Podcasts about Inspiration

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms on the show! Camille is a fellow Moda fabric designer and was great source for advice and information when Sherri and Chelsi first started up their pattern and fabric businesses. Camille shares how she first was introduced to quilting and how she grew her hobby into a future business. She shares some of her quilting habits shares how she accomplishes her creative goals. She also shares a fabric collection that is in stores now, and two other collections that will be in stores soon. Thank you Camille, for sharing your quilting life with us today! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33158Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1TwCozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifeStar Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=star+crossed+remixSunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Sunny+DaysUse code AQUILTINGLFE for 20% off purchases at Camille's shop from 4/27/26 - 5/3/26Camille's Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/Camille's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimbleblossomsNovember 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccdNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the showSupport the show

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(00:00) — Family roots and Flint crisis: Medicine in the house, art dreams, and volunteering during Flint's water crisis point Omar toward health.(02:00) — Why physician, not just public health: Leadership and impact pull him to the MD path.(03:30) — Mentors and mission work: Seeing overseas service in Sudan clarifies what medicine can do.(04:55) — Did family help? Inspiration, yes; U.S. application route, not so much.(06:30) — No campus advisor: Upperclassmen guidance and the MCAT becoming the main hurdle.(08:45) — Building focus for the MCAT: First practice test, CARS timing drills, and trusting the process.(11:10) — The 528 mindset: A cousin's daily encouragement keeps him from quitting.(12:40) — Starts, stops, and locking a date: Deferrals end when he commits to a test day.(15:05) — Gap years with purpose: Moving for family, AmeriCorps service with ESL youth and a citizenship clinic.(17:10) — Writing “Why Medicine”: Owning family influence instead of hiding it.(19:10) — A focused school list: 12 applications by location lead to two interviews.(22:05) — Interview prep without advising: Mock interviews with peers, strangers, and SNMA resources.(25:40) — The email that changed everything: A 9-day acceptance and celebrating with his cousin.(27:50) — Choosing a school: Family proximity and finances over DC.(25:40) — Biggest regret: Wishing he'd built stronger study habits earlier.(28:00) — Med school pace: Pomodoro, Anki, and 2 a.m. anatomy labs make it doable.(32:00) — What he'd change: Application and test fees, and using fee assistance.(34:40) — Final words: Stay locked in, believe you belong, and aim high.Omar didn't rush into medicine—even with a nephrologist dad and physician relatives. In high school, moving to Michigan during the Flint water crisis put him in the middle of public health work distributing water, which opened his eyes to health disparities. He wrestled with whether to stay in public health or become a physician, ultimately choosing medicine for its leadership and direct impact. Without a premed advisor on campus, he relied on upperclassmen, peers, and later SNMA for support. The MCAT was his biggest hurdle: a COVID-disrupted prep course, multiple false starts, and a hard reset on discipline and focus. He rebuilt from the ground up—starting with a baseline practice test, CARS timing drills, and accountability from a cousin who insisted he aim high. Gap years followed, shaped by family health needs and an AmeriCorps role serving ESL youth and a citizenship clinic. Omar's personal statement clicked only when he stopped hiding his family's influence and wrote honestly. He applied to 12 schools by location, earned two interviews, and received an email acceptance in nine days. He chose a school closer to family and with better finances. In med school, Pomodoro, Anki—and friends in 2 a.m. anatomy labs—keep him going, and he's candid about application costs and fee assistance options.What You'll Learn:- Turning MCAT overwhelm into a plan: baseline test, CARS timing, and discipline- How to prep interviews without a campus advisor using peers, strangers, and SNMA- Writing an authentic “Why Medicine” even with family in medicine- Making gap years count with service, growth, and purposeful timing- Weighing school choices by location, family, and finances

Discover the captivating journey of Stephen Hannum's book, "Machiavelli Nation," blending fiction with deep reflections on modern society's unseen structures. Learn about the behind-the-scenes research, stylistic choices, and potential real-world parallels woven into this thought-provoking story. https://x.com/WarClandestine/status/2042702819187396956?s=20 https://adultbrain.ca/machiavelli-nation-by-hannum/ In this episode: Stephen Hannum shares the inspiration behind "Machiavelli Nation" and the five-year journey to bring it to life Exploration of the book's structure, narrative style, and character development inspired by series like "The Expanse" and "Game of Thrones" Insights into the themes of power, shadow organizations, and societal manipulation reflected through the story's plot The significance of self-publishing and the creative process, including editing and visual planning with Post-it notes on cardboard How the story mirrors real-world issues like political corruption, societal division, and covert operations Discussion of the book as a modern "1984" and its potential as a screenplay for film adaptation Stephen's thoughts on the current geopolitical landscape, societal tyranny, and the importance of critical thinking and research The future project: a sequel exploring ancient civilizations, pre-flood society, and hidden histories Practical ideas for societal reform through innovative concepts like "PostParty," a political matching app Personal favorites: Stephen's preferred authors including Chuck Palahniuk and George R. 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Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Hannum & "Machiavelli Nation" 02:06 - Inspiration and research process behind the book 04:23 - The storytelling style and character perspectives 08:20 - Decision making on narrative structure and stylistic evolution 11:10 - Using visual aids like Post-it notes for plotting complex story arcs 13:36 - Immersion into the fictional universe and character development 16:56 - Real-world parallels: shadow organizations and societal control 20:58 - The elevator pitch: "A modern 1984" for today's awakening generation 23:51 - Stephen's favorite characters and authors influences 27:33 - Potential follow-up projects, including pre-flood civilizations and mystical elements 43:15 - Societal reform ideas and innovative voting systems 49:42 - Critical view on taxes, healthcare, and societal structure 55:20 - Ethical dilemmas, tyranny, and the potential for societal collapse 62:43 - The impact of socialistic tendencies on societal competency & governance 67:26 - The influence of labels and political control mechanisms today 73:31 - Call to action for creating new societal structures and reclaiming freedoms 75:36 - Where to find the book and opportunities for signed copies and reviews 77:16 - Closing remarks and future plans for the book and series                                    

Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that gets romanticized way too much in the creative world: inspiration. We've been taught to wait for it. To trust it. To believe that the best work comes when lightning strikes, when the muse shows up, when the feeling is right. And while inspiration is real — and beautiful when it arrives — it's also wildly unreliable. That's the trap. If you build your creative life around inspiration, you build it around something you cannot control. And anything you can't control is a dangerous foundation for a meaningful body of work. This episode is about a better way. A steadier way. A more durable way. It's about why creativity doesn't really grow from waiting for a feeling — it grows from compounding action. Small acts. Repeated over time. Daily deposits into the account of your craft. Tiny efforts that don't seem like much in the moment, but eventually become impossible to ignore. Because the truth is simple: you do not need to feel inspired to make something meaningful. You need to begin. And then begin again tomorrow. The Real Problem With Waiting for Inspiration At the start of the episode, I ask a question that's worth sitting with for a minute: When was the last time you made something just for the sake of making it? Not for a client. Not for social media. Not because someone was expecting it. Not because it was due. Just because you felt a pull to create. For a lot of people, that question lands hard. Not because the desire to create is gone — but because somewhere along the way, the conditions got heavy. The pressure increased. The stakes changed. Creation stopped being play and started becoming performance. And once that happens, inspiration starts to feel like a requirement. Like you need the right mood, the right window of time, the right environment, the right burst of confidence before you can begin. But that's backwards. Inspiration is not the engine. It's the byproduct. The people who make meaningful work consistently are rarely sitting around waiting to feel magical. They're working. They're practicing. They're trying things. They're showing up on ordinary days. They're making imperfect things and learning from the process. They understand that action creates momentum — and momentum often creates the feeling we mistakenly thought had to come first. The Core Idea: Creativity Compounds Most people understand compounding in the context of money. You invest a little. That investment earns returns. Then those returns start earning returns of their own. If you stick with it long enough, the early effort starts to multiply in ways that seem almost disproportionate to the original input. That same principle applies to creativity. Every day you make something, you are making a deposit into your creative future. You're not just producing one photo, one page, one sketch, one draft, one conversation, one attempt. You're building skill. You're building confidence. You're building pattern recognition. You're building stamina. You're building trust with yourself. That one photograph teaches you how to see a little better tomorrow. That paragraph in your journal makes the next paragraph easier to write. That rough idea you abandon still shapes the way your brain approaches the next one. None of it is wasted. That's important, because a lot of creative people dismiss the small efforts. They only count the big breakthroughs. They only respect the obvious wins. They think the work "counts" once it becomes polished, public, profitable, or impressive. But real creative growth doesn't work that way. The invisible reps are where the change is happening. Why the Early Returns Feel So Small One reason people stop too soon is because the beginning is incredibly deceptive. You show up. You try. You make the thing. And at first? Not much seems to happen. You don't feel transformed. You don't suddenly become excellent. You don't necessarily get recognition. You may not even like what you made. That's normal. It's a lot like going to the gym. The first handful of workouts don't make you feel powerful. Usually they make you feel sore. Awkward. Behind. You don't see visible results yet, so your brain starts questioning whether the effort is worth it. That's exactly where most people quit. Not because the process isn't working — but because the results are still compounding beneath the surface. The habit is the investment. The work is the interest. And in the background, whether you notice it or not, something is building. What Compounding Looks Like in Real Life If you commit to a creative practice, the shifts usually happen in phases. Day one: you make something and it feels mediocre. Maybe embarrassing, even. You put it out there anyway. Or maybe you keep it private. Either way, you made something. That matters. Day 30: you've stayed with it long enough to feel a difference. You might not be able to articulate exactly how you're better, but something is changing. You're a little less hesitant. A little more practiced. A little more willing to hit publish, or share, or trust your instincts. Day 90: now the changes are harder to deny. You're solving problems faster. You're making decisions with more confidence. The work has a different quality to it — one that may be difficult to name but easy to feel. Day 365: this is where it gets almost shocking. You look back at who you were when you started, and it's hard to believe that version of you made the early work. Your skills have evolved. Your identity has evolved. The way you think has evolved. Not because inspiration struck once in a dramatic breakthrough — but because repeated practice changed you. That's the magic most people miss. The transformation doesn't come from a single moment. It comes from stacking enough ordinary moments that they eventually become extraordinary. Inspiration Follows Habit This may be the most important idea in the entire episode: Inspiration follows the habit. It does not precede it. Read that again. We tend to imagine that creative people feel inspired first, and then they make. But most of the time, the opposite is true. They make first. They enter the work first. They return to the practice first. And somewhere along the way, inspiration catches up to them. The muse is far more likely to visit the person already working than the person waiting for certainty on the couch. This matters because it gives you your power back. If you believe inspiration has to arrive before you begin, you are helpless every time it doesn't show up. If you understand that inspiration often arrives after action begins, then you're no longer blocked by your feelings. You can move anyway. That doesn't make the process robotic. It makes it resilient. Why Daily Practice Changes More Than Skill When people hear "practice," they often think only about technical improvement. Better camera work. Better writing. Better editing. Better design. Better speaking. Better execution. And yes — practice absolutely improves craft. But that's only part of the story. Practice also changes your mindset. It changes your tolerance for uncertainty. It changes your willingness to be seen before you feel ready. It changes your ability to recover from a rough day or a bad draft or a failed attempt. It changes your relationship to discomfort. Over time, you become tougher. Not harsher. Not more closed. Just sturdier. You stop interpreting every hard day as a sign you've lost your way. You start recognizing resistance as part of the process rather than proof that you should stop. That's a deep kind of growth. And it's only available through repetition. What Most People Get Wrong About Creative Success A lot of people think the biggest differentiator is talent. Sometimes they think it's access. Or timing. Or luck. Or confidence. And while all of those things may play a role, one of the most underrated advantages in any creative life is much simpler: The willingness to keep going. Most people quit. They stop when the returns are still invisible. They stop when it gets repetitive. They stop when they feel embarrassed. They stop when the novelty wears off. They stop when they don't get immediate validation. They stop when they confuse discomfort with misalignment. But if you stay in the game — if you continue stacking daily habits, continuing to invest, continuing to return to the work — you start benefiting from a force that only rewards consistency. You begin to outlast the people who were relying only on excitement. You begin to build a body of work that couldn't have been created any other way. You begin to trust yourself not because everything feels easy, but because you've proven that you can continue when it doesn't. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a short micro show, but it carries a big message. Here's what to listen for: Why making something for play matters — and how easy it is to drift away from that instinct when everything becomes about output, audience, or obligation How the concept of compounding interest applies directly to creativity — and why small repeated actions build more than we realize Why the early phase of practice feels unrewarding — even when it's working exactly as it should What happens at day 1, day 30, day 90, and day 365 when you commit to daily creative action Why inspiration is a result of the habit, not the prerequisite for it How persistence quietly becomes one of the greatest creative advantages you can have Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 01:47 – The opening question: when was the last time you made something just for play? 02:32 – Why we shouldn't lean on inspiration — and what to lean on instead 03:01 – The compounding interest metaphor and why it matters for creativity 03:57 – The realization that creativity compounds just like money does 05:07 – Why the early returns are invisible, and why most people quit too soon 06:12 – What compounding creativity looks like at day 1, 30, 90, and 365 08:32 – The key truth: inspiration follows the habit 09:26 – The reminder that most people quit — and why continuing matters 10:50 – Stacking daily habits and applying financial wisdom to creative life Read This If You've Been Waiting to Feel Ready If you've been telling yourself you'll get back to your craft once the spark returns, once life calms down, once you have more clarity, once you feel more confident — let this be your reminder: You do not have to wait to feel ready. You do not need a perfect plan. You do not need ideal conditions. You do not need a surge of confidence. You need one small act of participation. One honest page. One photograph. One sketch. One idea written down. One imperfect attempt. Because that's how momentum begins. Not with certainty. With movement. And often, once you reenter the practice, the feeling you were waiting for starts to reappear — not as a prerequisite, but as a companion. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into action, spend a few minutes with these: When was the last time I made something purely for the joy of making it? Have I been waiting for inspiration instead of committing to a habit? What tiny daily action would count as a meaningful creative deposit right now? Where am I quitting too early because the results still feel invisible? What would change if I trusted repetition more than emotion? What kind of creator could I become in 30, 90, or 365 days if I simply kept going? A Simple Practice for Rebuilding Momentum If this episode speaks to where you are right now, here's a simple way to put it into practice: Choose one small creative act you can repeat daily for the next seven days Keep the bar low enough to actually do it Do it whether you feel inspired or not Track your consistency, not your brilliance At the end of the week, notice what changed — in your skill, your mood, your confidence, or your willingness to begin The goal here is not to impress yourself. It's not to prove anything. It's not to manufacture a breakthrough. The goal is to remember that creative momentum is built, not found. And once that momentum starts to compound, you'll realize something powerful: You were never actually waiting for inspiration. You were waiting to trust the process enough to begin. Until next time, make something for play, keep stacking the habit, and remember: don't wait for inspiration.

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In 1992, as a freshman swimmer at Notre Dame, Haley Scott DeMaria survived a devastating bus accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors told her she would never walk again. But that wasn't a story she was willing to accept. Drawing on the mindset, discipline, and competitive spirit she developed as an athlete, Haley began the long road back — starting with something as small as wiggling her toes. What followed were months of grueling rehabilitation, multiple life-threatening surgeries, and relentless adversity. And then, just over a year later, she did the unthinkable. She returned to the pool… and won her first race back. A graduate of Notre Dame and later the University of Southern California, Haley went on to become an educator, coach, and nationally recognized speaker. Her journey has earned her numerous honors, including the Gene Autry Courage in Sport Award and the Honda Award for Inspiration. She is the author of What Though the Odds – Haley Scott's Journey of Faith and Triumph, a story now being adapted into a major motion picture. Today, Haley speaks across the country, inspiring audiences to reframe adversity, strengthen their mindset, and rise to challenges with purpose and perspective. Her story is a powerful reminder: we don't control what happens to us — but we always control how we respond. @hsdemaria, www.haleybook.com

past life regression, creative block, hypnosis for creativity, creative confidenceFeel creatively blocked or unsure how to access your ideas?This guided journey helps you reconnect with your creative confidence by experiencing a lifetime where creativity flowed naturally.Not something you have to learn.Something your body can remember.GO DEEPER - Join Jina For A Live Hypnotic Journey!Join me for live group hypnosis this month - April 16: Creative Flow JourneyDetails: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeerLISTEN WHENyou feel creatively blockedyou doubt your ideasyou feel disconnected from your voiceyou want to explore creativity in a deeper wayyou feel stuck in overthinkingyou have hesitation to share your voiceWHAT THIS JOURNEY DOESIn this guided journey, you'll:enter a deeply relaxed, receptive stateaccess a memory from another lifetimeobserve how creativity flowed in that version of youfeel creative confidence and ease in your bodybring that energy forward into your life todayWRITING PROMPTSWhat did creativity feel like in that lifetime?What strength from that lifetime would help me now?Where could that expression begin in my life today?What would it look like to create without fear of judgment?What part of that creative version of me is ready to return?MORE FROM SEER SESSIONSWeekly guided journeys to help you:quiet mental noiserebuild self-trustaccess your clear centerSeerSessions.com

Sonia T. and Sabrina are reflecting on the gifts of friendship that the universe has given them. When someone wonderful comes into your life, count it as a blessing! And if the vibes are off, speak up and set things straight, or get out of there! Trust your vibes and enjoy the inspiration that comes from listening to your intuition. You can nurture those vibes by getting creative!   This week's theme is: The creative spirit soars when your intuition is honored.    Grab Sonia Choquette's FREE Meditation Guide!   Join the Waitlist for Sonia Choquette's New Certification Program   Highlights: Gifts from the universe. [:30]  If the vibes are off, be direct. [5:37]  Is secondhand embarrassment just empathy? [9:41]  See it, say it, sort it. [11:41] Recentering yourself on the psychic plane. [15:40] The universe is conspiring for your success. [23:42]  How do you respond to 'no'? [28:27] Widen your lens of creativity. [35:55] Your inner spirit is your first language. [41:35]  Fairy gardens, preschoolers and creativity galore! [47:19]  Tool of the Week: Create an outdoor space to celebrate spirits and energy. [48:55] Question of the Week: Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com [53:20]   Anyone who has been responsible for the life of a child knows how easy it can be to find your voice and speak up on their behalf. Intuitive people have the gift of tuning into the needs of those that they care about, as well as picking up on the vibes of all that is happening around them. One gift of motherhood, and of getting older, is that we tend to care a little less about making others comfortable and a lot more about honoring ourselves.    The sisters are taking a trip down designer lane with memories of fashion inspiration they have had at various times. Is there anything quite like finding the perfect pair of shoes or the handbag you've been dreaming of? Do you feel yourself dreaming about creating this spring? Maybe it's time to plant a fairy garden! Inspiration is a type of vibe that deserves to be honored. Whatever gets your heart moving in the right direction is worth acting on!    Tool of the Week: Create an outdoor space to celebrate spirits and energy. [48:55]   Question of the Week: Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com [53:20]   Continue on Your Journey:   Grab Sonia C.'s New Card Deck Here! Your Glorious Life Sonia C's In the Moment Guidance Good Vibes Tribe More Sonia Choquette Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Sonia Choquette on YouTube Sonia Choquette's Book Read Life ACCURATELY: Recognize and Respond to What's Really Happening Soul Mastery: 22 Lessons to Reinvent Your Life Order Sonia Choquette's Trust Your Vibes Guided Journal True Balance book by Sonia C.   More Sonia Tully Psychic YOUniversity Level 1 Waitlist Psychic YOUniversity Level 2 Waitlist Book a Reading with Sonia Tully Sonia on Substack Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Book a Discovery Call with Sonia Tully Free Spiritual Toolkit and Meditation   Connect with Sabrina Tully  Buy Sonia and Sabrina's book, You Are Amazing   Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com

Ben Rice is at the heart of the Brooklyn music scene, making records at his studio, Degraw Sound in Gowanus, since 2012. He's since worked with legends like Valerie June, The National, Joan Osborne, The Candles, and Northern Soul greats The Flirtations, earning him an Americana Producer of the Year nom along the way.What I love about Ben is that nothing about him is in a rush. This is a very chill podcast episode. I literally felt me blood pressure fall as we recorded this. That's part of the magic here!He was mentored by Eddie Kramer. He runs his sessions through a Trident console that used to belong to James Iha. He's been part of the indie rock revival, and he's working every day on new music, quietly making some of the best-sounding records in the city.We talk about the long arc from basement sessions to a room of his own, what it actually takes to build a studio that lasts, and why "calm and thorough" is underrated as a production philosophy.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Blooming Together: A Journey of Love and Recovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-04-21-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: En una tranquila mañana de primavera, el sol brillaba a través de las ventanas de la casa de Diego y Isabela.En: On a peaceful spring morning, the sun was shining through the windows of Diego and Isabela's house.Es: Las flores florecían en el jardín, llenando el aire con un dulce aroma.En: The flowers bloomed in the garden, filling the air with a sweet scent.Es: Sin embargo, dentro de la casa, Diego sentía una mezcla de estrés y preocupación.En: However, inside the house, Diego felt a mix of stress and worry.Es: Isabela, su esposa, estaba sentada en la sala de estar con una suave manta sobre sus piernas.En: Isabela, his wife, was sitting in the living room with a soft blanket over her legs.Es: Acababa de someterse a una cirugía de rodilla y estaba en proceso de recuperación.En: She had just undergone knee surgery and was in the process of recovery.Es: Aunque se esforzaba por mantener una sonrisa en su rostro, Diego podía ver la frustración en sus ojos.En: Although she tried to keep a smile on her face, Diego could see the frustration in her eyes.Es: Diego trabajaba desde casa, una rutina que se había vuelto aún más desafiante con las constantes necesidades de Isabela.En: Diego worked from home, a routine that had become even more challenging with Isabela's constant needs.Es: Tenía reuniones que parecían no terminar nunca y correos electrónicos que se acumulaban sin cesar.En: He had meetings that seemed never-ending and emails that piled up incessantly.Es: Pero cada vez que escuchaba a Isabela intentando moverse o necesitaba algo, su impulso era dejar todo y correr hacia ella.En: But every time he heard Isabela trying to move or needing something, his instinct was to drop everything and run to her.Es: "Diego, estoy bien," dijo Isabela una mañana, intentando sonar convencida, mientras él la ayudaba a sentarse.En: "Diego, I'm fine," Isabela said one morning, trying to sound convincing, as he helped her to sit.Es: "No quiero que descuides tu trabajo por mí."En: "I don't want you to neglect your work for me."Es: Diego sonrió, pero su rostro mostraba señales de cansancio.En: Diego smiled, but his face showed signs of fatigue.Es: Quería asegurarse de que Isabela estuviera bien, pero también sabía que necesitaba cumplir con sus responsabilidades laborales.En: He wanted to make sure Isabela was okay, but he also knew he needed to fulfill his work responsibilities.Es: Sin embargo, ese día tomó una decisión importante.En: However, that day he made an important decision.Es: "Hoy me tomaré el día libre," anunció Diego de repente.En: "Today I will take the day off," Diego suddenly announced.Es: "Hoy estoy aquí solo para ti."En: "Today I'm here just for you."Es: Isabela se quedó en silencio por un momento, sorprendida por el gesto desinteresado de su marido.En: Isabela remained silent for a moment, surprised by her husband's selfless gesture.Es: Aunque odiaba ser una carga, entendió la importancia de aceptar su ayuda.En: Though she hated being a burden, she understood the importance of accepting his help.Es: Con una sonrisa tenue, asintió.En: With a faint smile, she nodded.Es: Esa tarde, Diego preparó su almuerzo favorito y se aseguraron de disfrutarlo juntos en el patio, entre las flores que tanto les gustaban.En: That afternoon, Diego prepared her favorite lunch, and they made sure to enjoy it together in the patio, among the flowers they loved so much.Es: Con cada momento compartido, Isabela sentía un poco más de ánimo y gratitud.En: With each shared moment, Isabela felt a bit more encouraged and grateful.Es: Más tarde, Diego le propuso una pequeña aventura.En: Later, Diego proposed a small adventure.Es: "¿Intentamos caminar un poco hoy?"En: "Shall we try to walk a bit today?"Es: sugirió con entusiasmo.En: he suggested enthusiastically.Es: Isabela miró su rodilla con duda, pero la determinación en los ojos de Diego le dio fuerzas.En: Isabela looked at her knee with doubt, but the determination in Diego's eyes gave her strength.Es: Con cuidado, se levantó de su silla.En: Carefully, she stood up from her chair.Es: Diego estaba a su lado, listo para brindar el apoyo que necesitara.En: Diego was by her side, ready to provide the support she needed.Es: Al principio, sus pasos eran vacilantes, pero poco a poco, su confianza comenzó a crecer.En: At first, her steps were hesitant, but little by little, her confidence began to grow.Es: Con cada paso que Isabela daba, sentía una chispa de independencia regresar.En: With each step Isabela took, she felt a spark of independence return.Es: Finalmente, logró dar varios pasos sin ayuda, y cuando cayó exhausta en su silla, miró a Diego sonriendo.En: Finally, she managed to take several steps without help, and when she fell exhausted into her chair, she looked at Diego smiling.Es: "Lo hiciste genial," dijo Diego, con orgullo en su voz.En: "You did great," Diego said, pride in his voice.Es: Se abrazaron, compartiendo un momento de triunfo juntos.En: They embraced, sharing a moment of triumph together.Es: Ese día cambió todo para ellos.En: That day changed everything for them.Es: Diego comprendió la importancia de priorizar lo más valioso, su familia, mientras que Isabela aceptó que pedir ayuda no disminuye su autonomía, sino que es una fortaleza cuando trabajan en equipo.En: Diego understood the importance of prioritizing the most valuable thing, his family, while Isabela accepted that asking for help does not diminish her autonomy but is a strength when they work as a team.Es: La primavera continuó floreciendo a su alrededor, y con ella, también floreció su relación y su capacidad de enfrentar juntos cualquier desafío que la vida les presentara.En: Spring continued to bloom around them, and with it, their relationship and their ability to face any challenge life presented to them also blossomed. Vocabulary Words:scent: el aromafrustration: la frustraciónrecovery: la recuperacióngesture: el gestoburden: la cargapatio: el patioadventure: la aventuraknee: la rodillastrength: las fuerzassupport: el apoyohesitant: vacilantesconfidence: la confianzaspark: la chispaindependence: la independenciapride: el orgullotriumph: el triunfostrength: la fortalezachallenge: el desafíospring: la primaverawindow: la ventanaflower: la florblanket: la mantaknee surgery: la cirugía de rodillameeting: la reuniónemail: el correo electrónicoimpulse: el impulsofatigue: el cansancioresponsibilities: las responsabilidadesdecision: la decisiónmoment: el momento

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260420dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.” Luke 24:18-21 God’s Promises and Our Perception In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming returned from vacation to find that one of his petri dishes had been contaminated with mold. It looked like a failure and ruined work. But when Fleming looked closer, he noticed something remarkable. Around the mold, the bacteria had died. What looked spoiled was actually powerful. That mold, penicillin, would go on to save hundreds of thousands of lives during World War II and millions more in the years that followed. Three days after Jesus’ death, two disciples were walking away from Jerusalem. With their faces downcast and their hearts full of disappointment. They said, “We had hoped…” They had hoped for redemption, freedom, and restoration for Israel. But Jesus had been crucified. To them, the cross looked like failure, like God’s plan had been ruined. But the cross wasn’t failure; it was success. There, Jesus satisfied God’s wrath. There, he paid for every sin. And three days later, Jesus proved it with an empty tomb. We know the feeling of having hope disappointed. We hoped the diagnosis would be different. We hoped the relationship would heal. He hoped the door would open. Sometimes God’s work in our lives looks like a ruined plan. But the cross teaches us it is better to trust God’s promises than our perceptions. What looked like defeat became salvation. What looked like death became life. In Jesus, your greatest problem has already been cured. Prayer: Lord Jesus, when plans don’t match my expectations, help me trust your promises. Remind me that your cross is never failure, but always my cure. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

In this episode, Candice sits down with business and life guide Mel McSherry, who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs create success that feels aligned instead of exhausting. By blending Human Design with practical business strategy, Mel supports people in building businesses that honor who they truly are while creating sustainable growth.    In this episode, they discuss: How Human Design can reveal your natural strengths in business Why burnout often comes from building success someone else's way The importance of honoring your energy before your to-do list How to make decisions that feel aligned with your true self Why authentic connection creates better sales and stronger relationships How small daily check-ins can create major life changes What it means to create success that supports your whole life   This episode is a reminder that the more deeply you understand yourself, the easier it becomes to build a life and business that truly reflects who you are!   About Mel: International business & life guide Mel McSherry helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses their spiritual gifts, as well as their 14+ years of business-building experience, to slash entrepreneurs' stress and bring their success to life! Using both Human Design in partnership with traditional business development tools, Mel coaches others on how they can connect to what they want, understand how they are designed to create what they want, and implement their strengths and strategies, so every day they are profitable– mentally, emotionally, and financially. As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel has launched two successful businesses, become a 2x published author, spoken almost 200 times all over the US and overseas, and created a true life by design– all while being the primary caregiver to their 13-year-old son, who is autistic.   https://www.melmcsherry.com 30 Minute Complimentary Virtual Coffee Chat-https://www.melmcsherry.com/virtualcoffeewithmel https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmcsherryhttps://www.facebook.com/BtbByMelhttps://www.instagram.com/mel_mcsherry   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260419dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.. . . Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2:32,36 Christ Lives to Reign King Cyrus of Persia, King David of Judah, Caesar Augustus of Rome—these are three of the countless people who have ruled nations and empires over the centuries. Some kings and kingdoms lasted for generations, while others were short-lived. As different as they were from each other, they all had one thing in common—they did not last. How uncertain life would be if all we had to lean on were these passing kings and kingdoms. Our immortal souls need something more. How eagerly, then, we listen to the words of the apostle Peter. He tells us of a far greater King. This King is the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter tells us of a far greater kingdom. Jesus’ kingdom will last for eternity. It didn’t always seem this way, though. Jesus’ enemies plotted for years to kill Jesus. Finally, they carried out their plans and crucified him. He didn’t seem like a king whose kingdom would last for eternity. But then came Easter. Jesus’ disciples ran to an empty grave. He had risen. He was still King, and his kingdom was still intact. Today, let Peter’s words give you strength. Be assured of this: your King lives to reign. He is the Lord of your heart. He is your eternal source of forgiveness and hope. Prayer: Lord Jesus, by your resurrection from the dead you proved that you are my Savior and Lord. May your sure promises of forgiveness and life not only lead me to trust in you but also to live for you. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

This is a threshold week.If things feel accelerated, disorienting, or even unreal at moments, there is nothing wrong with you. This is what it can feel like when a collective initiation is underway and the ground of meaning itself begins to shift.At the center of it is a major transition. Uranus completes its long journey through Taurus and enters Gemini, where it will remain until 2033.We are already feeling this shift through the rapid rise of AI and the speed at which language, images, and information are now created and shared. This is one expression of Uranus in Gemini.Gemini governs the mind, perception, and communication. Uranus disrupts and accelerates. Together, they signal a revolution in how reality is constructed and understood.And it is happening quickly. Faster than most nervous systems and cultural structures can easily integrate.So if part of you feels awe, and part of you feels fear or grief, that makes sense. This is not just innovation. This is the unraveling of familiar ways of knowing.Key Cycles This Week:Monday: Mercury conjunct Saturn and Mars in Aries.Clarity meets pressure. Thought, action, and consequence come together. Discernment is essential.Thursday: Venus conjunct Uranus at the end of Taurus, then Venus enters Gemini.Venus foreshadows Uranus' threshold crossing, completing an eight-year cycle around values and security, and a subtle reorientation toward what is emerging.Saturday: Sun in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius. Uranus enters Gemini.A larger turning point. Systems of power and meaning continue to transform as the mental and informational field accelerates.Sunday: Venus in Gemini sextile Neptune. Mercury square Jupiter.Inspiration and imagination are available, along with the risk of over-amplification or distortion.This moment can feel apocalyptic for many. Not necessarily the end of the world, but the end of a world. The loss of shared certainty, stable narratives, and familiar ways of orienting.There is real fear and grief here.We are in the death throes of modernity. Systems built on separation and control are destabilizing, and they do not dissolve cleanly. And this is also an initiation.We are being asked to develop new capacities. To stay present within complexity. To discern what is real in a rapidly shifting landscape.AI can generate language, but it cannot replace embodied knowing, relational presence, or the deeper intelligence that arises from being connected to the web of life.Reflection QuestionsWhere am I feeling both curiosity and unease about the rapid changes in technology and communication?What helps me stay grounded in my own knowing as information accelerates?As familiar structures feel like they are unraveling, what deeper ground am I being asked to root into?Where do I feel a shift in what I value, relate to, or am willing to engage with, even if I can't yet fully name it?If you feel something is ending, you are not imagining it. And if you feel something new is quietly emerging, that is also here.Stay close to what is real in your direct experience and in human ways that cannot be automated.Podcast poem: In Those Years by AdrienneSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comThis episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

Join us for Sessions 3 & 4 from Woman, You Are Anointed 2026! In Session 3 You'll be blessed with an anointed panel discussion from our guest speakers as they share wisdom on moving from stress to peace, learning to trust the Lord, and overcoming fear and deception through the power of the Holy Spirit. Then Session 4 starts with powerful worship led by Nicole C. Mullen, followed by a faith-building message from Pastor Karen Wheaton that will refocus your heart on Him. You will be encouraged that even when you don't know what to do, you can fix your eyes on the Lord, trusting that the Holy Spirit is guiding you, and that the battle is not yours, but Gods!

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Magic: An Unexpected Spring Inspiration in Vondelpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-19-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een prachtige lentedag in het Vondelpark.En: It was a beautiful spring day in Vondelpark.Nl: De tulpen stonden in volle bloei en overal hoorden mensen het vrolijke gekwetter van vogeltjes.En: The tulips were in full bloom, and everywhere people heard the cheerful chatter of little birds.Nl: De zon scheen helder aan de lucht, wat een perfecte dag leek voor een ontspannen wandeling.En: The sun shone brightly in the sky, making it a perfect day for a relaxing walk.Nl: Lotte liep met haar camera om haar nek.En: Lotte walked with her camera around her neck.Nl: Ze was op zoek naar het perfecte shot voor haar portfolio.En: She was looking for the perfect shot for her portfolio.Nl: Binnenkort was Koningsdag en haar school verwachtte dat ze haar project op tijd zou inleveren.En: Soon it would be Koningsdag, and her school expected her to submit her project on time.Nl: Sanne, haar beste vriendin, had haar aangeraden naar het park te gaan.En: Sanne, her best friend, had recommended going to the park.Nl: "Misschien vind je daar inspiratie," had Sanne gezegd.En: "Maybe you'll find inspiration there," Sanne had said.Nl: "En anders, geniet gewoon van de dag!"En: "And if not, just enjoy the day!"Nl: In het park was er die middag een muzikaal evenement.En: In the park that afternoon, there was a musical event.Nl: Mensen zaten op kleedjes, kinderen renden lachend rond en de geur van vers gebakken wafels hing in de lucht.En: People sat on blankets, children ran around laughing, and the smell of freshly baked waffles hung in the air.Nl: Lotte voelde de stress langzaam van haar schouders glijden.En: Lotte felt the stress slowly slipping from her shoulders.Nl: Terwijl ze over de paden liep, viel haar oog op een menigte.En: As she walked along the paths, her eye caught a crowd.Nl: In het midden zat een jongen met een gitaar.En: In the middle sat a boy with a guitar.Nl: Zijn vingers bewogen soepel over de snaren en de melodie die hij speelde was betoverend.En: His fingers moved smoothly over the strings, and the melody he played was enchanting.Nl: Het publiek klapte mee en zong de refreinen.En: The audience clapped along and sang the choruses.Nl: Lotte voelde een vonk van inspiratie.En: Lotte felt a spark of inspiration.Nl: Ze tilde haar camera op en maakte een foto van de jongen in het zonlicht, de geluidsgolven leek je bijna te kunnen zien.En: She lifted her camera and took a picture of the boy in the sunlight, you could almost see the sound waves.Nl: Na zijn optreden, liep Lotte naar de jongen toe.En: After his performance, Lotte walked up to the boy.Nl: "Je speelt prachtig," zei ze.En: "You play beautifully," she said.Nl: "Mag ik je naam weten?En: "May I know your name?Nl: Ik ben Lotte."En: I'm Lotte."Nl: "Bedankt," antwoordde hij, met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: "Thank you," he replied with a friendly smile.Nl: "Ik ben Jeroen.En: "I'm Jeroen.Nl: Leuk je te ontmoeten, Lotte."En: Nice to meet you, Lotte."Nl: Ze begonnen te praten.En: They started talking.Nl: Jeroen vertelde over zijn werk in een fietsenwinkel en zijn liefde voor muziek.En: Jeroen talked about his work in a bike shop and his love for music.Nl: Lotte vertelde over haar studie en haar zoektocht naar creativiteit.En: Lotte talked about her studies and her quest for creativity.Nl: Het voelde alsof ze elkaar al jaren kenden.En: It felt as if they had known each other for years.Nl: "Laten we samen door het park lopen," stelde Jeroen voor.En: "Let's walk through the park together," Jeroen suggested.Nl: "Ik wil je de mooiste plekken laten zien."En: "I want to show you the most beautiful spots."Nl: Terwijl ze langs de vijver en door de kronkelende paadjes wandelden, ontdekte Lotte iets belangrijks.En: As they strolled along the pond and through the winding paths, Lotte discovered something important.Nl: Door te praten en te lachen met Jeroen, voelde ze haar creativiteit terugkeren.En: By talking and laughing with Jeroen, she felt her creativity returning.Nl: Niet geforceerd, maar op een natuurlijke manier.En: Not forced, but in a natural way.Nl: Aan het eind van de middag voelde Lotte zich weer geïnspireerd.En: At the end of the afternoon, Lotte felt inspired again.Nl: Ze had niet alleen de perfecte foto gemaakt, maar ook iemand gevonden met wie ze haar passie kon delen.En: She had not only taken the perfect photo but also found someone with whom she could share her passion.Nl: Ze bedankte Jeroen voor de geweldige dag en hij vroeg haar of ze elkaar vaker konden zien.En: She thanked Jeroen for the wonderful day, and he asked if they could see each other more often.Nl: Terwijl de zon onderging, besefte Lotte dat ze meer had geleerd dan alleen hoe ze een foto moest maken.En: As the sun set, Lotte realized she had learned more than just how to take a photo.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat inspiratie komt wanneer je het niet verwacht en dat je verbindingen moet maken met anderen.En: She had learned that inspiration comes when you least expect it and that you need to connect with others.Nl: Soms is dat alles wat je nodig hebt.En: Sometimes, that's all you need.Nl: De dagen tot Koningsdag werden gevuld met ontmoetingen en muziek.En: The days until Koningsdag were filled with gatherings and music.Nl: Lotte's project was af, haar foto's toonde niet alleen de schoonheid van het voorjaar, maar ook de magie van nieuwe ontmoetingen.En: Lotte's project was finished, her photos showed not only the beauty of spring but also the magic of new encounters.Nl: En dat maakte haar gelukkiger dan ze ooit had verwacht.En: And that made her happier than she had ever expected. Vocabulary Words:bloom: bloeicheerful: vrolijkechatter: gekwetterrelaxing: ontspannenportfolio: portfoliorecommended: aangeradeninspiration: inspiratiemusical: muzikaalevent: evenementwaffles: wafelsstress: stresssmoothly: soepelenchanting: betoverendspark: vonkaudience: publiekperformance: optredenquest: zoektochtwinding: kronkelendestrolled: wandeldenpond: vijverreturning: terugkerenencounters: ontmoetingengatherings: ontmoetingennew: nieuweexpected: verwachtteencounters: ontmoetingensubmit: inleverenmagic: magieconnection: verbindingdiscovered: ontdekte

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260419dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.. . . Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2:32,36 Christ Lives to Reign King Cyrus of Persia, King David of Judah, Caesar Augustus of Rome—these are three of the countless people who have ruled nations and empires over the centuries. Some kings and kingdoms lasted for generations, while others were short-lived. As different as they were from each other, they all had one thing in common—they did not last. How uncertain life would be if all we had to lean on were these passing kings and kingdoms. Our immortal souls need something more. How eagerly, then, we listen to the words of the apostle Peter. He tells us of a far greater King. This King is the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter tells us of a far greater kingdom. Jesus’ kingdom will last for eternity. It didn’t always seem this way, though. Jesus’ enemies plotted for years to kill Jesus. Finally, they carried out their plans and crucified him. He didn’t seem like a king whose kingdom would last for eternity. But then came Easter. Jesus’ disciples ran to an empty grave. He had risen. He was still King, and his kingdom was still intact. Today, let Peter’s words give you strength. Be assured of this: your King lives to reign. He is the Lord of your heart. He is your eternal source of forgiveness and hope. Prayer: Lord Jesus, by your resurrection from the dead you proved that you are my Savior and Lord. May your sure promises of forgiveness and life not only lead me to trust in you but also to live for you. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Hope: Blossoms of Renewal in New York Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-04-19-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באפריל, בתקופה שבה הפרחים מתחילים לפרוח ותחושת תקווה ממלאת את האוויר, ארי הלך בצעדים איטיים ורגועים במרכז פארק ניו יורק.En: In April, during the time when the flowers begin to bloom and a feeling of hope fills the air, Ari walked slowly and calmly through the center of New York park.He: הארי היה בן עשרים ושמונה, ובדיוק סיים את הטיפולים הכימותרפיים שלו.En: Harry was twenty-eight years old and had just finished his chemotherapy treatments.He: נשמתו הייתה כואבת, אך נחושה למצוא שלווה.En: His spirit was in pain, but determined to find peace.He: השמש חיממה את גבו, והעצים היו מכוסים בפרחי דובדבן עדינים.En: The sun warmed his back, and the trees were covered with delicate cherry blossoms.He: ניחוח האביב היה באוויר, והאנשים הלכו סביבו עם חיוך על פניהם.En: The scent of spring was in the air, and people walked around him with smiles on their faces.He: אך בתוך השמחה הזו, ארי חש בנחיצות למצוא רגע של שקט ורוגע.En: Yet amidst this joy, Ari felt the necessity to find a moment of quiet and tranquility.He: נטל את מקומו על ספסל תחת אחד העצים הגדולים.En: He took his place on a bench under one of the large trees.He: סביבו עברו משפחות, זוגות ואפילו קבוצת ילדים ששיחקה בכדור.En: Families, couples, and even a group of children playing with a ball passed by him.He: הוא נשם עמוקות, ניסה לשחרר את הפחד והחרדה שמילאו את ליבו.En: He breathed deeply, trying to release the fear and anxiety filling his heart.He: "אולי אני פשוט אנוח כאן," חשב, והביט לעבר קבוצת אנשים שחגגה את חג הפסח במדשאה סמוכה.En: "Maybe I'll just rest here," he thought, gazing towards a group of people celebrating "Pesach" on a nearby lawn.He: לפתע, פרפר בצבעים מרהיבים נחת על פרח פורח לא רחוק ממנו.En: Suddenly, a butterfly with dazzling colors landed on a blooming flower not far from him.He: הארי בהה בו, חש שמץ של תקווה בליבו.En: Harry stared at it, feeling a flicker of hope in his heart.He: הוא נזכר בסיפור שליחת החירות וחידוש התקווה שנשמע מן הקבוצה שמסביבו, ששרה שירים על חופש והתחדשות.En: He recalled the story of liberation and renewal of hope he heard from the group around him, who were singing songs about freedom and renewal.He: אז, מאוכזב ופחדני מלהישאר לבד, ארי קם וניגש אל הקבוצה.En: Then, disappointed and afraid to remain alone, Ari got up and approached the group.He: ברכות ומזוזות התקבלו בברכה, והתחושה של חיבור החלה להחליף את הריקנות והחרדה.En: Greetings and "mezuzot" were warmly welcomed, and the feeling of connection began to replace the emptiness and anxiety.He: הוא הצטרף לשירה, והוא סיפר להם את סיפורו על היופי שבפרפרים והשינויים.En: He joined in the singing and shared his story about the beauty of butterflies and changes.He: "אנחנו לפעמים צריכים להסתכל מסביבנו ולמצוא יופי במקומות הכי לא צפויים," אמר, כשהם הקשיבו לו בריכוז.En: "Sometimes we need to look around us and find beauty in the most unexpected places," he said, as they listened intently.He: עם סיום הערב, ארי חזר הביתה עם תחושת השלמה.En: At the end of the evening, Ari returned home with a sense of fulfillment.He: הוא ידע שההתאוששות שלו נמשכת, אבל עם הרגעים הקטנים של שמחה ושותפות, הוא מצא את כוחו להמשיך ולהאמין בעתיד טוב יותר.En: He knew that his recovery was ongoing, but with the small moments of joy and togetherness, he found the strength to continue and believe in a better future. Vocabulary Words:bloom: לפרוחchemotherapy: כימותרפייםdetermined: נחושהdelicate: עדיניםnecessity: נחיצותtranquility: רוגעanxiety: חרדהgazing: והביטcelebrating: חגגהdazzling: מרהיביםliberation: חירותrenewal: חידושdisappointed: מאוכזבemptiness: ריקנותfulfillment: השלמהrecovery: ההתאוששותtogetherness: שותפותflicker: שמץconnection: חיבורapproached: וניגשbreath: נשםspirit: נשמתוwarmed: חיממהamidst: בתוךquiet: שקטrelease: לשחררchanges: שינוייםunexpected: לא צפוייםstrength: כוחוhope: תקווהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Butterfly Symphony: A Photographer and Teacher Unite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-04-19-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Ahogy a nap ragyogó fénye elárasztotta Budapestet, a tavaszi szellő lágyan ringatózott a Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert zöldellő fái között.En: As the brilliant sunlight flooded Budapest, the spring breeze gently swayed among the lush trees of the Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert.Hu: Az emberek özönlöttek a parkba, élvezték a friss levegőt és a csodálatos látnivalókat.En: People flocked to the park, enjoying the fresh air and wonderful sights.Hu: A pillangókiállítás különösen népszerű volt ezen a szombat délelőttön.En: The butterfly exhibition was particularly popular on this Saturday morning.Hu: Zoltán, a természetfotós, rendkívül izgatott volt.En: Zoltán, the nature photographer, was extremely excited.Hu: Célja az volt, hogy valami igazán különlegeset kapjon lencsevégre, ami hiányzott még a fotóportfóliójából.En: His goal was to capture something truly special, a shot missing from his photo portfolio.Hu: Mikor belépett a kiállítótérbe, azonnal érezte, hogy egy kiváló helyen jár: a színek és a mozdulatok tánca inspiráló volt.En: As he entered the exhibition space, he immediately felt he was in an excellent spot: the dance of colors and movements was inspiring.Hu: Eszter, a lelkes tanárnő is épp akkor érkezett, hogy jegyzeteket készítsen az osztályának.En: Eszter, the enthusiastic teacher, also arrived just then to take notes for her class.Hu: Az osztálytermében sokat mesélt a helyi állatvilágról, és most újabb érdekességeket keresett.En: She often talked about the local wildlife in her classroom and was now seeking new points of interest.Hu: De a kiállítás tele volt látogatókkal, és nehezen tudta mindenre figyelmét összpontosítani.En: But the exhibition was crowded with visitors, making it difficult for her to focus on everything.Hu: Mindketten próbálták megtalálni a legjobb helyet a tömeg között.En: Both of them tried to find the best spot amidst the crowd.Hu: Zoltán türelmesen várakozott, míg kevesebben nem lettek, Eszter pedig egy sarkot választott, ahonnan remek kilátás nyílt a pillangók táncára.En: Zoltán waited patiently until there were fewer people, while Eszter chose a corner offering a fantastic view of the butterflies' dance.Hu: Ahogy a látogatók lassan szétszóródtak, Zoltán és Eszter ugyanazon a helyen találkoztak, az üvegház egy pontján.En: As the visitors gradually dispersed, Zoltán and Eszter met in the same spot at one point in the greenhouse.Hu: Egy gyönyörű, kék lepkepár ringatózott a virágok körül előttük.En: A beautiful pair of blue butterflies was fluttering around the flowers in front of them.Hu: „Ez fantasztikus, nem igaz?En: "This is amazing, isn't it?"Hu: ” – kérdezte Eszter mosolyogva.En: asked Eszter with a smile.Hu: „Igen, valóban az – felelte Zoltán, miközben a kameráját játszva megpróbálta a tökéletes képet készíteni.En: "Yes, it truly is," replied Zoltán, while adjusting his camera to capture the perfect shot.Hu: – Teljesen lenyűgöznek a színek.En: "The colors are absolutely mesmerizing."Hu: ”Rövid beszélgetés után kiderült, hogy mindketten valami hasonló céllal vannak itt.En: After a short conversation, it became clear that they both had a similar purpose in being there.Hu: Zoltán a különös szögek és fények után kutatott, míg Eszter a tanításhoz keresett új ötleteket.En: Zoltán was searching for unusual angles and lights, while Eszter was looking for new ideas for her teaching.Hu: „Mi lenne, ha együtt dolgoznánk?En: "What if we collaborate?"Hu: ” – javasolta Eszter lelkesen.En: suggested Eszter enthusiastically.Hu: „Én megosztom veled, amit megtudtam a lepkékről, te pedig megmutatod nekem a gyönyörű fotóidat.En: "I'll share with you what I've learned about the butterflies, and you show me your beautiful photos.Hu: Létrehozhatnánk valami igazán különlegeset.En: We could create something really special."Hu: ”Zoltán elgondolkodott a javaslaton, majd bólintott.En: Zoltán considered the proposal, then nodded.Hu: „Ez nagyszerű ötlet.En: "That's a great idea.Hu: Biztosan lenyűgöző anyagot állíthatunk össze.En: I'm sure we can put together an impressive collection."Hu: ”Ahogy a nap eltelt, ők ketten együtt fedezték fel a kiállítást, megosztva ötleteiket és tapasztalataikat.En: As the day went by, the two of them explored the exhibition together, sharing their ideas and experiences.Hu: Zoltán ráébredt, hogy a közös munka új kapukat nyithat meg számára, Eszter pedig megtanulta, hogy a művészet és a tudás hatékonyan összefonható.En: Zoltán realized that working together could open new doors for him, while Eszter learned that art and knowledge could be effectively intertwined.Hu: Végül elhagyták a kiállítást, de a történetük csak most kezdődött.En: Eventually, they left the exhibition, but their story was just beginning.Hu: Együtt vágtak bele egy közös projektbe, amely Budapest iskoláiban és kiállításain egyaránt nagy sikert aratott.En: They embarked on a joint project that achieved great success in schools and exhibitions throughout Budapest.Hu: A közös munka során mindketten újra és újra rácsodálkoztak a természet csodáira, és felfedezték az egymás iránti tisztelet és inspiráció erejét.En: Through their collaboration, they continually marveled at the wonders of nature and discovered the power of mutual respect and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:brilliant: ragyogóflooded: elárasztottalush: zöldellőflocked: özönlöttekportfolio: fotóportfóliócaptured: lencsevégre kapinspiring: inspirálóenthusiastic: lelkesdispersed: szétszóródtakfluttering: ringatózottmesmerizing: lenyűgözőangles: szögekcollaborate: együtt dolgozniintertwined: összefonhatómarveled: rácsodálkoztakmutual: egymás irántirespect: tiszteletproposal: javaslatconsidered: elgondolkodottnodded: bólintotteventually: végüljoint: közössuccess: sikerembarked: belevágottexplored: felfedeztékachieved: aratottwonders: csodákinspiration: inspirációgraduate: tanításhoz keresettproposal: javaslat

This episode was recorded as part of my online retreat called Write From the Heart. In this episode I get to dive deep with Whitney Freya as we discuss how to use our voices and our creativity for good. In this talk you'll hear more about her story and how over time she's built the creative muscle that enabled her to take on her biggest humanitarian project yet - The Great Mother March.After our talk I felt so much more capable to keep going and at peace with where I am on my own journey. I hope you'll feel just as inspired too. This episode has a video component to it - you can click here to watch it instead. You can also click here to read this episode's Substack post.You can click here to get Whitney's free gift mentioned in during our conversation.

In this episode of Can We Talk? R&B Podcast, host Ian Von sits down with rising R&B artist Marc Lo) a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist making serious waves. From his roots in church and musical theater to working with artists like Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, and Teddy Swims, Mark shares his journey and why he's now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. We dive into his upcoming album 11 Days, the stories behind “Marvel,” “Interest,” and “Money, I Used to Love You,” and how he blends R&B, soul, pop, and global influences into a fresh, timeless sound. Plus, a deeper conversation on the meaning of R&B, his influences, and why gratitude is at the center of his life right now.

The legend of Dracula didn't spring from one man's imagination — it was forged from centuries of real blood, real terror, and monsters who actually walked the earth.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula? Hint – it was not, as many believe, Vlad the Impaler. (Bram Stoker's Inspiration) *** Ronald Gene Simmons went on a 16 person murder spree – and 14 of them were his own family. (Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons) *** In the world of Harry Potter, figures like Grindewald and Voldemort meet in dark rooms to work their evil magic plans against those whom they consider enemies. But is there a real-life version of such dark magic meetings? (Grindelwald and Secret Societies) *** A dark figure appears out of nowhere to terrify a man in his own home. (Inter-Dimensional Shadow Person) *** The largest haunted place in the world isn't a house, mansion, asylum, or even a forest or lake– it's a giant cave in Kentucky, and not only is it haunted – it is extremely creepy. (Kentucky's Mammoth Cave)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:38.520 = Show Open00:02:30.763 = Bram Stoker's Inspiration00:11:56.486 = Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons ***00:20:34.361 = Grindelwald and Secret Societies00:27:26.154 = Interdimensional Shadow Person00:32:05.477 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 1 ***01:01:26.174 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 2 ***01:29:18.495 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 3 ***01:43:56.374 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons” by Kara Goldfarb: https://tinyurl.com/qnvc2oo“Grindelwald and Secret Societies”: https://tinyurl.com/wm2ka6z“Interdimensional Shadow Person”: https://tinyurl.com/vjgdmva“Bram Stoker's Inspiration” by Doug MacGowan: https://tinyurl.com/y8u4m4mt“Kentucky's Mammoth Cave” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/s6eojxj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November 10, 2018EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/RealDracula

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260418dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9 Living Hope A person struggles with a dangerous sin. He has given in before. It’s such a struggle that some days he is ready to give in for good. But he hangs on, remembering the battle Jesus fought to set him free. He continues to fight, relying on God’s power that raised Jesus to life. And where there is life, there is hope. This new life is ours through the good news of the crucified and risen Jesus. Through this message, the Holy Spirit connects us to the accomplished work of our Savior. Jesus’ death becomes our death. Jesus’ life becomes our life—a living hope. Living hope is not skeptical. It does not get discouraged when life’s circumstances change. Living hope holds onto God’s indestructible inheritance. If you die or the world ends, it’s still yours. It can’t be spoiled by sin or sinful people. It won’t lose value over time. God is keeping it safe for you in heaven. By faith in Jesus, that inheritance is your salvation—eternal freedom from sin, death, and the devil’s power. So, rejoice! Jesus lives! And where there is life, there is hope. Prayer: Dearest Jesus, I praise you for the life, hope, and inheritance I have in you. And so, I consider it a joy if I must suffer for your name. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260418dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9 Living Hope A person struggles with a dangerous sin. He has given in before. It’s such a struggle that some days he is ready to give in for good. But he hangs on, remembering the battle Jesus fought to set him free. He continues to fight, relying on God’s power that raised Jesus to life. And where there is life, there is hope. This new life is ours through the good news of the crucified and risen Jesus. Through this message, the Holy Spirit connects us to the accomplished work of our Savior. Jesus’ death becomes our death. Jesus’ life becomes our life—a living hope. Living hope is not skeptical. It does not get discouraged when life’s circumstances change. Living hope holds onto God’s indestructible inheritance. If you die or the world ends, it’s still yours. It can’t be spoiled by sin or sinful people. It won’t lose value over time. God is keeping it safe for you in heaven. By faith in Jesus, that inheritance is your salvation—eternal freedom from sin, death, and the devil’s power. So, rejoice! Jesus lives! And where there is life, there is hope. Prayer: Dearest Jesus, I praise you for the life, hope, and inheritance I have in you. And so, I consider it a joy if I must suffer for your name. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260417dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31 Written For Your Faith The apostle John closes his book with a purpose: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” The resurrection appearances were not random miracles. They were signs. Proof. Testimony. Carefully preserved and proclaimed so that future generations—like us—might have certainty. Christian faith is not blind optimism. It rests on recorded, eyewitness history. The apostles saw Jesus. They touched him. They ate with him. And then they wrote. Why? So “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Notice the present tense: have life. Not only future glory, but also present peace and access to God. Jesus lives, and therefore you live. His victory becomes your victory. His declaration of sins forgiven becomes your declaration of peace with God. His promise to be with you always becomes your source of calm and courage. His selfless love for you becomes your motivation to selflessly love your neighbor. This is why we treasure the Bible. It is not merely a collection of inspiring thoughts. It is Spirit-breathed testimony to the living Jesus. Through it, Jesus still comes into locked rooms and hearts. Through it, he still shows his wounds. Through it, he still declares, “Peace be with you.” When doubts arise, return to what is written. When fear closes in, return to what is written. When guilt accuses, return to what is written. The resurrection of Jesus on Easter is not only an annual celebration. It is daily proof that your sins are forgiven and your future is secure. He lives to give you proof and peace. He lives—and in him, you have life. Prayer: Living Lord Jesus, anchor my faith in your written Word. Through it, grant me unshakable proof and enduring peace. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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In this Broad Match Show, Danny McMillan and Adam Heist cover two of the most practical AI frontiers for Amazon sellers right now: getting direct API access to your Seller Central data and building a fully automated design workflow from inspiration through to live assets. Adam breaks down how he connected Amazon's SP API and Ads API to an AWS database and wired Claude Code directly to it — giving him real-time, queryable access to years of business data across any metric. No developer required. Danny walks through his 8-step system that takes a seller from a TikTok scroll to a finished, conversion-tested design with brand consistency baked in. Both share hard-won lessons on where AI gets you (the 70–85% mark) and where the human still needs to step in — plus a candid look at what's changing at Seller Sessions Live on May 9th. Key Topics Amazon API data pipeline — SP API + Ads API → AWS database → Claude Code for real-time analysis 8-step AI design workflow — Inspiration capture, memory/photo brain, brand system, mood board, asset generation, build, and quality gate CLI vs MCP — Why CLIs are becoming the cleaner integration path for tools like Google Workspace Seller Sessions Live (May 9th) — New modular format, no sponsors, £5,000 fine system for service providers pitching Health check-in — Adam on fitness goals; Danny on resolving a high ferritin (iron overload) diagnosis Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introductions [01:10] Adam: Getting Amazon SP API and Ads API access as an individual brand [05:00] Storing API data in AWS and connecting it to Claude Code [07:30] Building custom dashboards and software from your own data [09:00] How to approach it if you're not technical — think first, screenshot issues, let Claude walk you through [12:25] Danny: 8-step AI design workflow overview [13:30] Step 1 — Inspiration capture from TikTok, YouTube, social reels [14:20] Steps 2–3 — Memory/photo brain + design system (52 world-leading brands baked in) [15:30] Steps 4–5 — TLDraw mood board + asset generation (Nano Banana 2, Gemini, Remotion) [17:50] Steps 6–7 — Build stage (React, Tailwind, ShadCN, Netlify deploy) [18:30] Step 8 — Quality gate (216-feature scoring: UX heuristics, typography, psychology) [19:30] Google Stitch + Perplexity demo: full brand system from a product title + screenshot [23:12] Adam: the 70–85% rule and how to think about AI-assisted design cycles [27:35] Danny: Google Workspace CLI for email — running launches under 3,000 contacts [29:26] Health updates — Adam on fitness; Danny on ferritin/iron overload and phlebotomy sessions [35:45] Seller Sessions Live May 9th — format, venue (inside a church), evening networking [41:49] The £5,000 fine system for service providers pitching at the event [43:01] Wrap-up Key Takeaways You can get Amazon API access as an individual brand — no developer credentials needed. SP API goes back 720 days; Ads API covers 60 days. Approval takes 1–2 days. AWS as a data warehouse for Amazon data — pipe the API into AWS, connect Claude Code to it, and query anything: anomalies, stock-outs, week-on-week comparisons, year-over-year trends. The non-technical workflow is: think → verbalize → screenshot issues → let Claude solve — you don't need to understand the infrastructure, just be clear on what you want to achieve. AI gets you to 70–85% fast — bring in your designer or team at stage 4, not stage 0. Cycle times drop from 6 weeks to 1 week. CLIs beat MCPs for tool integrations where available — less token overhead, fewer config issues, more cohesive experience in Claude Code. Google Workspace CLI can replace Mailchimp/Klaviyo for small lists — Gmail allows up to 3,000 sends per day; viable for product brand launches under that threshold. Seller Sessions Live is now sponsor-free and profitable on ticket revenue alone — the event model is shifting away from conference-style sponsorship dependency. Notable Quotes "Getting the actual real-time API data access has been just another level completely." — Adam Heist "The original thought is: I need to get API access and I need to connect that to Claude. That's my thinking. And then you literally just verbalize that and use screenshots as you get stuck." — Adam Heist "AI gets you to the finish line faster across way more dimensions, so instead of doing 600 things in a year, you're doing 2,000." — Adam Heist "We live in a time whereby execution in a way is taken care of by AI. Where we're needed is on the vision — do we build this or don't we build it?" — Danny McMillan "Know with AI it's dumb unless you give it a brain." — Danny McMillan Resources Mentioned Amazon SP API — Business reports, inventory, listings, SQP data; up to 720 days historical Amazon Ads API — Ad performance data; 60-day lookback AWS (Amazon Web Services) — Cloud database for storing API data; connects to Claude Code via MCP or CLI Claude Code — AI coding assistant used to build the data pipeline and dashboards Google Stitch — Free UI design tool; used to generate brand systems from a product image + title Perplexity — Combined with Stitch to generate full design systems from Amazon listings Nano Banana 2 — Image generation tool controlled via Claude; used in Danny's asset generation step Gemini — Used with reference images for asset generation Remotion — Video generation component in Danny's design workflow TLDraw — Collaborative whiteboard/mood board tool; integrated with Claude for live-updating design boards React / Tailwind / ShadCN — Front-end stack used in the build step of Danny's workflow Netlify — Deployment target for the build step 21st Century Dev / ShadCN MCPs — Component library MCPs used in the build stage Google Workspace CLI — Cleaner alternative to Gmail MCP for read+write workflows in Claude Code Playwright / Fetch MCP — Browser automation tools; Danny built a 4-stage cascade scraper for Amazon About the Show The Broad Match Show is a monthly format on Seller Sessions, hosted by Danny McMillan and Adam Heist. It covers the cutting edge of AI tools, Amazon strategy, and brand building — first Tuesday of every month. Seller Sessions is one of the longest-running Amazon seller podcasts, hosted by Danny McMillan. Known for deep-dives into conversion, data, and the practical application of AI for e-commerce brands.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260416dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:26-29 The Wounded Lord Draws Near A week after Jesus appeared to his disciples on Easter evening, he appears again. The doors are locked. This time, Thomas is present. Jesus speaks directly to him. “Put your finger here; see my hands… Stop doubting and believe.” What mercy! Jesus repeats Thomas’s own words back to him—not to mock, but to invite. The Lord had heard his doubt. And now he answers it with the proof of his wounds from the cross. Even in resurrection glory, Jesus keeps the marks of crucifixion as proof of his undeserved love. Thomas responds with the clearest confession in John’s Gospel: “My Lord and my God!” Thomas declares who Jesus is—God himself—and who Jesus is to him—his Lord. His doubt is transformed into worship. Jesus then speaks to us: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” This is not second-class faith. It is faith grounded in the testimony of the apostles. The eyewitnesses saw so that we may trust their proclamation. We do not touch his wounds physically. However, we encounter the same crucified and risen Jesus in his Word and in the Lord’s Supper. In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus provides individual sinners with the ongoing assurance that his body and blood have been given and shed for them. He lives. And his living presence continues to comfort wounded consciences. Your wounds, too, are known to him. By his death and resurrection, he transformed your guilt into peace, your temporary pain into enduring hope, and your momentary sorrows into joy that will last forever. Thomas received what he asked for and more. He received a living Savior. So do you. Prayer: My Lord and my God, thank you for meeting my doubts with mercy. Keep my faith anchored in your wounded yet victorious body. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

In this episode, Candice sits down with psychotherapist and author Dr. Patricia Timerman to explore the deeper layers of communication, conflict, and healing. From immigrating to the United States at 14 without speaking English to becoming a leading voice in relationship dynamics, Dr. Timerman shares how her personal journey shaped her groundbreaking work in communication.   In this episode, they discuss: Why miscommunication happens even when intentions are good The difference between intention, action, and perception in relationships How assumptions create conflict and how to challenge them Practical tools to communicate more clearly and effectively The emotional impact of grief and how communication supports healing Why “actions speak louder than words” is often misunderstood How to become an active participant in your thoughts and reactions   This episode is a reminder that healing conversations are possible when we slow down, get curious, and choose connection over assumption.   About Dr. Patricia Timerman: Dr. Patricia Timerman is a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. In her book, Why Are We Fighting?, she introduces the IAP Model—Intention, Action, Perception, a “Google Translate” for communication. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in grief, trauma, and couples therapy, integrating research-backed strategies to improve relationships. She also provides clinical evaluations for immigration cases, combining her mental health expertise with her background in immigration law.   https://www.advocate2create.com/https://advocate2create.teachable.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Advocate2Create/https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Timerman/61575513854071/https://www.instagram.com/advocate2create/https://www.instagram.com/dr.patricia_timerman/https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocate2create-llc   Book- Why Are We Fighting? Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication available on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/0aqBoyKv   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

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Et si le passage à l'action venait moins d'une prise de conscience personnelle que de notre besoin de conformisme ?Célia Poncelin, lauréate du prix Marianne du climat 2025, est réalisatrice du documentaire (IN)ACTION. Dans ce film, elle embarque sa propre famille, ses amis et des experts pour comprendre les ressorts profonds de l'inaction face à la crise climatique.Célia n'est pas née militante. Son parcours est marqué par une série de bascules : elle a grandi au pied du Vercors -une enfance au grand air, avec des parents sportifs qui l'amènent très jeune marcher en montagne. Puis elle a vécu de l'intérieur la dissonance entre ses convictions écologiques et une carrière dans la start-up nation, jusqu'au confinement pendant lequel Célia et son ami Léo remettent en question leur vie professionnelle… jusqu'à démissionner.Dès lors, la question de l'alignement devient clé. Elle s'interroge : pourquoi si peu d'entre nous bougent vraiment alors que tout le monde « sait » ? Pourquoi ne change-t-on pas de mode de vie alors que l'on connait tant de solutions et d'initiatives inspirantes ?Célia et Léo se questionnent : est-ce une question d'information ? De volonté ? Ou serait-ce la norme sociale qui nous retient ?Dans leur documentaire, ils explorent les freins à lever à travers le récit « d'une famille ordinaire face à un enjeu planétaire ». On y découvre notamment :Le poids de la norme socialeLa principale barrière à l'action n'est pas le manque d'information ni la structure du cerveau : c'est la norme sociale. Nous calons nos comportements sur ceux du groupe, auquel nous appartenons et dont nous cherchons validation. Il est nécessaire qu'un nombre critique de personnes (~25% du groupe) adopte un nouveau comportement pour que la dynamique change.La notion d'ombre carboneNotre impact va au-delà de nos gestes. Il comprend notre zone d'influence, ce que nous inspirons ou faisons bouger autour de nous, dans nos métiers, nos familles, nos communautés. Nos comportements deviennent des récits capables d'influencer notre environnement.L'importance d'agir au cœur du systèmeLe film explore différentes formes d'action, et nous montre aussi le pouvoir que l'on peut avoir en agissant “de l'intérieur," jusque dans les assemblées d'actionnaires des grands groupes pétroliers. Se mettre en mouvement à son niveauCélia nous montre qu'il ne faut pas attendre de pouvoir avoir un comportement irréprochable pour agir. A nous de bouger dès maintenant, à notre mesure, et cela commence par ouvrir la conversation avec nos proches et fréquenter des communautés engagées, qui normalisent et stimulent notre envie d'agir. La bascule collective se joue dans la somme de nos bascules individuelles.Je vous laisse avec Célia et vous souhaite une très belle écoute !ÇA VOUS A PLU ? VOUS EN VOULEZ ENCORE ?#87 - Comment passer à l'action face à la crise écologique avec Frédéric Laloux, fondateur de The Week#19 - Lucie Pinson, fondatrice de l'ONG Reclaim Finance : mettre la finance au service de la natureDemain N'attend Pas :Toutes les 2 semaines, j'échange avec des personnalités inspirantes pour questionner les récits qui façonnent notre monde, et ouvrir des pistes concrètes de futurs plus désirables.

From screen star to producer to outspoken mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson has never been afraid to say exactly who she is, a quality she's carrying into her Broadway debut in Joe Turner's Come and Gone. In this conversation from September 2024, Henson joins Hoda to talk about the power of using her voice, taking care of her mental health, and fighting for what she deserves after years of overcoming doubt and dismissal. Plus, she reflects on the resilience it took to keep going and the strength she found in speaking up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paris Fletcher. Entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Full Bloom, a wellness brand focused on self-discovery and personal growth.

Creativity doesn't disappear. It gets blocked.This guided hypnosis journey is designed for people who feel creatively stuck, who overthink every idea or grip so much you can't get an idea, or for those who feel disconnected from their ideas, motivation, or inspiration.Go DEEPER: Join me for a live group hypnosis on April 16 focused on creative flow. You can join through Patreon or purchase a ticket. Details + reserve your spot: https://www.jinaseer.com/oj416IFTHIS IS YOU, THIS JOURNEY IS FOR YOU:• If your mind feels busy but not creative…• If you're overthinking but not getting clarity…• If you've been saying “I just feel off” or “I used to feel more inspired”… Or if you:• feel creatively blocked or uninspired• feel mentally busy but not clear• struggle with self-doubt• want to reconnect with intuition and inner direction...you're in the right place. This episode's journey helps restore the conditions where creativity naturally returns.ON THIS JOURNEY YOU WILL: • calm the nervous system and quiet mental noise• reconnect you with the felt sense of creative flow• release pressure, expectations, and overthinking• allow ideas and insights to reorganize during sleep• strengthen your ability to notice and trust creative impulsesFOR BEST RESULTS• Listen before sleep in a quiet, comfortable space• Allow images, sensations, and impressions to arise naturally• Don't analyze the experience, just observe (really, that's it, it'll unfold naturally)• Repeat this journey over multiple nights for deeper integrationMORE HYP JOURNEY INFO + PREP:Access the PDF, hypnotic track and more here - https://www.jinaseer.com/session-prepEpisode 3 - Anatomy of a Past Life RegressionEpisode 214 - Awareness: Your New RealityEpisode 215 - Anatomy of a Hypnotic Journey: Another Lifetime, Higher Self & SuggestionEpisode 266 - Why You Feel Creatively Blocked + How To Fix It - Hypnotic Journeys for CreativityGO DEEPERJoin me for a live group hypnosis on April 16 focused on creative flow. You can join through Patreon or purchase a ticket. Details + reserve your spot: https://www.jinaseer.com/oj416HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS IN THIS JOURNEY:Throughout the experience, your subconscious mind receives suggestions that reinforce creativity, safety, and natural expression.• Creativity is natural to my system• My body remembers creative flow• I allow ideas to form before judging them• Creativity returns when my mind feels safe• I release pressure and expectation• My subconscious mind organizes ideas while I sleep• I notice creativity already moving through my life• Inspiration comes to me naturally and easily• My life feels more alive when creativity flowsLISTEN TO THIS JOURNEY WHEN• you feel creatively blocked or uninspired• your mind feels busy but not clear• you're overthinking and can't access ideas• you feel disconnected from your intuition• you want creativity to return naturally (not forced)• before sleep to allow subconscious processingINTEGRATION QUESTIONSAfter the journey (or the next morning), reflect:What did creative flow feel like in my body?Where in my life do I already see creativity showing up?What felt easier in that state than it usually does?What small creative impulse can I follow today?What would change if I allowed creativity without pressure?BENEFITS• ideas coming back more easily• increased motivation and curiosity• less overthinking, more clarity• stronger connection to intuition• feeling more engaged and alive• improved decision-makingSeer Sessions offers guided hypnosis for overthinking, creative block, anxiety without a clear cause, and reconnecting with your inner direction.KEY WORDS• creative block hypnosis• nighttime hypnosis for creativity• how to get creativity back• hypnosis for overthinking• guided sleep meditation creativity

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Skeptic. Inspiration. Fashion icon. After her run on the The X-Files, Dana Scully got not one but two effects named after her. In this classic episode, we investigate the background and impact of this character. And the pants suits. Oh the pants suits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.