “शायद मैं अपनी असुरक्षाओं से ही जूझ रहा था। मुझे लगने लगा था कि मैं परिवार में सिर्फ एक परछाई हूँ।”En: Arav took a deep breath, “Maybe I was struggling with my insecurities. I started feeling like just a shadow in the family.”Hi: माया ने उसकी आँखों में देखा, “मुझे दुख है कि मैं तुम्हारी भावनाओं को नहीं समझ पाई। यहाँ रहने के लिए मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा... सबसे मुख्य तुम्हारा महत्व।”En: Maya looked into his eyes, “I'm sorry I couldn't understand your feelings. Living here, I've learned so much... most importantly, your significance.”Hi: दोनों भाई-बहन एक-दूसरे के साथ गले मिले। रिया ने यह देखकर संतोष की गहरी सांस ली।En: The two siblings hugged each other. Seeing this, Riya took a deep breath of relief.Hi: यह दिन रिया के लिए सीख थी कि कभी-कभी सब कुछ खुद ठीक नहीं हो सकता, लेकिन संवाद की एक छोटी पहल बड़ी समस्या का समाधान कर सकती है।En: This day was a lesson for Riya that sometimes everything can't resolve itself, but a small initiative of dialogue can solve a big problem.Hi: उन्होंने साथ में गणेश आरती की और वादा किया कि आगे से वे एक-दूसरे के लिए समय निकालेंगे, चाहे हालात कुछ भी हो।En: They performed the Ganesh Aarti together and promised that from now on, they would make time for each other, no matter what the circumstances.Hi: लोदी गार्डन, अपनी उर्जा के साथ, इस क्षण को देखता रहा।En: Lodi Garden, with its energy, watched this moment.Hi: सुहानी शाम ने तीनों भाई-बहनों के रिश्ते में नई उमंग भर दी थी।En: The pleasant evening had filled new enthusiasm in the relationship of the three siblings.Hi: हर फूल और पत्ती में एक नई ताजगी आ गई थी, मानो खुद गणपति बप्पा ने पूरे परिवार पर अपनी कृपा बरसाई हो।En: Every flower and leaf seemed refreshed, as if Ganpati Bappa himself had blessed the entire family. Vocabulary Words:sweetness: मिठासpicnic: पिकनिकsibling: भाई-बहनblanket: चादरchanted: गूंजrecognition: मान्यताsurround: केंद्रितabroad: विदेशatmosphere: वातावरणbreeze: हवाreconnect: जुड़नेinsecurities: असुरक्षाओंharmony: सुख-शांतिsurface: उभरनाensue: छिड़नाgap: खाईंinitiative: पहलcircumstances: हालातrefresh: ताज़ाacceptance: स्वीकार्यताsignificance: महत्वreflection: परछाईpromise: वादाresolves: ठीकargument: बहसsuppress: दबा हुआenergy: उर्जाblessed: कृपाenthusiasm: उमंगstruggle: जूझना

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harmony in Shinjuku: A Journey of Reflection and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京は賑やかな街です。En: Tokyo is a bustling city.Ja: しかし、その中にも静かな場所があります。En: However, within it, there are quiet places.Ja: 新宿御苑です。En: One such place is Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 遅い夏の午後、ミカは新宿御苑に来ました。En: On a late summer afternoon, Mika came to Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 最近、彼女の祖母のオボンの集まりに出席しました。En: Recently, she had attended her grandmother's Obon gathering.Ja: そこで、彼女は命の儚さを実感しました。En: There, she realized the fleeting nature of life.Ja: 彼女の心には家族の歴史と伝統への深い思いが秘められていました。En: Hidden in her heart was a deep affection for her family's history and traditions.Ja: しかし、彼女は足首を捻挫していました。En: However, she had sprained her ankle.Ja: 歩くのが大変でした。En: Walking was difficult.Ja: それは彼女の心の葛藤を象徴しているようでした。En: It seemed to symbolize her inner conflict.Ja: それでも、彼女は自然の中で平和を見つけたいと思いました。En: Even so, she wanted to find peace in nature.Ja: 庭の中を歩くのは難しかったです。En: Walking through the garden was challenging.Ja: でも、彼女は池の近くで静かに座りました。En: But, she quietly sat near the pond.Ja: 鯉が泳いでいました。En: Koi were swimming.Ja: 彼女は家族や過去の記憶について考えました。En: She thought about her family and memories of the past.Ja: かつては何気ない日常が、今はかけがえのないものに感じました。En: What once seemed like an ordinary day now felt irreplaceable.Ja: そのとき、一匹の蝶がミカの肩に止まりました。En: At that moment, a butterfly landed on Mika's shoulder.Ja: それは静かな変化の瞬間でした。En: It was a moment of quiet change.Ja: 蝶は命の継続を象徴していました。En: The butterfly symbolized the continuation of life.Ja: ミカは突然、心に平穏を感じました。En: Suddenly, Mika felt a sense of peace in her heart.Ja: 過去と未来がつながっていることに気づきました。En: She realized that the past and future were connected.Ja: 彼女は母に電話をしました。En: She called her mother.Ja: 来年のオボンにもっと意義のある家族の集まりを計画したいと伝えました。En: She expressed her desire to plan a more meaningful family gathering for next year's Obon.Ja: 新しい気持ちで文化的なルーツと家族のつながりを大切にしたいと思いました。En: With a fresh perspective, she wanted to cherish her cultural roots and family connections.Ja: その午後、新宿御苑の静けさの中で、ミカは変化しました。En: In the quiet of Shinjuku Gyoen that afternoon, Mika transformed.Ja: 彼女は新しい決意を持ち、心が軽くなりました。En: She carried a new resolve, and her heart felt lighter.Ja: 太陽が沈むと、庭は美しい夕日に包まれました。En: As the sun set, the garden was enveloped in a beautiful sunset.Ja: ミカは、また歩き始めました。心の中に新たな光を感じながら。En: Mika began to walk again, feeling a new light within her. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかなquiet: 静かなgathering: 集まりrealized: 実感しましたfleeting: 儚さhidden: 秘められていましたaffection: 思いsprained: 捻挫していましたankle: 足首conflict: 葛藤symbolize: 象徴しているchallenging: 難しかったpond: 池koi: 鯉irreplaceable: かけがえのないbutterfly: 蝶moment: 瞬間continuation: 継続connected: つながっているperspective: 気持ちcherish: 大切にしたいcultural: 文化的なresolve: 決意lighter: 軽くなりましたenveloped: 包まれましたsunset: 夕日transformed: 変化しましたrealize: 気づきましたmeaningful: 意義のあるtraditions: 伝統

Have you ever wanted to quit it all? The studio, the business, the endless to-do list? If so, you're not alone.   In this episode of Art & Cocktails, I share how I nearly walked away, and what brought me back. From seeing members across the world to a simple but powerful reminder about harmony, I'll take you behind the scenes of my own turning point.   Inside, you'll discover: How to identify your roots and branches and use pruning season to your advantage Why harmony (not balance) helps you integrate art, business, and life Five practical strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence Reflection exercises you can apply right away   ✨ Special Invitation Enrollment is now open for Art Queens Society. Early bird closes September 15, 2025 Final day to join this year is September 30, 2025 This is your chance to step into a supportive, inspiring community of ambitious women artists. Learn more at aqsociety.com.   Learn More & Connect With Us Create! Magazine Create! Substack Art & Cocktails Podcast Art Queens Society  

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: Balancing Dreams and Family Ties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 炎炎夏日，知了在树上叫个不停。En: On a scorching summer day, the zhiliao wouldn't stop buzzing in the trees.Zh: 小区里，孩子们在外面玩耍，家人们在门廊上闲聊。En: In the neighborhood, children played outside while families chatted on their porches.Zh: 小区的每个角落都充满了夏天的味道。En: Every corner of the community was filled with the essence of summer.Zh: 莲是个13岁的姑娘，梦想成为一名艺术家。En: Lian was a 13-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming an artist.Zh: 她的家里到处都是她的画作，餐桌上摆满了各种画具。En: Her home was filled with her paintings, and the dining table was covered with various art supplies.Zh: 今年暑假，她有个重要的计划：参加一个本地的艺术比赛。En: This summer, she had an important plan: to participate in a local art competition.Zh: 可是，她的15岁堂兄明有不同的想法。En: However, her 15-year-old cousin Ming had different ideas.Zh: 明特别爱运动，一到夏天就想让莲和他一起到外面玩。En: Ming loved sports, and as soon as summer arrived, he wanted Lian to join him in outdoor activities.Zh: 每当莲专心画画，他就来敲敲门：“莲，快出来打篮球吧！”En: Whenever Lian was focused on her painting, Ming would come knocking: “Lian, come out and play basketball!”Zh: 莲感到为难，她想画画，又不想辜负明。En: Lian felt torn; she wanted to paint but didn't want to let Ming down.Zh: 他们的奶奶震是一位70岁的老人，经常给他们讲过去的故事。En: Their grandmother Zhen, a 70-year-old woman, frequently shared stories from the past and always listened to Lian's concerns with patience.Zh: 一天早上，莲决定：“我可以早上画画，下午和明出去玩。”En: One morning, Lian decided: “I can paint in the morning and play with Ming in the afternoon.”Zh: 她这么计划着，认为这样可以两全其美。En: She planned it this way, thinking it could be the best of both worlds.Zh: 然而，一次小争吵却打破了这种平衡。En: However, a minor argument disrupted this balance.Zh: 有一天，莲因为画的进度不快而紧张。En: One day, Lian became anxious due to her slow progress with a painting.Zh: 明又来邀请她：“快啊，今天我们去游泳吧！”En: Ming came to invite her again: “Come on, let's go swimming today!”Zh: “我不去！”莲一声回绝，“我得画完这幅画。”En: “I'm not going!” Lian replied curtly, “I have to finish this painting.”Zh: “你整天都在画画，难道不觉得无聊吗？”明反驳。En: “You paint all day; don't you find it boring?” Ming retorted.Zh: “但这是我最想做的事！”莲不满地说道。En: “But it's what I love doing the most!” Lian responded discontentedly.Zh: 兄妹俩争执起来，莲甚至开始怀疑自己是否真该参加比赛。En: The siblings argued, and Lian even began to doubt whether she should participate in the competition.Zh: 晚上，奶奶震看出了莲的不安。En: That evening, grandmother Zhen noticed Lian's unease.Zh: 她轻轻拍了拍莲的肩膀，开始讲一个关于坚持的故事。En: She gently patted Lian's shoulder and began to tell a story about perseverance.Zh: 奶奶讲的是她年轻时种稻子的故事，“尽管遇到了大雨、虫灾，但坚持下去，总有收获。”En: Zhen recounted her youth when she grew rice: “Despite heavy rains and pests, by persisting, there was always a harvest.”Zh: “你一定要坚持自己的梦想，同时也别忘了家庭的温暖。”震的故事让莲深受感动。En: “You must persist in your dreams, but also remember the warmth of family.” Zhen's story deeply moved Lian.Zh: 第二天，明走到莲跟前：“对不起，昨天是我太急躁了。En: The next day, Ming approached Lian: “I'm sorry, I was too impatient yesterday.Zh: 我帮你画些背景吧，这样我们可以早点出去玩。”En: I'll help you paint some of the background so we can finish earlier and go out to play.”Zh: 莲笑了，她知道明是真心支持她。En: Lian smiled, knowing that Ming genuinely supported her.Zh: 于是，他们一起努力完成了画作。En: Together, they worked hard to complete the painting.Zh: 这个夏天，莲学会了在追求梦想和家庭生活之间找到平衡。En: This summer, Lian learned to find a balance between pursuing her dreams and family life.Zh: 比赛那天，她信心满满，因为她知道有家人最真诚的支持。En: On the day of the competition, she was full of confidence because she knew she had her family's sincere support.Zh: 虽然输赢未定，但她已经是胜者，因为她学会了自信，还收获了更多亲情。En: Regardless of the outcome, she was already a winner because she learned self-confidence and gained more familial affection.Zh: 夏天的风继续吹过小区，孩子们的笑声伴着蝉鸣，一切都显得那么和谐美好。En: The summer wind continued to blow through the neighborhood, the children's laughter mingled with the chan singing, making everything seem so harmonious and beautiful. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 炎炎buzzing: 叫个不停porches: 门廊上essence: 味道artist: 艺术家competition: 比赛sports: 运动focus: 专心torn: 为难perseverance: 坚持harvest: 收获argument: 争吵anxious: 紧张curtly: 回绝discontentedly: 不满地doubt: 怀疑unease: 不安patience: 耐心persist: 坚持下去balance: 两全其美affection: 亲情harmony: 和谐美好pursuing: 追求sincere: 真诚的familial: 家庭genuine: 真心impatient: 急躁background: 背景confidence: 信心满满self-confidence: 自信

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Harmony in the Heart of the Stockholm Skärgård Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen steg långsamt över Stockholm skärgård.En: The sun rose slowly over the Stockholm skärgård.Sv: Omkring de små öarna glittrade vattnet som tusentals diamanter.En: Around the small islands, the water glittered like thousands of diamonds.Sv: Axel och Lena var på väg till den lilla marknaden på ön Sandhamn för att köpa sommarsaker.En: Axel and Lena were on their way to the small market on the island Sandhamn to buy summer goods.Sv: Axel körde båten.En: Axel was steering the boat.Sv: Han njöt av ljudet av vågorna och vinden i håret.En: He enjoyed the sound of the waves and the wind in his hair.Sv: Lena stod vid sidan av båten och pekade energiskt ut över havet.En: Lena stood at the side of the boat, energetically pointing out over the sea.Sv: "Axel, tänk att dyka från klipporna i solnedgången!En: "Axel, think about diving off the cliffs at sunset!Sv: Det vore fantastiskt," sa hon med ett glatt leende.En: It would be amazing," she said with a cheerful smile.Sv: "Det låter äventyrligt," svarade Axel med ett vänligt leende men föredrog att tänka på den lugna kvällen de kunde ha vid deras stuga med en bok och te.En: "That sounds adventurous," replied Axel with a friendly smile but preferred to think about the calm evening they could have at their cottage with a book and tea.Sv: Han älskade de enkla nöjena i skärgården.En: He loved the simple pleasures in the skärgård.Sv: Lena suckade lite.En: Lena sighed a little.Sv: Hon älskade Axel för hans lugn men ibland var det frustrerande.En: She loved Axel for his calmness, but sometimes it was frustrating.Sv: Hon ville uppleva allt skärgården hade att erbjuda.En: She wanted to experience everything the skärgård had to offer.Sv: "Vi kanske kan prova nåt nytt den här sommaren?"En: "Maybe we can try something new this summer?"Sv: föreslog hon försiktigt.En: she suggested gently.Sv: Axel funderade, men innan han hann svara, började mörka moln samla sig över himlen.En: Axel pondered, but before he could answer, dark clouds began gathering over the sky.Sv: De närmade sig marknaden precis när regnet började falla tungt och hårt.En: They approached the market just as the rain started to fall heavily and hard.Sv: De sprang från båten in i ett litet kafé vid hamnen.En: They ran from the boat into a small café by the harbor.Sv: Inne i kaféet var det varmt och torrt.En: Inside the café, it was warm and dry.Sv: De beställde varm choklad och slog sig ned vid ett bord nära fönstret.En: They ordered hot chocolate and settled at a table near the window.Sv: Utanför rasade stormen och de kunde se hur blixtarna lyste upp himlen.En: Outside, the storm raged and they could see how the lightning lit up the sky.Sv: "Du har rätt, Lena," sa Axel och tittade på henne över muggen.En: "You are right, Lena," said Axel, looking at her over the mug.Sv: "Vi borde prova något nytt.En: "We should try something new.Sv: Livet är för kort för att inte uppleva lite äventyr."En: Life is too short not to experience a little adventure."Sv: Lena log tillbaka.En: Lena smiled back.Sv: "Och jag borde lära mig att vila och njuta av stunderna av ro.En: "And I should learn to rest and enjoy moments of peace.Sv: Som nu," sade hon och pekade på deras lilla tillflyktsplats från stormen.En: Like now," she said, pointing to their little refuge from the storm.Sv: De satt tysta ett ögonblick, lyssnade till ljudet av regnet mot taket.En: They sat silently for a moment, listening to the sound of the rain against the roof.Sv: En blandning av deras två världar – spänningen av vädrets makt och friden av att vara tillsammans oavsett förhållanden.En: A blend of their two worlds – the thrill of the power of weather and the peace of being together regardless of circumstances.Sv: När stormen hade dragit vidare och solen återigen kikade fram, hjälptes Axel och Lena åt med att handla.En: When the storm had moved on and the sun peeked out again, Axel and Lena helped each other with the shopping.Sv: Efteråt, på väg hem över ett lugnat hav, kände de båda en ny förståelse och respekt för varandras syn på livet.En: Afterwards, on their way home across a calm sea, they both felt a new understanding and respect for each other's view on life.Sv: Vid solnedgången stod de tillsammans på klipporna nära stugan.En: At sunset, they stood together on the cliffs near the cottage.Sv: De blickade ut över vattnet.En: They looked out over the water.Sv: "Imorgon kanske vi kan dyka," föreslog Axel med ett leende.En: "Maybe tomorrow we can dive," suggested Axel with a smile.Sv: Lena skakade på huvudet med ett skratt och sa, "Och sedan kan vi ha en avkopplande kväll med te."En: Lena shook her head with a laugh and said, "And then we can have a relaxing evening with tea."Sv: De fann sin balans, och sommaren i skärgården blev en harmoni av både äventyr och lugn – en perfekt blandning av deras två hjärtan.En: They found their balance, and the summer in the skärgård became a harmony of both adventure and tranquility – a perfect blend of their two hearts. Vocabulary Words:rose: stegglittered: glittradesteering: kördeenergetically: energisktadventurous: äventyrligtcalmness: lugnpondered: funderadegathering: samla sigharbor: hamnensettled: slog sig nedmug: muggenrefuge: tillflyktsplatscircumstances: förhållandenthrill: spänningenpeeked: kikadecalm: lugnatunderstanding: förståelserespect: respekttranquility: lugnharmony: harmoniblend: blandningsilently: tystalightning: blixtarnadiving: dykacliffs: klippornastorm: stormenshort: kortexperience: upplevafrustrating: frustrerandesighed: suckade

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love in Uniform: Finding Harmony Amidst Duty in Qingdao Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在青岛的一个夏日，海风轻轻吹拂，海洋的咸味在空气中弥漫。En: On a summer day in Qingdao, the sea breeze gently blew, and the salty scent of the ocean permeated the air.Zh: 海军基地的旗帜随风飘扬，军舰整齐地停泊在港口，整个基地显得忙碌而有序。En: The flags at the navy base fluttered in the wind, and the warships were docked neatly at the port, making the whole base appear busy yet orderly.Zh: 在这里，魏是一名敬业的海军军官，他对自己的职责充满热情。En: Here, Wei was a dedicated navy officer, passionate about his duties.Zh: 但在内心深处，他觉得生活中缺了些什么。En: But deep inside, he felt that something was missing in his life.Zh: 这一天是海军的一个隆重仪式，有许多记者前来报道。En: That day was the occasion of a solemn ceremony for the navy, and many journalists came to report on it.Zh: 丽娜是其中之一，她是一名雄心勃勃的记者，正在寻找一个能够让她在新闻界脱颖而出的故事。En: Lina was among them, an ambitious journalist looking for a story that could make her stand out in the news industry.Zh: 她的目光落在了魏的身上。En: Her eyes fell on Wei.Zh: 他在仪式上表现出色，带着坚定和自信。En: He performed outstandingly in the ceremony, with firmness and confidence.Zh: 仪式结束后，魏带着来宾们参观基地。En: After the ceremony, Wei led the guests on a tour of the base.Zh: 丽娜被分配到魏的组里。En: Lina was assigned to Wei's group.Zh: 在基地的一角，丽娜被停泊的军舰和忙碌的军官们吸引。En: In a corner of the base, Lina was captivated by the docked warships and the busy officers.Zh: 魏在这个时候走近她，微笑着说：“你好，我是魏。En: Wei approached her at this moment, smiling and saying, "Hello, I'm Wei."Zh: ”丽娜礼貌地点头：“你好，我叫丽娜。En: Lina nodded politely, "Hello, I'm Lina.Zh: 我是记者。En: I'm a journalist."Zh: ”在接下来的交流中，魏感受到一种从未有过的轻松。En: During their subsequent conversation, Wei felt a sense of ease he had never experienced before.Zh: 他发现丽娜不仅聪明，还对他的工作饱含热情。En: He found Lina not only smart but also passionate about his work.Zh: 他们聊了很久，关于海军，关于梦想，还有关于生活。En: They talked for a long time about the navy, dreams, and life.Zh: 虽然彼此心中都有犹豫，魏觉得生活的严谨不允许他过多涉足感情，而丽娜担心对工作的影响，但他们无法忽视内心的牵引。En: Although both had hesitations, Wei felt the rigor of his life did not allow him to delve too much into emotions, while Lina worried about the impact on her work, they could not ignore the pull in their hearts.Zh: 某个风雨交加的晚上，基地接到海上紧急任务，魏立刻行动。En: On a stormy night, the base received an emergency task at sea, and Wei sprang into action immediately.Zh: 看着他投入工作，丽娜的心被深深触动。En: Watching him engaged in his work, Lina's heart was deeply touched.Zh: 她意识到这是一个她愿意深爱的人。En: She realized that he was someone she was willing to love deeply.Zh: 几天后，丽娜递交了一篇关于海军生活的文章，感情真挚，引起了热烈反响。En: A few days later, Lina submitted an article about navy life, filled with genuine emotions, which sparked a strong reaction.Zh: 这篇文章不仅赢得了她的声誉，也让魏意识到，他可以在事业与个人生活中找到平衡。En: This article not only earned her a reputation but also made Wei realize that he could find a balance between his career and personal life.Zh: 最后，魏和丽娜在基地的港口重逢。En: Finally, Wei and Lina reunited at the base's port.Zh: 魏微笑着说：“想来基地看看吗？En: Wei smiled and said, "Would you like to visit the base?"Zh: ”丽娜轻声回答：“当然，我想知道关于你的更多。En: Lina softly replied, "Of course, I'd like to know more about you."Zh: ”从此，魏学会了在职业生涯中也能兼顾自己的情感生活，丽娜则懂得了职业之外，生活中的连接同样重要。En: From then on, Wei learned to balance his emotional life with his career, and Lina understood that connections beyond work were just as important in life.Zh: 他们在青岛的海风中，开始了新的篇章。En: They began a new chapter in the sea breeze of Qingdao. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 微风permeated: 弥漫fluttered: 飘扬dock: 停泊dedicated: 敬业solemn: 隆重journalist: 记者ambitious: 雄心勃勃outstandingly: 出色ceremony: 仪式subsequent: 随后的rigor: 严谨hesitations: 犹豫emotions: 感情emergency: 紧急sprang: 立刻行动captivated: 吸引genuine: 真挚reaction: 反响united: 重逢balance: 平衡chapter: 篇章firmness: 坚定confidence: 自信authority: 权威navigating: 航行storms: 风雨reputation: 声誉introspective: 内省passionate: 热情

What happens when relationships break down? What makes them thrive? DJ Monsoon welcomes Brandon Caldwell and Alicia Balark for a raw, unfiltered conversation about modern connection that goes far deeper than typical relationship talk.The trio dives into what truly constitutes a healthy relationship, with both guests identifying respect and clear boundaries as foundational elements. Brandon eloquently explains how "mutual respect" creates the necessary framework, while Alicia adds nuanced perspective about meeting each other "where we are that day and loving each other through that." Their insights highlight how successful partnerships require both structure and flexibility.The conversation takes fascinating turns through discussions of generational differences in relationships. Brandon observes that our grandparents didn't have the "accessibility" modern couples do—when problems arose, they couldn't simply swipe to the next option. This prompts a compelling exploration of how technology has fundamentally altered our approach to commitment, creating what Brandon calls a "7-Eleven" dating culture where people discard relationships at the first sign of challenge.Perhaps the most thought-provoking segment examines masculinity in urban culture, with Brandon delivering an unflinching assessment: "You don't see James Evans Sr. as a man anymore." The guests dissect how limited representations of Black manhood leave younger generations without nuanced role models, creating cycles that affect everything from dating dynamics to parenting approaches. Alicia's perspective as a strong woman navigating these expectations adds valuable dimension to the conversation.The episode closes with powerful reflections on healing, communication, and finding harmony despite our differences. As Brandon poetically notes, sometimes the simplest gesture—a genuine smile—can "light up the back ends of heaven."Ready for relationship insights that go beyond surface-level advice? Listen now and join the conversation. Have thoughts or want to be featured on a future episode? Email djmonsoonstaraw@gmail.com to connect.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

 Jaguar Heart returns for a compelling discussion on masculinity, self-evolution, and societal challenges against traditional male roles. Reflecting on the hostile feedback from his previous podcast, Jaguar emphasizes the importance of focusing on internal growth and aiding men without engaging in online conflicts. The conversation delves deep into mental health, discussing the concept that suicidal thoughts often stem from outdated psychological programs needing transformation, rather than a desire for physical death. He explores the transition from nice guy to good man, the necessity of rites of passage for male development, and how to effectively split from psychological dependencies on the mother. Addressing current societal narratives, Jaguar argues for the vitality of traditional masculinity and the repercussions of its erasure. Tips for rebuilding trust, particularly post-breakup and for single fathers, are also shared, along with encouraging men to become protectors and providers, rooted in strong values and boundaries. Jaguar's insights, reflective of his profound experiences and vast client work, underscore a broader aim: to empower men to overcome adversities and reclaim their natural roles in society.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up01:12 Mental Health and Suicide Discussion02:54 Understanding Psychological Programs11:29 The Nice Guy Syndrome16:08 Splitting from the Mother21:37 Masculinity in Modern Society38:52 Rebuilding Trust and Self-Worth41:43 Finding Harmony in Relationships42:17 Trust and Self-Respect42:35 Setting Values and Standards44:16 Taking Responsibility as Men47:44 Expectations in Relationships51:02 Navigating the Dating Scene56:16 The Role of Masculinity01:10:24 Faith and Family Values01:17:32 Preparing for Fatherhood01:18:43 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Jaguar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purejaguar/FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbetarofficial/Sponsors: Betar Media: https://www.instagram.com/betarmedia/

I recently spent some time away on vacation, which got me thinking deeply about retirement, purpose, and the ongoing challenge of finding meaning in our everyday lives. While watching some older couples spend hours together on their boats, I found myself questioning not just what they talked about, but also how I view my own future and the idea of slowing down. From leaving a corporate career I couldn't stand to building a financial advisory firm that truly fulfills me, I share my ongoing struggle with the gap between knowing we want change and actually taking the necessary steps. I've learned, both as a podcast host and advisor, that self-awareness is just the first step; turning that awareness into action is often the hardest part, especially without a dramatic wake-up call pushing us forward. As we celebrate 200 episodes, I wanted to pass along three key takeaways from this milestone episode that might spark some reflection in your own life and career: ·       Awareness is the First Step, But Action is Hardest ·       Financial Planning is (Mostly) Emotional ·       Strive for Harmony, Not Balance Thank you to everyone who has tuned into the podcast, whether it's been for one episode or 200. Here's to continuing the conversation and helping more people find their own version of harmony. Connect with Paul Contact Paul here or schedule a time to meet with Paul here. For resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on LinkedIn and YouTube. And feel free to email Paul at pfenner@tammacapital.com with any feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests and topics. Resources Featured in This Episode: Scaling Yourself How to Stay in Love 5 Timeless Financial Truths That Will Never Change

In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph interviews Draye Redfern, founder of Redfern Media and Fractional CMO for 8 Figure brands. From growing his family's insurance agency to $40 million in annual sales before selling to Berkshire Hathaway, Draye shares how he built multiple successful ventures while maintaining non-negotiable family priorities as a husband and father. Draye breaks down his ANCHOR framework and reveals the five KPIs every business owner must track to scale profitably, while delivering powerful insights on creating "forcing functions" that make you wildly more productive, the art of saying no to opportunities that don't align with your values, and how bringing your kids into your entrepreneurial journey creates generational impact. Be sure to listen if you're looking to improve your marketing systems, understand what critical marketing mistakes you may be making, and want to start building a business that serves you and your family. 00:00 Introduction to Draye Redfern 00:38 Marketing His Family's Insurance Business 03:13 What is a Fractional CMO and Why Your Business Needs One 07:00 The 5 Critical KPIs Every Business Owner Must Track 09:56 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money 14:28 Finding Harmony in Entrepreneurship and Family Life 19:06 AI, Acquisitions, and What's Next for 2025 21:09 Conclusion and How to Connect with Draye Stay in touch with what's happening inside The Wealthy Practitioner & join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/434424630787977/. If you'd like to stay connected with Draye Redfern, visit his website at https://drayeredfern.com/. Plus, follow him on social @drayeredfern. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drayeredfern/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrayeRedfern/

In this episode we welcome Author, Health Coach - Chatela Young Eugene to discuss the concept of balance. We delve into topics such as divine alignment, the role of faith, and the importance of trusting God's timing. Chatela shares her personal journey, highlighting her experiences as a single mother, her struggles with achieving balance, and her year-long spiritual isolation to reconnect with God. She explains how redefining balance as stewardship and focusing on God's guidance has helped her find internal peace amidst chaos. The conversation also touches on the significance of identity, the impact of trauma, and the importance of being present in each season of life. Chatela's journey ultimately leads her to write a book, which unexpectedly unfolds from her reflections and revelations during a transformative period of her life.Please purchase the book: Redefined: A Single Mother's Journey to Wholeness by CHATELA YOUNG Thank you for listening and for adding new dimensions to your definitions. Keep growing, keep exploring, and keep defining life on your terms.

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Sugarcane Jane — Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee. Tune in to hear Anthony and Savana share stories that span decades of music, marriage, and the unexpected joy of finding harmony—in both. From touring with legends like Neil Young and Steve Winwood to raising a family and building a life on Alabama's Gulf Coast, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how two extraordinary talents created something beautifully original—complete with favorite songs, road stories, and reflections on what truly matters. Connect with Sugarcane Jane Online:  Website: https://www.sugarcanejane.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarcanejanemusic Twitter (X): https://x.com/sugarcanejane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sugarcanejane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarcanejane/

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The drummer and percussionist Billy Martin, whose name many Time Sensitive listeners may recognize—he created the Time Sensitive theme song—defies any boxed-in or limiting definitions of his work. Best known as a member of the band Medeski Martin & Wood (MMW), he's spent the past three-plus decades making experimental, boundary-pushing, and uncategorizable instrumental jazz-funk-groove music, shaping sounds that feel as expansive as they are definitive and distinctive. Across all his artistic output, Martin continually, meditatively searches for harmony. He is also a composer, a teacher, a visual artist, and a builder and craftsman. His expansive creative practice comes most alive at his home in Englewood, New Jersey, where he has cultivated a bamboo garden, crafted his own Japanese-style teahouse, and constructed a music studio. Martin is someone for whom rhythm is not just something heard, but also seen and felt.On the episode, he talks about his MMW journey at length, his concept of “rhythmic harmony,” and why he views sound creation as a sacred act.Special thanks to our Season 11 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes:Billy Martin[7:31] Medeski Martin & Wood[7:31] John Medeski[7:31] Chris Wood[7:31] “Not Not Jazz” (2024)[10:12] Iggy Pop's “Avenue B” (1999)[10:12] Don Was[11:27] “The Lover” (1995)[11:27] “Friday Afternoon in the Universe” (1995)[11:27] “Old Angel Midnight” (1973) by Jack Kerouac[13:44] Ra-Kalam Bob Moses[13:44] John Scofield[13:44] David Baker[15:57] “Shuck It Up” (1993)[15:57] “It's a Jungle in Here” (1993)[18:12] “Latin Shuffle” (1998)[18:12] “Combustication” (1998)[18:12] Frankie Malabe[18:12] Art Blakey[33:25] Thelonious Monk[33:58] “Life on Drums” (2011)[38:32] John Bonham[38:32] Charlie Watts[38:32] Stewart Copeland[38:32] Elvin Jones[38:32] Max Roach[38:32] Danny Richmond[38:32] Charles Mingus[38:32] Jack DeJohnette[38:32] Joe Morello[38:32] Roy Haynes[38:32] Stan Getz[38:32] Airto Moreira[38:32] Naná Vasconcelos[38:32] Babatunde Olatunji[39:58] Gus Johnson[39:58] “Whatever Happened to Gus” (1998)[39:58] Steve Cannon[40:54] “Chubb Sub” (1995)[40:54] ”Uncle Chubb” (1992)[46:41] “Shack-man” (1996)[47:06] “Drumming Birds” (2004)[54:48] “Bamboo Rainsticks” (1999)[54:48] Amulet Records[1:00:23] Creative Music Studio