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In this episode, we explore five of the eeriest unexplained sounds ever recorded in the deep ocean—The Bloop, Julia, Train, Slow Down, and Upsweep—and the mystery behind what (or who) might be making them. Need more WMMM in your life? Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/witchesmagicmurdermystery Want WMMM Merch? Check out the podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com Our Youtube Channel has longer versions of our episodes, with less editing and more outtakes: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast Support our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://magicmind.com/wmmm #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Sources: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/acoustics/sounds/bloop.htmlhttps://www.pmel.noaa.gov/acoustics/sounds/julia.htmlhttps://www.pmel.noaa.gov/acoustics/sounds/train.htmlhttps://www.pmel.noaa.gov/acoustics/sounds/slowdown.htmlhttps://www.pmel.noaa.gov/acoustics/sounds/upsweep.htmlhttps://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/sound01/background/seasounds/seasounds.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unexplained_soundshttps://www.livescience.com/24303-spooky-science-unexplained-ocean-sounds.htmlhttps://strangesounds.org/2019/08/mysterious-unexplained-underwater-sounds-ocean-noaa-audio.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcUGcvna4tQ All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan's personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate. If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Like her Scherbing Arts page on Facebook, or follow her on instagram at @scherbingarts76! She can create anything you need. TikTok: @wmmmpodcast Instagram: @witchesmagicmurdermystery Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465405701297488/ Email all your weird stories: witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com Get to know us better: Kara: @many_adventures_of_kara on Instagram Megan: @meganmakesjokes on TikTok, @megan_whitmer on Instagram WMMM Podcast P.O. Box 910674 Lexington, KY 40591 Music credit: Chloe's Lullaby (podcast theme) by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer is here, and maybe your calendar is already bursting. But sweet mama, it doesn't have to be this way. You can choose what matters most. This season can be a time of beauty and peace, not pressure.Come sit with us for a bit! We are sharing gentle encouragement and practical ideas to help you create the kind of summer your heart longs for… one filled with joy, connection, and the presence of Jesus.Click this link to access the weekly plan sheet.
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Today's poem is Climbing China's Great Wall by Afaa M. Weaver.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on August 4, 2020. In this episode, Tracy writes… “I visited China for the first time in the spring of 2017. It was a visit to the great poet Yi Lei, whose poems I had been working to translate. It was my second time meeting Yi Lei in person. The first had been three years earlier, over lunch in Manhattan. That was the trip when we visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It was a bright, clear, warm day. There were plenty of visitors all around, but our climb up and down the thousand steep steps felt spacious somehow, as if we had the site to ourselves. I gawked happily at trees and mountains, stones and birds. I wanted to feel history under my feet, but really it was the living moment that enraptured me.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
In this heartfelt episode of Live Life By Design, host Jeff Mendez welcomes entrepreneur and mentor Nathaniel Olsen to discuss what it truly means to lead with love. From his mission in Sweden to building a successful direct-to-home business, Nathaniel shares pivotal lessons on faith, fatherhood, and finding focus in a world full of distractions. Discover how horseback rides, youth mentorship, and family traditions shape his vision of legacy and leadership. A powerful listen for anyone seeking to live life more intentionally.00:00 Introduction & Early Life04:36 Mission & Growth11:16 Youth Conference Story19:20 Fatherhood Through Storytelling25:35 Slow Down & Be Present42:07 Leadership Through Uncertainty52:43 Final Takeaway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's poem is On a Spaceship Somewhere, Long After Empire's Collapse by Jesús I. Valles.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on August 20, 2020. In this episode, Tracy writes… “The message from the stars is simple: it doesn't have to be this way. I hope we humans might change of our own volition. Barring that, I'm game for celestial intervention.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
In this episode of Chats and Tatts, host Aaron Della Vadova connects with talented tattoo artist Anthony Tex at the prestigious Gods of Ink convention in Frankfurt, Germany. They delve into the unique energy exchange that occurs during tattoo sessions, discussing the bond formed between artist and client during these intimate and vulnerable moments. Anthony shares insights about his 13-year journey in the tattoo industry, including his apprenticeship under his father, James, who has been tattooing for 26 years. The conversation highlights Anthony's unexpected path to becoming a tattoo artist, revealing how a childhood fascination evolved into a flourishing career, and being runner up to his dad on season 16 of Ink Masters. Tune in for an engaging discussion about artistry, mentorship, and the world of tattoos! Chat Breakdown: 01:50 - Choosing Tattooing Over Other Careers 02:12 - Family and Early Exposure to Tattooing 03:41 - Experience on Ink Master 05:02 - Importance of Illustrating and Drawing in Tattooing 07:57 - What Makes a Great Tattoo 09:47 - Composition and Placement in Tattooing 12:06 - Importance of Body Flow and Placement 15:26 - Spiritual and Emotional Connection in Tattooing 20:16 - Client Trust and Artistic Freedom 23:32 - Handling Client Feedback and Adjustments 26:38 - Growth and Learning Through Travel and Guest Spots 29:41 - Slowdown in the Tattoo Industry 32:18 - Saturation and Competition in the Tattoo Industry 35:58 - Concerns About AI Replacing Human Tattoo Artists 38:13 - Authenticity in Tattoo Art Creation Quotes: "There seems to be some kind of energy exchange when you tattoo somebody, like a bond that is created." "I think there was always talent. I think it's, you know, a lot of people don't want to, maybe show their failures or their weaknesses, you know, show vulnerability." "It turned for me from the idea of putting a tattoo on somebody into the idea of like decorating a human body." "If you think everyone's a dick, then you're a fucking dick... You're just attracting... What's your problem?" "If you're trying to become the best tattooer possible, I don't think you should do that. Secluding yourself like that is going to stifle your growth." "I can't fathom not ever tattooing and just doing something else." "I think just reach out of that box a little bit. Try something new." Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron: Aaron IG: http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect with Anthony: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Anthony_Tex
Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!After a 2-week break of the God-Empowered Entrepreneur Podcast, we are back with a heartfelt, much-needed conversation we need to have. Are you feeling burnt out but afraid to slow down? In this episode, I'm sharing 3 mindset shifts that helped me break free from hustle mode, rebuild trust in God over my grind, and find peace without losing progress. I had a moment recently where I finally admitted something that I think a lot of us feel deep down but rarely say out loud: "I need to slow down."But right after that thought came the usual flood of reasons why I couldn't slow down: too much to do, too many people counting on me, A business to build, goals I still haven't hit, and honestly...fear of falling behind.Maybe you've felt that too.In today's episode, I'm opening up about a conversation I had with God that completely checked my heart. He showed me something I didn't even realize I was doing: Trusting my hustle more than I was trusting Him.Whew.We're talking honestly about what that looks like, how it sneaks into our daily lives, and the quiet burnout it creates in our spirit...even when we're "doing good things."Inside this episode, I'm sharing 3 specific mindset shifts we can work on to:
Today's poem is Say Thank You Say I'm Sorry by Jericho Brown. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on September 11, 2020. In this episode, Tracy writes… “I like it when I pass into the orbit of a stranger and, without expecting or even wanting to, I feel a very accidental, very fleeting form of kinship. For me, this happens sometimes when I'm traveling and far from home — far from my everyday me. Or when I'm moving through public space while also deeply lost in thought. Talking to myself maybe. Or laughing at something I think only I have seen. And then I meet unfamiliar eyes, and I understand that we are in the same moment together. How wonderful would it be if trust, or even love, might be possible between any of us — or even all of us. I mean, if we let ourselves believe such a thing is possible.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
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Today's poem is Song In Which We Yet Sidestep Disaster by Tess Taylor.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on May 27, 2020. In this episode, Tracy writes… “How can everything be? How is it possible? Maybe to be alive is a matter of accepting that such answers do not concern us. Maybe being alive in matter is a matter of learning to hear and see and feel and trust and to love all that is available to us.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
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Here's what to expect on the podcast:When Josette felt the call, and chose to say yesPractical methods to help women step into their powerThe three core pillars: slow down, listen deeply, and connect withinHow the Art of Awareness can awaken your true selfHeartfelt advice for women ready to live with passion and purposeAnd much more! About Josette:For years, Josette Diaz followed the script—putting others first, chasing success by society's rules, and silencing her own inner voice. When the call to reclaim her truth came, she answered with a bold “yes.” Blending creative strategies with self-mastery, Josette now guides women to uncover their deepest values and lead from within. With a strong background in leadership, she helps women build emotional intelligence, boost self-awareness, and make empowered, value-driven decisions. Her work centers on the transformative path of Self Mastery. As a dynamic speaker, #1 bestselling international author, and facilitator, Josette has shared her message of empowerment on stages, podcasts, and broadcasts around the world. Connect with Josette Diaz!Website: https://guidancetowellness.com/The Art of Awareness Community Membership: https://guidancetowellness.com/theartofawarenessmembership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josettesdiaz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-diaz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josettediaz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosetteDiazCoachSubstack: https://substack.com/@josettediaz----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation
Send Sherry a Text MessageIn this raw and revealing episode of It's A Single Mom Thing, host Sherry kicks off a powerful new series: Looking Through Their Eyes: Parenting with Perspective.Sis, before you react to your child's behavior—what if you paused and asked: “Is this really about them… or is it a reflection of me?”In Part 1: Slow Down, Mama: Seeing Yourself, Hearing Them, and Healing Together, Sherry gets honest about the triggers, the yelling, the "perfect mom" pressure, and the emotional baggage we sometimes pass on without even knowing it.You'll learn:Why your child's behavior might be mirroring your ownHow to be present (not perfect)What your reactions reveal—and how to shift themHow to begin healing so your child can tooPLUS: A journaling challenge, a soul-soothing prayer, and a reminder that it's never too late to change the reflection in your parenting mirror.
Burn the Rule Book Series — Part 2: From Hustle to CEO EnergyLet's get one thing straight: You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You've just been operating from hustle-mode for so long… you forgot there's another way to build.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the first big shift that helped me go from overworked and overbooked to running a business that actually supports my energy, creativity, and freedom.This isn't just a mindset pep talk. It's a deep dive into how your identity, beliefs, and nervous system wiring might be keeping you stuck in hustle — even if you say you want more ease.We'll explore: ✨ Why hustle became your default (and how to unwind it) ✨ How to identify your personal hustle triggers + rewire them ✨ What leading like a true CEO actually looks and feels like
In this debrief episode, hosts Julienne Ryan and Jerome Deroy reflect on their heartfelt conversation with author and keynote speaker Amy Daughters, whose work explores the unexpected power of handwritten letters in the digital age.Centered on a deceptively simple idea—taking the time to write a note—this episode dives into the emotional resonance and intentionality behind putting pen to paper. Julienne and Jerome uncover the deep links between this analog form of communication and their own work in storytelling: both invite us to slow down, reflect, and connect meaningfully with others.You'll Hear:✍️ The Handwritten Difference – Why writing a physical note is more than a nicety—it's a powerful act of attention, intention, and connection.
Mike is a meditation teacher and voice actor who helps people slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of everyday chaos. He found meditation during one of the hardest chapters of his life and quickly realized it wasn't about sitting on a mountaintop — it was about learning to stay present while doing the dishes or navigating rush hour. His style is down to earth, no fluff, and made for real people with real lives.Follow Mike on Insight Timer for more down to earth guided meditations: mcvo.me/insighttimer#SelfHelpPodcast #HealthAndWellness #HealthyLiving #BrainHealth #MentalWellness #NervousSystemRegulation #HolisticHealth #Wellness #SelfCareTips #HealthyHabits #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #BreathworkHealing #EmotionalWellness #Resilience #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowthJourney #Healing #SlowDownSundays #MindfulnessMatters #life #meditate #meditation #breathe #breath #dawnversations #Podcast
7/13/25 Message from Deli Stinnett. Part of the series "The Slowdown Showdown."
As life pulls us in a million different directions, and loads us up with stressors, it's so easy to lose our moorings This Sunday, we'll explore a passage of scripture that tells us how we can stay centered and grounded. This is the third installment in our inductive study of the New Testament book of Colossians.
BIG MOOD this week! Talking about the importance of taking a beat to celebrate the journey, and answering a listener question about my journaling practice.SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastJOIN: The Daily Hurdle IG ChannelSUBSCRIBE TO: The Weekly Hurdle newsletterASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us, to ask me a question.
Today's poem is Hunger by Kelli Russell Agodon.Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This week we're revisiting these selections. Today's selection was submitted by Jeannine from Washington. In this episode, Major writes… “What is it about this stage of dating that has us turn off the radar, render us blind to the red flags, to what we hope our instincts should catch? We become wild in our desperation to present ourselves as worthy of love. Our passionate hearts render us prey to the lost souls who present facades of well-being.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Today's poem is Separation Wall by Naomi Shihab Nye.Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This week we're revisiting these selections. Today's selection was submitted by Meital from Washington, D.C. In this episode, Major writes… “Coexistence on the planet demands that we transcend reactionary treatment of each other. For this reason, we need poems to tease out our innocence, that part of us untouched by the callousness of the world, to bring us to a sanity beyond inherited hurts and old fears, away from the logic of ‘an eye for an eye.' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said that this kind of violence ‘destroys communities and makes humanity impossible. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers.'” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
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Send Carla a message!What if rushing through life is actually slowing us down? What if the narrative of faster always means better, more productive, and more successful isn't working?The constant urgency we feel has become so normalized that we barely notice it anymore – it's become the air we breathe. When we're moving at such a fast pace we often fabricate unnecessary stress without realizing it: sitting on the edge of our seats, stomachs clenched, constantly watching the clock. This creates a persistent low-grade stress that chips away at our well-being and productivity.Let's talk about how small moments of intentional pausing - can dramatically change outcomes and experiences.Remember: leading your life begins with leading yourself, and sometimes we need to slow down to speed up.Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It's a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
That urgency you feel all the time? That's not actually yours. How many of us are running unconscious programs of unworthiness playing themselves out through production and performance instead of presence? What would happen if you opened space in your day? Your heart? Stillness and slowness create space to feel. To understand. The way to breakthrough and uplevel is not "do more and go faster," it's put it all down. Give yourself unconditional permission to feel it all. To let it all fall away. And to trust life to surprise and amaze you with it's rich texture and detail. To ask for and receive help. To share the labor of life with gratitude and to stop thinking we need to do it all ourselves. Create space. Be present. And the way will open. WORK WITH SINCLAIRNEST Group Integration Membership - https://sinclairfleetwood.com/nest1:1 Private Coaching - https://sinclairfleetwood.com/psychedelic-integrationSubscribe to The Visionary Within weekly newsletter - https://mystical-heart-collective.kit.com/5623fed941FREE Ultimate Guide to Healing with Psychedelics: https://mystical-heart-collective.kit.com/ultimate-guideRetreats: https://sinclairfleetwood.com/events
Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!In this vulnerable solo episode, I open up about my recent mental struggles, the courage it takes to slow down, and why taking care of your mental health is not a luxury—it's a necessity. This is your permission slip to feel the hard feelings, take a break, and stop performing “okay” when you're not.We talk about:How chronic pelvic pain makes emotional lows even harderWhy rest, community, and honesty are healing tools tooHow expressing your feelings can support your body, not burden itLetting go of the pressure to be seen a certain way...and so much more!Whether you're having a rough week, feeling tender, or just need a reminder that you're not alone—this episode is for you.Tell me what this episode brought up for you—share your “Penny-isms” (yes, we're calling them that now
Today's poem is Sono by Suji Kwock Kim. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This week we're revisiting these selections. In this episode, Major writes… “Today's poem coordinates a masterful flow of language, simulating the journey of a child crossing into our time through another's body. The poem reminds us, with sound and texture, to not lose our sense of marvel.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Sermon #9 from Wednesday Morning of the 2025 International Prescott Summer Bible Conferencehttps://TakingTheLandPodcast.comSUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR MORE:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bIn this urgent and Spirit-filled sermon, Pastor Jesse Cluck delivers a prophetic word for ministers and believers alike who are pushing forward while spiritually depleted. Drawing from Psalm 23:5 and powerful biblical and modern illustrations, he exposes the danger of “running on empty” in life and ministry.From the tragic plane crash of a seasoned pilot to the foolish virgins who had no oil when the bridegroom arrived, this message is a wake-up call: It's not enough to look okay on the outside—your tank must be full on the inside.Learn: • Why spiritual burnout is often mistaken for normal ministry life. • The signs that you're ministering without the power of the Holy Spirit. • How God prepares a feast in the middle of your fiercest battle. • Why daily renewal is not optional in the last days. • And how to step into God's overflow and receive supernatural refreshing.
Today's poem is From Blossoms by Li-Young Lee. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This week we're revisiting these selections. Today's selection was submitted by Candace from North Carolina. This week we're featuring the team's selections. In this episode, Major writes… “Today's poem exults in that bounty of spiritual abundance and celebrates the joy inside us yielded from the land. ” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
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Are you in the season of pushing through or creating more spaciousness and moments of doing nothing?It's definitely not a one size fits all approach or answer of what's the right way.What are you needing and craving most this moment, today, this month or this season you're in?There are a ton of experts doubling down on one or the other, but the truth is, it's so individual and it varies.What is your body, heart and soul longing for right now? Have you checked in with the most important authority aka yourself?If not, I invite you to take a moment right now -how do you feel, what do you need, what season are you in?There are times where we can flow from slow to fast throughout the day easily and naturally, it doesn't have to be all or nothing or one or the other. Sometimes getting a to do done and off your physical and mental list, and creates more space and freedom and ease a few moments later.I believe it's really important for us to create moments of spaciousness in our days, it could be in the mornings, evenings or whatever works best for you. Slower mornings have felt really good and supportive to me this summer.I'm also a big believer in needing to slow down, especially for introverts.Introverts naturally need more rest, slowing down and recharging. I'd love to hear from you - what season are you in right now, what do you most need today, this week and this month?DM me on IG www.instagram.com/careerintechnicolor XOBaibaSupport the show
7/6/25 Message from Melinda Smith. Part of the series "The Slowdown Showdown."
Today's poem is One Art by Elizabeth Bishop. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This week we're revisiting these selections. Today's selection was submitted by Doug from Minnesota. In this episode, Major writes… “Today's iconic poem inflects so much psychological truth and honest emotion in the wake of a parting; the hard pain must be worked through.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Today we're studying D&C 76:19 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together! And grab study guides for the whole family here: - To get Cali's scripture study guide for adults click here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Or purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4WDM8H0 - Kristen's daily scripture study help is available for kids/teens/adults in digital and physical form here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/starthere/ And for weekly help understanding the storyline of Come Follow Me check out her YouTube videos here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/youtube/ Get our 365-day Doctrine and Covenants daily devotional book: https://a.co/d/aE3Wp4D
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Fair-trade founder Melody Murray shares how purposeful inefficiency can drive growth. Discover how slowing down leads to deeper impact, trust, and innovation in purpose-driven leadership. The post Ep 50. Purposeful Inefficiency: Slowing Down to Lead with Intention | A Summer Slow-Down Pick appeared first on The Do Business Better School.
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Welcome to season 7 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau).This week we have Isabel on the show to talk about her recent success and process as a designer and teacher at the VWA.If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here.Isabels Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/isabel_avendano_hazbun/Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/
Hi friends. Welcome to Slow Down Sunday, a space inside the Dawnversations podcast created just for us — to breathe, to rest, and to reset. SLOW DOWN SUNDAYS-Every Sunday, we'll try something new — maybe a meditation, maybe a gentle reflection, maybe a little mindful journaling. We'll experiment. I hope you enjoy it!Music by allworldmusic-
Today's guest is someone whose life feels like a gentle invitation to pause, listen, and truly see. Meet Miyuki Seguchi, a bilingual travel expert, guide, and host of the Japan Experts podcast. Born among the rice paddies and mountain breezes of central Japan, Miyuki's path has led her across continents and cultures, all while staying deeply rooted in her homeland's rhythms and rituals. From working in top global newsrooms like The Wall Street Journal, NHK World, and GE, to interviewing travel industry giants, Miyuki's journalism background brings a human-centered approach to every story and itinerary. Today, she channels those storytelling gifts into creating custom travel experiences across Japan, helping travelers slow down, connect deeply, and walk away with lifelong memories. Miyuki shares her journey from rural Japan to global storytelling. If you're dreaming of cherry blossoms, steaming noodles, and lantern-lit streets, or just craving a slower, more intentional approach to travel, be sure to sign up for a free Japan travel guide and follow Miyuki on Instagram. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
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Today's poem is Prayer Beginning with a Line by Czaykowski by Pablo Piñero Stillmann. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on April 29, 2022.In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Today's poem is that kind of prayer, a prayer for pleasure, for the brief moment of relief, to be made whole again. In this poem's repetition we hear the desperation, but also the song.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Today's poem is Practicing by Ciona Rouse. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on May 18, 2022. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “I've always been interested in how we plan for the future. I try to put a little money away now and again for a rainy day as they say. I try to imagine future scenarios to see if I am prepared. But if the last three years have taught me anything, it's that I cannot be prepared for all the scenarios. Life is full of terrific… and terrifying surprises. I never know what's coming next. I can only be here at this moment and try to be somewhat flexible.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Today's poem is Little Grey Dreams by Angelina Weld Grimké. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on November 9, 2021. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Today's meaningful poem by early 20th century poet Angelina Weld Grimké is a tribute to dreaming, the wishes we send into the world without an idea of what will become of them.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Today's guest is looking for ways to slow down and sink into what she loves most as she plans her summer of reading. Chelsea Siler is an early childhood special education teacher in Tacoma, Washington. She's often found reading to be a source of joy, escape, and growth, and she'd like these positive experiences to be reflected in her reading selections this summer. Chelsea's always searching for immersive, character-driven stories she will not want to put down. Anne can't wait to share ideas and hear more about Chelsea's plans for a summer of slowly savoring what she reads next. Find the list of titles discussed in today's episode on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/484. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's poem is Places With Terrible Wi-Fi by J. Estanislao Lopez. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on February 23, 2022. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Hiding has gotten so much harder these days. Growing up, I could hide by the creek or in the branches of a shrub. In high school, I could hide behind the dumpsters, or in the creek, or by the tennis courts. In college, I could hide by Greenlake or by Gasworks Park, or in the arboretum.But now, there is a little machine in my pocket that is always on. And you can always find me. How can we ever hide if we attach ourselves to these little machines that are hellbent on finding us? Today's poem ponders what it is to be without the internet, and what it means to not have access to the constant buzz of the world. What comes is a reminder of what's sacred.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
The U.S. housing market appears to be stuck. Our co-heads of Securitized Product research, Jay Bacow and James Egan, explain how supply and demand, as well as mortgage rates, play a role in the cooling market.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----James Egan: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Jim Egan, co-head of Securitized Products Research at Morgan Stanley.Jay Bacow: And I'm Jay Bacow, the other co-head of Securitized Products Research at Morgan Stanley. And after getting through last week's blistering hot temperatures, today we're going to talk about what may be a cooling housing market. It's Monday, June 30th at 2:30pm in New York. Now, Jim, home prices. We just got another index. They set another record high, but the pace of growth – the acceleration as a physicist in me wants to say – appears to be slowing. What's going on here?James Egan: The pace of home price growth reported this month was 2.7 percent. That is the lowest that it's been since August of 2023. And in our view, the reason's pretty simple. Supply is increasing, while demand has stalled.Jay Bacow: But Jim, this was a report for the spring selling season. I know we got it in June, but this is supposed to be the busiest time of the year. People are happy to go around. They're looking at moving over the summer when the kids aren't in school. We should be expecting the supply to increase. Are you saying that it's happening more than it's anticipated?James Egan: That is what we're saying. Now, we should be expecting inventories today to be higher than they were in, call it January or February. That's exactly the seasonality that you're referring to. But it's the year-over-year growth we're paying attention to here. Homes listed for sale are up year-over-year, 18 months in a row. And that pace, it's been accelerating. Over the past 40 years, the pace of growth from this past month was only eclipsed one time, the Great Financial Crisis.Jay Bacow: [sighs] I always get a little worried when the housing analyst brings up the Great Financial Crisis. Are you saying that this time the demand isn't responding?James Egan: That is what we're saying. So, through the first five months of this year, existing home sales are only down about 2 percent versus the first five months of 2024. So they've basically kind of plateaued at these levels. But that also means that we're seeing the fewest number of transactions through May in a calendar year since 2009. And that combination of easing inventory and lackluster demand, it's pushed months of supply back to levels that we haven't seen since the beginning of this pandemic. Call it the fourth quarter of 2019, first quarter of 2020, right before inventory has really plummeted to historic lows.Jay Bacow: All right, so 2009, another financial crisis reference. But you're also – you're speaking around a national level, and as a housing analyst, I feel like you haven't really spoken about the three most important factors when we think about things which are: Location. Location. And location.James Egan: Absolutely. And the deceleration that we're seeing in home price growth – and I would point out it is still growth – has been pervasive across the country. Year-over-year, HPA is now decelerating in 100 percent of the top 100 MSAs, for which we have data. In fact, a full quarter of them, 25 percent of these cities are now actually seeing prices decline on a year-over-year basis. And that's up from just 5 percent with declining home prices one year ago.Jay Bacow: As a homeowner, I do like the home price growth. And is it the same story when you look more narrowly around supply and demand?James Egan: So, there might be some geographical nuances, but we do think that it largely boils down to that. Local inventory growth has been a very good indicator of weaker home price performance, particularly the level of for-sale inventory today versus that fourth quarter of 2019. If we look at it on a geographic basis, of 14 MSAs that have the highest level of inventory today compared to 2019, 11 of them are in either Florida or Texas. On the other end of the spectrum, the cities where inventory remains furthest away from where it was four and a half years ago, they're in the Northeast, they're in the Midwest.Jay Bacow: As somebody who lives in the Northeast, I'd like to hear that again. But you're also; you're quoting existing prices, which that's been the outperformer in the housing market. Right?James Egan: Exactly. New home prices have actually been decreasing year-over-year for the past year and a half at this point. It's actually brought the basis between new home prices, which tend to trade at a little bit of a premium to existing sales; it's brought that basis to its tightest level that we've seen in at least 30 years. And that's before we take into account the fact that home builders have been buying down some of these mortgage rates. But Jay, you've recently done some work trying to size this.Jay Bacow: Yeah. First it might help to explain what a buydown is.A home builder might have a new home listed at say, $450,000. And with mortgage rates in the context of about 6.5 percent right now, the home buyer might not be able to afford that, so they offer to pay less. The home builder – often many of them also have an origination arm as well. They'll say, you know what? We'll sell it to you at that $450,000, but we'll give you a lower mortgage rate; instead of 6.5 percent, we'll sell it to you for $450,000 with a 5 percent mortgage rate. Then maybe the home buyer can afford that.James Egan: And so, new home prices are actually coming down. And by that we're specifically referring to the median price of new home transactions. They're falling despite the fact that these buy downs might be influencing prices a little bit higher.Jay Bacow: Right. And when we look at how often this is happening, it's a little actually hard to get it from the data because they don't have to report it. But when we look at the distribution of mortgage rates in a given month – prior to 2022, there were effectively no purchase loans that were originated less than one point below the prevailing mortgage rate for a given month.However, more recently we're up to about 12 percent of Ginnie Mae purchases, and those are the more credit constrained borrowers that might have a harder time buying a home. And about 5 percent of conventional purchase loans are getting originated with a rate 1 percent below the outstanding marketJames Egan: And so, this might be another sign that we're seeing a little bit of softening in home prices. But what are the implications on the agency mortgage side?Jay Bacow: I would say there's probably two things that we're keeping an eye out on. Because these are homeowners that are getting below market rate, the investors are getting a below market coupon. And because they're getting sold at a discount, they don't want that, but they're going to stay around for a while. So, investors are getting these rates that they don't want for longer.And then the other thing you think about from the home buyer perspective is, you know, maybe they – it's good for them right now. But if they want to sell that home, because they're getting a below market mortgage rate, they bought the home for maybe more than other people would've. So, unless they can sell it with that mortgage attached, which is very difficult to do, they probably have to sell it for a lower price than when they bought it.Now Jim, what does all this mean for home prices going forward?James Egan: Now, when we think about home prices, we're talking about the home price indices, right? And so those are going to be repeat sales. It's going to, by definition, look at existing prices and not necessarily the dynamics we're talking in the new home price market.Jay Bacow: Okay, so all this builder buy down stuff is interesting for what it means for new home prices – but doesn't impact all the HPA indices that you reference.James Egan: Exactly, and at the national level, despite what we've been talking about on this podcast, we do think that home prices remain more supported than what we are seeing locally. Inventory is increasing, but it also remains near historically low levels. Months of supply that I mentioned at the top of this podcast, it's picked up to the highest level it's been since the beginning of this pandemic. We're also talking about four to four and a half months of supply. Anything below six is a tight environment that has been historically associated with home prices continuing to climb.That's why our base case is for positive HPA this year. We're at +2 percent. That's slower than where we are now. We think you're going to continue to see deceleration. And because of what we're seeing from a supply and demand perspective, we are a little bit more skewed to the downside in our bear case. Instead of that +2, we're at -3 percent than we are towards the upside in our bull case. Instead of that plus two, we're at plus 5 percent in the bull case. So slower HPA from here, but still positive.Jay Bacow: Well, Jim, it's always a pleasure talking to you, particularly when you're highlighting that the home price growth is going to be stronger in the place where I own a home.James Egan: Pleasure talking to you too, Jay. And to all of you listening, thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts on the Market. Please leave a review or a like wherever you get this podcast and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.Jay Bacow: Go smash that subscribe button.
Today's poem is Acknowledgments by Nkosi Nkululeko. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on July 4, 2022. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Today's poem is an exploration of shouting out ourselves and our community. I love how this poem makes room for complicated praise.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp