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Last year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and its Council on American Islamic Relations front as terrorist organizations. One might be forgiven for thinking that would put CAIR out of business, at least in Texas.  CAIR's business is supporting the Brotherhood's sharia-supremacism and, in particular, its Palestinian franchise Hamas, a federally designated terrorist organization.  Yet, CAIR is currently mobilizing with leftist allies an effort to dictate what children in K-12 public schools across the nation learn about America, denouncing an approved, standard-setting social studies curriculum in Texas as “Islamophobic” and “exclusionary.”  Those aiding and abetting a terrorist organization like CAIR are on notice: By promoting sharia, a doctrine that requires the overthrow of the U.S. government, CAIR is by definition engaged in seditious conspiracy. Material support for such an entity could, and should, have consequences for all involved.   This is Frank Gaffney.

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast, Chief Economist Mark Fleming, Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi, and Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder unpack why an uptick in office conversions has had limited impact on the broader office market, and why that may soon change. Office-to-residential conversions remain difficult, costly, and limited in scale, while new office construction has continued to add supply. However, sharply lower office construction starts could mark a shift, making office conversions measurably influential to national office market in the years ahead. Don't miss a single REconomy episode, subscribe today.  

Matthew 14:13-21

Matthew 14:13-21

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Cc Madhya 16.150- 290 (end of chapter) https://vedabase.io/en/library/cc/madhya/16/advanced-view/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Indeed, the humility of these two brothers could even melt stone. Because I was very pleased with their behavior, I told them, ‘Although you are both very much exalted, you consider yourselves inferior, and because of this, Kṛṣṇa will very soon deliver you.' Purport Such are the qualifications of a pure devotee. Materially one may be very opulent, experienced, influential and educated, but if one still thinks himself lower than straw in the street, one attracts the attention of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu or Lord Kṛṣṇa. Although Mahārāja Pratāparudra was a king, he took up a broom to cleanse the road for Lord Jagannātha's ratha (chariot). Because of this humble service, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very pleased with the King, and for that reason the Lord embraced him. According to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's instructions, a devotee should never be puffed up by material power. He should know that material power is the result of one's past good activities (karma) and is consequently transient. At any moment all one's material opulence can be finished; therefore a devotee is never proud of such opulence. He is always humble and meek, considering himself lower than a piece of straw. Because of this, the devotees are eligible to return home, back to Godhead. (Cc Madhya 16.263-264) To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #sricaitanyacaritamrita #govardhanreadings #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Uneasiness in the market is “belied” by the strength in 2Q earnings, argues Brian Mulberry. “It's coming down to the haves and the have-nots” in this rate environment, he continues. “Volatility is the name of the game” in the second half of 2025 as economic data and earnings diverge, but he expects things to get “materially better” in 2026 after Fed rate cuts. He thinks earnings growth will accelerate into the “low double digits.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

It's Casual Freebie Friday on the Majority Report, in fact so casual that Matt and Emma aren't even here today. On today's show: In reaction growing economic anxiety and the looming stagnation Trump taps on his friend from the Heritage Foundation, Scott Moore to print off some big, beautiful charts showing numbers "no one has ever seen". Turns out there is nothing to worry about. The old numbers wrong and these new numbers are right. Phew. Osita Nwanevu joins the show for a great conversation about Democracy and his case for a new American founding. You can preorder Osita's book The Right of the People now and it will hit the shelves next Tuesday. We are then joined by Marc Maron who discusses the winding down of his WTF podcast, the state of comedy and his new special "Panicked" out now on HBO. Stephen Miller is trying to distract from Texas GOP remapping by spreading lies about the census. Harry "Emden" Enten has some positive news for Democrat polling although it could be a lot better if Dems would any kind of vision for the country. Benjamin Netanyahu is interviewed on Fox where explicitly states that Israel intends to take full control of Gaza but don't worry, he promises to give it back. Nancy Mace is asked a simple question to which she answers with accusations of misogyny towards the female reporter. Charlie Kirk displays some real misogyny as he describes America as a toxic-feminist state and claims Trump to be a beacon of masculinity. Cue YMCA. All that and more plus your IMs.     The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 TUSHY: Get 10% off TUSHY with the code TMR at https://hellotushy.com/TMR SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to Sunset LakeCBD.com and remember to use code BIRTHDAY for 25% off sitewide. This sale ends at midnight on August 17th. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com  

Phones Show Chat 864 - Show Notes - Materially Expressive Liquid Glass! Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Shane Craig (YouTube) MeWe Groups Join Links PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted Device Week iOS 26 first take, the new Camera UI - I like it! iOS 26 and the redesigned Photos app with fully working AI cleanup How I came to iPhone in the 2020s story Why iOS though? 10 Reasons why - for me - it beats out Android Galaxy Z Fold7 Unboxing and First Impressions Galaxy Z Fold7 14 Settings to Change First (Tips and Tricks) Oppo Find N5 OnePlus Open vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Oppo Find X8 Pro - Ted's Review Pixel Fold OneUI 8 Watch Bangin' On About it Again! Form Factors, Small Tablets, Folding phones! Photo of the Week from PSC Photos Turkish Icarus, David Burns, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with Super Zoom lens: Links of Interest PodHubUK - Steve on Bluesky - Ted on BlueSky - Ted on Mastodon - MeWe PSC Group - PSC Photos - PSC Videos - WhateverWorks - Camera Creations - TechAddictsUK - Chewing Gum for the Ears - Projector Room - Coffee Time - Ted's Salmagundi - Steve's Rants, Raves, and Reviews - Steve's YouTube Shorts - Thank Steve on PayPal - Thank Ted on PayPal

Bible School 2025: The Pursuit of God Introduction The goal for the week is to dive deep into spiritual topics as adults while the children receive special instruction. The church has been praying for the Holy Spirit to saturate and fill every room, heart, and teacher throughout the week. "It takes the Holy Spirit to do anything that is spiritually important." The focus will be on the pursuit of God, revisiting a topic from the previous year with expanded lessons. Notes will be available for those who want them. Pastor Tommy emphasizes the importance of God's people "getting into that normal, expectant, pushing toward apprehending God every day." The devil uses many "thieves" to steal the relationship with God. Pastor Tommy credits A.W. Tozer's book, The Pursuit of God, as a significant influence. Tozer was a pastor who gave away all royalties from his books and lived a simple life dedicated to serving God. "Here was a man that gave everything he had to serve God...he gave it away and he wrote never owned a car him and his wife would road a bus everywhere they went." Revelation 2 and 3: Churches of Ephesus and Laodicea The Revelator, through the Holy Spirit, provides a chronological picture of the church age, from the New Testament church to the church of Laodicea. Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7): A powerful, growing church filled with the transforming power of God. Known for its works, labor, patience, and intolerance of evil. Criticized for having "left thy first love." The church is urged to repent and return to their initial devotion. Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22): Represents the modern church, characterized by talk of religion but lacking substance. Materially rich but spiritually "wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked." Lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, leading to the threat of being "spewed...out of my mouth." The church is warned to repent and return to God. Pastor Tommy suggests that elements of both churches may be present in contemporary congregations. Some may have lost their first love, worn down by the world. Others may be living in sin and indifferent toward God. Both conditions require change and repentance. The Pursuit of God: An Urge Within Us The pursuit of God is spurred by an urge that God places within us. The Holy Spirit wants to help individuals move from where they are to where they need to be. John 6:44 states, "No man can come unto Me except the Father draw him." It was the Holy Spirit that led individuals to conviction and opened their hearts to faith. Pastor Tommy emphasizes that salvation is not the end but the beginning of a journey. "When a person is born again, that is but the inception." The Holy Spirit's work is essential to prevent individuals from taking credit for their spiritual achievements. "If it wasn't for the Holy Spirit of God I wouldn't be saved." The impulse to pursue God originates with God, and the outworking is our following hard after Him. Even in pursuit, individuals are already in God's hand. Apathy and indifference toward God are prevalent among Christians. People come to church and leave unchanged, without engaging in personal prayer or Bible study. Examples of Pursuing God David (Psalm 63:1, 8; 42:1-2): Sought God early and thirsted for Him. His soul followed hard after God. "O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee; my soul thirsteth for Thee." A man after God's own heart, always wanting more of Him. Moses: Spoke with God face to face but desired to see His glory. God honored his request by allowing him to see a glimpse of His glory from the cleft of the rock. Moses' face shone brightly after the encounter. "Moses got to see it because he asked him for more." Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:12-14, 8-10): Acknowledged that he had not yet attained perfection but ...

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AI is rapidly transforming local search results. Mike Walrath, CEO of Yext, explains how AI assistants now provide direct answers to local queries instead of deferring to search engines. He explores why businesses must adapt their strategies to become the answer within AI-generated results, emphasizing the accelerating pace of this fundamental shift in local search visibility. Show NotesConnect With: Michael Walrath: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Materially, everyone wants to satisfy his senses, and he wants God to be the order supplier for such satisfaction. The Lord will satisfy the senses of the living entities as much as they deserve, but not to the extent that they may covet. But when one takes the opposite way—namely, when one tries to satisfy the senses of Govinda without desiring to satisfy one's own senses—then by the grace of Govinda all desires of the living entity are satisfied.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, 1.32-35 Purport)

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 Sep 1, 2024  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorWhat You Should Expect From Church LeadershipActs 20:17-381. Knowable, v. 182. Servant, v. 193. Honest, v. 204. Spirit-led, v. 225. People with an “if only…", v. 246. Kingdom driven, v. 257. Gospel intentionality, v. 268. Materially content, v. 33-35Mental worship…1.   Based on this morning, how are you led to pray for our church leadership?2.   What about the way Paul served the church most resonates with you? 3.   What is your “if only?” 4.   Do you consider yourself intentional with the Gospel?5.   What would be the most helpful part of I Timothy 6:6-10 for you to  embrace these days?6.   Is your life making a distinct sound such that those around you know they need to get ready for something?

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Sarah and David discuss the laws of war in response to Israel's successful hostage rescue operation in Gaza before turning to the latest First Amendment drama from the 1st Circuit. The Agenda: —Laws of war and the Israeli hostage rescue operation —Materially disruptive speech and t-shirts —Health check on the Constitution —Far-right says freedoms are under attack Show Notes: —David's critique of Israel in the NYT —Angry cheerleader case —Justice Brennan opinion in 1970s book banning case —Tinker v. Des Moines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In a world filled with moral ambiguity and tough decisions, Freemasonry offers timeless wisdom for navigating life's challenges with clarity and integrity.Explore five powerful Masonic practices that help individuals develop an unshakable moral compass and choose the right path every time. The Masonic principle "Cannot Materially Err" encapsulates the idea that by following Masonic teachings and virtues, one can avoid major moral failings and can cut through moral confusion, silence inner doubt, and confidently choose the right path, becoming moral leaders in their communities and inspiring others through their example. The Masonic principle "Cannot Materially Err" serves as a call to strive for moral excellence, developing clarity, wisdom, and fortitude needed to navigate life's toughest decisions with grace and integrity.Show Notes:Watch as a Video on YoutubeRead original article on SubstackFollow the Daily Masonic Progress Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the Daily Masonic Progress Podcast on Apple PodcastsRead and subscribe to Daily Masonic Progress on SubstackWatch and Subscribe Youtube

NOTE: Errors in this episode mentioned at the bottom of the description. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have we made progress compared to those who preceded us? Are we better than them? Materially, no doubt. We have iPhones, drive EVs, fly in hours to different places on the planet. Socially? The jury isn't out, yet. So was the case for the Mauryan rulers of Magadha compared to other dynasties of Magadha. We could say similar things when we compare Magadha to the Age of Mahajanapadas, Early Vedic Age and the Indus Valley Civilisation. Don't forget to leave a rating and let us know how you gauge our podcast. Do send us your valuable feedback on timesofhistories@gmail.com Corrigendum: Ashoka's children who went to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism were Mahendra and Sanghamitra. Mahendra was incorrectly mentioned as Rahula. In history, Rahula was the son of Siddhartha Gautam(Buddha). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

Pastor Christian Smith - Throughout history, many followers of Christ seem to have lost our sense of the goodness of the material creation, the world around us, but God created a good material world that we are called to care for and cultivate.

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ABOUT YASMINE MAHMOUDIEH: Yasmine's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminemahmoudieh/Websitesmahmoudieh.com (Company)impactdesignnow.com (Company)Emaildesign@mahmoudieh.comTwitterMahmoudieh_ArchMykidsyltd BIO:Yasmine Mahmoudieh, an acclaimed architect, designer, and tech entrepreneur, is internationally recognized for groundbreaking designs and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. Her work has earned her numerous international design awards, including the prestigious Global Sustainability Award in 2022 for her contributions to architecture and design in hospitality. With an illustrious career spanning prestigious institutions, she serves as a visiting professor at renowned establishments such as EHL Hotel School and Institut Paul Bocuse, inspiring emerging talents in the field. Additionally, Mahmoudieh is a sought-after speaker, lecturing around the world on hotel architecture, design, and development. She has even been invited to speak at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on the critical subject of sustainability in architecture and design.Mahmoudieh seamlessly integrates modern technologies with traditional design principles, crafting captivating and immersive spaces that engage all senses.As a prominent global ambassador for eco-conscious practices, she pioneers sustainable construction techniques, utilizing recycled plastics through 3D printing and exploring mycelium as a substitute for traditional building materials.With an unwavering passion for harmonizing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, Mahmoudieh continues to shape the future of architecture and design with her profound influence and visionary approach.SHOW INTRO: Welcome to episode 60 of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast. This season will be no different than the previous ones where we continue to have great discussions with visionary leaders from various industries and professions. These dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.As usual, thanks go to VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media.VMSD is the publisher of VMSD magazine and brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant.You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.orgIn a minute, we'll dig into my discussion with Yasmine Mahmoudieh - architect, designer, and tech entrepreneur, who is internationally recognized for ground breaking designs and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. But first a few thoughts to set up our talk…****************I remember back in 2009 going to see the movie Avatar. The narrative followed a typical story of white man's colonization and subjugation of an indigenous peoples - this time on Pandora - a planet light years away from earth  - because presumably we had succeeded in trashing our own planet and had gone off to exploit the natural resources of another. There were multiple other themes written into the script but in principle it dealt with what I would characterize as corporate greed and the decimation of natural landscapes an indigenous peoples. The singular motivation to mining the planet's natural resources?... the billions of dollars of revenue for a large corporation who was mining a natural resource called “unobtanium.” Naturally the corporation militarized their operations under the guise that the 10 foot tall blue-skinned sapient humanoid indigenous peoples called the Na'vi - as well as the flora a fauna were… lethal. Another re-telling of big bad corporations exercising their power over a helpless people by flexing their military muscle with sociopathic leaders with a bent for murderous behavior. And adding insult to narrative injury, there was the denial of science and the well intentioned initiatives of creating Avatars of the Na'vi where humans could transfer consciousness into alien bodies cultivated in an enormous incubation chamber, that would then animate and go out among the native beings and infiltrate their community with the intention of learning more about them.OK... So this is a story that we're pretty familiar with.Notwithstanding the re-telling of a narrative we all know, James Cameron the director, brough the theater-going public compelling visualizations of an imaginary verdant jungle-like environment. On the big screen of a movie theater it was immersive and realistic. I'd say that for a while Avatar was a superb example of the use computer generated imagery that brought viewers into the experience of a distant world.Ok, so as not to get bogged down with the nasty-self-serving-humans part of the story ...…one of the key feature of this world was the Home Tree (which the humans eventually destroyed as well). Ok sorry I had to add that in…Home Tree - and all other tress for that matter - created an eco-system, an integrated network, that was connected underground. For the Na'vi people, Eywa was the living deity but not in the physical form humans would have expected.Eywa was a biological sentient guiding force of life and was physicalized through a network of plants, trees and other wildlife that stretched across Pandora. Eywa acted to maintain equilibrium among all things.Now… the obvious connection to be drawn here is the idea that our earth is a massive ecosystem and that there is an urgent need for our collective understanding that everything in this ecosystem works as a complex set of interdependencies. Everything is connected to everything. Our life energy is intimately intertwined with the planet's natural resources. We are from the earth. Though, I believe, many often see themselves as separated from it.I seem to have been having an increasing number of conversation with people where one of the things we end up returning to is sustainability. What the building industry does in negative ways to the environment and by consequence us, emotionally and physically.The conversation is encompassing straight up building practice, materials and finishes and what the CO2 contribution is to the planet when we build things, anything. Not a good thing for the environment and by extension not a good thing for us.and… what the effect of the building typologies has to do with our emotional well-being – a field called Neuroaesthetics – how he built environment affects us at a mind-body level.The sea of sameness and a building stock of overwhelming banality can undermine a sense of well-being. We are born experience expectant and our brains love novelty. The brain isn't fond of being bored.And yet, many of our urban environments are monotonous. So not only is the building industry responsible for about 40% of the CO2 in the atmosphere contributing to the global climate problem, the buildings we are putting into the environment are, from the neuroaesthetics point of view, often not contributing to our sense of wellbeing since they often create city blocks that area mundane.This is where my guest Yasmine Mahmoudieh enters the scene. Her work has earned her numerous international design awards, including the prestigious Global Sustainability Award in 2022 for her contributions to architecture and design in hospitality. With an illustrious career spanning prestigious institutions, she serves as a visiting professor at renowned establishments such as EHL Hotel School and Institut Paul Bocuse, inspiring emerging talents in the field. Mahmoudieh seamlessly integrates modern technologies with traditional design principles, crafting captivating and immersive spaces that engage all senses.With an unwavering passion for harmonizing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, Mahmoudieh continues to shape the future of architecture and design with her profound influence and visionary approach.So why the whole description of the movie Avatar and undergound connections between trees and other forest plants?Because that idea directly aligns with the emerging use of mycillium. What is mycelium?Mycellium is tubular thread of cells that spread through the soil underground and connects the roots of plants to one another. It is like the earth's natural internet. Everything is connected…Why would understanding the portential use of Mycellium as a building material be important ?Well… it is a naturally occurring substance and research suggests that it has a positive effect on enhancing immune strength.As a prominent global ambassador for eco-conscious practices, Yasmine Mahmoudieh pioneers sustainable construction techniques, utilizing recycled plastics through 3D printing and exploring mycelium as a substitute for traditional building materials.The Na'vi and Eywa had something goin' on. And humans just bulldozed it all in search for a rock in the ground. A familiar story with tragic outcomes.I think that the more we turn to ancient indigenous traditions, understand them and perhaps augment them with modern science, the more we may find solutions to some of the more profound eco challenges we now face.ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. ************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

When Krishna protects us spiritually, not materially, how can we feel safe when taking Krishna's shelter amid material dangers

Luke DeCock, News & Observer sports columnist, joined Adam to discuss what the ACC is doing strategically that is smart regarding Cal, Stanford, and SMU joining the conference. He also discussed if there would ever be a situation where North Carolina would leave the ACC without NC State. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes signed another defenseman, but is this a problem since they don't have an AHL affiliate to send him to if they decide to put him on waivers?

The Big 10 threw its hat into the ring of media rights/realignment news recently with reports of new commissioner Tony Petitti having several key details to sort out in their new, historic media deal. Petitti now finds himself in a similar position in some ways to Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff: cleaning up the mess of a predesessor.On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Nate Dickinson of 'Locked On Big 10'. They look at how, if at all, these disruptive reports could be to altering the Big 10's mindset in pursuing expansion further westward.Northwestern President (formerly at Oregon) Michael Schill made comments about the Big 10 expanding further west to ease the travel burden on USC and UCLA's student athletes. A move still doesn't seem imminent, but the Big 10 appears to be constantly prepared should the landscape change.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big 10 threw its hat into the ring of media rights/realignment news recently with reports of new commissioner Tony Petitti having several key details to sort out in their new, historic media deal. Petitti now finds himself in a similar position in some ways to Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff: cleaning up the mess of a predesessor. On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Nate Dickinson of 'Locked On Big 10'. They look at how, if at all, these disruptive reports could be to altering the Big 10's mindset in pursuing expansion further westward. Northwestern President (formerly at Oregon) Michael Schill made comments about the Big 10 expanding further west to ease the travel burden on USC and UCLA's student athletes. A move still doesn't seem imminent, but the Big 10 appears to be constantly prepared should the landscape change. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode continues with a discussion about what servant leadership is and unpacking exactly how to be a servant leader. We'll get to the core of how important it is to be the best version of yourself in order to create prosperity in your organization. Humility is the cornerstone of a servant leadership mindset. In our western culture, we have a tendency to lean toward thinking on an individual and personal level, but to be a servant leader you must be “other-centric.” Creating a servant leadership culture takes effort, but this process will create value in the organization, rather than trying to extract it. There are several ways to express your servant leadership. Employees will in the business will be looking to the owner of the business for how to behave. As the leader, you set the bar of expectation on the rest of the company for the proper way to engage in your work-life balance. Materially signalling to your organization that you are a different type of leader who is non-superficial and authentic is an example of servant leadership. Not being overly flashy with material goods sends the message to everyone that your leadership is not about money. Prosperity and wealth is for all and not simply for the benefit of the leader. Design incentive programs to focus on giving back to employees, being customer focused, and using “we/our” language instead of “I/my” language will all be indicators to your employees that you have gratitude for those who choose to be a part of the company's culture of humility. It will also help those who lead create a winning situation for themselves, their colleagues, and their customers. Here’s a link to the book Lead Like Jesus that we discuss: https://hpb.com/products/lead-like-jesus-9780785228905

Madeleine Shaw (she/her) is a feminist entrepreneur and writer based on unceded Coast Salish territory (Vancouver, BC). She is best known as the co-founder of Aisle (formerly Lunapads), one of the first groundbreaking ventures in the world to commercialize reusable menstrual products. In her first book, The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World, she offers encouraging tips and reflections for aspiring impact-based entrepreneurs. She is passionate about creatively deploying the tools of business in service of social change, drawing inspiration from natural growth patterns as ways to build regenerative organizations, and neo-sobriety culture and discourse. Madeleine is incredibly creative, compassionate, and curious. She truly embodies what it means to be a lifelong learner. You will be inspired by Madeleine and her commitment to social entrepreneurship and her initiatives to support everyday people who want to change the world.    Listen in as we talk about: What is sustainable menstrual equity? Madeleine breaks down what this is exactly, and why it's so important when it comes to social change. Why does this conversation matter right now? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need menstrual products and don't have access to them? Madeleine shares how triggering this can be and why we need to address it. Why Madeleine wrote her book. We get a behind-the-scenes look at why Madeleine wrote her book, and the impact it's making globally.    Connect with Madeleine: Websites:https://periodaisle.cahttps://madeleineshaw.ca/ LinkedIn: Madeleine Shaw  Instagram: @greatergoodbook  @periodaisle Medium: https://medium.com/@madeleineshawgreatergood   Shared by Madeleine: Satya Organic: https://satya.ca Book: Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown    Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course    WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE MENSTRUAL EQUITY Menstrual equity is a concept coined by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf in 2015 that advocates for the fair and equitable distribution of menstrual products, education, and information to those who need them. As we know, the menstrual cycle is a fundamental part of human reproduction, yet it is often stigmatized and shamed within our society. As Madeleine explains, menstrual equity aims to provide support and dignity for those who experience periods and require products, privacy, medication, education, and information.  It encompasses both material and mindset changes. Materially, it looks like free provision of menstrual products in public bathrooms. Mentally, it involves de-stigmatization and education. Sustainable menstrual equity considers the environment and long-term viability, aiming for a permanent, universal solution that is not disposable and doesn't contribute to landfill waste. Madeleine also shares that disposables like pads and tampons take up to 500 years to biodegrade and are made of up to 90% plastic – an unbelievable statistic.  Menstrual equity is a crucial concept that values and supports a core feature of human biology. By providing fair and equitable access to menstrual products, education, and information to all parties involved, we can help to destigmatize periods, support those who need it, and contribute to a more sustainable future. WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS RIGHT NOW To date, menstruation has yet to be normalized, despite efforts to improve the stigma. As Madeleine explains, legislation, such as that of the BC government, and countries like Scotland are beginning to declare menstrual products as necessary and should be made available for free to all citizens.  Also, universities in Canada have started providing reusable menstrual products for free to their students. As we discuss,

After a February break, the mothership is back to take on the good and bad of Spring Training 2023 — right after a couple of words from the top. We have not made a formal post because there are still details to be addressed, but no later than the end of this month, the South Side Sox family of podcasts will become Sox Populi, our new mothership podcast and podcast umbrella. Mechanically, nothing will change for you as a listener/subscriber. Materially, the podcast and network (Fans First Sports Network) is going to deliver much more to you. More details will follow And while we're at it, a reminder that the mothership, and daily coverage, is not attending to criminal enterprises on the White Sox, so the elephant in the rotation this season will remain unnamed and under-attended Get this: The pluses portion of the podcast was twice as long as the minuses! Plaudits are issued to Oscar Colás, the bullpen, basepaths aggressiveness, Yasmani Grandal, and more White Sox SB aggressiveness begs a discussion of whether a first-time manager like Pedro Grifol is more apt to push the envelope with strategy or lay back and play cautious; the panel is unanimous with their hunches On the negative side ... yes, we had to get to negatives ... the defense, the initial offense (at least to start Cactus League play), Romy González, and Tim Anderson's relative lack of power all fall under scrutiny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk (mostly) all things money, markets and jobs. With all the prognostications from some of the most influential experts on Wall and Main Street mulling a recession, and some seeing it striking America this year, RODNEY McMULLEN, CEO at Kroger Co, the biggest supermarket operator, has nailed it. Consumers are behaving as if they are already in a recession, he says. We'll take a look underneath the hood of this strange and befuddling US and global economy, weigh up where we are at on all cylinders, political and economic. Labor force expert, IRA WOLFE, host of the GEEKS, GEEZERS & GOOGLIZATION Podcast, will help us make sense of all the noise and clutter. We'll also offer a sneak preview of our upcoming interview on HAPPINESS with DR. CHARLES P. NEMETH. Questions & Comments: byrnedesk@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

In this episode of Safety Shorts, Libby is joined by Scott Levine, a product manager at Materially, who has five years of project management experience for a large general contractor under his belt. Today, Scott shares the story of an unfortunate incident which highlights the importance of having the right tools for everyone to be safe and successful on the job. Episode Highlights: Scott's story about an incident on a construction site involving a trucker who entered through the exit gate and was hit by a loader Truckers are often overlooked in the construction industry, and their jobs are not made easier or safer in the same way that other skilled laborers' jobs are Technology solutions, like those available in other industries, can be used in construction to make truckers' jobs easier and safer At Materially, the team is building a software platform that increases connectivity and efficiency in the bulk materials supply chain. The app allows buyers to set an exact pin for the drop-off point and provide delivery instructions, which the trucker can see in their app to ensure they deliver correctly Scott argues that if other skilled laborers are given support and access to tools to do their job correctly, then truckers should be supported in the same way . Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions:   In this episode, Scott describes a truck driver entering a site through an exit only gate (an example of a fairly common issue of truckers not having enough information about the site). How can we make sure truckers, contractors and other site visitors have all the information they need? How does this story encourage us to think about problem solving? Does anyone have a story about noticing a common problem and innovating a solution? Quotes: "What almost always gets overlooked is the hundreds of truckers making deliveries to the site each week. And because we overlook these truckers, we often don't think about how to make their jobs easier or better or safer in the same way we do for an iron worker or an electrician." "This is completely unfair to the truckers and to everyone else on site." "If the plumbing subcontractor, for example, was laying out pipe incorrectly, we would stop and make sure they have the right support. We'd give them access to a planning app like Pro Core or Field Wire. We'd offer training on how to read plans correctly and so on. Truckers should be supported in the same way." "The most frustrating part of all this is that this problem is easily solvable. Just look at the technology solutions available for drivers in other industries." "We're working to solve this problem in construction. Using the app, a buyer can set an exact pin for the drop-off point and provide delivery instructions like, 'Please enter through gate two.' Today, the trucker can see those details in their app to ensure they deliver correctly." Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website

Matthew 5:3, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Our western, American, prosperity-driven, materialistic mindset wants nothing to do with anything “poor.” So we should not be surprised if a person's first, uninformed, reaction to words like, “Blessed are the poor in spirit” would be “No way! Not me!” Sometimes people only read “blessed are the poor…” If material poverty was the will of God, Jesus would have never provided for people in need or told us to do the same for others. One commentary compared being poor in spirit to “bankruptcy.” This is a poor example because declaring bankruptcy comes from either unforeseen circumstances or irresponsible behavior. There is great wealth for those who are willing to be poor in spirit. In biblical Greek there are two words for “poor.” There is the word penes which describes someone who works for a living and who rises or falls based on his own efforts. Penes is not the word used in this Beatitude. The other word is ptochos, which describes a person who has absolutely nothing. This is the word used in Matthew 5:3. The idea is that a Christ and Kingdom follower has made the decision to place all of his/her trust in God rather than in material things and earthly resources. We make the decision to fill our hearts (our spirit) with God's presence and spiritual resources. We place priority on this objective more than material gain. As Jesus also said later in this same sermon: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 5:33) It was as if Jesus said, “When you make the choice to place my Kingdom and purposes above your own ambitions, abandon your craving for things, live to give, and forsake striving for status, I will open doors for you to find greater blessings in my Kingdom.” (my words) One of the things you will quickly notice about people who truly serve God, in the Bible and in life is this: They never lack material things and needed resources unless they decide to go without it! There is great wealth in being poor in spirit! That wealth is oriented in this order of priority: 1) spirit, 2) soul, 3) body. God's way is never oriented as, 1) body, 2) soul, 3) spirit. Materially rich and poor people can commit the same sin of the heart: Lusting for money and things. The rich person (or wasteful person) lusts for stuff and gets it. The poor person lusts for stuff and does not get it (or gets it, but is unable to sustain it). So, declare yourself to be ptochos, so that Jesus can open to you the doors of His Kingdom and release blessings through the “windows of heaven.” (Malachi 3:10) REFLECTION QUESTION: Based on this lesson, what does being “poor in spirit look like to you?”    ACTION ITEMS BASED ON TODAY'S LESSON: ___________________________     RESOURCES: • Message by Dr. Tony Evans, "Blessed Are the Spiritual Beggars" (Matthew 5:3) https://go.tonyevans.org/tony-evans-sermons/blessed-are-the-spiritual-beggars • Follow this link to a resource from Zondervan Academic on the Beatitutes: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes • Follow this link to a resource on the Beatitudes from BibleGateway:https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2022/08/what-are-the-beatitudes-why-are-the-beatitudes-important/ • Follow THIS LINK (or copy/paste) to a resource from Zondervan Academic: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes • Follow THIS LINK (or copy/paste) to the web version of Barclay's Commentary on the New Testament: https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsb.html • THIS LINK is a downloadable PDF of Barclay's Commentary   _______________   Listen to the Teaching “The Beatitudes: Blessing on Purpose”

Everyone acts according to their nature given by the three modes, so let's release the self-judgment of being behind or failures upon comparisons to others' externals. Things never work out materially and even if it looks like it does, it's an illusion. We can escape the hamster wheel of constant anxiety by progressing spiritually, transforming our heart and consciousness. Our current God-given situation is everything we need to dive deeper into spiritual life. 

"Excuse me, are you Todd?""Yes, how can I help you?""We're supposed to meet here at Starbucks.""We are? That's great! But I had no idea I was supposed to meet anyone here today."A text message arrives in Matt Kriha's phone, from the Todd he was scheduled to meet - at a different Starbucks."Hey it turns out you're not the Todd I was supposed to meet.""Well that's okay, Godspeed to you. Since I have your attention, do you want to be on my podcast?"That's essentially how we came to know of our guest on today's show. While Matt and Todd hadn't planned on meeting at that time and place, we believe God arranged for the meeting so we can be blessed with Matt's story of crawling through the muck and mire of self, and experiencing true transformation through the grace of God and of family that never gives up on their own.In this episode, you'll learn:-How moving from the "unsafe" place to a "safe" place led to Matt being exposed to drugs and alcohol at a young age...05:25-A ripple effect of hurt leads to Matt becoming estranged from his closest family...10:30-Left to his own devices, efforts to reform destructive habits prove to be futile...13:30-The power of addiction overcomes the desire to do right...18:30-A divine intervention while in gen. pop. brings a genuine breakthrough against addiction...21:30-Mom and Dad refuse to enable the dysfunction, prove to be pivotal to making the change permanent...28:30-The moment Matt realized the change on the inside is legit...34:01-Snowball effect into success in business and in life...36:30-Miraculous affirmation from family after being a colossal disappointment...43:00-Finally using the gifts given by God for His glory...48:25-Closing thoughts from Todd and Wendie...54:45-And much more...About the guest:Matt Kriha went from jails, institutions and homelessness … to 14 years of sobriety and is now living a flourishing life. He lost his way in life from age 13 to 26 living a life of terror fueled by alcohol and drug addiction. But on Dec 21st 2007 his life was redirected by the grace of God. What he viewed as a bottom was the first step in his journey to a happy destiny. Matt believes that no matter what the addiction, by the grace of God and a determination to get help and support, you can be free and live the life that God has planned for you. Today, as a Graduate from Carlson Business School, Matt is a successful entrepreneur and dedicated to helping others find their way to freedom.

Joining us for a conversation is Ari Sussman of Collective Mining- Colombia's Newest Exploration Company. Collective Mining has just announced another significant development coming from the flagship Guayabales Project. Today's discussion will focus on the Main Breccia at the Apollo Target which is delivering High Grade along with some remarkable Continuity. Website: https://www.collectivemining.com/ Listing:(TSX.V: CNL | OTCQX: CNLMF) Corporate Presentation: https://www.collectivemining.com/investors/presentations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveMiningCol Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollectiveMini1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectivemining/?originalSubdomain=co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectivemining/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0J8zpCq0TNhJQePKdCrJag Collective Mining: Rapidly advancing, large scale gold-copper-silver-moly porphyry and breccia targets with related high-grade vein systems in the mining-friendly department of Caldas in Colombia Collective Mining's two projects the Guayabales (Flagship) and the San Antonio (Secondary) are situated in Marmato, an underexplored yet multi-million ounce, high-grade gold and silver district located in the Middle Cauca belt in Colombia. With six out of eleven targets drilled, the Company has made three promising grassroot discoveries to date and is awaiting assay results on a potential fourth discovery. Drilling activity continues at a brisk pace with a 20,000+ metre drill program in 2022. Website| www.provenandprobable.com Call me directly at 855.505.1900 or email: Maurice@MilesFranklin.com Precious Metals FAQ - https://www.milesfranklin.com/faq-maurice/ Proven and Probable Where we deliver Mining Insights & Bullion Sales. I'm a licensed broker for Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments (https://www.milesfranklin.com/contact/) Where we provide unlimited options to expand your precious metals portfolio, from physical delivery, offshore depositories, and precious metals IRA's. Call me directly at (855) 505-1900 or you may email maurice@milesfranklin.com. Proven and Probable provides insights on mining companies, junior miners, gold mining stocks, uranium, silver, platinum, zinc & copper mining stocks, silver and gold bullion in Canada, the US, Australia, and beyond. #provenandprobable #collectivemining

Being raised by very famous parents has its benefits. But equally, it is difficult to emerge from their shadows in which one must twist, and then find a spot upstage—for one's creativity.Growing up in India in the 70s was materially different from what it seems to be today. Materially being the operative expression, because there was not much money to go around.For example, it did not really matter what car you drove…because there wasn't much choice of automobiles. I'll spare you the litany of examples of what else you could not do. But the good thing was that there were other ways by which you gained respect in society. Being well educated well informed and well-spoken—this is the domain of the nerds.In America nerds are objects of derision. In India, they favoured candidates for matrimony. We marry them on priority.And in the time when regular middle income folks had no choice but to study hard and get a good job, being liberal towards one's children was something that was highly risky—like sending your kids to a Montessori school. Potentially denying them the feral ability to claw and elbow their way into a packed city bus.My guest today is Mallika Sarabhai. She sums up all of the above.She had famous parents—Mrinalini and Vikram Sarabhai. She went to a Montessori school. And then she graduated from the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad and then got a PhD in management by the time she was 22. And then she devoted her life to the Arts. Details of her career and her successes and awards are in the public record. And until her friends made her change it, she drove an old Indian SUV so her many dogs could fit comfortably.Her recent book titled—In Free Fall, My Experiments With Living (Speaking Tiger)—is not as much an autobiography as a memoir of specific events in her life and a self realisation through curing her illnesses through alternate medicine.Reading her book is to connect those dots to see a picture of her that is candid and funny—and, for all the descriptions of her troubles—is never tragic.In a minute you'll understand why. Let's meet her. ABOUT MALLIKA SARABHAIMallika Sarabhai is a dancer, actor and activist. As one of India's leading choreographers and dancers, she has been co-director of the Darpana Academy for Performing Arts for nearly forty years. She played the role of Draupadi in Peter Brook's The Mahabharata, first in French and then English, performing in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, Australia, Japan and Scotland. An activist for education, human rights and women's empowerment, her numerous stage productions have raised awareness, highlighted crucial issues and advocated change, developing her own contemporary dance vocabulary to create short and full-length works that have been presented throughout India and in over fifty countries of the world.Buy In Free Fall: My Experiments With Living (Speaking Tiger): https://amzn.to/3RYnggk WHAT'S THAT WORD?!Co-host Pranati "Pea" Madhav joins Ramjee Chandran in "What's That Word?!",  where they discuss the words "MAMA AND PAPA".WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW?Reach us by mail: theliterarycity@explocity.com or simply, tlc@explocity.com.Or here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theliterarycityOr here:  https://www.instagram.com/explocityblr/Photo credits: Jayanti SagraIntro Uppbeat music: License code: X1OORXRUZ2ZM46IB

Episode 65 featuring Maysa and Anais On Palestine, censorship, the murder of Shireen Abu-Akleh, hope as a discipline, Black-Palestinian solidarity, the impact of their fathers politics, and revolutionary love Please be sure to MATERIALLY support Palestinians living in Palestine here: https://www.instagram.com/gaza.mutual.aid.collective/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D https://www.instagram.com/for.amal.xx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D https://www.instagram.com/amal_for_palestine/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

The lesson of the widow's mite or the widow's offering is presented in the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 12:41–44, Luke 21:1–4), in which Jesus is teaching at the temple in Jerusalem. The Gospel of Mark specifies that two mites (Greek lepta) are together worth a quadrans, the smallest Roman coin. A lepton was the smallest and least valuable coin in circulation in Judea. Materially she gave less than anyone else yet Jesus said spiritually she gave more than all of them combined! What was it that produced this response from Jesus? It was her great faith! She gave everything to God trusting that He would in fact take care of everything for her. In this message we consider how similar her faith was to the Widow is Zarephath in 1 Kings 17 who may have been her spiritual mentor!

The lesson of the widow's mite or the widow's offering is presented in the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 12:41–44, Luke 21:1–4), in which Jesus is teaching at the temple in Jerusalem. The Gospel of Mark specifies that two mites (Greek lepta) are together worth a quadrans, the smallest Roman coin. A lepton was the smallest and least valuable coin in circulation in Judea. Materially she gave less than anyone else yet Jesus said spiritually she gave more than all of them combined! What was it that produced this response from Jesus? It was her great faith! She gave everything to God trusting that He would in fact take care of everything for her. In this message we consider how similar her faith was to the Widow is Zarephath in 1 Kings 17 who may have been her spiritual mentor!

Romans 15, Part 4

Romans 15, Part 4

Romans 15, Part 4

主播：Selah | 翩翩歌曲 : Me & God有一个很有意思的说法：我们应该同情开法拉利的人。We should feel sympathy to the people who use luxury goods. 对使用奢侈品的人，我们应该感到sympathy（同情）。这个说法，来自英国才子阿兰·德波顿的一个演讲：Why is an ordinary life not good enough anymore?（为什么平凡的生活不能满足我们了？）这个演讲，确实是thought-provoking（发人深省）。演讲中，有很多的观点值得分享，今天我们就把这些观点做到了节目里。1. 现代人的通病——mental unwellness（精神不健康）精神不健康（mental unwellness）已经像是一个a new epidemic（新型瘟疫）一样开始了，大家普遍都很焦虑。这是为什么呢？阿兰·德波顿给出了答案：We are surrounded by snobs.我们生活在一个“势利”的世界里。A snob（势利眼）就是：人们只是take a small part of who you are（根据你的一小部分），然后就make assumptions about how much you matter（判断你有多重要）。*mental /ˈmentl/ adj. 精神的*unwellness n. 不健康（wellness /ˈwelnəs/ n. 健康）*epidemic /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ n. 流行病*surround /səˈraʊnd/ v. 围绕*assumption /əˈsʌmpʃn/ n. 假定；假设在与别人第一次见面时，我们总被问到：What do you do?你是做什么的呀？根据你的回答，要么你会become a subject of interest（成为对方的兴趣焦点），要么，you'll be ‘left alone by the peanuts'（被冷落到一边吃花生）。这种snobbery（势利）基本上是围绕着material accumulation（物质积累），通俗地讲，就是你多有钱。大家都说：The world is too materialistic.（现在的人都太物质了。）但是，阿兰·德波顿却不这样认为。他说：We want the honor and love that comes with having money and power.我们想要的不是钱和权，而是它们能够带来的感情奖赏(rewards），就是love, respect, honor（爱、尊重和荣耀）。其实这也能解释，为什么很多人的工作辛苦，工资也不高，但是他们能坚持很多年甚至一辈子，因为这份工作能给他带来respect , love, honor,这才是something we all crave（都在渴求的东西）。所以，it brings us a new way to look at the luxury goods.对于奢侈品，阿兰·德波顿也提出了新的看法。人们drive nice cars或者是buy luxury goods，是因为他们想要feel loved, honored and respected by others。但是，这些人，不能get the love through normal ways（通过正常的方式获得爱）。*snobbery /ˈsnɑ:bəri/ n. 势利* accumulation /əˌkju:mjəˈleɪʃn/ n. 积累*materialistic /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/ adj. 物欲横流的*crave /kreɪv/ v. 渴望有的人骑个自行车就觉得很舒服了，但有些人用正常的、普通的方式得不到对爱和尊重的满足。所以阿兰·德波顿就说：Next time you see somebody driving a Ferrari, don't think this is somebody who is greedy or materialistic.下次在路上看到有人开法拉利的话，不要认为他们是greedy（贪婪的）或者materialistic（很物质）。This issomebody who is incredibly vulnerable and in need of love. 他们是超级脆弱并且强烈需要爱的人。You should feel sympathy for them.应该同情这些人。*greedy /ˈɡri:di/ adj. 贪婪的*incredibly /ɪnˈkredəbli/ adv. 很*vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ adj. 脆弱的*in need of缺少*sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n. 同情2. “美国梦”——毒鸡汤阿兰·德波顿说：if your child has no ambition to become famous（如果你的孩子没有想出名的野心），说明你的教育是正确的。因为这个孩子不需要用太多外在的东西来弥补，就能接受本来的自己。阿兰·德波顿也不赞同“美国梦”传递的信念，即：Anyone can achieve anything.（任何人都能实现任何事情。）他认为这是the spirit of their times（时代精神），但却是一个beautiful and dangerousmessage（“毒鸡汤”），后来就变成了各种成功学。*ambition /æmˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 抱负，野心*spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ n. 精神在美国的书店里，有两种书：一种是：how to make a million dollars in an afternoon？如何暴富？另一种是：how to deal with low self esteem？如何应对低自尊？这个真的是很矛盾。Low self-esteem指的是 you feel really bad about yourself（自我感觉糟糕）。因为如果你相信，“Anyone can achieve anything”，并且还有很多人在教你how to become rich，如果没有成功的话，就觉得是自己不够努力不够好，就很容易have a low self-esteem。因为你会觉得：You own your success, and you own your failure.（成功、失败，都是自己做的。）所以我们看到，比起以前的时代，我们“物质充足”变容易了，但是“心境平和”变难了。人们很容易为了生活、人际关系、事业、孩子而焦虑。平凡的生活满足不了我们了。在人人都可以“一天能赚100万”的文化中，人很容易会有严重的self-esteem的问题，就会进入到self-torture（自我折磨）中。*self-esteem n. 自尊*torture /ˈtɔ:rtʃər/ n. 折磨3. 对于平凡的生活，阿兰·德波顿这样说(1) The 1st one: 99% of us are fated to be ordinary.我们中的 99%注定平凡。我们不需要be extraordinary，不用成为扎克伯克、马云这样的人物，我们就可以be good and happy。Materially, an ordinary life is terrific.平凡的生活，在物质上已经非常好了！现在的生活水平，胜过以往任何时代，我们甚至比过去的皇帝都舒服。在平凡的生活里，你会drive a nice car，take a shower every night，have good food，这些已经足够美好了。*fate /feɪt/ v. 注定*terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/ adj. 极好的(2) The 2nd one: You are OK. 你现在就很好！这不是在教大家“躺平”。作为modern humans（现代人），我们都知道，we need to be ambitious（我们要有野心，奋力拼搏）。Being ambitious已经是刻在现代人骨子里的东西了。现代人需要听到的是另一种声音:You are okay！It's okay.It's okay to fail. 失败了，没关系！It's okay to be ordinary. 做一个普通人，没关系！It's okay to be lost in the universe. 迷失了，没关系！It's okay not to know what's going on.不知道接下来要做什么，没关系！It's OK.通通都没关系！You are okay!现在的你已经很好了！有人留言说，听到这一段的时候，哭了。因为这段话，能给人encouragement（鼓励），让人觉得，自己是OK的。(3) The last one : 我们要温习一下，什么是joy？什么是发自内心的喜乐？Joy is not making $10 million. 不是挣10,000,000美金。Joy is a drink with a friend. 是和朋友喝一杯。Joy is a meal that turns out okay. 是吃一顿还不错的饭。Joy is a day at the end of which no one dies. 是一天结束时，大家都平平安安。It's more or less alright.是一天下来过得还行。这，就是joy!对于爱，阿兰·德波顿这样解释：Love is not going to be perfection, but an occasional handheld by someone that understands part of you but has charity to your darkest moments. 爱不是完美的，不求Ta理解你全部，但在你最困难的时候能给你支持（has charity to your darkest moments）。That is the life we are gonna lead.Let this kind of life be okay.这样的人生，其实就很好。希望这期podcast，能够让很多人get out of the self-torture（摆脱自我折磨）。大多数的我们，都是ordinary，那为什么我们会不满足于平凡的生活呢？期待大家留言分享你的想法。

The world around us is changing rapidly. And many of us feel great stress & worry as a result. But actually, feeling stressed and in anxiety in a changing world is natural for the spirit soul. Just as it is natural for fish to be suffering and unhappy when he is not in the water. So how to truly find a shelter in the storm? How can I live fearlessly, deal with the grief of losing someone, or find myself in the middle of all of this? In today's talk we discuss how to adapt to a changing world; “What is unnatural is not the suffering, but the spirit soul's being here in the material world. What is unnatural is not that the soul is unhappy here. But the fact that the soul is here” Highlights: (1:55) We've got to learn to deal with different changes on different levels; hardships in life come in many different ways.(7:53) Spiritual life is a gradual process that requires acceptance and knowledge coming from someone who is a real authority(13:40) “What's unnatural is not the suffering, but the spirit soul's being here in the material world.”(22:52) Mercy, care and concern for others is part of the soul's true nature. But we need to operate with true love and compassion without getting attached.(33:36) Society should be oriented in a direction of harmonising with the Absolute Truth and with nature. Harmony, peace, freedom from fear, etc, doesn't come by following a self-centered lifestyle.(43:18) Materially adjusting to change is not enough, there needs to be a knowing that “I'm spirit soul, I'm not the body”(46:57) If you want to change, you need to adapt a new way of feeling, thinking, and willing; and engage in lifestyle practices that will bring about the change Recorded on December 4, 2021. Read episode transcript on https://breakingtrail.life/podcast/27 Watch video version, contribute to podcast, join Facebook group, etc: https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail

we're so easily bewildered - we need to keep good association / material exhaustion & total disgust creates a fertile ground for spiritual knowledge & sprouts the seed of devotion in the heart / maya covers you with blankets and slaps you around / the banyan tree metaphor / Purusha & Prakriti / the 1% suffer too / no such thing as healthy corn chips after 10 PM / we are all watching the same crap SB 3.25.1-11

This week Shyakh Hamzeh Sodagar discussed following topic,   1- Building ourselves Spiritually and Materially. 2- West influenced representer of Islamic Republic. 3- Upcoming Iran Election.

Materially, if a man is not very rich he is not glorious; and spiritually, if a man is too attached to family life he is also not glorious. But saintly persons are quite ready to visit the house of a poor man or a man who is attached to material family life. When this happens, the owner of the house and his servants are glorified because they offer water for washing the feet of a saintly person, sitting places and other things to receive him. The conclusion is that if a saintly person goes to the house of even an unimportant man, such a person becomes glorious by his blessings.