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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Bonds: An Autumn Reunion in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Under en klar novemberhimmel skinte Vigelandsparken i Oslo som et mesterverk av skulpturer og frodige høstfarger.En: Under a clear November sky, Vigelandsparken in Oslo shone like a masterpiece of sculptures and lush autumn colors.No: Trærne langs gangstiene sto i brann med røde, oransje og gule blader.En: The trees along the pathways were ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves.No: Parken var stille bortsett fra den svake raslingen av blader i vinden.En: The park was quiet except for the faint rustling of leaves in the wind.No: Katrine, Elias, og Sigrid gikk sammen langs stiene, med føttene som knaste over de fallne bladene.En: Katrine, Elias, and Sigrid walked together along the paths, their feet crunching over the fallen leaves.No: Det hadde gått lang tid siden de var samlet.En: It had been a long time since they were gathered.No: Elias hadde nettopp flyttet tilbake til Norge etter år i utlandet.En: Elias had just moved back to Norway after years abroad.No: Katrine, eldste søsteren, hadde alltid vært familien sammen, men hun kjente den voksende avstanden mellom søsknene sine.En: Katrine, the eldest sister, had always been the one to bring the family together, but she felt the growing distance between her siblings.No: Katrine stoppet ved en stor skulptur.En: Katrine stopped by a large sculpture.No: Hun vendte seg mot de andre, følte vekten av det hun måtte si.En: She turned to the others, feeling the weight of what she needed to say.No: "Jeg vet at vi har vært langt fra hverandre.En: "I know we've been far from each other.No: Jeg vil at vi skal være nærmere igjen.En: I want us to be closer again."No: "Elias så på henne med et lite smil.En: Elias looked at her with a small smile.No: "Det er ikke lett å komme hjem.En: "It's not easy coming home.No: Alt føles annerledes," sa han.En: Everything feels different," he said.No: Sigrid, som gikk litt bak de andre, så ned.En: Sigrid, who walked a little behind the others, looked down.No: Hun hadde mye hun måtte si, men fryktet hva som kunne komme ut.En: She had much she needed to say but feared what might come out.No: Hun husket gamle krangler, usagte ord.En: She remembered old arguments, unspoken words.No: De nådde høydepunktet i parken, med en utsikt som tok pusten fra dem.En: They reached the highlight of the park, with a view that took their breath away.No: Skulpturene her framviste et stort spekter av menneskelige følelser.En: The sculptures here displayed a wide range of human emotions.No: Katrine tok et dypt pust.En: Katrine took a deep breath.No: "Jeg vil si unnskyld," sa hun bestemt.En: "I want to apologize," she said firmly.No: "Jeg har kanskje lagt press på oss alle.En: "I might have put pressure on all of us."No: "Elias nikket og svarte, "Jeg måtte dra vekk for å finne mine egne bein.En: Elias nodded and replied, "I had to get away to find my own footing.No: Men jeg savnet dere.En: But I missed you all."No: "Sigrid tørket en tåre fra øyekroken.En: Sigrid wiped a tear from the corner of her eye.No: "Jeg angret på mange ting jeg aldri sa.En: "I regretted many things I never said.No: Det er vanskelig å åpne seg.En: It's hard to open up."No: "De omfavnet hverandre ved siden av en skulptur som viste en familie.En: They embraced next to a sculpture depicting a family.No: Det var en intens og vakker øyeblikk.En: It was an intense and beautiful moment.No: Da de slapp taket, føltes det lettere, som om byrdene hadde lettet fra skuldrene.En: When they let go, it felt lighter, as if the burdens had lifted from their shoulders.No: De begynte å gå tilbake gjennom parken, med hjertene fylt med ny forståelse.En: They began to walk back through the park, their hearts filled with new understanding.No: Katrine smilte, hun forsto nå at å være svak ikke var en svakhet.En: Katrine smiled, realizing now that being vulnerable was not a weakness.No: Det åpnet nye dører til forbindelse.En: It opened new doors to connection.No: De lovte hverandre å holde kontakten oftere, denne gangen med en virkelig ønske om å bevare familiebåndet.En: They promised each other to keep in touch more often, this time with a genuine desire to maintain the family bond.No: Høstsolen skinte over dem da de forlot parken, klare for en ny start sammen.En: The autumn sun shone over them as they left the park, ready for a new beginning together. Vocabulary Words:masterpiece: mesterverkluminous: frodigeablaze: i brannrustling: raslingencrunching: knastepathways: gangstieneabroad: utlandeteldest: eldstesiblings: søsknenesculpture: skulpturfooting: beintear: tåredepicting: vistevulnerable: svakgenuine: virkeligmaintain: bevarebreeze: vindenautumn: høsthighlight: høydepunktetemotions: følelserapologize: unnskyldpressure: pressregret: angretburdens: byrdeneembrace: omfavnetintense: intenshearts: hjerteneconnection: forbindelsepromise: lovtebeginning: start

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Bonds: A Sibling Reunion Amidst Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Frogner Parkens trær skinte i alle høstens farger.En: The trees in Frogner Parken shone in all the colors of autumn.No: Løvet var gyllent og rødt, luften var frisk.En: The foliage was golden and red, the air was fresh.No: I dag skulle Sigrid treffe sin bror Emil, etter mange år fra hverandre.En: Today Sigrid was going to meet her brother Emil, after many years apart.No: De pleide å leke her som barn, løpe langs de brede gangstiene, se på Vigelands skulpturer.En: They used to play here as children, running along the wide pathways, looking at Vigeland's sculptures.No: Sigrid sto ved en av parkens kjente skulpturer og ventet.En: Sigrid stood by one of the park's famous sculptures and waited.No: Hun var nervøs.En: She was nervous.No: Hun visste at Emil hadde forandret seg.En: She knew that Emil had changed.No: Han hadde reist rundt i verden, levd et liv fylt med eventyr og frihet.En: He had traveled around the world, lived a life filled with adventure and freedom.No: Nå var han en annen enn gutten hun husket.En: Now he was different from the boy she remembered.No: Hun trakk pusten dypt og så Emil komme gående mot henne.En: She took a deep breath and saw Emil walking toward her.No: Emil hadde samme smil, men øynene så mer voksne ut.En: Emil had the same smile, but his eyes looked more mature.No: "Hei, Sigrid," sa han.En: "Hi, Sigrid," he said.No: Stemmen hans var varm, men han holdt litt avstand.En: His voice was warm, but he kept a bit of distance.No: "Hei, Emil," svarte Sigrid og ga ham en klem.En: "Hi, Emil," replied Sigrid and gave him a hug.No: De begynte å gå langs alléen.En: They began to walk along the avenue.No: Sigrid snakket om familien hjemme.En: Sigrid talked about the family at home.No: Hun fortalte om den kommende samlingen hun håpet han ville delta på.En: She mentioned the upcoming gathering she hoped he would attend.No: Emil nølte, stanset og så på skulpturene.En: Emil hesitated, stopped, and looked at the sculptures.No: "Hva hvis jeg ikke passer inn lenger?" spurte han lavt.En: "What if I don't fit in anymore?" he asked softly.No: Det var først da Sigrid forsto hvor usikker han var.En: It was then that Sigrid realized how uncertain he was.No: De stoppet ved Sinnataggen, en skulptur som alltid hadde fått dem til å le da de små.En: They stopped at Sinnataggen, a sculpture that had always made them laugh as kids.No: Sigrid smilte, "Husker du da vi løp rundt her og lekte at vi var skulpturene?"En: Sigrid smiled, "Remember when we ran around here pretending to be the sculptures?"No: Emil lo. En ekte latter som fikk ham til å slappe av.En: Emil laughed, a genuine laugh that helped him relax.No: "Ja, det var fine tider," sa han.En: "Yes, those were good times," he said.No: Sigrid tok en sjanse.En: Sigrid took a chance.No: "Ting har forandret seg, men familien vår elsker deg for den du er, alltid," sa hun rolig.En: "Things have changed, but our family loves you for who you are, always," she said calmly.No: Emil sukket og så henne inn i øynene.En: Emil sighed and looked her in the eyes.No: Han visste at hun hadde rett.En: He knew she was right.No: Kvelden begynte å senke seg over parken.En: The evening began to descend over the park.No: "Jeg har savnet dette, savnet deg," innrømmet Emil.En: "I've missed this, missed you," admitted Emil.No: Sigrid rørte ved armen hans.En: Sigrid touched his arm.No: "Jeg har savnet deg også, bror," sa hun mildt.En: "I've missed you too, brother," she said gently.No: De bestemte seg for å sette seg ned på en benk.En: They decided to sit on a bench.No: De pratet om gamle minner, lo og delte historier fra de siste årene.En: They talked about old memories, laughed, and shared stories from the past years.No: Den kjølige luften brakte dem nærmere.En: The cool air brought them closer.No: Da de reiste seg for å gå, sa Emil, "Jeg kommer til samlingen.En: When they stood up to leave, Emil said, "I'll come to the gathering.No: Du har rett, det er på tide." Han smilte, og det fylte Sigrid med glede.En: You're right, it's time." He smiled, and it filled Sigrid with joy.No: Sigrid og Emil gikk ut av parken.En: Sigrid and Emil walked out of the park.No: De følte seg nærmere enn før.En: They felt closer than before.No: Med høstløvet som falt rundt dem, visste de at familien alltid ville være et sted de kunne vende tilbake til.En: With the autumn leaves falling around them, they knew that family would always be a place they could return to.No: De hadde forstått hverandre bedre, og Sigrid hadde lært å gi Emil rom til å være seg selv.En: They had understood each other better, and Sigrid had learned to give Emil space to be himself.No: Samtidig hadde Emil funnet motet til å bidra til fellesskapet i familien igjen.En: At the same time, Emil had found the courage to contribute to the family's community again. Vocabulary Words:foliage: løvdescend: senkegathering: samlingavenue: alléhesitate: nølemature: voksenpretending: lektegenuine: ektecourage: motcommunity: fellesskapbrother: brornervous: nervøsfreedom: frihetadventure: eventyrair: luftsmile: smilpathways: gangstiershone: skinteinfamous: kjentebreathe: pusteuncertain: usikkerupcoming: kommendeautumn: høstgather: samlewaited: ventetshared: deltehug: klemmissed: savnetunderstood: forstoadmit: innrømme

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion on Nice's Golden Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se couche sur Nice, laissant des rayons dorés colorer les vagues de la Méditerranée.En: The sun sets over Nice, casting golden rays that color the waves of the Mediterranean.Fr: Les palmiers dansent doucement sur le rythme de la brise automnale.En: The palm trees gently dance to the rhythm of the autumn breeze.Fr: Aujourd'hui, la Promenade des Anglais est le théâtre d'une réunion de famille particulière.En: Today, the Promenade des Anglais is the scene of a special family reunion.Fr: Mathieu marche, les mains dans les poches, contemplant l'horizon.En: Mathieu walks with his hands in his pockets, contemplating the horizon.Fr: Cette rencontre est importante pour lui.En: This meeting is important for him.Fr: Mathieu se sent distant depuis quelque temps.En: Mathieu has felt distant for some time.Fr: Les années ont apporté avec elles des malentendus et des disputes.En: The years have brought misunderstandings and disputes.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il est décidé à changer cela.En: But today, he is determined to change that.Fr: Sa sœur, Chloé, l'a invité à passer le week-end avec elle et sa fille Élodie.En: His sister, Chloé, has invited him to spend the weekend with her and her daughter Élodie.Fr: C'est un moment parfait.En: It is a perfect moment.Fr: Le 11 novembre, le jour de l'Armistice, leur offre une parenthèse de paix et de réflexion.En: November 11th, l'Armistice Day, offers them a respite for peace and reflection.Fr: En arrivant au point de rendez-vous, Mathieu aperçoit Élodie qui court vers lui.En: Upon arriving at the meeting point, Mathieu sees Élodie running towards him.Fr: Elle a sept ans, des yeux pétillants de joie, et elle crie : "Tonton !"En: She is seven years old, with eyes sparkling with joy, and she shouts, "Tonton!"Fr: Mathieu la serre dans ses bras.En: Mathieu holds her in his arms.Fr: Elle est le lien précieux qui l'unit à sa famille.En: She is the precious link that unites him with his family.Fr: Ensemble, ils commencent leur promenade.En: Together, they begin their walk.Fr: Chloé les rejoint bientôt. Elle sourit, l'air déterminé.En: Chloé joins them soon after, smiling with determination.Fr: "Mathieu, ça fait plaisir de te voir ici," dit-elle doucement.En: "Mathieu, it's good to see you here," she says softly.Fr: Leurs pas mènent vers des souvenirs communs.En: Their steps lead to shared memories.Fr: Ils parlent de vacances passées, des rires partagés sur cette même plage.En: They talk about past vacations, shared laughter on this same beach.Fr: Mais lors du dîner, l'ambiance change.En: But during dinner, the atmosphere changes.Fr: Chloé évoque sans prévenir une vieille dispute.En: Chloé unexpectedly brings up an old argument.Fr: Mathieu tressaille.En: Mathieu flinches.Fr: Le silence s'installe, lourd comme une vague prête à se briser.En: Silence settles, heavy as a wave ready to break.Fr: Élodie, sentant la tension, murmure doucement : "Parlez-vous, s'il vous plaît."En: Élodie, sensing the tension, softly murmurs, "Please talk to each other."Fr: Elle leur tend des dessins, souvenirs de moments heureux.En: She hands them drawings, memories of happy moments.Fr: C'est le déclencheur.En: This is the trigger.Fr: Mathieu pose sa fourchette.En: Mathieu sets down his fork.Fr: "Je veux qu'on se comprenne," dit-il.En: "I want us to understand each other," he says.Fr: Sa voix est tremblante mais ferme.En: His voice is trembling but firm.Fr: Il parle de ses regrets, de son envie de retrouver leur complicité.En: He talks about his regrets, his desire to regain their closeness.Fr: "Pardon, Chloé," ajoute-t-il, sincère.En: "I'm sorry, Chloé," he adds sincerely.Fr: Chloé l'écoute, émue.En: Chloé listens, moved.Fr: "Je suis là pour toi, Mathieu," répond-elle.En: "I'm here for you, Mathieu," she replies.Fr: Un sourire se dessine sur ses lèvres.En: A smile spreads across her face.Fr: Mathieu ressent une chaleur nouvelle.En: Mathieu feels a new warmth.Fr: Les difficultés s'évanouissent peu à peu, comme la marée qui efface les traces dans le sable.En: The difficulties gradually fade away, like the tide erasing traces in the sand.Fr: La nuit tombe, recouvrant Nice d'un manteau étoilé.En: Night falls, covering Nice with a starry cloak.Fr: Élodie tend la main à son oncle et à sa mère.En: Élodie reaches out her hand to her uncle and her mother.Fr: Ensemble, ils continuent à marcher.En: Together, they continue to walk.Fr: La Promenade des Anglais est devenue plus qu'un simple lieu.En: The Promenade des Anglais has become more than just a place.Fr: C'est le témoin de leur réconciliation.En: It is the witness to their reconciliation.Fr: Mathieu comprend enfin l'importance de la famille.En: Mathieu finally understands the importance of family.Fr: La communication honnête est essentielle.En: Honest communication is essential.Fr: Il est chez lui, parmi les siens, et un sentiment de paix l'envahit.En: He feels at home, among his loved ones, and a sense of peace envelops him.Fr: Les vagues continuent d'éclater doucement contre le rivage, mais cette fois, le son réconforte.En: The waves continue to gently crash against the shore, but this time, the sound is comforting.Fr: La famille, pense-t-il, est comme cette mer : parfois agitée, mais toujours belle.En: Family, he thinks, is like this sea: sometimes stormy, but always beautiful. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: le coucher de soleilthe horizon: l'horizonthe dispute: la disputethe reunion: la réunionthe breeze: la brisethe respite: la parenthèsethe misunderstanding: le malentenduthe recollection: le souvenirthe tide: la maréethe cloak: le manteauthe spark: le pétillantthe proximity: la complicitéthe determination: la déterminationthe regret: le regretthe link: le lienthe stage: le théâtrethe armistice: l'armisticethe drawing: le dessinthe peace: la paixthe shore: le rivagethe promise: la promessethe reconciliation: la réconciliationthe wave: la vagueto contemplate: contemplerto flinch: tressaillirto tremble: tremblerto fade: s'évanouirto envelope: envelopperto witness: témoignerto crash: éclater

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Old Friendships on the Promenade des Anglais Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'automne brillait doucement sur la Promenade des Anglais, où les feuilles des arbres dansaient légèrement au gré du vent.En: The autumn sun gently shone on the Promenade des Anglais, where the leaves of the trees danced lightly with the wind.Fr: Le café du coin était déjà animé, une douce mélodie flottait dans l'air, mêlant conversations et tintements de tasses.En: The corner café was already lively, a soft melody floated in the air, mingling conversations and the clinking of cups.Fr: Luc, un graphiste rêveur, s'assit à une table près de la fenêtre, perdant son regard dans les vagues lointaines.En: Luc, a dreamy graphic designer, sat at a table near the window, losing his gaze in the distant waves.Fr: Ce jour-là, c'était le 11 novembre, le Jour de l'Armistice.En: That day was November 11th, Armistice Day.Fr: Les souvenirs de ses années d'étudiant à Nice revenaient à Luc alors qu'il regardait autour de lui.En: Memories of his student years in Nice came back to Luc as he looked around.Fr: Il se souvenait des après-midis insouciants passés avec Camille et Étienne.En: He remembered the carefree afternoons spent with Camille and Étienne.Fr: Ces moments lui manquaient.En: He missed those moments.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il voulait retrouver cette camaraderie et comprendre ce qui importait à ses amis maintenant.En: Today, he wanted to rekindle that camaraderie and understand what mattered to his friends now.Fr: Alors qu'il s'apprêtait à plonger dans ses pensées, la cloche de la porte sonna.En: As he prepared to dive into his thoughts, the doorbell rang.Fr: C'était Camille, suivie d'Étienne, leurs visages illuminés par le même soleil.En: It was Camille, followed by Étienne, their faces illuminated by the same sun.Fr: Luc se leva immédiatement, surpris mais heureux de cette coïncidence.En: Luc stood up immediately, surprised but happy at this coincidence.Fr: Ils échangèrent des sourires sincères et se serrèrent la main.En: They exchanged sincere smiles and shook hands.Fr: Les années pouvaient se voir sur leurs visages, mais pas sur leur enthousiasme.En: The years could be seen on their faces, but not on their enthusiasm.Fr: "Quelle surprise !"En: "What a surprise!"Fr: dit Étienne, assis face à Luc.En: said Étienne, sitting across from Luc.Fr: Camille souriait, apportant un sentiment de nostalgie qui réchauffait l'intérieur du café.En: Camille smiled, bringing a feeling of nostalgia that warmed the inside of the café.Fr: Ils commandèrent du café et des viennoiseries, comme dans leurs souvenirs.En: They ordered coffee and pastries, as they had in their memories.Fr: Lentement, les conversations commencèrent, timides au début.En: Slowly, the conversations began, timid at first.Fr: Luc sentit cette peur persistante qu'ils aient changé, qu'ils aient oublié l'alchimie qui les liait autrefois.En: Luc felt this persistent fear that they had changed, that they had forgotten the chemistry that once bound them.Fr: "Comment allez-vous tous ?"En: "How have you all been?"Fr: demanda Luc, sa voix teintée d'hésitation.En: asked Luc, his voice tinged with hesitation.Fr: "Je pense souvent à ces années," confia Camille.En: "I often think about those years," confided Camille.Fr: "Avec Étienne, nous parlions récemment de vous."En: "With Étienne, we were recently talking about you."Fr: Elle lança un regard à Étienne, qui acquiesça.En: She glanced at Étienne, who nodded.Fr: Luc prit une grande inspiration, prêt à avouer ce qui lui pesait depuis longtemps.En: Luc took a deep breath, ready to confess what had been weighing on him for a long time.Fr: "Je veux revivre ces moments et comprendre ce que vous ressentez maintenant.En: "I want to relive those moments and understand how you feel now.Fr: Nos amitiés comptent pour moi."En: Our friendships matter to me."Fr: Un silence accueillit ses mots, suivi d'un accord collectif.En: A silence greeted his words, followed by a collective agreement.Fr: "Bien sûr," répondit Étienne, touché par la sincérité de Luc.En: "Of course," replied Étienne, touched by Luc's sincerity.Fr: "Nos vies ont changé, mais l'amitié peut toujours rester."En: "Our lives have changed, but friendship can always remain."Fr: Les trois amis continuaient de discuter, exprimant ce qu'ils avaient sur le cœur, et partageant des souvenirs précieux.En: The three friends continued to talk, expressing what was on their hearts, and sharing precious memories.Fr: Le soleil dehors jetait des ombres dansantes sur le sol, accompagnant leur conversation.En: The sun outside cast dancing shadows on the floor, accompanying their conversation.Fr: Ce fut à travers une discussion nostalgique qu'ils comprirent que bien que chacun ait changé, leur lien restait intact.En: It was through a nostalgic discussion that they understood that although each had changed, their bond remained intact.Fr: C'était un soulagement pour Luc.En: It was a relief for Luc.Fr: Il réalisa que les vérités du passé et les réalités du présent pouvaient coexister.En: He realized that the truths of the past and the realities of the present could coexist.Fr: Avant de partir, ils décidèrent de se voir plus régulièrement et de planifier un voyage dans les montagnes, un de leurs rêves anciens.En: Before leaving, they decided to see each other more regularly and to plan a trip to the mountains, one of their old dreams.Fr: Luc se leva, le cœur léger, plein d'espoir et de gratitude.En: Luc stood up, his heart light, full of hope and gratitude.Fr: Ce jour-là, sur la Promenade des Anglais, Luc sentit à nouveau ce sentiment d'appartenance, réalisant que les amitiés véritablement profondes ne se perdaient jamais, elles évoluaient simplement avec le temps.En: That day, on the Promenade des Anglais, Luc once again felt that sense of belonging, realizing that truly deep friendships are never lost; they simply evolve with time. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe leaves: les feuillesthe trees: les arbresthe wind: le ventthe wave: la vaguethe armistice: l'armisticethe memories: les souvenirsthe afternoon: l'après-midithe conversation: la conversationthe pastry: la viennoiseriethe chemistry: l'alchimiethe fear: la peurthe friendship: l'amitiéthe silence: le silencethe heart: le cœurthe truth: la véritéthe reality: la réalitéthe bond: le lienthe shadow: l'ombrethe floor: le solthe relief: le soulagementthe sense: le sentimentthe belonging: l'appartenancethe gratitude: la gratitudethe truth: la véritéthe melody: la mélodiethe student: l'étudiantthe camaraderie: la camaraderiethe doorbell: la cloche de la portethe coincidence: la coïncidence

Has your relationship with God grown distant over time? In this episode, America Pray Now leader Josiah Alway invites us to rediscover the passion we once had with the Lord, as we learn what it means to “Return to our first love.”---------------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 17 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina and South Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Starry Gift: Rekindling Childhood Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење сунце је лагано загрејавало ходнике музеја науке у којем су се могли чути весели гласови деце на екскурзији.En: The autumn sun gently warmed the halls of the science museum where cheerful voices of children on a trip could be heard.Sr: Деца су радознало разгледала експонате, а са њима се мешала живахан звук потезања кеса и кутија из продавнице сувенира.En: The children curiously explored the exhibits, and mixed with them was the lively sound of bags and boxes being pulled from the souvenir shop.Sr: Милош је стајао испред полица, загледан у гомиле научних играчака и шарених књига.En: Miloš stood in front of the shelves, gazing at piles of science toys and colorful books.Sr: Било је време да пронађе савршени поклон за своју пријатељицу Ивану.En: It was time to find the perfect gift for his friend Ivana.Sr: Јелена, његова пријатељица, пратила га је.En: Jelena, his friend, was accompanying him.Sr: Њих двоје су делили исти ентузијазам према науци које је Милош имао са Иваном, али овај пут су били ту да му помогну у избору.En: The two of them shared the same enthusiasm for science that Miloš had with Ivana, but this time they were there to help him make a choice.Sr: "Милоше, мораш изабрати нешто што ће Ивану подсетити на ваше заједничке авантуре," рекла је Јелена.En: "You have to choose something that will remind Ivana of your shared adventures," Jelena said.Sr: Милош је пажљиво разматрао сваки предмет.En: Miloš carefully considered each item.Sr: Лего сетови звезданих система, микроскопи и хемијски комплети чинили су се узбудљивим, али осетио је да није то оно право.En: Sets of Lego star systems, microscopes, and chemistry kits seemed exciting, but he felt they weren't quite right.Sr: Желеле је нешто што би оживело слике њиховог детињства.En: He wanted something that would bring to life images from their childhood.Sr: "Сећаш се када смо са Иваном гледали звезде?En: "Do you remember when we watched the stars with Ivana?"Sr: " упитао је Јелену као да тражи потврду.En: he asked Jelena as if seeking confirmation.Sr: Јелена се насмешила.En: Jelena smiled.Sr: "Наравно!En: "Of course!Sr: Она ноћ код твоје баке на селу, гладање Персеида.En: That night at your grandma's in the village, watching the Perseids."Sr: "Одједном, Милошев поглед запе на старински комплет телескопа, сакривен у углу полица.En: Suddenly, Miloš's gaze fell on a vintage telescope set, hidden in the corner of the shelves.Sr: Његово срце брже је закуцало.En: His heart beat faster.Sr: "Ово је то!En: "This is it!"Sr: " узвикнуо је.En: he exclaimed.Sr: Тај телескоп био је симбол њихових безбрижних летњих ноћи и авантура.En: That telescope was a symbol of their carefree summer nights and adventures.Sr: "Да ли је скупо?En: "Is it expensive?"Sr: " Јелена је била пун обзира.En: Jelena asked considerately.Sr: Милош је размишљао, али знао је да ће видети Иванин осмех када угледа поклон, и то ће бити непроцењиво.En: Miloš thought about it, but he knew he would see Ivana's smile when she saw the gift, and that would be priceless.Sr: Одлучан, Милош је купио телескоп.En: Determined, Miloš bought the telescope.Sr: Његова несигурност се растопила док је размишљао како ће га поклањати Ивану.En: His uncertainty melted away as he thought about how he would present it to Ivana.Sr: Схватио је да прави поклон није у његовој цени, већ у сећањима и пажњи коју носи.En: He realized the true gift was not in its price but in the memories and thoughtfulness it carried.Sr: Милош је био задовољан.En: Miloš was content.Sr: Чврсто је држао пакет, сигуран да ће ово учврстити пријатељство и донети радост њиховој заједничкој љубави према науци.En: He held the package tightly, confident that this would strengthen their friendship and bring joy to their shared love of science. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењеwarm: загрејавалоhalls: ходникеcheerful: веселиexhibit: експонатеaccompany: пратитиenthusiasm: ентузијазамadventure: авантураconsidered: разматраоmicroscope: микроскопиchemistry: хемијскиchildhood: детињствоstar: звездеvintage: старинскиtelescope: телескопcorner: углуpriceless: непроцењивоdetermined: одлучанuncertainty: несигурностmemories: сећањимаconfidence: сигуранshared: заједничкиfriendship: пријатељствоjoy: радостremind: подсетитиsmiled: насмешилаconsiderate: обзираcarefree: безбрижнихstrengthen: учврститиgift: поклон

It's been a few weeks, people. I know. Had a couple of eps ready to go and I changed my mind because I wasn't happy with them.In the past few weeks, I have rekindled my love of running, but also adjusted my plans for a couple of upcoming races out of an abundance of caution -- or pride.And one of you gets a shoutout. You'll just have to listen to find out. :)

It was exactly two years ago, when Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns from The Resilience Centre, sat down with Leigh Hatcher, in a conversation exploring the possibility of people rekindling hope after experiences of adversity. Now, we again bring together John and Leigh, only this time - it is a unique conversation about John's own adverse experience - his current journey of a manageable, but not curable, diagnosis of cancer that came shortly after the recording of their first podcast together. John bravely shares with Leigh (and all of us) his personal story about what it takes to rekindle hope in the face of adversity that was unanticipated and unimaginable. The Resilience Centre, as a team, wants to express gratitude to their special colleague John, for making the physical time and emotional space to record such a meaningful podcast for all of us to grow from. The post Rekindling Hope – Part #2: Revisiting Hope with Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Friendship in the Forbidden City: A Mid-Autumn Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的秋天，总是带着一种独特的魅力。En: Autumn in the Zijincheng, the Forbidden City, always carries a unique charm.Zh: 金黄的树叶在风中轻轻摇曳，红色的灯笼点缀着古老的建筑，空气中弥漫着甜蜜的月饼香和香烛味。En: Golden leaves gently sway in the wind, red lanterns adorn the ancient buildings, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of yuebing and incense.Zh: 明亮的圆月挂在天上，为宽阔的庭院披上银色的光辉。En: A bright full moon hangs in the sky, draping the vast courtyard in a silver glow.Zh: 今天是中秋节，En: Today is the Zhongqiujie, the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 莲站在紫禁城的一角，心里却难以平静。En: Lian stands in a corner of the Forbidden City, yet her heart is far from calm.Zh: 她手里捧着一封沉甸甸的邀请，邀请她在这里与明见面。En: She holds a heavy invitation in her hands, inviting her to meet Ming there.Zh: 多年前的误会让两人渐行渐远，心中的伤痛与不信任像是无形的墙，将她们隔离开来。En: Years of misunderstandings had caused the two to drift apart, with the pain and distrust within their hearts becoming an invisible wall separating them.Zh: 但今晚，她决定面对过去。En: But tonight, she has decided to confront the past.Zh: 莲和明曾是亲密的朋友，她热爱艺术保护，他专注历史研究。En: Lian and Ming were once close friends; she had a passion for art preservation, and he was focused on historical research.Zh: 本该是志同道合的伙伴，但一场误会却将两人拉开了距离。En: They should have been kindred spirits, but a misunderstanding pulled them apart.Zh: 莲一直想知道真相，想要对过往释怀。En: Lian always wanted to know the truth, to make peace with the past.Zh: 而明，他想修复他们的关系，期盼能弥补自己曾犯的错。En: As for Ming, he wished to repair their relationship, hoping to make amends for the mistakes he made.Zh: 月光倾洒在庭院时，明走近了暮光中的莲。En: As the moonlight poured over the courtyard, Ming approached Lian in the twilight.Zh: 他微微一笑，声音中透着一丝紧张：“莲，好久不见。”En: He gave a slight smile, his voice tinged with a bit of nervousness: " Lian, long time no see."Zh: 莲点点头，努力让自己冷静：“是啊，太久了。”En: Lian nodded, trying to stay calm: "Yes, it's been too long."Zh: 两人漫步在灯笼下，沉默了一会儿，终究是明先开口：“当初的事，是个误会。En: They strolled under the lanterns in silence for a while, until Ming finally spoke: "What happened back then was a misunderstanding.Zh: 我从未想过会那样发展。我对不起你。”En: I never intended things to turn out that way. I'm sorry."Zh: 莲心里柔软的地方被触及，眼泪险些夺眶而出。En: The soft spot in Lian's heart was touched, tears almost welling in her eyes.Zh: “我一直想知道是什么让我们变成这样。”她低语着，抬头看着明。En: "I've always wanted to know what turned us into this." She whispered, looking up at Ming.Zh: 明回忆起过去，解释了当初的种种。En: Ming recalled the past and explained the events as they unfolded.Zh: 他的坦诚让莲心中的绳结慢慢松开。En: His honesty slowly untied the knot in Lian's heart.Zh: 她望着他，终于明白误会是如何发生的，而他们都曾是误会的受害者。En: She looked at him and finally understood how the misunderstanding occurred and that they had both been victims of it.Zh: 灯光下，他们谈了很久。En: Under the lanterns, they talked for a long time.Zh: 风中夹着月饼的甜香，明亮的灯笼像是给他们点亮了全新的未来。En: The wind carried the sweet scent of yuebing, and the bright lanterns seemed to illuminate a whole new future for them.Zh: 莲感受到心中逐渐涌起的温暖和和解的力量。En: Lian felt a warmth rising within her, a power of reconciliation.Zh: 她终于微笑起来：“或许，我们可以重新开始。”En: She finally smiled: "Perhaps we can start anew."Zh: 明笑了，灯笼的光映在他的脸上，带来无尽的温情。En: Ming smiled, with the light of the lantern reflecting on his face, bringing endless warmth.Zh: 两人决定将过去抛在脑后，共同庆祝这美好的节日。En: The two decided to leave the past behind and celebrate this beautiful festival together.Zh: 中秋的夜空下，他们找到了新的开始，新的友谊和无法轻易斩断的情谊。En: Beneath the Mid-Autumn night sky, they found a new beginning, a new friendship, and a bond that couldn't be easily severed.Zh: 莲终于明白，过去的阴影无法阻止她走向光明的未来。En: Lian finally understood that the shadows of the past couldn't prevent her from moving towards a bright future.Zh: 在紫禁城古旧的廊柱之间，她学会了原谅，也学会了为未来的可能性敞开心扉。En: Between the ancient pillars of the Forbidden City, she learned to forgive and to open her heart to the possibilities of the future. Vocabulary Words:charm: 魅力sway: 摇曳adorn: 点缀fragrance: 香味courtyard: 庭院invitation: 邀请confront: 面对kindred spirits: 志同道合amends: 弥补twilight: 暮光untied: 松开knot: 绳结illuminate: 点亮reconciliation: 和解severed: 斩断pillars: 廊柱sweetness: 甜蜜full moon: 圆月calm: 平静misunderstanding: 误会distrust: 不信任preservation: 保护research: 研究victims: 受害者drift apart: 渐行渐远repaired: 修复separate: 隔离unfolded: 发生possibilities: 可能性forgive: 原谅

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Family Ties Among Stockholm's Masterpieces Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Träden utanför Nationalmuseum skiftade i gyllene och röda färger, som om de själva var konstverk.En: The trees outside the Nationalmuseum were changing to golden and red hues, as if they themselves were artworks.Sv: Sofia och Linnea gick långsamt genom museets magnifika salar.En: Sofia and Linnea walked slowly through the museum's magnificent halls.Sv: De skulle på en efterlängtad konstutställning.En: They were going to a long-awaited art exhibition.Sv: Sofia älskade konst.En: Sofia loved art.Sv: Det gav henne en känsla av ro och inspiration.En: It gave her a sense of peace and inspiration.Sv: Men den här dagen grumlades hennes glädje av oro.En: But this day, her joy was clouded by worry.Sv: "Linnea, tänk om vi stöter på Albin idag?"En: "Linnea, what if we run into Albin today?"Sv: viskade Sofia.En: whispered Sofia.Sv: Hennes blick flackade i oroliga mönster, speglande de intrikata målningarna omkring dem.En: Her glance flickered in worried patterns, mirroring the intricate paintings around them.Sv: "Du har velat återförenas med honom länge nu, Sofia," svarade Linnea mjukt och la en hand på Sofias axel.En: "You've been wanting to reunite with him for a long time now, Sofia," Linnea replied softly, placing a hand on Sofia's shoulder.Sv: "Kanske är det ett tecken."En: "Maybe it's a sign."Sv: Sofia nickade, men en tyngd vilade kvar i hennes bröst.En: Sofia nodded, but a weight lingered in her chest.Sv: Hennes bror Albin, som hon inte hade träffat på flera år, hade plötsligt dykt upp i hennes tankar denna dag.En: Her brother Albin, whom she had not seen for several years, had suddenly appeared in her thoughts today.Sv: Han bodde utomlands och deras relation hade varit kylig.En: He lived abroad and their relationship had been chilly.Sv: Gamla konflikter låg fortfarande och pyrde under ytan.En: Old conflicts were still simmering beneath the surface.Sv: Som de långsamt vandrade genom utställningen, de njöt av varje konstverk.En: As they slowly wandered through the exhibition, they enjoyed each artwork.Sv: Mitt bland färger och former såg de en bekant gestalt.En: Among the colors and shapes, they saw a familiar figure.Sv: Där stod Albin.En: There stood Albin.Sv: Han såg äldre ut, men de där igenkännande dragen fanns kvar.En: He looked older, but those recognizable features remained.Sv: "Sofia", uppmanade Linnea tyst och knuffade henne försiktigt framåt.En: "Sofia," Linnea urged quietly and nudged her gently forward.Sv: Sofia kände en hemsk blandning av förväntan och rädsla.En: Sofia felt a dreadful mix of anticipation and fear.Sv: Skulle hon säga hej?En: Should she say hello?Sv: Vad skulle hon säga?En: What would she say?Sv: Om han bara ignorerade henne?En: What if he just ignored her?Sv: Men denna plats, dessa konstverk, gav henne mod.En: But this place, these artworks, gave her courage.Sv: Hon satte kurs mot Albin.En: She set a course toward Albin.Sv: "Hej, Albin," sa hon, rösten skakig men tydlig.En: "Hello, Albin," she said, her voice shaky but clear.Sv: Albin vände sig långsamt och såg på henne.En: Albin turned slowly and looked at her.Sv: Blicken mjuknade något, men han såg också förbluffad ut.En: His gaze softened somewhat, but he also appeared astonished.Sv: "Sofia," svarade han till sist.En: "Sofia," he finally replied.Sv: De stod där mitt bland mästerverken, två syskon som delade mer än bara gener.En: They stood there among the masterpieces, two siblings sharing more than just genes.Sv: Orden kom först långsamt.En: The words came slowly at first.Sv: Samtalet blev snabbt uppriktigt och känsloladdat.En: The conversation quickly became sincere and emotional.Sv: Sofia talade om sina känslor, om saknaden och ängsligheten.En: Sofia talked about her feelings, about the longing and anxiety.Sv: Albin berättade om sitt liv utomlands, om varför han hållit sig undan.En: Albin spoke about his life abroad, about why he had stayed away.Sv: Det var svårt.En: It was difficult.Sv: För gamla sår läkte inte omedelbart.En: For old wounds do not heal immediately.Sv: Men där, bland konsten, hittade de en sällsynt gemensam mark.En: But there, among the art, they found a rare common ground.Sv: Insikten om att det som en gång verkade omöjligt att reparera kanske kunde bli helt.En: The realization that what once seemed impossible to repair could perhaps become whole.Sv: När Sofia och Linnea senare den kvällen lämnade museet, vilade ett lugn över Sofia.En: When Sofia and Linnea left the museum later that evening, a calm rested over Sofia.Sv: Hon hade gått igenom en storm av känslor, men hittade ett frö av hopp.En: She had gone through a storm of emotions, but found a seed of hope.Sv: Hennes mod belönades och hon kände sig starkare.En: Her courage was rewarded and she felt stronger.Sv: Människor förändras.En: People change.Sv: Förbindelser kan återuppbyggas.En: Connections can be rebuilt.Sv: Höstens färgglada löv viskade om nya början, och mitt i allt detta, fann Sofia en ny början med sin bror.En: The colorful autumn leaves whispered of new beginnings, and in the midst of it all, Sofia found a new beginning with her brother. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: hösthues: färgermagnificent: magnifikaclouded: grumladesflickered: flackadeintricate: intrikatalingered: vilade kvarabroad: utomlandschilly: kyligsimmering: pyrdewandered: vandradefamiliar: bekanturged: uppmanadedreadful: hemskanticipation: förväntanastonished: förbluffadmasterpieces: mästerverkensincere: uppriktigtanxiety: ängslighetheal: läkterare: sällsyntrealization: insiktenimpossible: omöjligtrepair: repareracalm: lugnstorm: stormseed: fröcourage: modrewarded: belönades

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Diwali Reunion at India Gate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: त्योहारी सीजन की ठंडी शाम थी।En: It was a cold evening during the festive season.Hi: दिल्ली में इंडिया गेट के आसपास का माहौल रौशनी और उत्साह से भरा हुआ था।En: The atmosphere around India Gate in Delhi was filled with light and excitement.Hi: सड़कों पर रंग-बिरंगी लाइट्स जगमगा रही थीं, जिससे शहर पर्व की रोशनी में नहाया हुआ लग रहा था।En: The streets were illuminated with colorful lights, making the city seem bathed in the glow of the festival.Hi: यह दिवाली का अवसर था।En: It was the occasion of Diwali.Hi: अर्मान का दिल हल्का सा घबराया हुआ था।En: Arman's heart was slightly anxious.Hi: सालों से वह अपने परिवार से दूर था।En: He had been away from his family for years.Hi: सानवी और उसका परिवार, जिसे कभी उसने अपने बचपन के दिनों में बेहद करीब से जाना था, उससे अनजाने ही दूर हो गए थे।En: Sanvi and her family, whom he had known closely during his childhood days, had unknowingly drifted apart.Hi: लेकिन आज वह अपने पुराने रिश्तों को सुधारने का निर्णय ले चुका था।En: But today, he had decided to mend his old relationships.Hi: इस दिवाली में उसे अपने परिवार के साथ मनाने का मौका मिला था।En: He had the opportunity to celebrate this Diwali with his family.Hi: सानवी हमेशा से समझदार थी।En: Sanvi had always been wise.Hi: उसने अपने घर को सुंदर दीयों से सजाया था, मानो थकान भरे रास्ते के बाद वापस लौटने वालों को स्वागत करने के लिए।En: She had decorated her home with beautiful diyas as if to welcome those returning from a weary journey.Hi: उसे हमेशा से यकीन था कि समय के साथ रिश्ते सुधर सकते हैं।En: She always believed that relationships could be mended with time.Hi: रोहित, सानवी का बेटा, आज पहली बार अपने मामा अर्मान से मिलने जा रहा था।En: Rohit, Sanvi's son, was going to meet his uncle Arman for the first time today.Hi: उसने मामा की कहानियां सुनी थी लेकिन कभी खुद उनसे नहीं मिला था।En: He had heard stories about his uncle but had never met him in person.Hi: वह उत्सुक था लेकिन साथ ही संशय में भी।En: He was curious but also apprehensive.Hi: सब एकसाथ इंडिया गेट की ओर बढ़ रहे थे, जहाँ पूरा परिवार मिलने वाला था।En: Everyone was heading towards India Gate together, where the entire family was going to meet.Hi: जैसे ही वे वहां पहुंचे, अर्मान के अंदर की सारी उलझनें उसे घेरने लगीं।En: As they arrived there, all of Arman's inner turmoils began to engulf him.Hi: लेकिन उसने मन में ठान लिया कि आज वह सब कुछ साफ करेगा।En: But he had resolved in his mind to clear everything up today.Hi: दिवाली के रात की रौनक ने वातावरण को और भी खास बना दिया।En: The splendor of the Diwali night made the atmosphere even more special.Hi: आखिरकार, जब सब लोग दीयों के पास बैठे, अर्मान ने पहल की।En: Finally, when everyone sat down by the diyas, Arman took the initiative.Hi: उसने दिल से बोलना शुरू किया।En: He started speaking from his heart.Hi: “मुझे खेद है, सानवी,” उसने कहा।En: "I am sorry, Sanvi," he said.Hi: “इन सालों में शायद हम दूर हो गए, लेकिन हमें फिर से करीब आने का मौका मिला है।En: "Over the years, perhaps we have grown apart, but we have been given a chance to come closer again.Hi: मैं वही भाई बनना चाहता हूँ जो मैं पहले था।”En: I want to be the same brother I was before."Hi: सानवी की आँखों में आंसू थे, पर यह खुशी के थे।En: Tears were in Sanvi's eyes, but they were tears of joy.Hi: उसने अर्मान की माफी को कबूल किया।En: She accepted Arman's apology.Hi: “हम सब मानते हैं कि कभी-कभी गलतफहमियां हो जाती हैं, लेकिन सही समय पर माफी मांगना ही महत्वपूर्ण है।”En: "We all acknowledge that sometimes misunderstandings happen, but what matters is seeking forgiveness at the right time."Hi: रोहित ने पहली बार अपने मामा को इतने करीब से महसूस किया।En: For the first time, Rohit felt so close to his uncle.Hi: उसने उनके साथ बातें कीं और अपनी सारी शंकाएँ दूर कीं।En: He talked to him and cleared all his doubts.Hi: पूरा परिवार वही बैठा था, दियों की रोशनी में, एक दूसरे की नजदीकियों को फिर से महसूस करते हुए।En: The whole family sat there, under the light of the diyas, feeling the closeness between each other once again.Hi: अंत में, सबने मिलकर दीयों को जलाया और एक-दूसरे से दिल से माफी मांगी।En: In the end, everyone lit the diyas together and sincerely apologized to each other.Hi: यह समझ लिया कि एकता और आपसी समझ सबसे अधिक मायने रखते हैं।En: They understood that unity and mutual understanding hold the greatest significance.Hi: उस रात, अर्मान ने अपने दिल से भारीपन को हटा दिया और महसूस किया कि सच्चे रिश्ते केवल उपहार देने से नहीं, बल्कि दिल से जुड़ने से बनते हैं।En: That night, Arman removed the heaviness from his heart and realized that true relationships are built not just by giving gifts but by connecting heart to heart.Hi: उसने सीखा कि संचार और माफ करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: He learned the importance of communication and forgiveness.Hi: दिवाली की उस रात के बाद, रिश्ते सुधरने लगे और पुरानी चोटें भरने लगीं।En: After that night of Diwali, relationships began to heal, and old wounds started to mend.Hi: अर्मान ने खुद को फिर से जुड़े, सम्मानित और परिवार का हिस्सा महसूस किया।En: Arman felt reconnected, respected, and a part of the family once again.Hi: यह दिवाली हमेशा के लिए यादगार बन गई।En: This Diwali became forever memorable. Vocabulary Words:festive: त्योहारीatmosphere: माहौलilluminated: जगमगाanxious: घबरायाunknowingly: अनजानेmend: सुधारनेwise: समझदारweary: थकानcurious: उत्सुकapprehensive: संशयturmoils: उलझनेंengulf: घेरनेsplendor: रौनकinitiative: पहलacknowledge: मानतेmisunderstandings: गलतफहमियांforgiveness: माफीcloseness: नजदीकियोंunity: एकताmutual: आपसीheaviness: भारीपनconnecting: जुड़नेcommunication: संचारheal: सुधरनेwounds: चोटेंreconnected: जुड़ेrespected: सम्मानितmemorable: यादगारopportunity: मौकाsignificance: महत्वपूर्ण

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Family Ties Amidst Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Efterårsbrisen dansede mellem de gyldne blade og omfavnede de smukke spir på Børsen.En: The autumn breeze danced among the golden leaves and embraced the beautiful spires on the Børsen.Da: Denne dag var særlig for Freja.En: This day was special for Freja.Da: I børnebarnets rolige ånd gled hun gennem det travle Børsen, hvor glade stemmer og duften af kanel fyldte efterårets festival.En: In the calm spirit of her grandchild, she glided through the busy Børsen, where cheerful voices and the scent of cinnamon filled the autumn festival.Da: Bygningen stod majestætisk, præcis som hun huskede den fra sine barndomsdage, fuld af historier og minder.En: The building stood majestically, just as she remembered it from her childhood days, full of stories and memories.Da: Freja følte sig som en fremmed i sin egen livshistorie.En: Freja felt like a stranger in her own life story.Da: Efter sin fars død havde hun svært ved at finde sin plads.En: After her father's death, she struggled to find her place.Da: Denne festival, hvor hendes barndoms minder boede, var hendes håb for en forbindelse med sin fortid.En: This festival, where her childhood memories lived, was her hope for a connection with her past.Da: Hun kiggede rundt, lyttede til folkemusikken, og smagte på æblekagerne, som bragte hende tilbage til hyggelige efterårsdage med sin far.En: She looked around, listened to the folk music, and tasted the apple cakes that took her back to cozy autumn days with her father.Da: Men noget manglede, en følelse af ufuldstændighed fulgte hende.En: But something was missing, a feeling of incompleteness followed her.Da: Lars, Frejas bror, var også på festivalen.En: Lars, Freja's brother, was also at the festival.Da: Hun så ham i mængden, men tøvede.En: She saw him in the crowd but hesitated.Da: Der var en afstand mellem dem, en mur af uudtalte følelser.En: There was a distance between them, a wall of unspoken feelings.Da: Freja trak sig tilbage og gik videre alene.En: Freja withdrew and moved on alone.Da: Alligevel kunne hun mærke tyngden af deres families tavse spøgelse.En: Yet she could feel the weight of their family's silent ghost.Da: I mængden stødte hun på Niels, hendes familieven.En: In the crowd, she bumped into Niels, her family friend.Da: Hans entusiasme sprudlede, og hans smil mindede hende om familiefester, hun længtes efter.En: His enthusiasm sparkled, and his smile reminded her of family gatherings she longed for.Da: "Freja, familien er alt," sagde Niels hjertevarmt, mens de snakkede.En: "Freja, family is everything," said Niels warmly as they talked.Da: Ordene rørte noget dybt hos Freja.En: The words touched something deep within Freja.Da: Trods frygten måtte hun tage skridtet for at nå Lars.En: Despite the fear, she had to take the step to reach out to Lars.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding, søgte ham indtil hun fandt ham ved en bod med gløgg.En: She took a deep breath, searched for him until she found him at a stall with mulled wine.Da: "Hej Lars," sagde hun, lidt nervøst, men blidt.En: "Hi Lars," she said, a bit nervously but gently.Da: Lars kiggede op og så hendes alvor.En: Lars looked up and saw her seriousness.Da: Sammen gik de en tur gennem festivalen, omgivet af musik og latter.En: Together they took a walk through the festival, surrounded by music and laughter.Da: Langsomt begyndte de at tale.En: Slowly, they began to talk.Da: Små snak blev til genuine minder.En: Small talk turned into genuine memories.Da: "Kan du huske, da far tog os hertil første gang?"En: "Do you remember when dad took us here for the first time?"Da: spurgte Freja.En: asked Freja.Da: Lars smilede varmt.En: Lars smiled warmly.Da: "Ja, hvordan kunne jeg glemme det," sagde han.En: "Yes, how could I forget," he said.Da: De grinede og delte historier, som byggede bro over den afstand, der havde skabt sig mellem dem.En: They laughed and shared stories, building a bridge over the distance that had come between them.Da: Solen gik langsomt ned, og en følelse af samhørighed gled ind over dem.En: The sun slowly set, and a feeling of togetherness washed over them.Da: Festivalen sluttede, men for Freja og Lars markerede det begyndelsen på en ny forståelse.En: The festival ended, but for Freja and Lars, it marked the beginning of a new understanding.Da: De forlod festivalen side om side, med hjertet let og fyldt med håb.En: They left the festival side by side, with a light heart and filled with hope.Da: For Freja var dagen blevet en rejse fra isolering til forbindelse.En: For Freja, the day had become a journey from isolation to connection.Da: Hun havde fundet den styrke, hun havde ønsket.En: She had found the strength she wished for.Da: Ikke kun for sig selv, men for hendes familie.En: Not just for herself, but for her family.Da: Familien, hendes rødder, var trods alt det, der virkelig betød noget.En: The family, her roots, was after all what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:breeze: brisespires: spirembraced: omfavnedecozy: hyggeligeincompleteness: ufuldstændighedhesitated: tøvedeunspoken: uudtaltewithdraw: trak sig tilbageenthusiasm: entusiasmesparkled: sprudledegenuine: genuinebridge: broisolation: isoleringconnection: forbindelsestrength: styrkemajestically: majestætiskdistant: afstandnervously: nervøstseriousness: alvorside by side: side om sidefestival: festivalmemories: minderstranger: fremmedcheerful: gladelonged: længtes eftertogetherness: samhørighedbeginning: begyndelsejourney: rejsefilled: fyldtheart: hjerte

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds Amidst Chrysanthemums: An Autumn Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが柔らかく降り注ぐ新宿御苑。En: The soft autumn sunlight was gently shining down on Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 色とりどりの菊が咲き誇る中で、春人は心の中で揺れる気持ちを抱えて立っていました。En: Amidst the vibrant blooming chrysanthemums, Haruto stood with feelings of turmoil in his heart.Ja: 今日は菊祭り。En: Today was the Chrysanthemum Festival.Ja: そして、彼はある決心をしていました。En: And he had made a certain decision.Ja: 「春人、久しぶりですね！」En: "Haruto, it's been a while!"Ja: 突然、彼の耳に懐かしい声が届きました。En: Suddenly, a nostalgic voice reached his ears.Ja: 振り向くと、そこには昔の友人、結衣が立っていました。En: When he turned around, there stood an old friend, Yui.Ja: 春人は微笑んで手を振り返しました。En: Haruto smiled and waved back.Ja: 「やあ、結衣。元気だった？」En: "Hey, Yui. How have you been?"Ja: 菊の花々が周りを彩る中、二人はゆっくりと歩き始めました。En: Amidst the chrysanthemums coloring their surroundings, the two began to walk slowly.Ja: お互いに、何年もの間隔を埋めようとするように、話題が途切れることはありません。En: As if trying to fill the years of absence, their conversation never paused.Ja: しかし、春人の胸にはまだ、あの未解決の思いが残っていました。En: However, Haruto still had that unresolved feeling lingering in his heart.Ja: 「実は…、結衣。今まで伝えられなかったことがあるんだ。」En: "Actually... Yui. There's something I haven't been able to tell you."Ja: 彼は足を止め、深呼吸をしました。En: He stopped walking and took a deep breath.Ja: 結衣も足を止め、春人をじっと見つめました。En: Yui also stopped and gazed intently at Haruto.Ja: 「何？」En: "What is it?"Ja: 「昔、僕たちはどんどん離れていってしまった。でも、そのことをずっと後悔してる。もっと早く、君に話せばよかった。」En: "In the past, we started drifting apart. But I've always regretted that. I wish I had talked to you sooner."Ja: 周りの人々の笑い声がかすかに聞こえる中で、春人の言葉が静かに響きました。En: As the faint laughter of surrounding people was heard, Haruto's words quietly resonated.Ja: 結衣は、小さく微笑みました。En: Yui smiled softly.Ja: 「私も同じ気持ちだったよ。私たちの友情は終わったと思ってたけど、今日話せて嬉しい。」En: "I felt the same way. I thought our friendship was over, but I'm glad we could talk today."Ja: 結衣の言葉に、春人の心は軽くなりました。En: With Yui's words, Haruto's heart felt lighter.Ja: お互いに再び会える喜びを感じ、彼らは歩み始めました。En: Feeling the joy of meeting again, they resumed their walk.Ja: 菊の香りが二人の周りに漂い、過去の痛みを癒すようでした。En: The scent of chrysanthemums drifted around them, seemingly healing the pains of the past.Ja: 「また、近いうちに会おうね。もっと、いろんな話をしたいな。」結衣が言いました。En: "Let's meet again soon. I want to talk about many more things," Yui said.Ja: 春人は笑顔で頷きました。En: Haruto nodded with a smile.Ja: 「もちろんだよ。次はもっと、楽しいことを共有しよう。」En: "Of course. Next time, let's share more joyful things."Ja: 新宿御苑を出るころには、彼らの関係は新たな絆で結ばれていました。En: By the time they left Shinjuku Gyoen, their relationship was bound with a new bond.Ja: 春人は自分の心にあった恐れを乗り越えたことで、友情の美しさを再確認しました。En: Having overcome the fears in his heart, Haruto rediscovered the beauty of friendship.Ja: 結衣との再会は、新たな秋の始まりを告げるものでした。En: The reunion with Yui heralded the start of a new autumn. Vocabulary Words:soft: 柔らかくsunlight: 日差しvibrant: 色とりどりblooming: 咲き誇るturmoil: 揺れるamidst: 中でchrysanthemum: 菊festival: 祭りcertain: あるnostalgic: 懐かしいintently: じっとdrifting: 離れてregretted: 後悔してるfaint: かすかlaughter: 笑い声resonated: 響きましたlighter: 軽くなりましたjoy: 喜びpain: 痛みdrifted: 漂いfears: 恐れovercome: 乗り越えrediscovered: 再確認しましたfriendship: 友情reunion: 再会bond: 絆lingering: 残ってgazed: 見つめましたheralded: 告げるintently: じっと

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Bonds: A Diwali Tale of Legacy and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर के हवाई अड्डे पर हलचल थी।En: There was a buzz at the Jaipur airport.Hi: दीवाली का मौसम अपने चरम पर था और सारा शहर रंग-बिरंगी रौशनी में स्नान कर रहा था।En: The Diwali season was at its peak, and the whole city was bathed in colorful lights.Hi: इसी बीच, जयपुर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल के लिए आने वाले साहित्य प्रेमियों में छोटे-बड़े लेखक, पाठक और विचारक शामिल थे।En: Meanwhile, among the literary enthusiasts coming for the Jaipur Literature Festival were authors, readers, and thinkers of all sizes and levels.Hi: सफेद तंबूओं से सजे इस महोत्सव ने हर किसी को अपनी ओर आकर्षित कर लिया था।En: This festival, adorned with white tents, had attracted everyone.Hi: यहाँ, किताबों की महक, मखमली-आवाज़ में गूँजते किस्से और ताज़े गाज़र हल्वे की महक हर दिशा में फैली थी।En: The aroma of books, the resonating tales in velvety voices, and the smell of fresh gajar halwa were spreading in every direction.Hi: आज, विशेष आयोजनों के बीच, एक युवा लेखक, अर्जुन, अपनी जगह पक्की करने की कोशिश में था।En: Today, among the special events, a young author, Arjun, was trying to secure his place.Hi: उसके पास एक महत्त्वपूर्ण अवसर था - एक प्रतिष्ठित कहानी प्रतियोगिता जीतने का।En: He had an important opportunity - to win a prestigious story competition.Hi: लेकिन आज के दिन उसके दिल में हलचल इसलिए थी क्योंकि उसकी बहन मीरा भी यहाँ मौजूद थी, जाने अनजाने।En: But today, his heart was restless because his sister Meera was present here, unexpectedly.Hi: कॉलेज में इतिहास की प्रोफेसर बन चुकी मीरा, कई सालों से पारिवारिक समारोहों से दूर रही थी।En: Meera, who had become a college history professor, had stayed away from family gatherings for many years.Hi: अर्जुन चाहता था कि वह अपनी प्रस्तुति पर ध्यान केंद्रित करे, लेकिन मीरा की उपस्थिति उसे विचलित कर रही थी।En: Arjun wanted to focus on his presentation, but Meera's presence was distracting him.Hi: वह जानता था कि उसके परिवार का ध्यान खींचने के लिए उसे यह प्रतियोगिता जीतनी होगी।En: He knew he had to win this competition to draw his family's attention.Hi: दूसरी ओर, मीरा इस कोशिश में थी कि भाई-बहन के बीच की दरार भर सकें।En: On the other hand, Meera was trying to mend the rift between the siblings.Hi: अर्जुन और मीरा का रिश्ता बचपन में बहुत मज़बूत था, लेकिन अब दोनों की राहें और विचार अलग-अलग हो गए थे।En: The relationship between Arjun and Meera was very strong in childhood, but now their paths and thoughts had diverged.Hi: त्योहार की इस गहमा-गहमी में अर्जुन की घबराहट बढ़ रही थी।En: Amidst the hustle and bustle of the festival, Arjun's nervousness was increasing.Hi: वह मंच पर आया, उसकी कहानी का शीर्षक था, "विरासत की छाँव में।En: He came onto the stage, and his story was titled, "In the Shadow of Legacy."Hi: " उसने आँखें घुमाकर देखा, मीरा भीड़ में बैठी थी, ध्यान से उसकी ओर देख रही थी।En: He glanced around and saw Meera sitting in the crowd, watching him intently.Hi: अचानक, अर्जुन को एक विश्वास मिला।En: Suddenly, Arjun gained confidence.Hi: उसने कहानी सुनानी शुरू की, आँखों में अपने छोटे भाई के संघर्षों का चित्रण करते हुए।En: He began narrating the story, depicting the struggles of his little brother through his eyes.Hi: कहानी जैसे-जैसे आगे बढ़ी, दर्शक मंत्रमुग्ध हो गए।En: As the story progressed, the audience was spellbound.Hi: इमोशनल मोड़ पर अर्जुन की आँखों में आँसू थे।En: At an emotional turn, tears welled up in Arjun's eyes.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ काँप रही थी जब अंत में उसने अपनी बहन की ओर देखा और बोला, "विरासत बस भौतिक नहीं होती, यह रिश्तों की वो छाँव भी होती है जिसमें हम सुकून पाते हैं।En: His voice trembled when he finally looked at his sister and said, "Legacy is not just material; it is also the shadow of relationships where we find peace."Hi: "पढ़ाई खत्म होते ही तालीयों की गूंज उठी।En: As he finished reading, applause erupted.Hi: अर्जुन ने एक गहरी सांस ली और मंच से नीचे उतरा।En: Arjun took a deep breath and stepped down from the stage.Hi: भीड़ में मीरा उसकी ओर बढ़ी।En: Meera moved towards him in the crowd.Hi: एक पल के लिए दोनों चुप रहे, लेकिन फिर मीरा ने कहा, "तुमने कमाल कर दिया।En: For a moment, both remained silent, but then Meera said, "You did amazing.Hi: मुझे तुम पर हमेशा गर्व था।En: I was always proud of you."Hi: " अर्जुन ने एक गहरी साँस लेकर कहा, "तुम्हारी स्वीकृति मेरे लिए सबसे बड़ी जीत है।En: Arjun took a deep breath and said, "Your acceptance is my greatest victory."Hi: "उस शाम, दीवाली की रोशनी में नहाई गुलाबी नगरी में, भाई-बहन के बीच की दरारें मुरझी स्नेह की धूप में पिघल रही थीं।En: That evening, under the Diwali lights bathing the pink city, the rifts between brother and sister were melting in the warmth of love and sunlight.Hi: अर्जुन और मीरा ने एक साथ मिठाई खाई, हँसे और नए सिरे से परिवार और दोस्ती की मिठास को पाया।En: Arjun and Meera ate sweets together, laughed, and rediscovered the sweetness of family and friendship.Hi: परिवार की गर्माहट और व्यक्तिगत संघर्षों को परे रखते हुए, उन्होंने अपनी राहें एक बार फिर से आसमान की खुली छत के नीचे जोड़ दी थीं।En: Setting aside familial warmth and personal struggles, they joined their paths once again under the open sky.Hi: प्रतियोगिता का परिणाम बाद में आएगा, लेकिन अर्जुन ने आज अपनी सबसे बड़ी जीत हासिल कर ली थी।En: The result of the competition would come later, but Arjun had already achieved his greatest victory today. Vocabulary Words:buzz: हलचलbathed: स्नान कर रहा थाenthusiasts: प्रेमियोंadorned: सजेaroma: महकresonating: गूँजतेprestigious: प्रतिष्ठितrestless: हलचलrift: दरारdiverged: अलग हुएhustle and bustle: गहमा-गहमीnervousness: घबराहटglanced: आँखें घुमाकर देखाintently: ध्यान सेspellbound: मंत्रमुग्धerupted: गूंज उठीapplause: तालीयोंmend: भरpaths: राहेंthoughts: विचारdepicting: चित्रणemotional: इमोशनलtrembled: काँप रही थीacceptance: स्वीकृतिrifts: दरारेंmelting: पिघल रही थींrediscovered: पायाwarmth: गर्माहटlegacy: विरासतmaterial: भौतिक

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: Sisters Reunite Under Sukkot Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: רוח הסתיו נישאה מעל בסיס חיפה, נושאת עמה את ריח הים וההבטחה לקציר חגיגי.En: The autumn breeze swept over base Haifa, carrying with it the scent of the sea and the promise of a festive harvest.He: סביבם הכריזו קולות הספינות על חיים של תנועה ומסעות.En: Around them, the sounds of the ships declared lives full of movement and journeys.He: בצד אחד של הבסיס עמדה סוכה קטנה, מכוסה בקריאות פרחים ומקושטת בענפי דקל צבעוניים.En: On one side of the base stood a small sukkah, covered with flower garlands and adorned with colorful palm branches.He: אריאל עמדה שם, עיניה מחפשות בין האנשים, ליבה מתרונן מהתרגשות ומפחד.En: Ariel stood there, her eyes searching among the people, her heart fluttering with excitement and fear.He: חודשים חלפו מאז נפרדה מאחותה נועה, שהייתה בפריסה.En: Months had passed since she parted from her sister Noa, who had been deployed.He: היא חששה משינויים שהפרידה יכולה להביא.En: She was anxious about the changes that the separation might bring.He: אבל אריאל כבר קיבלה החלטה.En: But Ariel had already made up her mind.He: היא תחבק את נועה בחום ובאהבה.En: She would embrace Noa warmly and lovingly.He: היא תכננה חגיגת סוכות קטנה, בתקווה שזה יחבר אותן מחדש.En: She had planned a small Sukkot celebration, hoping it would reconnect them.He: לפתע, נועה התקרבה, הגיעה מאחורי גאוות מול הים הפתוח.En: Suddenly, Noa approached, arriving from behind a rise facing the open sea.He: אריאל רצה אליה, ידיה פתוחות לה.En: Ariel ran to her, her arms open wide.He: "נועה!En: "Noa!"He: " היא קראה, מחבקת אותה חזק, מרגישה את הגעגוע נמס.En: she called, hugging her tightly, feeling the longing melt away.He: בחגיגת הסוכות, המשפחה ישבה יחד.En: During the Sukkot celebration, the family sat together.He: הטעמים והריחות גברו על כל פחד.En: The tastes and scents overcame all fears.He: אריאל ונועה התלוצצו ונזכרו בהרפתקאות מהעבר.En: Ariel and Noa joked and reminisced about past adventures.He: השיחות, הצחוקים, והקרבה הקפיאו את הזמן.En: The conversations, the laughter, and the closeness froze time.He: אילי, חבר קרוב, הצטרף גם הוא לחגיגה, מוסיף שמחה ורגש לבבית.En: Eli, a close friend, also joined the celebration, adding joy and heartfelt emotion.He: בסוף הערב, הבטיחה אריאל לעצמה שמה שחשבה שיהיה קשה התגלה כקל וכטבעי.En: At the end of the evening, Ariel promised herself that what she thought would be difficult turned out to be easy and natural.He: היא למדה שהקשרים המשפחתיים יכולים להתחדש, להתחזק דרך כל שינוי.En: She learned that familial bonds can be renewed and strengthened through any change.He: הרגשת הקלה והאושר הציפה אותה.En: A sense of relief and happiness washed over her.He: תחת אור הכוכבים והסוכה המקושטת, אריאל ידעה בליבה שמה שקושרים עם אהבה, לא נפרם בקלות.En: Under the starlight and the decorated sukkah, Ariel knew in her heart that what is bound with love does not unravel easily. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוחscent: ריחfestive: חגיגיharvest: קצירgarlands: קריאותadorned: מקושטתfluttering: מתרונןexcitement: התרגשותseparation: פריסהembrace: תחבקlonging: געגועreminisced: נזכרוadventures: הרפתקאותcloseness: קרבהfroze: הקפיאוrelief: הקלהfamilial: משפחתייםrenewed: להתחדשstrengthened: להתחזקunravel: נפרםdecorated: מקושטתbonds: קשריםovercame: גברוemotion: רגשpromised: הבטיחהgathering: חגיגהheartfelt: לבביתdeclared: הכריזוdeploy: להציבapproached: התקרבהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this episode of "Your Weekly Calling," Brad reflects on the changing seasons and the metaphorical winters of our spiritual lives. He shares personal anecdotes about enduring the harsh Minnesota winters and draws parallels to times when our faith feels cold and distant. Through the story of a man surviving a snowstorm by keeping a small fire alive,Brad emphasizes the importance of maintaining the flame of faith, even when it feels like just a spark. He challenges listeners to be proactive in their spiritual lives, acting as thermostats that set the temperature rather than thermometers that merely reflect it. The episode concludes with a call to action: reach out to someone, pray, and worship with intention, as even a small flame can help others weather their storms.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Halloween Surprise: Rekindling Love Amid the Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen in gouden en rode tinten op de grond.En: The leaves fell to the ground in golden and red hues.Nl: Het was een drukke avond in de straten van New York.En: It was a busy evening on the streets of New York.Nl: Mensen in allerlei kostuums liepen langs de kraampjes, waar pompoenen en snoep werden verkocht.En: People in all sorts of costumes walked past stalls where pumpkins and candy were being sold.Nl: De lucht was fris en er hing een sfeer van verwachting in de stad.En: The air was crisp, and there was an atmosphere of anticipation in the city.Nl: Sander stond op de stoep, vlakbij een groot gebouw.En: Sander stood on the sidewalk, near a large building.Nl: Zijn handen trilden van opwinding en een beetje zenuwen.En: His hands trembled with excitement and a bit of nerves.Nl: Hij keek omhoog naar de hoge torens en ademde diep in.En: He looked up at the tall towers and took a deep breath.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk.En: Today was important.Nl: Er lag een grote stapel kranten langs de weg.En: There was a big stack of newspapers along the road.Nl: De geur van kastanjes uit een nabije kraam vulde de lucht.En: The smell of chestnuts from a nearby stall filled the air.Nl: Annelies was zich niet bewust van de verrassing die op haar wachtte.En: Annelies was unaware of the surprise awaiting her.Nl: Ze had net een drukke dag op kantoor gehad en was moe.En: She had just had a busy day at the office and was tired.Nl: Ze dacht aan Sander, hoe ze zijn stem miste.En: She thought of Sander, how she missed his voice.Nl: Maar er waren zorgen die haar achtervolgden.En: But there were worries that haunted her.Nl: Wat was de toekomst voor hen?En: What did the future hold for them?Nl: Rond acht uur 's avonds vond het Halloweenfestival plaats.En: Around eight in the evening, the Halloween festival took place.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich rond kraampjes, verkleed als heksen en spoken.En: People gathered around stalls, dressed as witches and ghosts.Nl: De vibrerende energie en het gelach vulden de straten.En: The vibrant energy and laughter filled the streets.Nl: Ineens zag Annelies een bekend gezicht in de menigte.En: Suddenly, Annelies saw a familiar face in the crowd.Nl: "Sander?"En: "Sander?"Nl: Haar stem was verbaasd en blij tegelijk.En: Her voice was surprised and happy at the same time.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte breed.En: He nodded and smiled broadly.Nl: Ze omhelsden elkaar stevig.En: They hugged each other tightly.Nl: "Wat doe je hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "We moeten praten, Annelies," zei Sander.En: "We need to talk, Annelies," Sander said.Nl: "Ik wil weten hoe jij je voelt over ons, over de toekomst."En: "I want to know how you feel about us, about the future."Nl: Ze liepen naast elkaar, terwijl de geur van verse pretzels hen omringde.En: They walked side by side, while the smell of fresh pretzels surrounded them.Nl: De muziek en het gelach vormden een achtergrond voor hun gesprek.En: The music and laughter formed a backdrop for their conversation.Nl: Sander vertelde haar over zijn verlangen om de afstand te overbruggen, en hij stelde voor om een plan te maken voor hun toekomst.En: Sander told her about his desire to bridge the distance, and he proposed making a plan for their future.Nl: Annelies slikte en stopte even met lopen.En: Annelies swallowed and stopped walking for a moment.Nl: "Sander, ik ben bang.En: "I'm afraid, Sander.Nl: Wat als het niet werkt?En: What if it doesn't work?Nl: Wat als ik alles op het spel zet voor iets dat niet zeker is?"En: What if I risk everything for something that's not certain?"Nl: Haar ogen werkten helder in het straatlicht.En: Her eyes shone bright in the streetlight.Nl: Hij hield haar handen vast, voelde de kou ervan.En: He held her hands, felt their coldness.Nl: "Ik begrijp het.En: "I understand.Nl: Maar ik wil het proberen, zelfs als het moeilijk is."En: But I want to try, even if it's difficult."Nl: Zijn stem was serieus en gevuld met hoop.En: His voice was serious and filled with hope.Nl: Ze dacht na, luisterend naar haar eigen hart.En: She thought, listening to her own heart.Nl: Misschien was dit het moment om eerlijk te zijn.En: Perhaps this was the moment to be honest.Nl: "Ik ben bereid om te proberen," zei ze uiteindelijk.En: "I'm willing to try," she eventually said.Nl: "Laten we vaker communiceren en plannen maken om elkaar vaker te zien."En: "Let's communicate more and make plans to see each other more often."Nl: Ze wandelden verder, de avond omarmend.En: They walked on, embracing the evening.Nl: De wereld om hen heen was luidruchtig, maar tussen hen was er een nieuwe rust.En: The world around them was noisy, but between them, there was a new calm.Nl: Sander had geleerd dat geduld en begrip de sleutel waren.En: Sander learned that patience and understanding were key.Nl: Annelies voelde zich dapperder, klaar om de toekomst samen onder ogen te zien.En: Annelies felt braver, ready to face the future together.Nl: De lucht werd kouder, maar ze waren samen, en dat was genoeg.En: The air grew colder, but they were together, and that was enough.Nl: Terwijl de avond vorderde en de sterren verschenen, vonden ze nieuw vertrouwen in elkaars blikken.En: As the evening progressed and the stars appeared, they found new confidence in each other's eyes.Nl: Halloween was een tijd voor veranderingen en, gelukkig, voor hen, een kans op een gezamenlijke toekomst.En: Halloween was a time for changes and, fortunately, for them, an opportunity for a shared future. Vocabulary Words:hues: tintenanticipation: verwachtingtrembled: trildennerves: zenuwenstack: stapelchestnuts: kastanjesunaware: zich niet bewusthaunted: achtervolgdenwitches: heksenvibrant: vibrerendeembracing: omarmendpatience: geduldcrisp: frissurprise: verrassingrisk: op het spel zetproposed: stelde voorconfidence: vertrouwenbackdrop: achtergrondbridging: overbruggensurrounded: omringdenodded: kniktetightly: stevigeventually: uiteindelijkafraid: banglaughter: gelachdesire: verlangenserious: serieushaunted: achtervolgdenfamiliar: bekendatmosphere: sfeer

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Surprise Encounter: Rekindling Love at Stockholm Central Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a chilly autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Löven prasslade under fötterna på människor som skyndade sig genom Centralstationen.En: The leaves rustled under the feet of people hurrying through Centralstationen.Sv: Linnea, som nyss flyttat till en annan stad för sitt nya jobb, kände sig ensam där hon stod vid tåget.En: Linnea, who had recently moved to another city for her new job, felt lonely as she stood by the train.Sv: Hon kom på en spontan tanke.En: A spontaneous idea came to her.Sv: Hon skulle överraska Jonas genom att komma tillbaka till Stockholm över helgen utan att meddela honom.En: She would surprise Jonas by coming back to Stockholm over the weekend without telling him.Sv: Stockholm Central var som vanligt fylld med liv och rörelse.En: Stockholm Central was as usual filled with life and movement.Sv: Alla var inbäddade i varma halsdukar och tjocka jackor, vilket skapade en skön kontrast mot den svala luften.En: Everyone was wrapped in warm scarves and thick jackets, which created a nice contrast to the cool air.Sv: Linnea andades djupt och kände doften av nybryggt kaffe från caféet.En: Linnea breathed deeply and smelled the scent of freshly brewed coffee from the café.Sv: Hon gick mot utgången och såg sig omkring.En: She walked towards the exit and looked around.Sv: Där, vid ingången till spår 10, stod Jonas.En: There, at the entrance to track 10, stood Jonas.Sv: Men han var inte ensam.En: But he was not alone.Sv: Vid hans sida fanns Elin, Linneas bästa vän.En: By his side was Elin, Linnea's best friend.Sv: De stod nära och såg bekymrade ut.En: They stood close and looked concerned.Sv: Linnea kände en våg av osäkerhet skölja över henne.En: Linnea felt a wave of uncertainty wash over her.Sv: Hon gick närmare, tvekande, tills Jonas såg henne.En: She walked closer, hesitantly, until Jonas saw her.Sv: Hans ögon vidgades av överraskning när deras blickar möttes.En: His eyes widened in surprise when their eyes met.Sv: "Linnea?"En: "Linnea?"Sv: sa han förvånat.En: he said, surprised.Sv: "Ja", svarade hon.En: "Yes," she replied.Sv: "Jag ville överraska dig."En: "I wanted to surprise you."Sv: Jonas log och sträckte ut armarna.En: Jonas smiled and reached out his arms.Sv: "Det hjälpte mycket att prata med Elin," erkände han.En: "It helped a lot to talk to Elin," he admitted.Sv: Linnea fick veta att Jonas hade vänt sig till Elin för råd om hur deras relation skulle kunna fungera bättre på distans.En: Linnea found out that Jonas had turned to Elin for advice on how their relationship could work better over the distance.Sv: De tre satte sig på ett café och värmde sig med varsin kopp te.En: The three of them sat down at a café and warmed up with a cup of tea each.Sv: De pratade länge om hur viktigt det är med öppen kommunikation och att ge varandra stöd.En: They talked for a long time about how important it is to have open communication and to support each other.Sv: "Vi måste arbeta på detta tillsammans", sa Linnea beslutsamt.En: "We need to work on this together," Linnea said decisively.Sv: Och där, mitt bland det myllrande folkmyllret i Centralstationen, bestämde sig Linnea och Jonas för att bli ett starkare team.En: And there, amidst the bustling crowd at Centralstationen, Linnea and Jonas decided to become a stronger team.Sv: De förstod att deras kärlek kunde övervinna hindren, bara de pratade med varandra och delade sitt liv, även på avstånd.En: They understood that their love could overcome obstacles, as long as they talked to each other and shared their lives, even from afar.Sv: Den sköra känslan av separation bleknade och ersattes av ett löfte om styrka och tillsammanskap.En: The fragile feeling of separation faded and was replaced by a promise of strength and togetherness.Sv: Tillsammans kunde de möta höstens kyla.En: Together they could face the autumn cold.Sv: Framför dem låg nya utmaningar, men också en gemensam framtid.En: In front of them lay new challenges, but also a shared future. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligrustled: prassladehurrying: skyndadespontaneous: spontansurprise: överraskacontrast: kontrastbreathed: andadesfreshly brewed: nybryggttrack: spårconcerned: bekymradehesitantly: tvekandesurprise: överraskningreached: sträckteadmitted: erkändedistance: distansecommunication: kommunikationsupport: stöddecisively: beslutsamtamidst: mitt blandbustling: myllrandeovercome: övervinnaobstacles: hindershared: deladefragile: sköraseparation: separationpromise: löftetogetherness: tillsammanskapfaded: bleknadefaced: mötachallenges: utmaningar

Real leadership begins when we stop striving to prove our worth and start remembering who we are. Jerry Colonna blends wisdom, vulnerability, and experience in a heartfelt conversation that reimagines what it means to lead with purpose. From the fast-paced world of venture capital to guiding others through Reboot, Jerry reveals how self-awareness, courage, and belonging can transform not only our work—but our lives. With honesty and compassion, he reminds us that true growth starts within.    Key Takeaways:   Kindness begins with doing your own inner work so you don't pass on pain to others.  You don't have to be harsh or unkind to be successful—true leadership is rooted in compassion.  Healing yourself is a moral responsibility that helps break cycles of hurt and separation.  Community and belonging are essential—our shared humanity depends on empathy and love.  The greatest legacy we can leave is to become the ancestors our descendants deserve.  Join us for the Kindness Campaign and help create a ripple of compassion in your community! Sign up today at SmallChangesBigShifts.com/Kindness to receive daily acts of kindness and inspiration.   We're also inviting sponsorship partners to help us expand this movement and touch even more lives. If your organization would like to be part of spreading kindness across communities, explore the opportunities here: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/download/9926/?tmstv=1757105005   About Jerry Colonna:  Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of REUNION: Leadership and the Longing to Belong (HarperBusiness; Nov. 14, 2023) and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up (HarperBusiness, 2019). He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction. Previously he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with partner, Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs in the New York City area. He lives on a farm in Longmont, Colorado.    Connect with Jerry Colonna at:   www.reboot.io   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/     Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco    Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Ties: A Walk to Remember in Nice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La brise marine effleurait doucement la Promenade des Anglais.En: The sea breeze gently caressed the Promenade des Anglais.Fr: C'était une belle après-midi d'automne.En: It was a beautiful autumn afternoon.Fr: Le soleil déclinant enveloppait Nice dans une lumière dorée.En: The setting sun bathed Nice in a golden light.Fr: Les gens marchaient, riaient, profitaient du doux climat.En: People were walking, laughing, enjoying the mild weather.Fr: Émile et Chantal ne parlaient plus beaucoup.En: Émile and Chantal didn't speak much anymore.Fr: À cause d'un désaccord vieux de trois ans.En: Because of a disagreement three years old.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, ils avaient décidé de se retrouver.En: But today, they had decided to meet.Fr: Émile partait bientôt vivre dans une autre ville.En: Émile was soon leaving to live in another city.Fr: Il voulait faire la paix avec sa sœur.En: He wanted to make peace with his sister.Fr: Leurs pas étaient lents, leurs mots rares.En: Their steps were slow, their words rare.Fr: Ils parlaient du temps, de la mer, de tout sauf du vrai problème.En: They talked about the weather, the sea, everything except the real issue.Fr: Émile hésitait.En: Émile hesitated.Fr: Chantal semblait détendue, mais son regard trahissait une profonde tristesse.En: Chantal seemed relaxed, but her gaze betrayed a deep sadness.Fr: "Chantal," dit Émile doucement, "je voudrais parler de ce qui s'est passé."En: "Chantal," said Émile softly, "I would like to talk about what happened."Fr: Chantal s'arrêta un instant.En: Chantal paused for a moment.Fr: Le bruit des vagues était apaisant.En: The sound of the waves was soothing.Fr: Émile continua : "J'ai fait des erreurs.En: Émile continued, "I made mistakes.Fr: Je m'en veux."En: I regret them."Fr: Les yeux de Chantal brillèrent un peu plus.En: Chantal's eyes shone a bit more.Fr: Elle baissa légèrement la tête.En: She slightly lowered her head.Fr: "Moi aussi, Émile," répondit-elle.En: "Me too, Émile," she replied.Fr: "J'ai essayé de faire comme si cela ne me dérangeait pas.En: "I tried to pretend it didn't bother me.Fr: Mais tu m'as beaucoup manqué."En: But I've missed you a lot."Fr: Ils reprirent leur marche, plus proches qu'au début.En: They resumed their walk, closer than at the beginning.Fr: Les mots difficiles avaient été dits.En: The difficult words had been spoken.Fr: Tous deux ressentaient un poids en moins.En: Both felt a burden lifted.Fr: "Tu dois savoir," dit Émile.En: "You must know," said Émile.Fr: "J'ai vraiment envie que nous restions en contact.En: "I really want us to stay in touch.Fr: Même si je pars."En: Even if I'm leaving."Fr: Chantal acquiesça.En: Chantal nodded.Fr: "Je le veux aussi.En: "I want that too.Fr: Ça me fait du bien de te parler."En: It feels good to talk to you."Fr: Leur promenade se finit doucement.En: Their walk ended gently.Fr: Le soleil disparaissait derrière l'horizon, teintant le ciel de couleurs chaudes.En: The sun disappeared behind the horizon, coloring the sky with warm hues.Fr: Émile et Chantal souriaient.En: Émile and Chantal smiled.Fr: La paix retrouvée.En: Peace regained.Fr: Ils firent la promesse de s'appeler souvent, de ne plus laisser le silence les éloigner.En: They made a promise to call each other often, not to let silence distance them again.Fr: Ils avaient changé.En: They had changed.Fr: Émile acceptait ses émotions, et Chantal valorisait davantage les liens familiaux.En: Émile accepted his emotions, and Chantal valued family ties more.Fr: Ils se quittèrent sur une note d'espoir, prêts à reconstruire leur relation.En: They parted on a hopeful note, ready to rebuild their relationship.Fr: L'amour fraternel renaissait, porté par le doux vent du soir.En: Brotherly love was reborn, carried by the gentle evening breeze. Vocabulary Words:the sea breeze: la brise marineto caress: effleurerthe sunset: le soleil déclinantthe disagreement: le désaccordthe peace: la paixto hesitate: hésiterto betray: trahirto regret: s'en vouloirto pretend: faire comme sito feel: ressentirto accept: accepterto nod: acquiescerthe burden: le poidsthe evening breeze: le vent du soirto reborn: renaîtreto enjoy: profiter dethe setting sun: le soleil déclinantthe golden light: la lumière doréethe mild weather: le doux climatto resume: reprendreto be soothing: être apaisantthe horizon: l'horizonthe warm hues: les couleurs chaudesto value: valoriserthe family ties: les liens familiauxthe sadness: la tristessethe gaze: le regardthe hope: l'espoirthe brotherly love: l'amour fraternelto part: se quitter

Send us a textWhen relationships lose their spark, it's not always about the big fights—it's often about the slow drift. In this episode of In Session, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice explore how to breathe life back into a connection that feels distant. From spotting the subtle signs of disconnection to having the tough conversations we avoid, they'll guide you through practical ways to rebuild curiosity, safety, and intimacy. Whether you're rekindling the spark or learning to tend to the relationship you already have, this episode offers hope, humor, and steps you can start taking today.Support the showDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/supportFollow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Connection Amidst Barcelona's Majestic Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La tardor a Barcelona té una llum especial.En: Autumn in Barcelona has a special light.Ca: La Sagrada Família s'alçava majestuosa al cel, les seves ombres al terra semblaven ballar amb el vent suau del vespre.En: La Sagrada Família rose majestically into the sky, its shadows on the ground seemed to dance with the gentle evening breeze.Ca: Laia va arribar primer.En: Laia arrived first.Ca: Esperava amb il·lusió retrobar-se amb el seu germà, Pere.En: She eagerly awaited reuniting with her brother, Pere.Ca: Feia anys que no es veien.En: It had been years since they last saw each other.Ca: L'últim cop, les seves vides eren molt diferents.En: The last time, their lives were very different.Ca: Mentre es mirava les façanes de l'església, pensava en com explicar-li a Pere que comprenia els seus temors.En: As she gazed at the church's façades, she thought about how to explain to Pere that she understood his fears.Ca: Com a arquitecta, per a ella, les pedres parlaven de somnis i projectes, de fortalesa i bellesa.En: As an architect, to her, the stones spoke of dreams and projects, of strength and beauty.Ca: Quan Pere va arribar, a Laia li va costar reconèixer-lo.En: When Pere arrived, Laia had difficulty recognizing him.Ca: Havia crescut i portava una motxilla plena de llibres.En: He had grown and carried a backpack full of books.Ca: S'acostà amb una mica de timidesa.En: He approached with a bit of shyness.Ca: Ell va somriure tímidament, però els seus ulls reflectien una barreja de nervis i emoció.En: He smiled timidly, but his eyes reflected a mix of nerves and excitement.Ca: —T'he trobat a faltar, germanet —va dir Laia sincerament, envoltant-lo amb una abraçada càlida.En: "I've missed you, little brother," said Laia sincerely, wrapping him in a warm hug.Ca: —Jo també, Laia —va contestar Pere, afluixant una mica la seva defensiva.En: "I've missed you too, Laia," Pere replied, relaxing his defensiveness a bit.Ca: Laia va decidir portar-lo d'excursió per dins de La Sagrada Família.En: Laia decided to take him on a tour inside La Sagrada Família.Ca: A mesura que s'endinsaven en aquell monstre de pedra i llum, els jocs de colors i formes semblaven despertar alguna cosa dins d'ells.En: As they delved into that stone and light monster, the play of colors and shapes seemed to awaken something inside them.Ca: Era com si cada arc, cada columna expliquessin una història antiga i profunda.En: It was as if every arch, every column told an ancient, profound tale.Ca: La Mercè s'apropava, i la ciutat estava plena de vida i alegria.En: La Mercè was approaching, and the city was full of life and joy.Ca: Però Pere semblava una mica distant, com si lluités amb pensaments que no sabia com verbalitzar.En: But Pere seemed a bit distant, as if he were struggling with thoughts he didn't know how to verbalize.Ca: —Saps, Laia, sovint em pregunto si faig el que vull a la vida o si només intento complaure als altres —va confessar finalment Pere sota una de les naus laterals, on la llum del sol feia ballar infinitat de colors.En: "You know, Laia, I often wonder if I'm doing what I want in life or if I'm just trying to please others," Pere finally confessed under one of the side naves, where the sunlight made countless colors dance.Ca: Laia va sentir una onada d'empatia.En: Laia felt a wave of empathy.Ca: Va posar la mà a l'espatlla del seu germà i li va dir amb fermesa:—Pere, tots tenim aquests dubtes.En: She placed her hand on her brother's shoulder and said firmly: "Pere, we all have these doubts.Ca: I està bé.En: And it's okay.Ca: No cal que siguis com jo, ni com ningú.En: You don't need to be like me, or like anyone else.Ca: Només sigues tu mateix.En: Just be yourself.Ca: Això és el que realment importa.En: That's what really matters."Ca: Pere la va mirar, sorprès de la comprensió que trobava en les seves paraules.En: Pere looked at her, surprised by the understanding he found in her words.Ca: Per primera vegada en molt de temps, es sentia menys sol amb les seves preocupacions.En: For the first time in a long while, he felt less alone with his concerns.Ca: —Gràcies, Laia.En: "Thank you, Laia.Ca: Realment necessitava escoltar això.En: I really needed to hear that."Ca: Van sortir de la basílica amb els cors alleugerits.En: They left the basilica with lighter hearts.Ca: Les llums de la ciutat començaven a encendre's, i un nou camí es presentava davant d'ells.En: The city lights were beginning to turn on, and a new path lay before them.Ca: Van decidir fer plans per veure's més sovint, per no deixar que anys de silenci els separessin de nou.En: They decided to make plans to see each other more often, to not let years of silence separate them again.Ca: Laia havia apres d'ell la importància d'escoltar, mentre que Pere començava a confiar més en el seu propi camí.En: Laia had learned from him the importance of listening, while Pere began to have more trust in his own path.Ca: Sota els estels de la nit barcelonina, els germans van saber que, malgrat les distàncies, sempre trobarien el camí de tornada l'un a l'altre.En: Under the stars of the Barcelona night, the siblings knew that, despite the distances, they would always find the way back to each other. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorlight: la llumshadow: l'ombrabreeze: el vent suaufaçade: la façanaarchitect: l'arquitectastone: la pedradream: el somnistrength: la fortalesabackpack: la motxillashyness: la timidesahug: l'abraçadacolumn: la columnaarch: l'arctale: la històriajoy: l'alegrianave: la naudefensiveness: la defensivaunderstanding: la comprensióconcern: la preocupacióheart: el corpath: el camísilence: el silencistar: l'estelempathy: l'empatiashoulder: l'espatllatrust: la confiançadistance: la distànciaproject: el projectebattle: la lluita

Caden and Patrick are first-generation farmers in North Carolina who started Cable Family Farm while still in high school. Together, they've built a small-scale regenerative farm focused on pasture-raised poultry and no-till market gardening, proving that young people can make a living from the land through hard work, curiosity, and faith.Cable Family Farm practices regenerative farming focused on soil health, animal welfare, and local connection through small-scale, community-based food production.Key TopicsStarting a regenerative farm as teenagersLearning and adapting through trial and errorMaking small-scale farming sustainableSacrifice, purpose, and faith in farmingInspiring young people to reconnect with foodTimestamps00:00:00 – Discovering small-scale farming 00:02:45 – Launching Cable Family Farm in high school 00:06:00 – Rekindling friendship and building together 00:09:00 – Visiting Polyface Farm for inspiration 00:10:30 – Selling produce and entering markets 00:14:00 – Lessons from larger conventional farms 00:17:00 – Partnership, long hours, and learning curves 00:21:00 – Sacrifice and fulfillment on the land 00:25:00 – Bringing younger generations into farming 00:35:00 – Faith and stewardship of the land 00:40:00 – Balancing college with farm life 00:42:00 – Reflections on growth and purposeConnectInstagramFacebook 

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Rekindling Old Bonds at the Enchanted Kalemegdan Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава је изгледала чаробно под јесењим сунцем.En: The Kalemegdan Fortress looked magical under the autumn sun.Sr: Листови су тихо падали и прекривали стазе.En: Leaves quietly fell, covering the paths.Sr: Мила, Вук и Александар стигли су рано ујутро, свесни важности овог места за њих.En: Mila, Vuk, and Aleksandar arrived early in the morning, aware of the importance this place held for them.Sr: Као деца, отац их је често водио овде.En: As children, their father often brought them here.Sr: Данас су први пут дошли само њих троје, без њега.En: Today, it was the first time the three of them came without him.Sr: Мила је желела да окупи породицу.En: Mila wanted to bring the family together.Sr: Њен план је био да направе пикник као када су били деца.En: Her plan was to have a picnic like when they were kids.Sr: "Морамо се присетити свих лепих тренутака", рекла је тихо ходивши према старим клупама.En: "We must remember all the wonderful moments," she said softly, walking toward the old benches.Sr: Алекасандар, најмлађи, седео је на земљи и играо се лишћем.En: Aleksandar, the youngest, sat on the ground, playing with the leaves.Sr: "Не разумем зашто сада долазимо овде.En: "I don't understand why we're coming here now.Sr: Све је другачије без тате," рекао је збуњено.En: Everything is different without dad," he said, bewildered.Sr: Вук је ћутао, посматрајући снажне реке које су се сусретале у даљини.En: Vuk said nothing, watching the powerful rivers meet in the distance.Sr: Док су распремали храну, настао је тренутак пажљиве тишине.En: As they unpacked the food, a moment of careful silence ensued.Sr: Вук је изненада извадио писмо.En: Vuk suddenly took out a letter.Sr: "Ово сам нашао међу његовим стварима," рекао је.En: "I found this among his things," he said.Sr: Мила и Александар гледали су га са неверицом.En: Mila and Aleksandar looked at him in disbelief.Sr: У писму је отац писао о важности породичних окупљања на овом месту.En: In the letter, their father wrote about the importance of family gatherings at this place.Sr: "Желим да овде долазите сваке године, како би ваше везе биле јака," писало је у писму.En: "I want you to come here every year, so your bonds will remain strong," it was written in the letter.Sr: Суза се појавила у Милиним очима.En: A tear appeared in Mila's eyes.Sr: "Мислим да сада разумем шта треба да радимо," рекла је.En: "I think I now understand what we need to do," she said.Sr: Породица се смејала, јела и присећала старих прича.En: The family laughed, ate, and reminisced about old stories.Sr: У срцу су осетили да су поново заједно.En: In their hearts, they felt together again.Sr: Мила је схватила да не мора све сама, Вук је нашао мир, а Александар је схватио колико је породица важна.En: Mila realized she didn't have to do everything alone, Vuk found peace, and Aleksandar understood how important family is.Sr: Свађе и несугласице заменила је топла, породична атмосфера.En: Arguments and disagreements were replaced by a warm, familial atmosphere.Sr: Одлучили су да сваке године на истом месту славе сећање на оца.En: They decided to celebrate the memory of their father at the same place every year.Sr: Јесење сунце је залазило, а њихова веза је била јача него икад пре.En: The autumn sun was setting, and their bond was stronger than ever before.Sr: Сва тројица знали су да ће ово место увек бити њихов симбол повезаности и љубави.En: All three knew that this place would always be their symbol of connection and love. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваmagical: чаробноbewildered: збуњеноdisbelief: неверицаensued: настаоreminisced: присећалаsymbol: симболbond: везаreplaced: заменилаgatherings: окупљањаremained: остатиbonds: везеunpack: распрематиletter: писмоpeace: мирfamilial: породичнаarguments: свађеimportance: важностautumn: јесењеtears: сузеrealized: схватилаfamily: породицаpaths: стазеgather: окупитиunpack: распрематиpowerful: снажнеunderstood: схватиоtogether: заједноremain: остатиconnection: повезаности

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Friendship under Skagen's Moonlit Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Månen hang lavt over stranden i Skagen, dens skær svagt reflekteret i det stille hav.En: The moon hung low over the beach in Skagen, its glow faintly reflected in the calm sea.Da: Blødt sand bøjede sig let under fødderne af tre venner, der havde samlet sig omkring et lille bål.En: Soft sand gently bent under the feet of three friends who had gathered around a small fire.Da: Flammerne dansede i nattevinden og kastede et gyldent lys over dem.En: The flames danced in the night wind, casting a golden light over them.Da: Søren sad nærmest bålet.En: Søren sat closest to the fire.Da: Han stirrede ind i flammerne, lyttende til den beroligende lyd af bølgerne mod kysten.En: He stared into the flames, listening to the soothing sound of the waves against the shore.Da: Ved hans side sad Mette, muntert snakkende med Lars om deres hverdag.En: Beside him sat Mette, cheerfully chatting with Lars about their daily lives.Da: Men Søren var stille.En: But Søren remained silent.Da: Indeni ham voksede en følelse af nostalgi og bekymring.En: Inside him grew a feeling of nostalgia and concern.Da: Han spekulerede på, om de stadig var de samme venner, de havde været engang.En: He wondered if they were still the same friends they had once been.Da: Luften var kold, som den kun kunne være i efteråret, men bålets varme holdt kulden tilbage.En: The air was cold, as it only could be in autumn, but the fire's warmth held the chill at bay.Da: Døgnets kontraster – varm og kold, lys og mørke – mindede Søren om, hvor anderledes ting havde været.En: The day's contrasts—warm and cold, light and dark—reminded Søren of how different things had been.Da: "Mon vi snart glider fra hinanden?" tænkte han.En: "I wonder if we'll soon drift apart," he thought.Da: Pludselig rejste han sig op og sagde, "Jeg har noget, jeg vil dele med jer."En: Suddenly, he stood up and said, "I have something I want to share with you."Da: Mette og Lars kiggede nysgerrigt op.En: Mette and Lars looked up curiously.Da: "Kan I huske den gang, vi tog til Læsø i vores unge dage? Da vi tabte os i skoven?"En: "Do you remember the time we went to Læsø in our younger days? When we got lost in the forest?"Da: Et grin brød frem fra Mette, og Lars rystede på hovedet med et smil.En: A laugh burst from Mette, and Lars shook his head with a smile.Da: "Ja, og du ville klatre op i det højeste træ for at finde vej," sagde Lars.En: "Yes, and you wanted to climb the tallest tree to find our way," said Lars.Da: Søren lo.En: Søren laughed.Da: "Det var en skør idé, men det bragte os alligevel sammen," fortsatte han, hans stemme nu mere sikker.En: "That was a crazy idea, but it brought us together anyway," he continued, his voice now more assured.Da: Han fortalte hele historien, tilsat små detaljer, der fik dem alle til at grine og mindes gamle dage.En: He told the whole story, adding little details that made them all laugh and reminisce about old times.Da: Da han var færdig, var der en pause, og så begyndte Mette at dele sine egne minder.En: When he finished, there was a pause, and then Mette began to share her own memories.Da: Snart fulgte Lars.En: Soon Lars followed.Da: Fortiden kom til live gennem deres ord, og det var, som om intet nogensinde havde ændret sig.En: The past came to life through their words, and it was as if nothing had ever changed.Da: Mens natten skred frem, vendte de emnet mod fremtiden, og enighed om at mødes igen snart blev truffet.En: As the night progressed, they turned the topic to the future, and an agreement to meet again soon was made.Da: Søren følte en varm glød af glæde skylle over sig.En: Søren felt a warm glow of joy wash over him.Da: Måske havde ting ændret sig, men han indså nu, at det ikke var for sent at styrke deres venskab.En: Perhaps things had changed, but he now realized that it was not too late to strengthen their friendship.Da: Under månens stadig lys og det knitrende bål forudsagde han, at deres bind kunne udvikle sig og stadig være stærke.En: Under the ever-bright moon and the crackling fire, he predicted that their bonds could grow and remain strong.Da: Som flammerne ved deres fødder blev de holdt i live af hinandens nærvær, klar til at brænde klart igen.En: Like the flames at their feet, they were kept alive by each other's presence, ready to burn brightly once more. Vocabulary Words:hung: hangfaintly: svagtgathered: samletflames: flammernecasting: kastedegolden: gyldentwaves: bølgerneconcern: bekymringautumn: efteråretcontrasts: kontrasterdrift apart: glider fra hinandencuriously: nysgerrigtlaughed: loassured: sikkerreminisce: mindesmemories: minderagreement: enighedstrengthen: styrkeglow: glødjoy: glædecrackling: knitrendepredicted: forudsagdepresence: nærværremained: værebeach: strandcalm: stillesoothing: beroligendenostalgia: nostalgilife: livvastness: størrelse

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: An Unexpected Reunion During Sukkot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ארי הלך לאיטו לאורך השבילים של פארק סנטרל.En: Ari walked slowly along the paths of Central Park.He: הרוח הקרירה של סתיו נשבה בין העצים, עלי שלכת הזהב חיפו את האדמה כמו שטיח צבעוני.En: The cool autumn breeze blew between the trees, and golden autumn leaves carpeted the ground like a colorful rug.He: סלסולים של מוזיקה חגיגית נשמעו מרחוק, והקריאות העליזות של הילדים מילאו את האוויר.En: Twirls of festive music could be heard from afar, and the cheerful calls of children filled the air.He: זה היה חג סוכות, זמן של שמחה וזכרונות ילדות.En: It was Sukkot, a time of joy and childhood memories.He: ארי עצר ליד סוכה קטנה, קישוטי נייר ובדים צבעוניים עיטרו אותה.En: Ari stopped by a small sukkah, adorned with paper decorations and colorful fabrics.He: זכרונות חזרו אליו מימי החג שחגג פעם עם חבריו הטובים, רינה ולוי.En: Memories came back to him from the times he once celebrated the holiday with his good friends, Rina and Levi.He: הם היו חבורה בלתי נפרדת.En: They were an inseparable group.He: אך הזמן עבר, וכל אחד הלך בדרכו.En: But time passed, and each went their own way.He: ארי חש געגוע עמוק בלבו לשוב ולחוות את החיבור ההוא.En: Ari felt a deep longing in his heart to experience that connection again.He: אם רק הוא היה בטוח שהם ירצו לפגוש אותו.En: If only he was sure they would want to meet him.He: אולי רינה עסוקה בחייה החדשים?En: Perhaps Rina was busy with her new life?He: אולי לוי שקוע במסורתיו ולא יראה בו חלק מהעולם שלו עוד?En: Maybe Levi was engrossed in his traditions and wouldn't see Ari as a part of his world anymore?He: אבל משהו בתוכו דחף אותו להישאר.En: But something inside him urged him to stay.He: מתוך ההמון הססגוני, ראה ארי פתאום את רינה צוחקת עם לוי ליד שולחן קטן.En: Out of the colorful crowd, Ari suddenly saw Rina laughing with Levi by a small table.He: היא נראתה בדיוק כמו שזכר, חיונית ומלאת שמחת חיים.En: She looked just as he remembered, vibrant and full of life.He: לוי, עם מבטו השקט, נראה מסורתי מתמיד.En: Levi, with his quiet gaze, seemed more traditional than ever.He: הלב של ארי פעם בחוזקה.En: Ari's heart pounded strongly.He: האם זה יהיה נכון פשוט לגשת?En: Should he just walk up to them?He: או שמא עדיף להסתובב וללכת?En: Or would it be better to turn and leave?He: אבל געגוע כמעט מוחשי חילף בו.En: But the almost palpable longing surged within him.He: הוא ידע שעליו להחליט - עכשיו או לעולם לא.En: He knew he had to decide - now or never.He: בצעד איטי אך בטוח, הוא התקדם לעבר שולחנם.En: With a slow but confident step, he moved toward their table.He: "רינה, לוי," קרא בקול קצת רועד.En: "Rina, Levi," he called out in a slightly trembling voice.He: שני הראשים הפנו אליו את מבטם, לרגע המום ואז היכרה חמה נפרשה על הפנים.En: Two heads turned to look at him, momentarily stunned before warm recognition spread across their faces.He: "ארי!En: "Ari!"He: " קראה רינה וקפצה עליו בחיבוק נלהב.En: Rina exclaimed and jumped on him with an enthusiastic hug.He: לוי חייך חיוך רחב ומצטרף לחיבוק.En: Levi smiled broadly and joined in the embrace.He: "כל כך התגעגענו," אמר הקול השקט של לוי.En: "We missed you so much," Levi's quiet voice said.He: הרגע היה מלא בשמחה ובדמעות של אושר.En: The moment was filled with joy and tears of happiness.He: ארי הרגיש את לבו מתרחב, כאילו חזר הביתה סוף סוף.En: Ari felt his heart expand, as if he had finally returned home.He: הם ישבו יחד, צחקו ונזכרו בימים ההם כשעוד היו חבורה חזקה.En: They sat together, laughed, and reminisced about those days when they were still a strong group.He: בהבטחה הדדית לשמור על קשר, ארי הבין שלמרות השינויים והזמן שחלף, החברות האמיתית איתנה.En: With a mutual promise to keep in touch, Ari realized that despite the changes and the time that had passed, true friendship stands firm.He: הוא ידע שחזר למצוא את שורשיו.En: He knew he had found his roots again.He: עם רינה ולוי שוב לצידו, הוא היה בטוח שגם העתיד יהיה מלא בזיכרונות משותפים ויפים.En: With Rina and Levi by his side once more, he was sure the future would also be filled with shared and beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:carpeted: חיפוvibrant: חיוניתadorned: עיטרוpalpable: מוחשיexpand: מתרחבbreeze: רוחcheerful: עליזותlonging: געגועengrossed: שקועurged: דחףrecognition: היכרהstunned: המוםtrembling: רועדembrace: חיבוקmutual: הדדיתmemories: זכרונותchildhood: ילדותinseparable: בלתי נפרדתurge: דחףfestive: חגיגיתstunned: המוםtraditional: מסורתיoverwhelmed: הצפהhesitated: היסוסconfident: בטוחreminded: נזכרexpand: מתרחבroots: שורשיוfirm: איתנהurge: דחףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds Amidst Jerusalem's Vibrant Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק מחנה יהודה בירושלים, הסתיו נמצא באוויר.En: In the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, autumn is in the air.He: הריחות של הפירות הטריים והלחם הטרי ממלאים את האוויר.En: The scents of fresh fruits and freshly baked bread fill the atmosphere.He: הקישוטים של סוכות תלויים מכל צד והאנשים ממהרים בין הדוכנים.En: The Sukkot decorations hang from every side, and people hurry between the stalls.He: זהו מקום שבו כל חמשת החושים מתעוררים.En: It is a place where all five senses are awakened.He: בין כל האנשים, יעל מסתובבת.En: Amid all the people, Yael is wandering.He: היא מחפשת את החברים הישנים שלה, אורן ושירה.En: She is searching for her old friends, Oren and Shira.He: יעל מחייכת לעצמה, נזכרת בזמנים שבהם שלושתם בילו יחד - צחוק בלתי פוסק ושיחות עד השעות הקטנות של הלילה.En: Yael smiles to herself, reminiscing about the times when the three of them spent time together—endless laughter and conversations that lasted until the wee hours of the night.He: המצב מסובך.En: The situation is complicated.He: השוק רועש ומלא, קשה לשמוע ולהתמקד.En: The market is noisy and crowded, making it hard to hear and focus.He: אי אפשר למצוא מישהו בין כל ההמולה הזאת.En: It's impossible to find anyone among such commotion.He: בלבה, היא יודעת שיש ביניהם דברים לא פתורים מהעבר, דברים שכדאי לדבר עליהם.En: In her heart, she knows there are unresolved matters between them from the past, things worth discussing.He: אבל יעל נחושה.En: But Yael is determined.He: היא מרגישה את רוח הסוכות ורוצה לשחזר את רגעי החברות החמימים.En: She feels the spirit of Sukkot and wants to rekindle those warm moments of friendship.He: היא יודעת שאורן ושירה הם חלק חשוב מהזיכרונות שלה ושל חייה.En: She knows that Oren and Shira are an important part of her memories and her life.He: לפתע, היא רואה אותם.En: Suddenly, she sees them.He: אורן ושירה עומדים ליד סוכה רגועה ומיוחדת.En: Oren and Shira are standing beside a calm and special sukkah.He: הלב של יעל פועם מהר.En: Yael's heart beats quickly.He: היא מתקרבת אליהם, כל כך הרבה זיכרונות עולים בראשה.En: She approaches them, and so many memories flood her mind.He: באותו רגע, כל המתחים מהעבר נראים קטנים מאוד.En: In that moment, all the past tensions seem very small.He: הם מתחבקים וצוחקים, כאילו כל השנים לא הפרידו ביניהם.En: They hug and laugh, as if all the years hadn't separated them.He: הם נכנסים לסוכה, והצבעים והקישוטים סביבה יוצרים אווירה קסומה ומשפחתית.En: They enter the sukkah, and the colors and decorations around them create a magical and familial atmosphere.He: הם מתחילים לשתף חוויות ולספר סיפורים.En: They begin sharing experiences and telling stories.He: הסוכה מלאת צחוק ושמחה.En: The sukkah is filled with laughter and joy.He: הם מדברים על החיים, מפרקים קונפליקטים ישנים ומסכימים להתראות לעיתים קרובות יותר.En: They talk about life, resolve old conflicts, and agree to meet more often.He: יעל מבינה, בזמן שהם יושבים בסוכה, שהחברות האמיתית לא נעלמת.En: Yael realizes, while they sit in the sukkah, that true friendship never disappears.He: היא אולי משתנה, אבל הבסיס נשאר חזק כפי שהיה.En: It may change, but the foundation remains as strong as it was.He: אפילו בשוק ההומה וברעש החג, התחושה הזו של חיבור אמיתי לא הולכת לאיבוד.En: Even in the bustling market and the noise of the holiday, this feeling of true connection isn't lost. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוscents: ריחותatmosphere: אווירawakened: מתעורריםwandering: מסתובבתreminiscing: נזכרתcompanions: חבריםlaughter: צחוקwee hours: שעות קטנותcomplicated: מסובךcommotion: המולהunresolved: לא פתוריםdetermined: נחושהrekindle: לשחזרmemories: זיכרונותcalm: רגועהflood: עוליםtensions: מתחיםfamiliar: משפחתיתresolve: מפרקיםconflicts: קונפליקטיםfrequent: לעיתים קרובותgenuine: אמיתיתconnection: חיבורbustling: הומהdisappears: נעלמתfoundation: בסיסremains: נשארsimplify: לפשטcomplicated: מסובךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Sibling Bonds Amidst Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I de gyldne efterårsfarver af Frederiksborg Slotshave gik Emil langs den snoede sti.En: In the golden autumn colors of Frederiksborg Castle Gardens, Emil walked along the winding path.Da: Bladene knitrede under hans fødder.En: The leaves crackled under his feet.Da: Han trak vejret dybt ind, og den friske luft fyldte hans lunger.En: He took a deep breath, and the fresh air filled his lungs.Da: "Er jeg klar til dette?"En: "Am I ready for this?"Da: tænkte han.En: he thought.Da: Det var længe siden, han havde set sin søster, Karin.En: It had been a long time since he had seen his sister, Karin.Da: Langt derfra stod Karin ved søens kant.En: Far away, Karin stood by the edge of the lake.Da: Hun kastede små sten i vandet og så ringene sprede sig.En: She was throwing small stones into the water and watched the ripples spread.Da: "Jeg må gøre noget," sagde hun til sig selv.En: "I must do something," she said to herself.Da: Hun ønskede at rette op på de gamle sten i deres forhold, men vidste ikke, hvor hun skulle begynde.En: She wanted to mend the old stones in their relationship, but didn't know where to start.Da: Da Emil nærmede sig hende, følte han en oldtid indeni.En: As Emil approached her, he felt an ancient feeling inside.Da: "Hej Karin," sagde han stille.En: "Hi Karin," he said quietly.Da: Hun vendte sig og smilede lidt.En: She turned and smiled slightly.Da: "Hej Emil.En: "Hi Emil.Da: Tak fordi du kom."En: Thanks for coming."Da: De begyndte at gå langs søen.En: They began walking along the lake.Da: Solens svage stråler spejlede sig i vandet.En: The faint rays of the sun reflected on the water.Da: Emil følte sig tung i sindet, men kuriositeten trak i ham.En: Emil felt heavy in spirit, but curiosity pulled at him.Da: Hvad havde Karin at sige?En: What did Karin have to say?Da: "Emil," begyndte Karin, "jeg har tænkt meget på os, på familien.En: "Emil," Karin began, "I've been thinking a lot about us, about the family.Da: Jeg ved, fortiden har bygget en mur imellem os."En: I know the past has built a wall between us."Da: Emil nikkede, hans blik rettet mod jorden.En: Emil nodded, his gaze directed towards the ground.Da: "Det har ikke været nemt," svarede han.En: "It hasn't been easy," he replied.Da: Karin stoppede og så ham i øjnene.En: Karin stopped and looked him in the eyes.Da: "Jeg forstår.En: "I understand.Da: Men der er noget, du ikke ved.En: But there's something you don't know.Da: En hemmelighed, som vores forældre aldrig fortalte os."En: A secret our parents never told us."Da: Overrasket kiggede Emil op.En: Surprised, Emil looked up.Da: "Hvad mener du?"En: "What do you mean?"Da: Karin tog en dyb indånding.En: Karin took a deep breath.Da: "Da vi var børn, kæmpede far og mor meget med penge.En: "When we were children, mom and dad struggled a lot with money.Da: Mange af de beslutninger, de tog, var for at beskytte os, selvom det ikke altid virkede sådan."En: Many of the decisions they made were to protect us, even though it didn't always seem that way."Da: Emil stod stille.En: Emil stood still.Da: Ordene ramte ham som bølger af fornyet indsigt.En: The words hit him like waves of renewed insight.Da: "Så alle de valg, vi blev vrede over, handlede om det?"En: "So all the choices we got angry about were about that?"Da: Karin nikkede.En: Karin nodded.Da: "De gjorde deres bedste, Emil."En: "They did their best, Emil."Da: Han lod dette synke ind.En: He let this sink in.Da: Bitre minder svejede rundt i hans sind, men nu med et nyt lys.En: Bitter memories swirled in his mind, but now with a new light.Da: "Jeg vidste ikke det," mumlede han.En: "I didn't know that," he mumbled.Da: De gik videre og talte om minder, både de gode og de udfordrende.En: They walked on and talked about memories, both the good and the challenging ones.Da: Langsomt, med hvert skridt på den knasende sti, følte Emil noget ændre sig indeni.En: Slowly, with each step on the crunchy path, Emil felt something change inside.Da: Han så på sin søster og mærkede en ny begyndelse bryde frem under den falmende efterårssol.En: He looked at his sister and sensed a new beginning breaking through under the fading autumn sun.Da: "Jeg vil prøve," sagde han pludselig.En: "I'll try," he suddenly said.Da: "Jeg vil gerne starte forfra."En: "I want to start anew."Da: Karin smilte bredt, tårer glitrende i hendes øjne.En: Karin smiled broadly, tears glistening in her eyes.Da: "Det er alt, jeg ønskede, Emil," svarede hun.En: "That's all I wanted, Emil," she replied.Da: De fortsatte gennem haven, omgivet af den stille skønhed af efteråret ved Frederiksborg Slot.En: They continued through the garden, surrounded by the quiet beauty of autumn at Frederiksborg Castle.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Emil, at han endelig kunne lægge fortiden bag sig, parat til at møde fremtiden med sin søster ved sin side.En: For the first time in a long while, Emil felt he could finally leave the past behind, ready to face the future with his sister by his side. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårwinding: snoedecrackled: knitredelungs: lungerfar away: langt derfraripples: ringemend: rette opancient: oldtidfaint: svagesecret: hemmelighedprotect: beskyttewaves: bølgerrenewed: fornyetinsight: indsigtmemories: minderglistening: glitrendechoice: valgnodded: nikkedegaze: blikcuriosity: kuriositetenchallenging: udfordrendepath: stichange: ændresensed: mærkedebeginning: begyndelsefading: falmendefuture: fremtidquiet: stillebeauty: skønhedleave: lægge

Send us a textIn this episode I share a story about a hunter who is haunted by ghosts before encountering a wolf.I reflect upon Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 and talk about the storytelling and shadow puppetry show, "A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun'.I mention my substack page "Rekindling the Hearth" https://deeprootscommunity.substack.com/aswell as upcoming festivals in the Glens of Antrim, Bray, and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Bonds: A Father-Daughter Journey in Toscana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale illuminava le strade tortuose della Toscana.En: The autumn sun illuminated the winding streets of Toscana.It: Marco guidava la sua vecchia macchina lungo le colline dorate, con Elena e Giulia sedute dietro.En: Marco drove his old car along the golden hills, with Elena and Giulia sitting in the back.It: L'aria era fresca e il cielo era un mare azzurro senza nuvole.En: The air was fresh, and the sky was a sea of cloudless blue.It: "Guardate fuori," disse Marco, cercando di rompere il silenzio, "le vigne sono bellissime."En: "Look outside," said Marco, trying to break the silence, "the vineyards are beautiful."It: Giulia, la più giovane, fissava il paesaggio dal finestrino in silenzio.En: Giulia, the youngest, stared silently at the landscape through the window.It: Elena, più grande e introspettiva, era immersa nei suoi pensieri.En: Elena, older and introspective, was lost in her thoughts.It: Marco voleva avvicinarsi a loro, specialmente dopo la recente separazione dalla madre.En: Marco wanted to get closer to them, especially after the recent separation from their mother.It: Questo viaggio era un'opportunità per ricostruire.En: This trip was an opportunity to rebuild.It: "Dove andiamo?"En: "Where are we going?"It: chiese Elena finalmente, rompendo la tensione.En: Elena finally asked, breaking the tension.It: Marco sorrise.En: Marco smiled.It: "Stiamo andando dai nonni.En: "We're going to the grandparents'.It: È tempo di vendemmia," rispose, "ma prima, voglio mostrarvi qualcosa di speciale."En: It's harvest time," he replied, "but first, I want to show you something special."It: Lasciando la strada principale, Marco prese una deviazione.En: Leaving the main road, Marco took a detour.It: Il sentiero era stretto, circondato da alte file d'uva matura.En: The path was narrow, surrounded by high rows of ripe grapes.It: Si fermarono davanti a un vigneto nascosto, meno conosciuto, che Marco aveva scoperto anni prima.En: They stopped in front of a hidden, lesser-known vineyard that Marco had discovered years before.It: "Venite," esclamò Marco, facendo cenno alle sue figlie di seguirlo.En: "Come on," exclaimed Marco, beckoning his daughters to follow him.It: Camminarono tra le file di viti fino a una piccola collina da cui si vedeva tutta la valle.En: They walked between the rows of vines to a small hill from which the entire valley could be seen.It: Il sole stava per tramontare, dipingendo il cielo di rosso e arancione.En: The sun was about to set, painting the sky red and orange.It: "In questo posto venivo da giovane," confessò Marco.En: "I used to come to this place when I was young," confessed Marco.It: "È speciale per me e volevo condividerlo con voi."En: "It's special to me, and I wanted to share it with you."It: Elena e Giulia si guardarono, poi guardarono il padre.En: Elena and Giulia looked at each other, then at their father.It: Il silenzio non era più pesante, ma comfortante.En: The silence was no longer heavy, but comforting.It: "Papà," iniziò Elena con un sospiro, "come stai veramente?"En: "Dad," Elena began with a sigh, "how are you really?"It: Era un momento di sincerità atteso da tempo.En: It was a long-awaited moment of truth.It: Marco si sedette sull'erba, invitando le figlie a unirsi a lui.En: Marco sat on the grass, inviting his daughters to join him.It: "Non è stato facile," ammise Marco.En: "It hasn't been easy," admitted Marco.It: "Spero che questo viaggio ci aiuti a sentirci più uniti.En: "I hope this trip helps us feel more united.It: Voglio essere sempre qui per voi."En: I want to always be here for you."It: Giulia, con il coraggio trovato, si unì alla conversazione.En: Giulia, finding the courage, joined the conversation.It: "Mi manca quando eravamo tutti insieme," disse lei.En: "I miss when we were all together," she said.It: Marco annuì, consapevole del dolore comune ma determinato a voltare pagina.En: Marco nodded, aware of the shared pain but determined to turn the page.It: Continuarono a parlare finché il sole non scomparve completamente.En: They continued to talk until the sun disappeared completely.It: Nonostante i timori iniziali, quella sera, tra le vigne della Toscana, si sentirono più vicini.En: Despite the initial fears, that evening, among the vineyards of Toscana, they felt closer.It: Il viaggio si concluse con loro che promettevano di organizzare un'altra avventura, forse in primavera quando la terra sarebbe stata di nuovo in fiore.En: The trip ended with them promising to plan another adventure, perhaps in spring when the land would bloom again.It: Marco si sentiva più fiducioso, e le figlie percepivano che, pur fra i cambiamenti, il legame della loro famiglia poteva diventare ancora più forte.En: Marco felt more confident, and his daughters sensed that, despite the changes, the bond of their family could become even stronger.It: Lasciandosi alle spalle il vigneto, il cielo ormai stellato, Marco sapeva di aver fatto un passo importante.En: Leaving the vineyard behind, under the now starlit sky, Marco knew he had taken an important step.It: E le sue figlie, ora sorridenti, sapevano di avere un padre con cui condividere nuove storie e ricordi.En: And his daughters, now smiling, knew they had a father with whom to share new stories and memories. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnoilluminated: illuminavathe vineyards: le vigneintrospective: introspettivaopportunity: opportunitàthe detour: la deviazionenarrow: strettothe ripe grapes: l'uva maturathe vines: le vitithe valley: la vallepainting: dipingendoconfessed: confessòthe silence: il silenziohe sighed: sospiròinvited: invitòadmitted: ammisecourage: il coraggiothe pain: il doloredetermined: determinatoturn the page: voltare paginathe adventure: l'avventurathe spring: la primaverathe bond: il legamestarlit: stellatothe memories: i ricordithe trip: il viaggiothe sunset: il tramontofresh: frescathe landscape: il paesaggiocomforting: comfortante

In Revelation 2:1–7, Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for their perseverance and endurance but confronts them for drifting from their first love. This message invites us to examine our own hearts, repent of empty religion, and return to a real relationship with Jesus — allowing His mercy and forgiveness to reignite our love for Him and for others. True mission and lasting fruit flow only from the overflow of first love.

In Revelation 2:1–7, Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for their perseverance and endurance but confronts them for drifting from their first love. This message invites us to examine our own hearts, repent of empty religion, and return to a real relationship with Jesus — allowing His mercy and forgiveness to reignite our love for Him and for others. True mission and lasting fruit flow only from the overflow of first love.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Childhood Magic: A Night at Tibidabo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La tardor a Barcelona pintava el Tibidabo amb colors càlids i fulles que dansaven amb el vent.En: Autumn in Barcelona painted the Tibidabo with warm colors and leaves dancing with the wind.Ca: El parc d'atraccions brillava amb llumetes i banderoles per La Mercè.En: The amusement park sparkled with lights and banners for La Mercè.Ca: L'olor de xurros i fulles seques omplia l'aire, fent que cada racó fos una abraçada de records.En: The scent of churros and dry leaves filled the air, making every corner feel like a warm embrace of memories.Ca: Júlia, Pau i Marçal caminaven pel parc.En: Júlia, Pau, and Marçal walked through the park.Ca: Amics des de la infància, havien decidit retrobar-se en aquest lloc màgic.En: Friends since childhood, they had decided to reunite in this magical place.Ca: Júlia mirava tot amb ulls brillants.En: Júlia gazed around with bright eyes.Ca: Per a ella, cada cantonada del parc era una pàgina d'un conte de fades.En: For her, every corner of the park was a page from a fairy tale.Ca: Volia sentir altra vegada la màgia d'aquells dies feliços.En: She wanted to feel the magic of those happy days once again.Ca: En Pau, però, estava enganxat al telèfon.En: Pau, however, was glued to his phone.Ca: Les seves obligacions laborals el mantenien lligat a una realitat que Júlia volia que oblidés, almenys per un dia.En: His work obligations kept him tethered to a reality that Júlia wished he could forget, at least for a day.Ca: Marçal, que feia poc havia tornat a Barcelona, portava a sobre preocupacions sobre el seu futur a la ciutat.En: Marçal, who had recently returned to Barcelona, carried worries about his future in the city.Ca: —Veniu, anem al vaixell pirata! —va dir Júlia, brillant d'entusiasme.En: "Come on, let's go to the pirate ship!" exclaimed Júlia, shining with enthusiasm.Ca: Pau va aixecar la vista de la pantalla, una mica irritat.En: Pau looked up from the screen, a bit irritated.Ca: Marçal va fer un somriure tímid, però va assenyalar la barra lateral de monedes.En: Marçal gave a shy smile but pointed to the coin side bar.Ca: —Podem fer una cosa més tranquil·la? —va suggerir Marçal amb poca convicció.En: “Can we do something more relaxing?” suggested Marçal without much conviction.Ca: Però Júlia no es va deixar desanimar.En: But Júlia was not discouraged.Ca: Els va arrossegar cap al vaixell.En: She pulled them towards the ship.Ca: Les seves rialles van començar a sonar mentre la nau es movia amunt i avall.En: Their laughter began to ring out as the boat moved up and down.Ca: Pau, després d'un inici de rigidesa, va començar a gaudir del moment.En: Pau, after a rigid start, began to enjoy the moment.Ca: Marçal no podia evitar somriure amb la llibertat de l'instant.En: Marçal couldn't help but smile with the freedom of the instant.Ca: Després van anar a les cadires voladores, la nòria gegant i, finalment, a la icònica atracció del Tibidabo, l'Avió.En: They then went on the flying chairs, the giant Ferris wheel, and finally, the iconic attraction of Tibidabo, the Airplane.Ca: Cada moment va ser una bretxa oberta al passat, un túnel del temps que els portava casualment a la seva infància.En: Each moment was a gap open to the past, a time tunnel that casually led them back to their childhood.Ca: Quan la nit va caure, el cel es va il·luminar pels focs artificials de La Mercè.En: When night fell, the sky was illuminated by the fireworks of La Mercè.Ca: Els tres van quedar embruixats, el món al seu voltant parat.En: The three were enchanted, the world around them paused.Ca: Pau, per un moment, va deixar caure el telèfon i va oblidar els correus electrònics i les trucades pendents.En: Pau, for a moment, let his phone drop and forgot about the pending emails and calls.Ca: Marçal, mirant les estrelles artificials al cel, va sentir un pes alliberat de les seves espatlles.En: Marçal, watching the artificial stars in the sky, felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.Ca: Els tres amics, en silenci, van contemplar el cel lluminós.En: The three friends, in silence, contemplated the bright sky.Ca: Julià va sentir una alegria pura al veure com tots estaven presents, vivint el moment.En: Júlia felt pure joy seeing them all present, living the moment.Ca: Quan l'últim coet va explotar en una sèrie de colors, Pau es va tornar cap a Júlia, amb un somriure honest.En: When the last rocket exploded in a series of colors, Pau turned to Júlia with an honest smile.Ca: —Necessitava això, Júlia, gràcies —va dir Pau, sentint la importància d'equilibrar les seves responsabilitats amb moments com aquells.En: “I needed this, Júlia, thank you,” Pau said, feeling the importance of balancing his responsibilities with moments like these.Ca: Marçal va sospirar profundament, sabent que el seu retorn a Barcelona estava ple de possibilitats, no de preocupacions.En: Marçal sighed deeply, knowing that his return to Barcelona was full of possibilities, not worries.Ca: La música dels focs va acabar, però l'eco dels seus riures va quedar-se al parc.En: The music of the fireworks ended, but the echo of their laughter remained in the park.Ca: L'aire fresc de la nit els embolicava mentre sortien del Tibidabo, més units que mai.En: The cool night air enveloped them as they left Tibidabo, more united than ever.Ca: Així, gràcies a la màgia d'una nit de La Mercè, van descobrir que la criança i l'amistat eren les claus per retrobar l'alegria perduda entre les responsabilitats adultes.En: Thus, thanks to the magic of a night of La Mercè, they discovered that nurturing and friendship were the keys to rediscovering joy lost among adult responsibilities. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorleaf: la fullachurro: el xurrocorner: el racópage: la pàginafairy tale: el conte de fadesreality: la realitatcoin: la monedaboat: la nauferris wheel: la nòriaairplane (attraction): l'aviótunnel: el túnelfireworks: els focs artificialsshoulder: l'espatllahonest smile: el somriure honestresponsibility: la responsabilitatjoy: l'alegriamagic: la màgiaembrace: l'abraçadaenthusiasm: l'entusiasmelaughter: la riallastart (beginning): l'inicifreedom: la llibertatpossibility: la possibilitatworry: la preocupaciómusic: la músicaecho: l'ecotethered: lligatenchanted: embruixatrefreshing: fresc

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Connections: A Stockholm Autumn Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-28-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Gamla Stan, den charmiga delen av Stockholm, var höstmarknaden i full gång.En: In Gamla Stan, the charming part of Stockholm, the autumn market was in full swing.Sv: De smala gatorna var fyllda med folk som ville fynda bland stånden med handgjorda varor och traditionella svenska godsaker.En: The narrow streets were filled with people eager to bargain among the stalls with handmade goods and traditional Swedish delicacies.Sv: Lukten av brända mandlar och varm glögg hängde i luften.En: The scent of roasted almonds and warm glögg hung in the air.Sv: Mitt i allt detta, i ett litet kafé med mjuka ljus från stearinljus och doften av kanel i luften, satt Albin.En: Amidst all this, in a small café with soft candlelight and the aroma of cinnamon in the air, sat Albin.Sv: Han stirrade på sin kopp kaffe och tänkte på gamla tider.En: He stared at his cup of coffee and thought about old times.Sv: Albin hade alltid trivts här.En: Albin had always felt at home here.Sv: Kaféet var en plats fylld av minnen, särskilt de med Lina.En: The café was a place filled with memories, especially those with Lina.Sv: Han hade inte sett henne på evigheter, ändå fanns hon alltid i tankarna.En: He hadn't seen her in ages, yet she was always in his thoughts.Sv: Han visste inte om han skulle våga hoppas eller om det var för sent.En: He didn't know if he dared to hope or if it was too late.Sv: Plötsligt öppnades dörren, och där stod Lina.En: Suddenly, the door opened, and there stood Lina.Sv: Hennes leende var varmt men det fanns ett stänk av överraskning i hennes ögon när hon fick syn på Albin.En: Her smile was warm, but there was a hint of surprise in her eyes when she spotted Albin.Sv: Efter en kort tvekan gick hon fram till hans bord.En: After a brief hesitation, she approached his table.Sv: "Hej Albin", sade Lina och satte sig.En: "Hi Albin," said Lina and sat down.Sv: Hennes röst var lugn, avslappnad.En: Her voice was calm, relaxed.Sv: "Hej Lina", svarade Albin och försökte dölja sitt hjärtas acceleration.En: "Hi Lina," replied Albin, trying to conceal his heart's acceleration.Sv: "Det var länge sedan."En: "It's been a long time."Sv: Lina log.En: Lina smiled.Sv: "Ja, det var det.En: "Yes, it has.Sv: Jag är glad att se dig."En: I'm glad to see you."Sv: De pratade om vädret, höstens färger och minnen från deras tid tillsammans.En: They talked about the weather, the colors of fall, and memories from their time together.Sv: Men under de lätta samtalsämnena kände Albin tyngden av det som verkligen behövde sägas.En: But beneath the light conversation topics, Albin felt the weight of what truly needed to be said.Sv: "Lina", började Albin med en osäkerhet i rösten.En: "Lina," Albin began with uncertainty in his voice.Sv: "Jag har tänkt mycket på oss.En: "I've thought a lot about us.Sv: Jag saknar...En: I miss...Sv: oss."En: us."Sv: Lina betraktade honom med tankfulla ögon.En: Lina regarded him with thoughtful eyes.Sv: Hon var tyst en stund och Albin kände att det var nu eller aldrig.En: She was silent for a moment, and Albin felt that it was now or never.Sv: "Jag gjorde misstag", fortsatte han.En: "I made mistakes," he continued.Sv: "Och jag vill att du ska veta att jag alltid har ångrat att jag lät det ta slut så."En: "And I want you to know that I've always regretted letting it end that way."Sv: Lina lyssnade, hennes leende var nu mildare, nästan sorgset.En: Lina listened, her smile now gentler, almost sorrowful.Sv: "Albin", sade hon försiktigt.En: "Albin," she said cautiously.Sv: "Jag har gått vidare.En: "I've moved on.Sv: Jag är lycklig där jag är nu.En: I'm happy where I am now.Sv: Men jag håller inte fast vid gammal smärta längre."En: But I'm no longer holding onto old pain."Sv: Albin nickade med en viss besvikelse men också insikt.En: Albin nodded with a certain disappointment but also understanding.Sv: "Jag förstår, jag vill bara säga förlåt.En: "I understand, I just wanted to say sorry.Sv: Och kanske, om möjligt, att vi kan vara vänner igen?"En: And maybe, if possible, that we could be friends again?"Sv: Lina tog hans hand.En: Lina took his hand.Sv: Kaféet omkring dem var till brädden fyllt med ljudet av marknadens glädje.En: The café around them was filled to the brim with the sounds of the market's joy.Sv: "Ja, jag skulle gilla det.En: "Yes, I would like that.Sv: Vänner är vi alltid."En: Friends we are, always."Sv: De satt där en stund till, pratade och skrattade precis som gamla vänner.En: They sat there for a while longer, talking and laughing just like old friends.Sv: Albin kände en vikt lätta från hans hjärta.En: Albin felt a weight lift from his heart.Sv: Han visste att han kunde gå vidare nu, precis som Lina hade gjort.En: He knew he could move on now, just like Lina had.Sv: När de lämnade kaféet, skildes de åt på gatan.En: As they left the café, they parted ways on the street.Sv: Höstsolen kastade långa skuggor på de gamla kullerstensgatorna.En: The autumn sun cast long shadows on the old cobblestone streets.Sv: Livet rörde sig vidare, och det gjorde de också, fri från det förflutnas kedjor, redo att omfamna sina egna nya äventyr.En: Life moved on, and so did they, free from the chains of the past, ready to embrace their own new adventures. Vocabulary Words:charming: charmigaautumn: höstbargain: fyndadelicacies: godsakeraroma: doftenmemories: minnensurprise: överraskninghesitation: tvekanconceal: döljaacceleration: accelerationregret: ångratpain: smärtasorrowful: sorgsetembrace: omfamnacandles: stearinljusregarded: betraktadethoughtful: tankfullchains: kedjorcobblestone: kullerstensgatorbrim: bräddenfill: fyllteager: ivrigstall: ståndglimpse: blickscent: luktenwarm: varmtdelicacies: godsakeralmonds: mandlarhesitant: tvekanderelaxed: avslappnad

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Ties Amid Kyoto's Autumn Leaves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の伝統的な茶室で、静かなひと時が流れていた。En: In a traditional chashitsu in Kyoto, a quiet moment was unfolding.Ja: 秋の紅葉が、美しい赤や金色で彩られていた。En: The autumn leaves were beautifully adorned in vibrant reds and golden hues.Ja: 障子の向こう側には、色鮮やかな紅葉が優雅に舞っていた。En: Beyond the paper shoji screen, the colorful leaves danced gracefully.Ja: この日、茶室には三人の家族が集まっていた。En: On this day, three members of a family had gathered in the chashitsu.Ja: 侘しい秋のひととき、彼らは心を通わせようと試みていた。En: During a solitary autumn moment, they were attempting to connect with their hearts.Ja: Yukiは海外での生活を終え、久しぶりに京都に帰ってきた。En: Yuki had returned to Kyoto after finishing his life overseas.Ja: 彼は、家族と離れて過ごした年月を埋めるために再会を望んでいた。En: He desired a reunion to fill the years spent away from his family.Ja: しかし、家族伝統に対する違和感が、Yukiの心には残っていた。En: However, a sense of discomfort towards family traditions lingered in Yuki's heart.Ja: 畳の上に座り、抹茶の香りを吸い込むたびに、心は複雑な思いで揺れた。En: Sitting on the tatami mat and inhaling the scent of matcha, his heart was stirred with complex emotions.Ja: その迎えに座るHarutoは、長らく家族を支えてきた。En: Opposite him sat Haruto, who had long supported the family.Ja: 彼はYukiが去ったことに複雑な思いを抱いていた。En: He harbored mixed feelings about Yuki's departure.Ja: 家族を置いていったことへの腹立たしさが、心の中に染みついていた。En: The anger of having been left behind by the family had seeped into his heart.Ja: HarutoはYukiに冷たい視線を送りつつも、心のどこかで和解を願っていた。En: Despite sending Yuki a cold gaze, Haruto secretly longed for reconciliation.Ja: そして、その間に座っているのはAikoだった。En: Between them sat Aiko.Ja: 彼女は優しく、家族の調和を何よりも大切にしていた。En: She was gentle and valued family harmony above all else.Ja: 彼女の日の目的は、YukiとHarutoの間に立って、わだかまりを解くことだった。En: Her aim for the day was to stand between Yuki and Haruto and resolve the discord.Ja: Aikoは、二人が率直に気持ちを語り合えるように促した。En: Aiko encouraged them to express their feelings openly.Ja: 「抹茶をどうぞ。」En: "Please have some matcha."Ja: Aikoが微笑んで言った。En: Aiko said with a smile.Ja: Harutoは静かにカップを受け取り、Yukiは少し緊張した顔で謝罪を始めようとした。En: Haruto quietly accepted the cup, while Yuki, with a slightly tense face, began to apologize.Ja: 「Haruto、僕は...出て行ってしまってごめん。」En: "Haruto, I'm...sorry for leaving."Ja: Yukiの口から出た言葉は、少し震えていた。En: The words that came from Yuki's mouth trembled slightly.Ja: 彼は頭を下げ、彼の決断について説明し始めた。海外での生活がどれほど彼にとって大切だったのか、そして家族が恋しくて何度も帰ろうと思った気持ちを話した。En: He bowed his head and began to explain his decisions—the significance of his life abroad and how much he missed his family, feeling the urge to return many times.Ja: Harutoはその言葉に耳を傾けながら、手のカップを静かに置いた。En: Listening to these words, Haruto quietly placed the cup in his hand down.Ja: 彼の中の怒りは、少しずつ霧散していくのを感じ始めていた。En: He began to feel his anger dissipate, like mist.Ja: 「俺も、ずっとずっと家族を大切にしようと思っていたんだ。でも、Yuki、おまえがいなくて寂しかった。」En: "I, too, have always wanted to cherish the family. But, Yuki, I missed you."Ja: その言葉を聞いて、Yukiははっきりと感情をぶつけてきた兄の姿に、感謝の念を抱いた。En: Hearing those words, Yuki felt gratitude towards his brother, who clearly expressed his emotions.Ja: 彼らは互いの思いを紡いでいることを感じた。En: They felt that they were weaving their feelings together.Ja: 秋の紅葉は、茶室の外で色づいていた。En: Outside the chashitsu, the autumn leaves were turning colors.Ja: 静かな涙を抑えながら、彼らは立ち上がって抱き合った。En: Suppressing quiet tears, they stood up and embraced.Ja: 家族の絆が再び強く結ばれた瞬間だった。En: It was a moment when their family bonds were once again strongly tied.Ja: Aikoは優しく微笑みながら、その光景を見守っていた。En: Aiko watched the scene, smiling gently.Ja: 「これからはもっと頻繁に連絡を取ろう。」Harutoが言った。En: "Let's keep in touch more often from now on," Haruto said.Ja: 「うん、そうしよう。」Yukiも頷いた。En: "Yes, let's do that," Yuki agreed with a nod.Ja: こうして、彼らは新たな絆を胸に、季節の変わり目を迎えた。En: Thus, carrying a new bond in their hearts, they welcomed the turn of the season.Ja: 紅葉がささやく静かな京都の茶室で、家族の物語は新しいページを開いたのだった。En: In the quiet chashitsu in Kyoto, whispered to by the autumn leaves, the family's story opened a new page. Vocabulary Words:traditional: 伝統的なquiet: 静かなmoment: ひと時adorned: 彩られていたvibrant: 色鮮やかなhues: 色合いshoji: 障子screen: スクリーンgracefully: 優雅にsolitary: 侘しいattempting: 試みているdiscomfort: 違和感linger: 残っていたstirred: 揺れたcomplex: 複雑なmat: 畳inhale: 吸い込むharbor: 抱くreconciliation: 和解discord: わだかまりapologize: 謝罪trembled: 震えていたsignificance: 重要性cherish: 大切にするweaving: 紡いでいるsuppress: 抑えるembrace: 抱き合うbonds: 絆frequent: 頻繁にwhispered: ささやく

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You might recognize Cassandra Speer as VP of Her True Worth and co-author of the bestselling book Ready As You Are: Discovering a Life of Abundance When You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, and Disqualified. In today's conversation, Cass and I are diving into some really meaningful topics: • How to discern God's voice and purpose for your life • How to know when it's pride vs. purpose • How to move through spiritual burnout or numbness and get your spark back • Why you're more ready than you think — just as you are It's an honest, encouraging conversation that will remind you that you don't have to have it all figured out to live on purpose. Connect with Cass: @cassandralspeer Get the book: https://amzn.to/4ncYx8x About Your Brand of Beautiful Host, Bailie White: Bailie White is a motivational speaker with nearly 10 years of entrepreneurial experience and a heart for serving, motivating, and encouraging women. After starting and scaling her first business — a luxury travel agency with a team of 15 women, a celebrity clientele, and multi-millions of dollars in annual sales — she sold the business after realizing what she once thought was her dream, didn't fully align with the woman she wanted to become. Today, Bailie is the host of the Your Brand of Beautiful Podcast (debuting on Apple's Top Charts) and a published author and speaker. Bailie facilitates workshops and delivers keynote speeches to college women, young professionals, and mamapreneurs. Bailie teaches these women how to Stop Being Busy, Quiet The Noise, and Start Being Them — she teaches them how to become Their Own Brand of Beautiful. Bailie has been featured in media outlets like Buzzfeed and Forbes, but is most proud of her title as ‘wife' and ‘mom' to her two small children. Bailie lives with her family on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia.   LET'S CONNECT! For speaking, event, or podcasting collabs, email: hey@bailiewhite.com Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybailiewhite/ Visit Website: https://www.bailiewhite.com

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling in Montserrat: A Path to Forgiveness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava sobre les muntanyes de Montserrat, pintant el cel d'una llum daurada.En: The sun shone over the Montserrat mountains, painting the sky with a golden light.Ca: Era dia de la Mercè, i la gent omplia el monestir amb cançons i rialles.En: It was la Mercè day, and people filled the monastery with songs and laughter.Ca: Entre la multitud, Oriol es va aturar.En: Among the crowd, Oriol stopped.Ca: Sentia el pes dels anys i dels errors a l'esquena.En: He felt the weight of the years and his mistakes on his back.Ca: Feia molt temps que no veia la Laia.En: It had been a long time since he had seen Laia.Ca: Anys enrere, ell havia trencat la seva confiança.En: Years ago, he had broken her trust.Ca: Durant tot aquest temps, havia desitjat l'oportunitat de demanar-li perdó.En: During all this time, he had wished for the opportunity to ask for her forgiveness.Ca: Però això no era senzill.En: But this was not simple.Ca: Els records dolorosos feien difícil que les seves paraules sortissin.En: Painful memories made it difficult for the words to come out.Ca: La Laia va arribar, dubitativa.En: Laia arrived, hesitant.Ca: Els seus ulls buscaven respostes en el paisatge acolorit de tardor.En: Her eyes sought answers in the colorful autumn landscape.Ca: El vent suau movia les fulles als seus peus.En: The gentle breeze moved the leaves at her feet.Ca: "Oriol", va dir amb veu ferma, "per què aquí?En: "Oriol," she said with a firm voice, "why here?Ca: Per què ara?En: Why now?"Ca: "Oriol va respirar profundament, mirant cap a la muntanya.En: Oriol took a deep breath, looking towards the mountain.Ca: "Montserrat és un lloc de pau", va dir.En: "Montserrat is a place of peace," he said.Ca: "Vull començar de nou.En: "I want to start anew.Ca: No puc seguir amb aquest pes al cor.En: I can't continue with this weight on my heart.Ca: Vull que sàpigues la veritat.En: I want you to know the truth."Ca: "Van començar la seva pujada cap al cim.En: They began their climb to the summit.Ca: Els sons del festival semblaven llunyans, només restava el so dels seus passos i els ocells que volaven.En: The sounds of the festival seemed distant; only the sound of their footsteps and the birds flying remained.Ca: Oriol es va aturar mentre arribaven al punt més alt.En: Oriol stopped as they reached the highest point.Ca: Les paraules van trobar el seu camí fora.En: The words found their way out.Ca: "Laia, vaig mentir fa anys.En: "Laia, I lied years ago.Ca: Vaig fugir del que sentia per por.En: I ran from what I felt out of fear.Ca: Estava espantat", va admetre Oriol.En: I was scared," admitted Oriol.Ca: "Em sap greu.En: "I'm sorry.Ca: Espero que puguis perdonar-me.En: I hope you can forgive me."Ca: "La Laia va mirar el paisatge, sentint el vent fresc a la cara.En: Laia looked at the landscape, feeling the fresh wind on her face.Ca: El lloc, la serenitat de la muntanya, els envoltava de calma.En: The place, the serenity of the mountain, enveloped them in calm.Ca: "Oriol, durant molt de temps, he volgut entendre per què", va respondre finalment.En: "Oriol, for a long time, I've wanted to understand why," she finally responded.Ca: "Ara, potser puc.En: "Now, perhaps I can."Ca: "Les seves paraules van ser el bàlsam per a l'ànima d'Oriol.En: Her words were balm for Oriol's soul.Ca: La Laia va somriure lleugerament, deixant que el passat quedés enrere.En: Laia smiled slightly, letting the past be left behind.Ca: "T'ofereixo la meva amistat", va dir ella.En: "I offer you my friendship," she said.Ca: Van començar el descens de la muntanya pel mateix camí, però amb un aire diferent.En: They started their descent down the mountain by the same path, but with a different air.Ca: Oriol sentia un pes aixecat, un nou començament.En: Oriol felt a weight lifted, a new beginning.Ca: La Laia sentia la pau que tant havia anhelat.En: Laia felt the peace she had longed for.Ca: A Montserrat, havien deixat les cadenes del passat.En: In Montserrat, they had left the chains of the past.Ca: En aquell dia de la Mercè, un nou viatge començava per a tots dos, un viatge cap a la reconciliació i la calma.En: On that la Mercè day, a new journey began for both of them, a journey toward reconciliation and calm. Vocabulary Words:the mountain: la muntanyathe mistake: l'errorto forgive: perdonarthe serenity: la serenitatthe summit: el cimthe trust: la confiançato hesitate: dubitarthe crowd: la multitudthe peace: la pauto shine: brillarthe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe song: la cançóthe laughter: la riallato climb: pujarthe wind: el ventthe fear: la porto lie: mentirthe memory: el recordto admit: admetrethe forgiveness: el perdóthe landscape: el paisatgethe truth: la veritatthe leaf: la fullathe calm: la calmathe festival: el festivalthe joy: l'alegriathe chain: la cadenathe journey: el viatgeto begin: començarthe reconciliation: la reconciliació

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stories that inspire us to lead with courage and heart.Today's guest is Amy Weinland-Daughters — Gen X keynote speaker, satirist, and author of both fiction and nonfiction works that explore memory, connection, and the surprising power of handwritten letters.In this heartfelt conversation, Amy takes us on two remarkable journeys:✨ Through her fictional book, You Cannot Mess This Up, where she time-travels back to 1978, revisits her 10-year-old self, and re-examines childhood memories through the wiser lens of adulthood.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Old Friendships Under Shanghai's Moonlit Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 晚上，玉兰灯笼在上海的豫园里闪烁着，映照着池塘里的锦鲤。En: In the evening, the yulan lanterns shimmered in Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden, illuminating the pond with koi fish.Zh: 这个夜晚，月亮格外明亮。En: The moon was particularly bright that night.Zh: 梅走在小路上，手心微微出汗，她即将见到久违的童年好友，健和亮。En: Mei walked along the path, her palms slightly sweaty, as she was about to meet her long-lost childhood friends, Jian and Liang.Zh: 梅思绪万千。En: Mei's mind was filled with thoughts.Zh: 许多年前，他们总是一起在这个园子里玩耍，笑声萦绕在每一个角落。En: Many years ago, they would always play together in this garden, their laughter echoing in every corner.Zh: 然而，时间流逝，他们都忙于自己的生活，不再像从前那样密切联系。En: However, as time passed, they all got busy with their own lives and no longer kept in touch as closely as before.Zh: 很快，她看到了健和亮，他们也朝她挥手微笑。En: Soon, she saw Jian and Liang, who waved and smiled at her.Zh: “梅，好久不见！”健说道。En: "Mei, long time no see!" Jian said.Zh: 他仍然如儿时一般，眼里闪烁着光芒。En: He still had that sparkle in his eyes, just like in childhood.Zh: 亮温和地笑着，“我们又见面了。”En: Liang smiled warmly, "We've met again."Zh: 梅微笑着，心底却有些忐忑。En: Mei smiled back, but her heart was a bit anxious.Zh: 夜晚的空气中弥漫着月饼的甜香，En: The sweet aroma of mooncakes filled the night air.Zh: 梅决定借此机会分享内心想法。En: Mei decided to take this opportunity to share her inner thoughts.Zh: 在古老的亭子里，他们坐下，周围是温暖的灯光，氛围宁静而美好。En: In the ancient pavilion, they sat down surrounded by warm lantern light, creating a peaceful and lovely atmosphere.Zh: 梅深呼吸，然后开口：“我很怀念我们小时候的友谊。我希望我们能重新找到那种亲密无间。”En: Mei took a deep breath, then spoke, "I really miss our childhood friendship. I hope we can rekindle that closeness."Zh: 健和亮都安静了一会儿。En: Jian and Liang were quiet for a moment.Zh: 健首先开口：“我也常常想起过去那些快乐的时光。”En: Jian spoke first, "I often think about those happy times of the past too."Zh: 亮点点头，说道：“我们各自忙碌，但这并不意味着我们不能再次亲近。”En: Liang nodded and said, "We've been busy, but that doesn't mean we can't become close again."Zh: 经过一番开诚布公的交流，他们发现彼此心中都有这样的渴望。En: After an open and honest exchange, they found that each of them had this desire in their hearts.Zh: 在皎洁的月光下，仿佛所有残留的隔阂都消失了。En: In the bright moonlight, it seemed as if all the lingering barriers disappeared.Zh: 梅感到一种温馨的慰藉。En: Mei felt a warm sense of comfort.Zh: “我们应该经常聚聚，”亮提议，“可以每月抽出时间，互相拜访或者探索新的地方。”En: "We should meet more often," Liang suggested, "We can set aside time each month to visit each other or explore new places."Zh: 梅和健都赞同这个主意，彼此心里都觉得轻松和愉快。En: Mei and Jian both agreed with this idea, feeling relieved and happy in their hearts.Zh: “我们又找回了亲情，”梅心想。En: "We have regained our bond," Mei thought.Zh: 这个中秋之夜，豫园中有友谊的重温，有月光的见证，En: On this Mid-Autumn night, Yuyuan Garden witnessed the renewal of friendship under the moonlight.Zh: 梅明白了，虽然时间和距离可以改变某些东西，但坦诚的对话和共同的经历永远能够拉近彼此的心。En: Mei understood that although time and distance could change some things, honest conversation and shared experiences could always bring hearts closer.Zh: 在这满月之下，他们再一次许下心愿，愿这份友谊如月光般长久而明亮。En: Under this full moon, they once again made a wish that this friendship would last as long and bright as the moonlight. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: 闪烁着illuminating: 映照着pond: 池塘sweaty: 出汗long-lost: 久违echoing: 萦绕closeness: 亲密无间rekindle: 重新找到anxious: 忐忑pavilion: 亭子peaceful: 宁静lovely: 美好barriers: 隔阂childhood: 童年aroma: 香atmosphere: 氛围glow: 光芒sparkle: 闪烁moonlight: 月光explore: 探索honest: 坦诚exchange: 交流relieved: 轻松comfort: 慰藉witnessed: 见证bond: 亲情renewal: 重温desire: 渴望mid-autumn: 中秋laughter: 笑声

“Many thanks, Will. You have rekindled my 40-year quest to find my family origins. Your weekly letters are greatly appreciated.” – Bryan When Bryan wrote those words to me, they carried more than gratitude. They spoke of a lifetime spent searching, hoping, sometimes pausing, and then returning again. A forty-year quest is no small thing. It's the better part of a life, and it reminds me of why we keep at this work. Family history isn't only about names and dates; it's about our connection to those who lived before us, and it's about the journey we ourselves take while searching for them. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/rekindling-forty-year-family-history-quest/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips