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As Dallas finishes his interview at the Brayton Point Endron plant, Nat coordinates the other Hunters to answer Matteo's call for help. But the politics of the ocean run deep, and conspiracies around every corner threaten the Imbued, humanity, and the very natural order itself.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; gore; threats of violence; discussions of kidnapping; smoking; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lyn Lapid over Zoom video!Gold-Certified singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid releases her long-awaited debut album, BUZZKILL, via Mercury Records—listen HERE. The 12-track album features her recently released singles “death wish,” “i'll be happy when,” “coraline” and “buttons,” as well as the new title track, “buzzkill,” which is unveiled today alongside the official music video—watch HERE. Known for marrying her honest and vulnerable storytelling through both lyrics and visuals, Lyn released mini-trailers for each of the songs on the album leading up to the release, which culminated into the official album trailer—watch HERE.Up next, Lyn is gearing up to kick off the “BUZZKILL World Tour” in a few weeks. Beginning on May 6th in Berlin, the highly anticipated tour will first see Lyn headline shows across Europe and the UK before heading back to North America, where she'll perform in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Vancouver, and more through the end of June. See the full list of tour dates below and at www.lynlapidtour.com.Lyn spent the past few years carefully crafting what would become BUZZKILL, inspired by the isolating experiences surrounding her move from her small suburban hometown in Maryland to the bustling city of Los Angeles, and all of the mixed emotions that came along with them. She shares, “Moving to the West Coast was a struggle. It was the first time I was in a new place by myself, and I didn't know anyone outside of my roommates. I'd go to parties because I thought it was better than being alone. It was an attempt to find community, but it just became a cycle of meaningless interactions. Every time I went out with my friends, I felt like a ‘buzzkill' because it seemed like I had always brought the mood down. However, it only seemed that way because I was with the wrong people. I needed to accept that I shouldn't have to force myself to settle for surface-level friendships and relationships. It opened an opportunity to find new and truly meaningful connections and friendships.”BUZZKILL takes listeners on an all-too-relatable journey with Lyn, from experiencing loneliness and feelings of not belonging to radical self-acceptance and newfound confidence. The album has already received early praise, with Grammy.com proclaiming, “Imbued with a soft and soulful tone over a bed of R&B, indie, alternative, and pop, BUZZKILL is some of Lapid's most vulnerable work,” and Ones To Watch declaring, “Lyn Lapid dives into the loneliness that comes with finding yourself in a new place.”ABOUT LYN LAPID:Lyn Lapid writes the soundtrack to seeing life a little differently. Her unfiltered observations ripple across fluid soundscapes anchored by subtle alternative R&B grooves, loose jazz phrasing, and unassuming pop ambition. The 22-year-old Filipino American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist continues to strike a chord with audiences through her unpredictably catchy and undeniably candid songcraft.In 2020, a series of viral ukulele covers on TikTok brought the Maryland native her first brush with virality. Her personal vision took shape across a series of essential fan favorite singles such as “Producer Man,” “When She Loved Me,” and the Gold-Certified “In My Mind.” Early co-signs came courtesy of Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jungkook of BTS.During 2023, she made waves with to love in the 21st century EP and its extended edition, the epilogue. She incited the applause of Rolling Stone, Billboard, E! Online, BuzzFeed, UPROXX, HYPEBAE, Refinery29, and LADYGUNN, among others. Speaking to her impact, Forbes touted her among its “AAPI Artists to Watch,” and Atwood Magazine christened her an “exceptional artist-to-watch.” She emerged as the rare collaborator equally comfortable on a track with Ruth B and mxtmtoon or Eric Nam and Whethan. Beyond touring with the likes of Ricky Montgomery and Claire Rosinkranz, she graced the bill of Head In the Clouds Festival and has sold out two nationwide headline tours in 2023 and 2024.Generating over 1 billion streams, packing venues on headline tours, and attracting widespread critical acclaim, she narrates a season of self-actualization and newfound confidence on her 2025 full-length debut, BUZZKILL, out now on Mercury Records.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LynLpid #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Ellen Heck about her artistic journey and work. We talk about the intricacies of printmaking techniques, Ellen's various portrait series, and the conceptual ideas behind her work. Ellen shares her journey from studying philosophy at Brown, to printmaking at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and finally working at the Kala Art Institute in Berkeley. They also explore topics like the influence of Mary Cassatt, the use of color wheels in organizing compositions, and Ellen's fascination with topology in her artwork. Our insightful conversation about the roles within the art ecosystem concludes with the philosophical underpinnings of Ellen's creative process. Starting with this episode, the images are moving to a blog post (it's a long story). Link to the images is below. Show me the images!

Dexter Sloan has built his sound around a blissful blend of intimacy and introspection, celebrating the deep connections between nature and humanity. Imbued with fables and folktales, he delivers truth like a puppet show, often playing characters to protect his privacy. A device Sloan has no doubt carried with him from his time as a …

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation.Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reconstruction, Walker braids the voices of the United States Colored Troops with their family members, as well as slave owners and prominent historical figures from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglas and Margaret Garner. Imbued with atmospheric imagery, these persona poems and more “[clarify] not only the inextricable value of Black life and labor to the building of America, but the terrible price they were forced to pay in producing that labor” (Khadijah Queen). “How do you un-orphan a people?” Walker asks. “How do you pick up / shattered black porcelain and make / a new set of dishes fit to eat off?”While carefully attuned to the heartbreak and horrors of war, Walker's poems pay equal care to the pride, perseverance, and triumphs of their speakers. Evoking the formerly enslaved General Charles Young, Walker hums: “I am America's promise, my mother's song, / and the reason my father had every right to dream.” Expansive and intimate, Load in Nine Times is a resounding ode to the powerful ties of individual and cultural ancestry by an indelible voice in American poetry. Winner of the 2025 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Frank X Walker is the first African American writer to be named Kentucky Poet Laureate. Walker has published thirteen collections of poetry, including Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers, which was awarded the 2014 NAACP Image Award for Poetry and the Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Award for Poetry. Voted one of the most creative professors in the south, Walker coined the term “Affrilachia” and co-founded the Affrilachian Poets Collective, the oldest continuously running predominantly African American writing group in the country. He is a Professor of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing program the University of Kentucky. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Professor X continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Griggs has been dealt with, and now the entire circle of Imbued finally come together to try and untangle the growing oceanic threat. As Dallas prepares for his face-to-face interview at the Endron power station, the Hunters will try to learn all they can about the situation.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; implied loss of control; threats; sexual situations; smoking; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com

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The budding circle tells Dallas about the blessings that help give Imbued the Edge against the monsters. Meanwhile, Todd clings to life after his run-in with a pelagic conspirator.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; hospitalization; chapodiphobia; discussions of violence; discussions of loss of self; body horror; physical trauma/bodily harm; loss of control; smoking; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com

It is the Final Nights in the World of Darkness. As Gehenna comes for vampires (and a coterie of Camarillan Kindred face a rising threat 120 miles away in New Haven), other ancient terrors stir with designs on the corruption and destruction of the world.In the Atlantic Ocean a global threat begins to spread its tendrils towards the eastern seaboard of the United States. A group of Imbued--normal humans touched by an unseen force to stand against the darkness--must come together to find this threat and stop it before it's too late for the entirety of the land-dwelling world.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; death; gore; violence; gunshots; asphyxiation; sounds of choking; language; harassment; threats of violence; implied domestic violence; implied threats to children; chapodiphobia; loss of self; loss of self-control; mind control; gaslighting; alcohol use; smoking; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਏਹ ਆਸਾ ਦੂਜੇ ਭਾਵ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਏ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਲ੍ਹ੍ਹਰਿ ਤਿਆਗਿਆ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਅਗਿਆਨੀ ਅੰਧੁਲੇ ਜਨਮਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਫਿਰਿ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਏ ॥ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਿਧਿ ਨ ਹੋਵਨੀ ਅੰਤਿ ਗਇਆ ਪਛੁਤਾਏ ॥ ਜਿਸੁ ਕਰਮੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੋ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਜਨ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਏ ॥੧॥ਅਰਥ: ਜਿਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਮੋਹ ਵਿਚ (ਆਪਣਾ) ਚਿੱਤ ਜੋੜਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਇਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ ਵਧਾਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਆਸ (ਉਸ ਦੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ) ਫਿਟਕਾਰ ਹੀ ਖੱਟਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ (ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਮਨੁੱਖ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਦਾ ਆਨੰਦ ਪਰਾਲੀ ਦੇ ਵੱਟੇ ਤਿਆਗਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਭੁਲਾ ਕੇ ਉਹ ਦੁੱਖ (ਹੀ) ਪਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।ਆਪਣੇ ਮਨ ਦੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਤੁਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਦੀ ਸੂਝ ਤੋਂ ਸੱਖਣੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਜੀਵਨ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਰਸਤਾ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੱਸਦਾ (ਇਸ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਉਹ) ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਦੇ ਗੇੜ ਵਿਚ ਪਏ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਮਨਮੁਖ ਬੰਦਾ ਮੁੜ ਮੁੜ ਜੰਮਦਾ ਮਰਦਾ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਸਾਰ ਕੇ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਨੇ ਹੋਰ ਹੋਰ ਕਈ ਧੰਧੇ ਸਹੇੜੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਉਹਨਾਂ) ਕੰਮਾਂ ਵਿਚ (ਉਸ ਨੂੰ) ਕਾਮਯਾਬੀਆਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ, ਆਖ਼ਰ ਇਥੋਂ ਹਾਹੁਕੇ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੀ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।ਜਿਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਉਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਮਿਹਰ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰੂ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਸਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਰੰਗੇ ਹੋਏ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਸਦਾ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਮਾਣਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਦਾਸ ਨਾਨਕ! ਆਖ-) ਮੈਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਸਦਕੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।੧।ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਜਗਿ ਮੋਹਣੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਮੋਹਿਆ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਜਮ ਕੇ ਚੀਰੇ ਵਿਚਿ ਹੈ ਜੇਤਾ ਸਭੁ ਆਕਾਰੁ ॥ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਹੀ ਜਮੁ ਲਗਦਾ ਸੋ ਉਬਰੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਬਖਸੈ ਕਰਤਾਰੁ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਏਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਤਾਂ ਤਰੈ ਜਾ ਛੋਡੈ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ॥ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਮਾਰੇ ਨਿਰਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥੨॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਹਰ ਵੇਲੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਦੀ) ਆਸ (ਹਰ ਵੇਲੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਦੀ ਹੀ) ਚਿਤਵਨੀ ਜਗਤ ਵਿਚ (ਜੀਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ) ਮੋਹ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਨੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਜਗਤ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਵੱਸ ਵਿਚ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ। ਜਿਤਨਾ ਭੀ ਜਗਤ ਦਿੱਸ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ (ਇਸ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਜਗਤ ਦਾ) ਹਰੇਕ ਜੀਵ ਆਤਮਕ ਮੌਤ ਦੇ ਪੰਜੇ ਵਿਚ ਹੈ। (ਪਰ) ਇਹ ਆਤਮਕ ਮੌਤ (ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ) ਹੁਕਮ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਵਿਆਪਦੀ ਹੈ (ਇਸ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਸ ਤੋਂ) ਉਹੀ ਬਚਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਉਤੇ ਕਰਤਾਰ ਮਿਹਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਤੇ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਰਾਹੀਂ) ।ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਜਦੋਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਮਨੁੱਖ (ਆਪਣੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਦੋਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਜੋੜਦਾ ਹੈ ਤਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਕਾ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ (ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਤ-ਕਾਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੀ) ਆਸਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਉਤਾਂਹ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦਾ ਮਨ (ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਦੀ ਘੁੰਮਣ-ਘੇਰੀ ਵਿਚੋਂ) ਪਾਰ ਲੰਘ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੨।ਪਉੜੀ ॥ ਜਿਥੈ ਜਾਈਐ ਜਗਤ ਮਹਿ ਤਿਥੈ ਹਰਿ ਸਾਈ ॥ ਅਗੈ ਸਭੁ ਆਪੇ ਵਰਤਦਾ ਹਰਿ ਸਚਾ ਨਿਆਈ ॥ ਕੂੜਿਆਰਾ ਕੇ ਮੁਹ ਫਿਟਕੀਅਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਭਗਤਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥ ਸਚੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚਾ ਨਿਆਉ ਹੈ ਸਿਰਿ ਨਿੰਦਕ ਛਾਈ ॥ ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੁ ਅਰਾਧਿਆ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈ ॥੫॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਸਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਜਿਸ ਥਾਂ ਭੀ ਜਾਈਏ, ਉਥੇ ਹੀ ਮਾਲਕ-ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਹੈ। ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਭੀ ਹਰ ਥਾਂ ਸੱਚਾ ਨਿਆਂ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਕਾਰ ਚਲਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। (ਉਸ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ) ਮਾਇਆ-ਗ੍ਰਸੇ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਫਿਟਕਾਰਾਂ ਪੈਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। (ਪਰ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ) ਸਦਾ-ਥਿਰ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ ਵੱਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਟਿਕੀ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਦਰ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਹੈ।ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮਾਲਕ-ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਸਦਾ ਕਾਇਮ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹੈ ਉਸ ਦਾ ਇਨਸਾਫ਼ ਭੀ ਅਟੱਲ ਹੈ। (ਉਸ ਦੇ ਨਿਆਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਹੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾਂ ਦੀ) ਨਿੰਦਾ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਬੰਦਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਰ ਸੁਆਹ ਪੈਂਦੀ ਹੈ।ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਮਨੁੱਖਾਂ ਨੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਰਨ ਪੈ ਕੇ ਸਦਾ-ਥਿਰ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਮਰਿਆ ਹੈ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹੈ।੫।SHALOK,  THIRD MEHL: Cursed are the hopes in the love of duality; they tie the consciousness to love and attachment to Maya. One who forsakes the peace of the Lord in exchange for straw, and forgets the Naam, suffers in pain. The ignorant self-willed manmukhs are blind. They are born, only to die again, and continue coming and going. Their affairs are not resolved, and in the end, they depart, regretting and repenting. One who is blessed with the Lord's Grace, meets the True Guru; he alone meditates on the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. Imbued with the Naam, the humble servants of the Lord find a lasting peace; servant Nanak is a sacrifice to them.  || 1 ||   THIRD MEHL:  Hope and desire entice the world; they entice the whole universe. Everyone, and all that has been created, is under the domination of Death. By the Hukam of the Lord's Command, Death seizes the mortal; he alone is saved, whom the Creator Lord forgives. O Nanak, by Guru's Grace, this mortal swims across, if he abandons his ego. Conquer hope and desire, and remain unattached; contemplate the Word of the Guru's Shabad.  || 2 ||   PAUREE:  Wherever I go in this world, I see the Lord there. In the world hereafter as well, the Lord, the True Judge Himself, is pervading and permeating everywhere.

The text of Kuvempu's epic Kannada novel, Malegalalli Madumagalu (1967), and the recent translation, Bride in the Hills by Vanamala Viswanatha (Penguin Random House, 2024), will be discussed by an eminent panel of scholars, writers and the translator. Set in 1893 in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats with its majestic Sahyadri ranges, dense forests, and river Tunga, Kuvempu's Malegalalli Madumagalu (Bride in the Hills) describes the saga of not one young woman but many, of varied hues, who aspire for love and fulfilment in marriage, in a self-serving, male feudal order. An organic network of interrelated stories, the well-known Kannada writer Devanoora Mahadeva locates the novel in the epic tradition of the Mahabharata and Tolstoy's War and Peace. This woman-centric text weaves together the touching plight of young couples in love, such as Gutti and Timmi, from a Dalit community living on the ghats; Aita and Pinchalu, migrant labourers from below the ghats, and Mukundayya and Chinnamma from the land-owning Shudra caste. Fired from within by their love – the most powerful agent of change – these young people seek a life of freedom and dignity, leading to the transformation of the larger community. Their heartening stories are juxtaposed against the travails of hapless Nagakka and scheming Venkatanna, sickly Deyi and brute Chinkra, and gullible Kaveri and lecherous Devayya. All of them are, in different ways, up against the repressive regimes of the decadent landlords, who manipulate traditional feudal practices as well as the modern apparatus of a colonial state.  True to its claim as an epic novel, Kuvempu's text with its multiple narrative strands vividly enacts its mission statement in the epigraph: “Here, no one is important; no one is unimportant; nothing is insignificant!” Every sentient and insentient thing – the degenerate Chinkra, orphan Dharmu, Huliya the dog, Biri the cat, the evergreen forest, the Hulikal Peak – has a place and a purpose in this narrative. Imbued with an ecological consciousness, the novel offers a veritable biodiversity register of the Malnad region. Kuvempu presents a ‘view from below', a subaltern perspective which also takes in the world of the wealthy and powerful. Winner of the first Sahitya Akademi award in 1955 and the Jnanpith in 1967, Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa 1904-1994) inaugurated the non-brahmin era in modern Kannada writing. Kuvempu's versatile oeuvre includes a vast body of poetry, plays, novels, children's writing, essays and an autobiography. While his poetic epic ‘Shri Ramayana Darshanam' is a radical rewriting of the Valmiki epic drawing from the Jaina tradition, the two novels, The Kanur House (made into a film by Girish Karnad) and Bride in the Hills, are modern novels set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Inspired by Tolstoy's expansive canvas and Tagore's unique Indian ethos, this first significant Shudra writer and an iconic figure in Kannada culture, has sculpted an entirely regional epic novel in Bride in the Hills. Image Credits Book Cover: MS Murthy and Jay Gosney Header: A Malnad Landscape, Photo courtesy Girish Kasaravalli Photo of Amit Chaudhuri by Richard Lofthouse/University of Oxford In collaboration with Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Pratishthana, Kuppali (Devangi, Thirthahalli, Shivamogga) In this episode of BIC Talks, Vanamala Viswanathan, Rajendra Chenni, Amit Chaudhuri and Arvind Narrain will be in conversation. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in November 2024. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

The BBC has spoken to Israeli reservists who are refusing to return to the war in Gaza. Imbued with a sense of national duty following the October 7th attack by Hamas, but now troubled by the things they've witnessed in Gaza, some Israeli soldiers say they won't return to the army.We hear from one soldier who compares the devastation inflicted by Israel's military in the Gaza Strip to an apocalypse, and said his colleagues would routinely loot and vandalise Palestinian houses, claims denied by the Israeli military authorities.BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has spoken to several of them, and tells our presenter Azadeh Moshiri why their stories reflect deep political divisions which exist within Israeli society.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Alix PicklesSound engineers: Mike RegaardAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: Sara Wadeson

Hunter month continues as we talk about the original stars of Hunter: The Reckoning, The Imbued! We talk who and what they are, their history, how they work, their status in the current cannon, and some speculation on why the change in focus. Check it out!   https://www.patreon.com/BlankBodies http://blankbodies.com our theme is: Millions of Dead Cyborgs - Paralyze https://paralyzeevm.bandcamp.com/track/millions-of-dead-cyborgs Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.

Photo by Brad Trone Maja Ruznic (b. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1983) fuses personal narrative, psychoanalysis, mythology, and esoteric thought into vivid paintings that hybridize figuration and abstraction. Painting variably with oils and gouache on immense and small scales alike, she extracts order from layers of diluted pigment. Ruznic's practice is informed by her studies, from Slavic shamanism and alchemy to Jungian psychoanalysis and sacred geometry. Imbued with a discordant beauty, her compositions emerge without a premeditated outcome. Ruznic's introspective, mystical approach places her into a lineage of visionary painters including Paul Klee and Hilma af Klint. Ruznic lives in Placitas, New Mexico. Recent solo exhibitions include those held at Karma (New York, 2024, Los Angeles, 2023); Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque (2022); Karma, New York (2022); and Harwood Museum of Art, Taos, New Mexico (2021). Ruznic's work is held in the collections of the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California; Dallas Art Museum; EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo, Finland; Harwood Museum of Art, Taos, New Mexico; Jiménez–Colón Collection, Puerto Rico; Portland Art Museum, Oregon; Rachofsky House, Dallas; and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Her work was recently on view in the Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Maja Ruznic, On the Other Side, 2023, Oil on canvas, 100 x 150 x 2 1/2 inches, 254 x 381 x 6.35 cm. © Maja Ruznic. Courtesy the artist and Karma Maja Ruznic, Arrival of Wild Gods II, 2023, Oil on canvas, 100 x 150 x 2 1/2 inches, 254 x 381 x 6.35 cm. © Maja Ruznic. Courtesy the artist and Karma Maja Ruznic, Geometry of Sadness, 2023, Oil on canvas, 100 x 150 x 2 1/2 inches, 254 x 381 x 6.35 cm. © Maja Ruznic. Courtesy the artist and Karma Maja Ruznic, Arrangement of a Nervous System, 2023, Gouache on paper, 16 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches, 41.59 x 29.53 cm. 24 x 29 1/4 inches, 60.96 x 74.30 cm (framed). © Maja Ruznic. Courtesy the artist and Karma

Join Charlie, a non-binary sci-fi fantasy writer, and their husband Brian as they delve into the profound topic of grace. From personal stories to deep philosophical reflections, they explore various interpretations and experiences of grace, including its often misappropriated use in Christian contexts. Discover how grace is woven into everyday life, nature, and creative inspiration and learn practical ways to recognize and cultivate it. This heartfelt discussion emphasizes the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in experiencing and appreciating the unmerited favors of life.Tips or Donations here:https://ko-fi.com/cedorsettpatreon.com/cedorsettFor Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.comFor all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/Social ConnectionsBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.comThreads https://www.threads.net/@creationspathsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Transcript:[00:00:00] Grace is a topic that I don't hear as much discussion of these days. And when I do, it's usually about one particular song, you know, the one. Do I even have to say the name of it?Today we're going to talk about opening the treasury of divine grace and what grace is and why we need it. Intro Hello everyone. My name is Charlie. I am a non-binary scifi fantasy writer, and I am joined today by my husband, Brian. Hello. Okay. I need to know which song. Amazing grace. Oh yeah. Okay. So all those guests amazing grease you win. Actually Stormzy's was the first thing that jumped in my head. Blinded by your grace, by your grace from Stormzy. great song, great side. No amazing grace was grandpa's [00:01:00] favorite. Song. I've never really been a fan of it. It's the first song I learned how to play on the organ, because my great-grandmother loved that song. When she found out that I was interested in learning how to play the organ, she opened up the sheet music. For it. And taught me to play it. It doesn't work anymore because it was an old. air powered. organ. That had a, electric compressor on it. And unfortunately the bag that held the air. To go through the pipes is given it needs maintenance, but I still actually have that organ in the house right now, it's in the office. It is not playable. Unfortunately. Grace is. An extremely misunderstood and misappropriated term. In most discussions, especially. Christian discussions. And I'm starting to feel like people are. Maybe wondering where we're going to get more into the paganism. Oh, trust me, starting next month, we're going to have a banger cause I really want to have a discussion of, should [00:02:00] we be saying paganism or paganery? I just had a lot to say this month because of the holidays and the things associated with it. But grace is important. On either side of things. Grace is very misappropriated because of Augustine. And oh, we're going to be talking about that a little bit later this month. Augustine and in what I consider the great error of original sin. Grace, according to this way of thinking. Is your ability to go, Hey, you're the most horrible thing ever. But I'm willing to look past that. And ewe. I don't know how else to describe it. No, I would think that would actually fall under the definition of tolerance. Be bad and use a definition and a word tolerance is tolerating a thing. Ooh, bad definitions. It's not even really tolerance because it has to start with this. You are the worst thing ever, and I hate you for that. Yeah, but I'm not going to destroy [00:03:00] you, even though you deserve it. Original sin. Is a worldview that my brain really cannot get behind. In any way that is meaningful, powerful, or helpful in any way, shape or form? Yes. Very judgmental. Very wrathful. So if we're. Not talking about. Grace from the perspective of original sin, where we're all horrible, horrible, bad people who need to just have God pretend that that's not the case for a minute so that we're not immediately smitten by a lightening. what Charlie- New: is grace ? Where do you find it? Grace to me is the answer to why is the universe not fair? . The first instance of grace that I ever remember having explained to me was again from my great grandmother. I used to go over to her house a lot. We lived in a trailer behind her house. For a portion of my childhood and I would go up and she'd pull out the Bible and. I would play amazing grace on the [00:04:00] organ because she insisted that I play amazing grace on the organ. Cause she taught me how to play it. And it was her favorite song. And then she would pick up the Bible and we would read something and then talk about it. And that was a lot of my. Childhood for a period there. One day. As you do as a child. I said something about man, that's just not fair. Granny was very. Granny about it and was like, Be very, very happy that the world isn't fair. You don't want what you deserve. No one wants what they deserve. And when I heard that as a kid, My initial thought. Was. Oh, yeah, I, I don't want, cause I'm a bad person, blah, blah, blah, blah. But she went on to explain if the universe was fair. The moment you did a bad thing, something terrible would happen to you. Whether you knew it was a bad thing or not. There's no learning. In that work. There's no [00:05:00] justice in that world. Just immediate retribution. There is no salvation in that world. You need grace, grace. Is. That easement. And that allowance that lets you have that space to grow, to develop and to change. That was interesting coming from her because she was very set in her way. She was in her nineties. It was hard for me to understand coming from her. Cause then, you know, you look how she treated other people and it didn't make sense to me. It did later. But I don't think that that's all the grace is. See we often because of this framework of original sin. View grace in terms of punishment. And that's not what grace is. When you go out and you look at. waterfall. You experienced divine grace. You've experienced natural grace. You experienced the grace of this gift? This unmerited gift. That is just presented to you. You look [00:06:00] outside and you see a rainbow. And you receive this grace. See to me. Grace and graciousness. Are tied together, not just linguistically. Because, yeah, I can make a very pedantic argument of, you know, these words. Uh, but that's not. Helpful in this case. Because while yes, the words may be related. The ideas often are not. But they should be. Grace. Is simply as I learned as a child. un- merited. Favor. I love that phrase. On merited favor. I didn't have to wake up to beautiful weather. I didn't have to go to sleep last night in that beautiful, cool air. That was coming in from the freshly cleansed. Air from the rain that had happened earlier in the day. I didn't deserve. Any of that. I don't even know what I could do. To deserve. Any of that, where you would have [00:07:00] to get out there and move the little. You know, molecules around to create the ideal atmospheric conditions. That would be the effort that would be required. And that example, and it's why it's a gift because I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I didn't get up. I didn't start earlier in the day yesterday to push the wind and move the molecules. Brian - New: So that last night would be nice and cool. And not to have the thunderstorms. That. Is to me the, the blessing of grace. We find grace in a lot of places that we don't. Often look for it. We're not open to it. We don't see it. Again, this is partially from those blinders, that original sin put on a lot of people that grew up in a Western. Country. And unfortunately in countries that have been infected by that. Mind virus. But grace is something that flows. Throughout nature. Throughout our lives. As a storyteller. When that. [00:08:00] Inspiration hits for a new character, a new story. I knew something. That's grace. I didn't. Earn that idea. Yeah, I may have put the work into this, learn my craft to do whatever research I needed to do on the project. But. Trust me, I've been a writer for long enough when the words just flow. I didn't earn that. That's a grace that just happens and it's wonderful and it's beautiful. And I love it. Grace to me. Is something that we draw from Awen. From the, that divine inspiration. That great breadth of creation that flows through everything. It's. Like taking a bucket. Out of that great current evolvement. And. Just to use the traditional druidic words. There's a difference between Awen and Nwyfre. Nwyfre is the energy of life. It's life force. I often [00:09:00] tell people when introducing them to the idea, if you've watched star wars, you understand the basic concept of Nwyfre. Nwyfre is the force. It surrounds us at penetrates. It's it binds the universe together. Nwyfre. Awen. Is a little bit more. Detached from that it's a little bit. Broader than that. Awen. Is that creativity that is flowing through everything. That inspiration. That divine breath. The word literally means heaven or sky. It's everywhere at all times, but every now and then the Awen hits you. And you Awenydd you act in Awen as all went through Awen with Awen. You become a Awenydd. You are. Imbued with it, filled with it. To the point where you and it are indistinguishable from one another. And that's, that is a special kind of grace. When that hits you when that comes in. And I think the [00:10:00] one thing that we need to learn more than anything else is how to open that treasury. how do we get access? To that grace. Not just to the Awen, but to that Nwyfre. How do we get access to that energy that grace in our lives? One, as we've said on previous episodes, I think prayer and devotion is a place where we can open those gates. It goes all the way back to do on to others that you would have them do unto you. It starts with that practice of gratitude. So that you can gain an appreciation of grace. A lot of it is giving grace where and when you can. Just in that act, you get to experience the one side of it. And participated in the joy that that can bring. But it also sets up that, stirs the flow. Three. Bri physics in a way you've got a bunch of potential energy. You need to turn into kinetic energy. A force needs to act upon it. So you [00:11:00] can control your actions. You can be that forced to start that flow. And the easiest way to start that flow is, to participate in grace. And give unmerited gifts where, and when you can. This goes back to our episode on the law of the returning tide. If you were giving grace out into the world, Then there is. A higher potential that grace will come back. In the returning tide. But if you're sending it out, there is a greater chance that it will come back to you. Biggest thing here is practice mindfulness. Yes. A moment of mindfulness meditation is. So helpful and longer mindfulness meditations. If you have time for it. But punctuating your day. Because I think we are surrounded. By so much, grace. And we don't see it. We ignore it. And so the, we feel that we're living without it. That wonderful, refreshing. Water. That wonderful warming hug that you got from your coffee this morning, or at least I got from my coffee this morning. Right. That's [00:12:00] grace. That is a form of grace. Starting there learning to see it there. Helps you to see it. And find ways to attract and tap into it in other places, but you always have to start in the little things. Yeah. That's why I mentioned the practice of gratitude. It's that mindfulness, Being thankful and remembering to say, thank you. And every time. , even the smallest bit of grace. As Charlie pointed out when you have your coffee in the morning, and it gives you that little energetic boost that you needed to get your day going. Just being thankful for that little caffeinated jolt. It got you moving. And just recognizing the little things when somebody holds the door for your, or. Let you go first, saying thankful, thank you to them. It's always nice, but also recognizing that was an unmerited gift. It was grace that they. Gave to you. You didn't do anything to deserve to be in front of them. Cause it's not actually how things [00:13:00] work. I think one of the places that we encounter this word is in the Thanksgiving, we say before meals, right? You get to say grace. And I don't think many of us do say grace. I'm not saying that as a, you should give safe for a prayer every time you eat or before you eat or after you eat, depending on the tradition that you're coming from or whatever. But I don't think we actually say grace. I know in my family, I was taught. To not just be thankful to God for the food that was on the plate, but to be thankful for the farmer. The grew the food for the people who. Carried the food. Around to get it to the store where I we were able to get it, the person who prepared and cooked the food, if we are eating. Plants to be thankful for the plant that provided the food. If we're eating an animal to be thankful to the animal whose life. I was given up for this food. To say grace to have that attitude of just thank you. Because. It really feels weird to try to explain this. If [00:14:00] you've not experienced it yourself. Grace is. Unfortunately one of those things that, you know, it, when you see it. But it's really hard to put into words. Grace is everything from finding that extra dollar in your pocket, when you didn't know that you had it there and you needed it at the moment or finding that. Dollar on the street or whatever. Right. That is a little bit of grace. But also just. A friend comes over. And just brings cookies. . She knows what kind of cookies you like and just. Knows that you like them and had some time and was thinking about you. And so she made them. And brought them out for that. That is grace. But also. Having somebody to take care of you when you're sick. And be mindful of the pain that you're experiencing. That's a form of grace. That's a grace. We can extend to others. And it's a grace. We often get from others, but it's really hard to see in the midst of suffering. Suffering really does [00:15:00] blind us to grace. All those acts of separation. Blinds the individual from grace, thinking back to my own youth. We said grace, at every meal, it was required. But it was just required. There was a detachment from the meaning behind it, from the significance of what the actual act was. So it just became this thing we did. Later on when I was on my own. It was my choice, whether I did a thing or not, I dropped it because it was just this festival thing. I didn't. See the significance because I was separated from that. And later on when realizing what it actually is . Being thankful for the gift. That was the unmerited Brian - New: gift that Cow. Gave its life and. I didn't earn it. Wasn't my life that I could claim. But I still enjoyed the burger or still enjoyed the steak, having that connection. Really helps. I'm a really big fan of visualizations. I think our imagination. Is such an important tool in spirituality [00:16:00] to be able to help us to understand things. So if you're capable of visualizations, because some people, you know, it's a real struggle. And so we'll talk about that more in a second. But if you are capable of visualization and you're having a hard time connecting to this idea of grace, find something you really, really love. I kind of fruit. A candy bar. beverage. Preferably, not an alcoholic one, just because we don't want a dollar census. We're actually trying to heighten our senses here. Though. I won't tell if you don't. As you're sitting there with it. Start. Peeling apart, the layers of. What grace are you receiving from us? Because let's take an orange. Orange is a very good. And often used example of this for both mindfulness and for grace. The moment you get in proximity to a good orange. You smell it. You see it? It's beautiful. It's like a little sun. Sitting right in front of you or held in your hand. [00:17:00] It's beautiful to look at. Is this Juul? But you smell it. You instantly have that aroma. That luscious citrus smell. It just greets you. That's grace. And so imagine. Like you wouldn't occur to. See that aroma. Just imagine it wafting around like luminous smoke in the air. And going into your nostrils and into your soul. Just that wonderful grace, just wafting. And we haven't done anything to the orange yet. This is just from the orange existing. Maybe it's your favorite beverage and the smell coming off of it. Cause I can't think of a food that I liked that doesn't start with greeting me with a wonderful scent. And, Very enticing site. And then you open it. And that smell probably got stronger. Now you can see the component parts. That thing that you're really there for. It becomes more inviting, more open to you. As you put it in your mouth, Just let it rest there for a minute. [00:18:00] And imagine if it's something like a chocolate that's melting in your mouth. I imagine like this luminous grace. Melting off of it as it's coming into your mouth. If it's something juicy, like an orange. Imagine. That juiciness. Is this kind of luminous. Liquid just flowing into you. This grace just flowing into you. And just sit with these images as you're taking it in, watching it become part of you watching it. Give of itself. And you'll start understanding. And connecting. To that grace. Once you start understanding that in your food and in your beverages, . Always a great place to start with a lot of spiritual practices. Because. It is so intimate that food and beverage is becoming a part of you. And in most of our spiritual work, that is the end result we are striving for. How is it? How does it feel? You're either drinking something hot or something cold. Or you're eating something hot or something cold. How does it [00:19:00] feel? Is it. I go in as they're swallowing it. Do you feel it moving in? There's nothing better than on a hot day, having an ice cold lemonade. Feeling that coolness. Just go down inside and fill you up. It's such a wonderful experience. And it is an experience of simple natural grace. And once you've learned how to see it in those. Let's start looking at for it elsewhere. When a loved one touches your hand. Or it gives you a hug. Can you not feel the grace. Emanating from them. In that moment. When you go outside in the sun. Caresses your face on a cold day. Or a gentle breeze blows the heat away on a hot day. Or a gentle Mr. Rain cools you off on a hot day, do you not feel the grace in that moment? Do you not recognize the grace in that moment? You get to the place and you park your car. And [00:20:00] you look in somebody's left time on the meter. Little bit of grace. In your day. Once you start looking for it. You'll start seeing it all over the place. I think this is why. Brian was talking about gratitude. Grace. Is often what we're thankful for. We just don't recognize it as what it is. And we feel like we're living in this cold, hard world. That's so vicious and mean and cruel. It's tiny, but somebody gives you a like on social media. That's a. That's a little bit of grace. Somebody shares a smile, some insurance, a smile. Your favorite song comes on. That is. An intimate sharing of grace. The grace that that song was created. And shared with the world, looking at a painting. That grace comes in. You see harvesting grace. Opening the treasury of divine grace. Is less about it being walled off from us. And more about us. [00:21:00] Neglecting to see it. And know before you get confused. I'm not saying everything is always wonderful. Or everything is always good. I'm not one of those people. , if you don't see that everything is great, you're cursing yourself. There's lots of suffering out there. Yes. A lot of pain. There's not assuming. But. In a way that pain and suffering. Is when you get into the deeper meditations of. It is in a way at grace. Because when that pain isn't there. You're able to appreciate it. I had injured. My thighs really badly about six months ago, still struggling with healing from that. But in yes, it's pain and suffering. It's bad. But the grace was recognizing and seeing. All those wonderful opportunities when. The thigh muscles work correctly when I don't hurt when they don't, aren't trying to tear. and. Bring suffering, that's a grace. It's just we don't often notice. Many many years ago. I took up a [00:22:00] brachot practice. I tried to say a hundred blessings a day. The number 100 is figurative. Unless it really matters to you. Don't count. Like you don't have to count. The point is to constantly be saying blessings. Always find the blessing, find the grace. A lot of my friends mock me for this. ' cause when my legs are really hurting. I will. Often say a very simple blessing. Blessed are you Lord our God. For giving me the grace to remember that I am alive. Or sometimes I will just think the pain. For reminding me that I am still alive. Even just being thankful that other parts are working wonderfully. I tried to look into the darkness and find the light. That's the. Like to me. As somebody with chronic pain, This is one of the ways that I tend to cope with chronic pain. I agree with Kierkegaard and several others who said that, depression is the proof of the immortal soul because it can devour and devour and devour it. There's always more there to be [00:23:00] devoured. Yeah. Back to the leg injury. I was ungrateful. At first, because it's easy to give into the pain and the suffering being upset and stressed. My shoulder. And back started failing. I quickly became grateful for working hands for working feet for working brain. I suddenly realized, wait, I better start appreciating everything cause I'll still start to fall apart. I feel like I have to say this isn't that whole Just to be happy with what you got. I know. Boomer. Thought process. It's not what I'm talking about at all. I am. I'm more grateful for the parts of me that are working. It's. Recognizing those unmerited gifts. Also just re contesting our lives, grace, in so many ways. Is finding that light, even in the darkest places. And if you can find that light. When I learned my brachot practice. The example that was given is if somebody comes to you and tells you. [00:24:00] Your best friend has died. Then say to them, blessed are you Lord our God who. Granted me the gift of hearing. That's hard. It is that's hard. It's that reminder that we need some times that not everything is awful. No, everything's not awesome. 100% of the time, all the time. But neither is everything. 100% awful. There's usually at least something, some bright point, some good thing. Either in your life or in someone else's life, because I think we get. Often, very solipsisticly obsessed with our own experiences or very hyper-focused Liam. Trapped in the experiences of others. Yes. I look at the world and I see this great suffering that's happening around the world. And I feel selfish. Thinking or doing anything? But trying to help. Alleviate that pain and suffering. But I am a human being that [00:25:00] lives in central United States. And it's all the way over there. And I am not in a position of power. In my culture or my government. So it really is like a little bit I can do. I can state my opinions. I can write letters like, and reach out to. My Congressman who doesn't care, my senators who don't care. Oh, In fact are very pro suffering in the world. I can at least take what little action I can. But I can't spend all day, every day. Blinded. By that pain and suffering. 'cause that. wears us down. You see the point and purpose of learning to see grace? His grace is what fills up that tank. This is what the modern gratitude movement gets wrong. Gratitude does not fill up the tank. Gratitude helps point you towards grace and grace is what point fills up that tank. If you do not have, or you are not seeing those parts of your life that are giving [00:26:00] you grace. You are going to burn out. And have a really hard time building yourself back up. And that's why we need. To open. Our eyes. Which is how we open the treasury of divine grace. This is also why we're remembering it. You know, being mindful of it now during this festival, Vanessa. Yeah. And this time of harvesting. As it is. It's a, it's another thing that is harvested. Uh, Yeah, it's a gleaning. It's something that's just everywhere. We just need to go and pick it up. Yup. And fill our buckets and. Be recharged and rejuvenated. I hope. This meant something to you. I hope if you heard the clicky Hockeys of our little doggy, who has been very much running around us. 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Delightfully like a child on Christmas morning, Mae opens the small gray box that her friend handed to her in celebration for her birthday. In it, Mae discovers not only a gift that means something to her--she also receives her next unexpected kizuki.Mae YoshikawaMae is an author, yoga & meditation practitioner, teacher, and mother. In 2006, Mae became the first Japanese woman to be authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India. In 2016, Mae was awarded the “Yoga People's Award” for her remarkable social impact in the wellness field. She is known as the face of adidas yoga as well as being the founder of ⁠MAE Y⁠, a premier online community service. Her upcoming book, Kizuki: Realizations Beyond Time and Death encapsulates her life-changing journey of a metamorphosis of identity after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018.Website: ⁠ https://maey.live/⁠Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANASREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 ||

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANAASAREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 ||

The Moon Walks the Earth – Solstice Dedications – Caroline co-riffs with Jerome McGeorge, fellow anarcho*astro*animist, co-founder Organic Valley to and fro, with segments, honoring the Solstice, from our first show, and our last night conversing around the Mid-Summer Night entheo bonfire… …..including message from the Kogi, of Colombia, for us now! with whom Jerome spent much time, and was their guide on their first trip to America… October 20th – Nov 5th, 1999, sponsored by Organic Valley, investigative mission of discovery; bringing messages of wisdom, warning, and mutual aid… Am anchoring Jerome, pulling on his wizard ankles, to keep him in this world…. Tis time for him to receive supportive blessing from the multiverses to which he has contributed so much immeasurable good…and a treasure trove of applied erudition…. wins a best Aries Award! Imbued with the Medicine of seeing deeply, with a kind heart….. Agent of Green Man, Jerome McGeorge is an ally of richly cultivated, playful erudition, longtime organic*bioregional farmer, founding member of Coulee Region Organic Produce Pool (CROPP), the cooperative that is “Organic Valley” …2000 farms!   Moon walks the Earth: The Full Moon rises at extreme Southern point of horizon, will travel low to the ground…happens once every 18.6 years…..     Solstice Zoom event with Caroline, New Councils, and more at CoyoteNetworkNews.com Support The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon for weekly Chart & Themes ($4/month) and more… *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* The post The Visionary Activist Show – The Moon Walks the Earth – Solstice Dedications appeared first on KPFA.

Philippe Zarif, aka Boshoco, is currently one of the pioneering DJs and producers in the Syrian electronic dance music scene. Born and raised in Aleppo, Boshoco drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of his hometown to craft a distinctive playful sound. Imbued with sweltering rhythms and infectious grooves, Boshoco's sets skillfully blend left-field electronics with contemporary Arab music. For our Select 255, the Syrian producer created an exclusive 45-minute set for us in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. He recorded the set at his house, and played it on the first recording gear he owned at the early start of his career. The set features a slew of eclectic tracks by various prominent Arab producers such as Shabjdeed, Hello Psychaleppo and Postdrone.

Philippe Zarif, aka Boshoco, is currently one of the pioneering DJs and producers in the Syrian electronic dance music scene. Born and raised in Aleppo, Boshoco drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of his hometown to craft a distinctive playful sound. Imbued with sweltering rhythms and infectious grooves, Boshoco's sets skillfully blend left-field electronics with contemporary Arab music. For our Select 255, the Syrian producer created an exclusive 45-minute set for us in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. He recorded the set at his house, and played it on the first recording gear he owned at the early start of his career. The set features a slew of eclectic tracks by various prominent Arab producers such as Shabjdeed, Hello Psychaleppo and Postdrone.

New Combinations host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by Principal Dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, the performers of the latest world premiere work created on the Company: Resident Choreographer Justin Peck's Dig the Say. Roman shares the way in which the ballet was tailor made for the two dancers, in the mode of a "modern day Tarantella," in Tiler's words, that capitalizes on their history of partnering in some of the most challenging works in the repertory. Imbued with a sense of competition yet always playful and fun, they both relish Peck's invitation to contribute to the ballet's shape, invigorated by the live jazz score. (45:18)  Edited by Emilie Silvestri Music: "Sisyphus" by Andrew Wegman Bird Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. as agent for Muffet Music Co

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਧਨੁ ਸੋਹਾਗਨਿ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਪਛਾਨੈ ॥ ਮਾਨੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤਜੈ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੈ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਸਿਉ ਰਾਤੀ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਨੈ ॥੧॥ ਸੁਨਿ ਸਖੀਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮਿਲਣ ਨੀਸਾਨੀ ॥ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਤਜਿ ਲਾਜ ਲੋਕਾਨੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਖੀ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਕਉ ਸਮਝਾਵੈ ॥ ਸੋਈ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ ਸਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥੨॥ ਗਰਬਿ ਗਹੇਲੀ ਮਹਲੁ ਨ ਪਾਵੈ ॥ ਫਿਰਿ ਪਛੁਤਾਵੈ ਜਬ ਰੈਣਿ ਬਿਹਾਵੈ ॥ ਕਰਮਹੀਣਿ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੩॥ ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੀ ਜੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਦੂਰਿ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥ ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਗਾਵੈ ਦੇਖਿ ਹਦੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਸਹੇਲੀਏ! ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣ ਦੀ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੀ (ਮੈਥੋਂ) ਸੁਣ ਲੈ। (ਉਹ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੀ ਉਹ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਇਹ ਹੈ ਕਿ) ਲੋਕ-ਲਾਜ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਾਤਰ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨੇ ਛੱਡ ਕੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਮਨ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਰੀਰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਹਵਾਲੇ ਕਰ ਦੇਹ।੧।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਸਹੇਲੀਏ! ਉਹ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਸਲਾਹੁਣ-ਜੋਗ ਹੈ, ਸੁਹਾਗ-ਭਾਗ ਵਾਲੀ ਹੈ, ਜੇਹੜੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ-ਪਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਸਾਂਝ ਬਣਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਜੇਹੜੀ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਛੱਡ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ-ਪਤੀ ਦਾ ਹੁਕਮ ਮੰਨਦੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਪਭੂ-ਪਤੀ (ਦੇ ਪਿਆਰ-ਰੰਗ) ਵਿਚ ਰੰਗੀ ਹੋਈ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਦਾ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਮਾਣਦੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ।੧। (ਇਕ ਸਤਸੰਗੀ) ਸਹੇਲੀ (ਦੂਜੇ ਸਤਸੰਗੀ) ਸਹੇਲੀ ਨੂੰ (ਪ੍ਰਭੂ-ਪਤੀ ਦੇ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਦੇ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਬਾਰੇ) ਸਮਝਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ (ਤੇ ਆਖਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ) ਜੇਹੜੀ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਉਹੀ ਕੁਝ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ-ਪਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਸੁਹਾਗ-ਭਾਗ ਵਾਲੀ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਉਸ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਲੀਨ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। (ਪਰ) ਜੇਹੜੀ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਫਸੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ-ਪਤੀ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਥਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀ। ਜਦੋਂ (ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ) ਰਾਤ ਬੀਤ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਤਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਪਛੁਤਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਆਪਣੇ ਹੀ ਮਨ ਦੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਤੁਰਨ ਵਾਲੀ ਉਹ ਮੰਦ-ਭਾਗਣ ਜੀਵ-ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀ ਸਦਾ ਦੁੱਖ ਪਾਂਦੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਲੋਕ-ਲਾਜ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਾਤਰ ਮੈਂ ਤਾਂ ਹੀ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਦਰ ਤੇ) ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਾਂ, ਜੇ ਮੈਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਤੇ ਦੂਰ ਵੱਸਦਾ ਸਮਝਾਂ। ਉਹ ਨਾਸ-ਰਹਿਤ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਤਾਂ ਹਰ ਥਾਂ ਵਿਆਪਕ ਹੈ। ਦਾਸ ਨਾਨਕ (ਤਾਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ) ਅੰਗ-ਸੰਗ (ਵੱਸਦਾ) ਵੇਖ ਕੇ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।੪।੩। SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: Blessed is that soul-bride, who realizes God. She obeys the Hukam of His Order, and abandons her self-conceit. Imbued with her Beloved, she celebrates in delight. || 1 || Listen, O my companions — these are the signs on the Path to meet God. Dedicate your mind and body to Him; stop living to please others. || 1 || Pause || One soul-bride counsels another, to do only that which pleases God. Such a soul-bride merges into the Being of God. || 2 || One who is in the grip of pride does not obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence. She regrets and repents, when her life-night passes away. The unfortunate self-willed manmukhs suffer in pain. || 3 || I pray to God, but I think that He is far away. God is imperishable and eternal; He is pervading and permeating everywhere. Servant Nanak sings of Him; I see Him Ever-present everywhere. || 4 || 3 || --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/support

In this inspiring sermon, explore the challenges and beauty of building a relationship with God, with a focus on learning how to hear His divine voice. Through real-life examples and Biblical references, particularly the riveting story of Gideon, the sermon provides valuable insights into discerning God's voice during moments of despair and adversity. It urges believers not to attempt to control how God communicates with them, but instead, to immerse in a meaningful camaraderie with Him. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of treating others righteously in the church and beyond, reminding that true faith isn't just about spiritual growth but about creating space for miracles in life. It concludes powerfully, declaring that God is calling our generation to hear His voice and form relationships with Him that are beyond worldly limits. Through various narratives, this sermon inspires believers to seek divine guidance during difficulties and assures them that the Lord is always ready to provide words of strength. Featuring the poignant Biblical tale of Gideon from Judges chapters 6 and 7, it draws parallels with the contemporary situation in churches where avoidance of conflict and controversy is common. In such times, believers are encouraged to be fearless in proclaiming the name of Jesus and to express love without hesitation. Laced with words of comfort, the sermon reaffirms God's unconditional love, reminding everyone of their sacred status as mighty warriors of God. It nudges believers to conquer their fears, step out of isolation, and respond to the divine call. The sermon greatly stresses the need for authentic faith, obedience to God's will, and the pivotal role of prayer in our lives. This heartfelt sermon culminates by calling believers to act upon God's word, embrace faith in the face of fear, and continually spread Jesus' name despite any adversity they may face. Imbued with the energy and conviction, it ignites the passion of listeners, reigniting their faith and motivating them to rise and make God's word a living reality.

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#3792 (744 left): May. 2, 2024: Imbued with all the beauty which we worship in a star (from Edgar Allan Poe Poems from Mar. 5, 2024) Today's pure primal piano music here. Happy if this music makes you feel peaceful.. : ) Looking for absolute natural beauty every day for Piano Ten Thousand Leaves. Target number is 4536 and 3792(83.60%) (Only 744 pieces remain) achieved today. Find my project.. : ) This piece may might have good 1/f fluctuation characteristic although I stopped investigating it each piece. My new message: "Does it make sense to preserve it for 1000 years? Today's cover ART is created by #Midjourney (Art Generating #AI), according to my wish. Happy if you like it. spotify playlist 18 hours 449 songs, makes you fully relaxed. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RCxA8SaySzoFzpQmTCLfo?si=92c44191513340ff Weekly Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Magazine ; super beautiful video .. https://youtu.be/jo5_klWyFc4?si=1wN2Sf63b35Abgv5 I'm now making Archive site of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves project by utilizing #wordpress. Basically nice direction I've already gotten.. : ) Currently 1100 pieces already achieved. But this week I need to do something else, so I'm going to stop this task for a bit. ######## NEW 25th SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "Blue Reflection" - the 25th selection album of piano ten thousand leaves youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds https://youtu.be/pjLlUyyLn4k?si=S4I-kavN3h-ISxty spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/7CQvJQSJZdCVD66x8V6O2Y appleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/blue-reflection/1730008075 amazonMusic: https://www.amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0CVBCB84V?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tcjaz-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211 all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/eU6sYdyZ?lang=en

Join in on a serene celestial journey with our guided meditation podcast, focused on promoting the release of unwanted energies and instilling a sense of calm and wholeness. This episode, titled "Journey Through The Cosmos: A Guided Meditation for Release and Calm", carries you on a relaxing voyage amidst the stars, helping you embrace tranquility and peace. Listen to the soothing sound of music as you concentrate on your breathing, gradually letting go of the energies that no longer serve you. The use of powerful affirmations like "I am whole" and "I am calm" promote a state of well-being and groundedness. As you traverse the cosmic landscape, you'll find yourself becoming lighter and lighter with each passing star. This episode implores you to visualize the fundamental exchange of energies – releasing what is no longer beneficial and welcoming light and love as replacements. While you stay fully immersed in this transmutation process, you'll also be encouraged to notice the dance of light around you. Imbued with calming music and the guiding voice, this podcast session ends on a harmonious note, bringing you back to the awareness of your heart, leaving you grounded and secure. A serene 'Namaste' concludes this journey, promising profound peace and tranquility open for the listener to explore. Be sure to like share and subscribe https://www.trustedpsychicadvisor.com

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John Paul Kesling (b. 1980, USA) was born and raised in Northeastern Kentucky in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. He received his BFA in Arts from Morehead State University (Morehead, KY, 2003) and spent a summer in Europe studying art history (Summer 2002). He went on to receive his MFA in Painting from The Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA, 2010). He spent the next six years in Brooklyn, NY immersed in the NYC art scene. In March of 2016, while attending a month-long residency at The Vermont Studio Center he realized how integral time, space, and nature were to his studio practice and in 2016, relocated to Madison, TN, just outside of Nashville. His work has been featured in various group exhibitions at Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL), Lowe Mill (Huntsville, AL), Gallery 85 (Chelsea, NY), The Parthenon (Nashville, TN), CultureLab LIC (Queens, NY), Piano Craft Gallery (Boston, MA), New York Hall of Science & SciArts Initiative (Queens, NY), Prince Street Gallery (New York, NY), Flatwork Contemporary (online), I Like Your Work Podcast (online and print), ArtMaze Mag (online and print), Create Magazine (online) and the NYC Crit Club Winter Session 2023 (curated by MEPAINTSME). In 2022 he was accepted to the White Columns Curated Online Artist Registry (New York, NY). His work is included in the permanent collections of The Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta, GA and Lacoste, France), Vanderbilt University Medical Center Community Arts Initiative and Soho House Nashville. He has attended artist residencies at Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT), Art Residency Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN), Azule (Hot Springs, NC), Jx Farms (Cleveland, MS), and Mudhouse (Crete, Greece). He has had solo shows at Wheelhouse Arts (Louisville, KY), Oz Arts (Nashville, TN) and The Red Arrow Gallery (Nashville, TN).  He has an upcoming residency at On:View Artist Residency at Sulfur Studios (May 2024, Savannah, GA) and a solo show at The Ellis Gallery at Sulfur Studios (July 2024, Savannah, GA). In April, 2024 he will also be included in a group exhibition at Tyger Tyger Gallery (Asheville, NC). In 2024, Kesling will also be showing in two-person shows at The Gadsden Museum of Art (Gadsden, AL), Wheelhouse Arts (Louisville, KY), and Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL).  Kesling is a member of the artist collective at Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL) and is represented by The Red Arrow Gallery (Nashville, TN) and Wheelhouse Art (Louisville, KY). "My practice delves into the complexities of human intimacy, both romantic and familial. After the death of my younger brother and many of my friends to the ongoing opioid epidemic of my Appalachian hometown and the country at large, my own mortality became embedded within my active mark-making. Driven by a need to understand the world around me, my work serves as a visual exploration of the emotional and psychological intricacies of relationships, personal loss, and our place in the natural world. Imbued with a deep sense of nostalgia, the work harkens back to the excitement and vulnerability of new human connections and experiencing nature in a new light. For me, painting is as necessary as digging in the dirt - dragging your hand through a body of water - across a freshly buzzed head."   LINKS:  www.johnpaulkesling.com   www.instagram.com/johnpaulkesling         Artist Shout Out:    Brett Douglas Hunter @brettdouglashunter Marlos E'van @marlosevan Lindsy Davis @lindsydavis_     I Like Your Work Links: Check out our sponsor for this episode: The Sunlight Podcast: Hannah Cole, the artist/tax pro who sponsors I Like Your Work, has launched Business Deduction Deep Dive:  For artists and self-employed creatives. and is everything you need to know about self-employed tax deductions. It's just $97 and one hour to save you thousands on your taxes, this year, next year, and forever. Get it at sunlighttax.com/deductions.    Chautauqua Visual Arts: https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/two-week-artist-residency/ 2-week residency https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/ 6-week residency   Apply for Summer Open Call: Deadline May 15 Join the Works Membership ! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram

Incoming transmission from Roger Eno. This week on the show, he joins us for a freewheeling, friendly chat about art, place, and Dune (1984). Eno began his recording life in 1983, when he joined his brother Brian and Daniel Lanois at the latter's studio in Hamilton, Ontario, to cut one of our favorite albums of all-time, Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. Imbued with country and western ambiance, it suggests the vastness of space and man's ventures into it. Not only that, but it serves as one of the foundational documents of the "ambient country" subgenre that practically forms its own corner of the Aquarium Drunkard sonic universe.  Eno got started on solo work after that, with Voices, and he's continued to record ever since, both in collaboration with his brother Brian, like on 2020's Mixing Colours, on his own, and with a diverse cast of artists including David Gilmore, The Orb, Jah Wobble, Youth, and Channel Light Vessel, his group with Bill Nelson, Kate St. John, and previous Transmissions guest Laraaji. His latest and second album for Deutsche Grammophon is The Skies, They Shift Like Chords. Eno joined host Jason P. Woodbury early this year to discuss that record, and a lot more: psycho-geography, space travel, and what he can recall about his work on the soundtrack with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois on the soundtrack for David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. The sleeper has awakened. Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts. Next week on Transmissions? An interview with Aquarium Drunkard founder Justin Gage. 

I'm Josh Cooperman and this is Convo By Design. When I first started the podcast, a long time ago… It all started as an experience. I love design and architecture, I always have. I recently realized that if I had taken the time spent doing the show and went back to school, I could have become an architect. I say that tongue firmly planted in cheek. Not because I wouldn't LOVE to be an architect, designer or set decorator. But, because had I done that, I wouldn't be able to do this. This is what I love to do. I find extraordinary joy in speaking with the creatives whom I admire, exploring their journeys, telling their stories and engaging with you.  Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. ThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience. Without steam, it's just a bathroom. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep Joining me on the show today is Mathew Chaney, FAIA and Bryn Garrett, AIA with EYRC Architects. To be completely frank with you, there are a few firms of which I feel like an honorary member. EYRC is one of them. I have spoken and shared time with Takashi Yanai, FAIA over the years, the “Y” in EYRC, I spent an amazing afternoon with Steven Ehrlich, FAIA, the “E” while in Palm Springs covering the Ridge Mountain project during Modernism Week in, errrr 2017 maybe. I have recorded virtually with them, live from their offices in Los Angeles, live from Rancho Mirage at a project house. I feel close to this firm. It's only a matter of time before we hear from the “R”, Patricia Rhee, FAIA, it's coming. But today, we have the “C”, Mathew Chaney as well as Bryn Garrett, both partners in EYRC Architects. Bryn most recently could be heard on a WestEdge Wednesday episode of Convo By Design from his participation on a panel at WestEdge about the current state of residential architecture.  Mathew and Bryn join me on the show to talk about a number of things architecture and design related. And I am absolutely thrilled to share this conversation with you. Thank you Mathew and Bryn for your time, talent and willingness to share. I love these conversations. I love sharing them with you. Please continue to email me with your guest and show suggestions. Convo by design@outlook.com and reach out via Instagram, @ConvoXDesign with an “X”. Thank you to Convo By Design partner sponsors, ThermaSol, TimberTech, Pacific Sales and Design Hardware. For more information about and links to these incredible companies and to learn more about their products, please check the show notes. For more stories like these from the design community, please make sure you are subscribing to the podcast, so you receive new episodes automatically when they are published. That way, you never miss an episode. Convo By Design is available everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening, until next week, be well and take today first. -Convo By Design

Welcome to a powerful episode of The Daily Reprieve Podcast that takes you through a gripping narrative of personal struggle, the pursuit of sobriety over a period of 15 years, and the triumph in finding strength within powerlessness. The episode proffers a raw, unfiltered exploration into the life of Brendan, an individual grappling with the chains of sex addiction. It reflects upon the profound loneliness and fear of losing oneself to fantasy, as well as the powerlessness experienced in trying to change the status quo. The story illustrates how the protagonist's addiction created a mental blockade, negatively impacting his ability to form genuine connections and leading to a perpetual emptiness. A deeper dive into his life reveals years of chaos, coupled with problems and mini-catastrophes exacerbated by the strenuous hold of addiction. Yet, Brendan's story is far from demoralizing. He returns to university in his 50s, battling self-doubt and perfectionism. The subsequent part of the narrative illuminates the essence of surrender, of accepting oneself and letting kindness, compassion, and honesty guide the journey toward recovery. Brendan recognizes his lifelong inability to 'control' his own life but embraces the duty of maintaining sobriety, having faith, and performing the tasks that a higher power seems to have assigned to him. It isn't about flashy triumphs, but about self-acceptance, grappling with personal problems, and trying to get through each day. This episode is a testament to personal growth, the power of perseverance, and the importance of self-compassion during one's struggle with sobriety. Imbued with raw experiences and emotions of journeying through addiction, the narrative sends a resonating message of hopefulness and resilience to those who may be undergoing similar trials.

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਸਕੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ ਖਾਟਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਰੋਜਗਾਰੁ ॥ ਸੰਚਣ ਕਉ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥੧॥ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰੰਗਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਏਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਮਸਕੀਨੀ ॥ ਸੰਤ ਵਡਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਚੀਨੀ ॥ ਅਨਦੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥ ਸੂਖੁ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਚਿੰਦ ॥੨॥ ਜਹ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤਨ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ॥ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਨਾਦ ਕਵਿਤ ॥ ਸਾਧ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਅਨਦ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਉਨ ਸੰਗੁ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਾਮ ॥੩॥ ਦੁਇ ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਕਰੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਪਖਾਰਿ ਕਹਾਂ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਹਜੂਰਿ ॥ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਸੰਤਾ ਧੂਰਿ ॥੪॥੨॥੨੩॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤ ਜਨ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਮਸਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਬੇਅੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ, ਇੱਕ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਂਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਰਹਾਉ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (ਹੀ) ਆਸਰਾ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖੱਟਣ ਕਮਾਣ ਲਈ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਰੋਜ਼ੀ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ (ਭੀ) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਹੈ। (ਜੇਹੜਾ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹਰਿ-ਨਾਮ-ਧਨ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਇਸ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਬਹੁਤ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ-ਸੁਭਾਉ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਸੋਭਾ (ਦਾ ਮੂਲ) ਹੈ, ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੀ ਸੰਤ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ) ਹੈ। ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਆਨੰਦ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (ਭਗਤੀ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤਿ ਨਾਲ) ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਖ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾਸ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।੨। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸਾਧ ਸੰਤ ਜਿੱਥੇ (ਭੀ) ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਉਥੇ ਉਹ ਸਾਜ ਵਰਤ ਕੇ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਸਿਫ਼ਤਿ-ਸਾਲਾਹ ਦਾ ਗੀਤ (ਹੀ) ਗਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਠਿਆਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹਾਸਲ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਉਹੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਮੱਥੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਸ਼ (ਦਾ ਲੇਖ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹੋਵੇ) ।੩। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਉਚਾਰਦਾ ਰਹਾਂ। ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਨਾਨਕ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਧੂੜ ਤੋਂ ਆਤਮਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇਹੜੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿਚ (ਸਦਾ ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ) ।੪।੨।੨੩। DHANAASAREE, FIFTH MEHL: I am meek and poor; the Name of God is my only Support. The Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is my occupation and earnings. I gather only the Lord's Name. It is useful in both this world and the next. || 1 || Imbued with the Love of the Lord God's Infinite Name, the Holy Saints sing the Glorious Praises of the One Lord, the Formless Lord. || Pause || The Glory of the Holy Saints comes from their total humility. The Saints realize that their greatness rests in the Praises of the Lord. Meditating on the Lord of the Universe, the Saints are in bliss. The Saints find peace, and their anxieties are dispelled. || 2 || Wherever the Holy Saints gather, there they sing the Praises of the Lord, in music and poetry. In the Society of the Saints, there is bliss and peace. They alone obtain this Society, upon whose foreheads such destiny is written. || 3 || With my palms pressed together, I offer my prayer. I wash their feet, and chant the Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue. O God, merciful and compassionate, let me remain in Your Presence. Nanak lives, in the dust of the Saints. || 4 || 2 || 23 || --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsjhampur/message

Meditation- Attract Clients to Your Creative Business Join me, Aubrey Bahr, in a stirring episode titled "Unleashing Your Potential: Overcome Self-Sabotage in Pursuit of Your Dreams" on the Deep Healing for Creative Entrepreneurs podcast. I am a subconscious release technique practitioner and a photography business owner intending to help you release the limitations blocking your creative and personal growth. Throughout this episode, I underline the importance of overcoming self-sabotage when chasing our biggest dreams and goals.Together, we delve into the crux of self-sabotage and its effects on your life and business. This episode resonates with those who find themselves on the edge of pursuing a big dream or goal yet continually find reasons to deflect their aspiration. I'll share my personal experiences and provide inspiration to push through these roadblocks keeping you from unleashing your potential.We'll explore common excuses hindering you and why they are inconsequential compared to your dreams' potential rewards. Each tale from my own life experiences highlights how you can overcome your inner doubter and leap towards your potential—including the struggles I went through when starting this podcast. This episode demonstrates how to take a leap of faith, defy fear, and realize that the biggest obstacle in reaching your goals is yourself. Imbued with inspiring reflections, this episode invites you to disregard fear's power over you and embrace the invigorating sensation of chasing your dreams.Join us in this invigorating journey towards transforming your life. Subscribe, leave a review, and share if you find this episode beneficial. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on Deep Healing for Creative Entrepreneurs. Are you on a journey to heal your past and become a co-creator of life? Check out my programs For more inspiration, check out my Podcast Instagram or Facebook Group

The Sacramento-based singer-songwriter drew from early memories of listening to music with his late grandfather for his new album, Traffic Fiction.

في هذا البودكاست، يلتقي ريكاردو كرم جميل مروة، الشخصية البارزة في عالم الصحافة والإعلام، والمعروف بمساهماته الكبيرة في صحيفتين شهيرتين، الديلي ستار والحياة. مشبّع بتراث من التميّز الصحفي، ينحدر جميل من النسب اللامع لوالده، كامل مروة، الناشر والمحرر الرائد الذي قدّم التضحية القصوى في التزامه الذي لا يتزعزع بالصحافة الشجاعة. أدّت روح كامل التي لا تقهر إلى إنشاء صحف الحياة والديلي ستار وبيروت صباحاً. شغل جميل منصب رئيس تحرير صحيفة الحياة. ثم لعب دوراً محورياً في ديلي ستار حيث شهد قدرة المؤسسة على جذب المواهب الاستثنائية، حتى عندما كانت تعاني من القيود المالية التي جعلت الاحتفاظ بالموظفين أمراً صعباً. انضموا إلينا ونحن نواكب التحديات المعقّدة ونحتفل بالانتصارات المدوية للصحف في الدول التي تفتقر إلى الحرية.In this podcast episode, Ricardo Karam engages in a profound conversation with Jamil Mroue, a distinguished figure in the world of journalism and media, known for his significant contributions to two renowned newspapers, the Daily Star and Al Hayat. Imbued with a heritage steeped in journalistic excellence, Jamil descends from the illustrious lineage of his father, Kamel Mroue, the pioneering publisher and editor who made the ultimate sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to fearless journalism. Kamel's indomitable spirit led to the establishment of Al Hayat, The Daily Star and Beyrouth Matin. Jamil served as the Editor in Chief of Al Hayat; He then played a pivotal role in the Daily Star. Serving as the paper's opinion editor from 2003 to 2016, he witnessed the institution's ability to attract exceptional talent, even as it grappled with financial constraints that made staff retention difficult. Join us as we navigate the intricate challenges and celebrate the resounding triumphs of newspapers in regions where press freedom is often scarce.

Margo is joined by watercolor artist and surface pattern designer Cass Deller. Most notably known for her modern, coastal art style, Cass blends the beauty of her natural surroundings and beach holiday nostalgia. Imbued with the subtle, relaxed tones of hazy beachside summers, her hand-painted watercolor artwork evokes understated luxury and effortless style. With over 10 years of experience as a designer and a passion for collaboration, Cass has worked with many Global Companies as well as some of Australia's most well-known brands to bring a fresh, modern edge to the lifestyle and fashion industry.   Margo and Cass discuss: Her creative entrepreneurial path and the many different niches she's worked in Discovering and developing her own artistic style and how she helps others in discovering theirs Why collaborating is the backbone of her creative career Strategies and practices that have helped her maintain a positive and productive mindset  Her surface pattern design course and mentorship opportunities Following joy and curiosity. How she does it herself and how she encourages others to embrace their creative pursuits   Join the waitlist for Surface Pattern Design for Creative Entrepreneurs. Get 10% off eligible offers using code MARGO.    Connect with Cass: https://www.instagram.com/cassdellerdesign https://www.cassdeller.com.au   Connect with Margo: www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.windowsillchats.com www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

Send us a Text Message.Join us today on a transformational journey with special guest, Andrea Johnson, a  coach and an advocate for female leaders. Andrea's powerful story of breaking free from societal norms and embracing her abilities for critical thinking, creativity, and leadership is not only inspiring, but it prompts us all to question our own preconceived notions. From her unusual upbringing in Seoul, South Korea, to her mother's battle with gender inequality, Andrea has gathered an array of unique experiences and insights that have shaped her perspective on life.Andrea's journey towards becoming an intentional optimist is rooted in personal struggle and profound transformation. Her mother's strength in the face of gender inequality and illness has led her to redefine her beliefs and discover her voice. Imbued with the resilience of her mother and her own accumulated wisdom, Andrea shares how she cultivates a lifestyle filled with optimism, wonder, energy, courage, and resilience.As we conclude, we turn our attention to the deeply ingrained assumptions around gender roles in leadership positions. We explore how these attitudes impact the way women are perceived and treated in the workplace. Andrea shares her insights from her years of experience and how women can unlock their leadership potential. This episode will inspire you to challenge your perceptions, redefine your path, and step into your leadership potential, regardless of your gender. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, transformation, and an enlightening conversation with Andrea Johnson.Support the Show.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Good leaders maintain steady teams, achieve reasonable growth, and are comfortable in their authority. But great leaders recognize that unparalleled success comes from always seeking to improve. The stakes of leadership are higher than ever, and operating with maximum effectiveness is not only desirable but also imperative. What the world's most influential leaders know is that the secret to achieving that effectiveness is becoming coachable.  And in order to do so, one must be ready to engage in the process of betterment, starting with investing in yourself in order to give the most back to your organization, team, and the world. That's where executive coaching comes in. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. Scott Osman, Jacquelyn Lane, and Marshall Goldsmith identify key leadership archetypes and unpack the intricacies of a typical engagement. They demystify the coaching relationship and outline a framework that hinges on openness.. Most important, however, is the invitation this book contains to propel a leader's impact far beyond themselves.Today, my guests are two of the authors of this magnificient book, Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott Osman is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he cofounded with Marshall in 2016. He is the cofounder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform. Jacquelyn Lane is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership. This show is dedicated to Jacquelyn and Scott's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.agency.100coaches.com | www.100coaches.com 

Top athletes in any sport have at least one coach, sometimes multiple, because they want to perform at their best. Turns out, managers aren't so different from athletes!In order for us to be the best leaders we can be, we need others to help us see our blindspots, push us to think and act in different ways and cheer us on when we're unsure. In short, a coach can help you unlock your full potential. But coaching isn't a magic wand. It all depends on how willing you are to be coachable. Today's guests are Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is also the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform.Jacquelyn is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership.Scott, Jacquelyn, and I talked about the most important thing any leader can do: be coachable. They share the four aspects of coachability, why being coachable is so powerful, and how to take steps to help yourself become more coachable, plus a whole lot more!Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:30) Defining what coaching is and what it's not(04:29) What does it mean to be coachable, and what are its four components (09:56) A quick story(12:09) Why having a coach is beneficial(13:57) How to work with a coach to optimize the engagement(17:49) How does a 360 feedback process work(20:08) Things to consider when getting into a coaching relationship(21:11) How can mid-level or frontline managers ask for a coach from their bosses(23:35) A great manager that Jacquelyn has worked for (25:13) Keep up with Jacquelyn and Scott(26:58) [Extended Episode Only] How to encourage your team members to work with a coach(29:01) [Extended Episode Only] What is the relationship between you as the manager and your team member's coach?(30:22) [Extended Episode Only] Can you reach out to your team member's coach for a progress report?(31:16) [Extended Episode Only] Ways to find a coachAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Scott and Jacquelyn:- Follow Scott on LinkedIn here- Follow Jacquelyn on LinkedIn here- Grab a copy of their book here- Visit 100 Coaches Agency for more information hereFree Kindle edition of Becoming CoachableMembers of The Modern Manager community can receive a free Kindle edition of Becoming Coachable. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. Get a free Kindle edition copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won't miss an episode!

“To be honest, when I found out the patriarchy wasn't just about horses, I lost interest.”Welcome to another thrilling installment of the "We Watch It!" podcast, a cinematic journey led by the dynamic trio: Cody Aaron Hanify, Shannon Mahaffey, and J.T. Hazzard. These passionate hosts are your guides through the ever-evolving landscape of film, offering their insightful perspectives on the latest theatrical releases. In this eagerly awaited episode, they delve deep into the enchanting universe of none other than "Barbie."The buzz surrounding this weekend's cinematic extravaganza was undeniable, with audiences flocking to witness the cinematic wonders of both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." The silver screen experienced an unprecedented surge in viewership as these two cinematic marvels captivated the hearts and minds of moviegoers in a single day.At the heart of this episode lies the enigmatic film "Barbie," a narrative that catapults its titular character into a gripping crisis, forcing her to confront the very essence of her world and existence. Imbued with thought-provoking themes, "Barbie" navigates the uncharted territories of identity, purpose, and self-discovery, promising a cinematic experience that resonates on multiple levels.But before our hosts plunge into the depths of their discussion on "Barbie," they offer an enticing glimpse into their own creative endeavors. Cody and J.T. share insights into their exciting projects, setting the stage for a lively and engaging conversation that promises to transcend the confines of conventional film critique.As devotees of the silver screen, the "We Watch It!" crew extends an invitation to their listeners to embark on a cinematic voyage through their digital domain, wewatchitpodcast.com. Here, you have the opportunity to contribute by submitting requests for the hosts to review your personal favorite films. With an extensive library of episodes, the website serves as a treasure trove for fellow cinephiles seeking engaging discussions and diverse perspectives.A special treat awaits those who explore further—a sneak peek into Shannon's ongoing cinematic conquest, her dedicated list that chronicles her unwavering commitment to the world of film. This ever-evolving list stands as a testament to Shannon's unyielding passion, serving as an inspiration to listeners who share her specific curiosity about cinema.This episode of "We Watch It!" is an immersive experience that encapsulates the essence of cinematic exploration. Cody Aaron Hanify, Shannon Mahaffey, and J.T. Hazzard converge to unravel the mysteries of "Barbie," inviting listeners to join them on a journey that transcends the screen and resonates with the very core of human introspection. So, tune in, engage, and embrace the magic of "We Watch It!"—where the world of film comes alive through the lens of insightful commentary.- BARBIE -DIRECTED BYGreta Gerwig WRITTEN BY Greta GerwigNoah BaumbachSTARRING Margot RobbieIssa RaeKate McKinnonRyan GoslingSimu LiuKingsley Ben-AdirScott EvansJohn CenaMichael CeraAmerica FerreraAriana GreenblattWill Ferrell

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