Podcasts about Summer Days

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk about flowers that shine in the waning days of summer, winter squash and more.For more info and links, check out our Substack newsletterTo watch this episode on YouTube, click hereInsect of the Week:Thread Waisted Wasp Flowers:Flowers and plants that peak or look great waning at the end of summerWinning Zinnias from All-America SelectionsVegetables:Winter squashes and why we don't grow them  On the Bookshelf:A Green and Pleasant Land: How England's Gardeners Fought the Second World War by Ursula Buchan (Bookshop, Amazon)Dirt:People who read live longer: InstagramRabbit HolesAnother Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Alice Lounsberry.A Garden to Visit:Biltmore House and Garden, Asheville, NCThank you!As always, we appreciate all of you for listening to our podcast If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.And, if you have suggestions for topics for us to discuss, send us an email or leave a comment.Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Sometimes I think, geez, I've done enough work. I don't need to make any more changes. Been there, done that.And then I bump up against heartache or soreness in my body or anger or a pain in the tutu, as we say in our house. And my reflexive “no!” is right there, and I'm paddling away from the present moment as fast as I can. But then at some point, if I'm lucky, I remember: stop paddling! “No” isn't a response to what is. It's a response to the world – that and taking action – but to what's happening right here, right now, “right now it's like this” is the better response. Peace is the better response. Which takes practice. So. Much. Practice. Which means I have so much left to change. Which reminds me of Mary Oliver – and I'm editorializing The Summer Day, a beloved classic, so forgive me – when she says, “Tell me, what [else] is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Summer days are not all alike. In Alaska, the midnight sun means nearly 24 hours of light, and something unexpected happens — you sleep less, eat less, and still feel energized, as if the season itself is giving you more than the calendar promises. In Hawaii, closer to the equator, the days split evenly between twelve hours of light and twelve of dark all year round, and somehow the long summer evenings most of America enjoys simply never arrive. Wherever we find ourselves this summer, the length and quality of our days are entirely in God's hands — and that is worth pausing to appreciate. Joshua 10:13 records one of the most remarkable moments in Scripture: the sun standing still in the middle of the sky for nearly a full day as God fought on behalf of His people. The God who orchestrated that miracle is the same God who set the rhythms of sunrise and sunset, who made the moon to mark the seasons and the sun to know when to go down. He designed summer with intention, and He calls us to enjoy it. Ecclesiastes urges us to enjoy life with the people we love, all the days God has given us under the sun. Long summer days are an invitation to reflect, rest, and be refreshed — to guard our lips from grumbling when they feel too long or too short, and instead let praise rise from morning light to evening glow. Every day of summer is a gift from the God who made the sun and holds the seasons in His hand. Today's Bible Verse "The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day."— Joshua 10:13, NIV Ponder Today God designed the seasons with intention — and summer is a gift worth savoring. The length of our days, wherever we live, is no accident. The same God who made the sun stand still in Joshua's day set our summer hours in place for our refreshment and His glory. Every sunrise and sunset reflects the faithfulness of God. Psalm 74:16 reminds us that the day and night both belong to Him. Paying attention to the summer light around us is a simple and profound way to remember whose hands hold our days. Summer offers time to reflect, rest, and be refreshed. The slower pace and longer light of summer are an invitation from God to step back from the relentless forward motion of life and simply receive what He has provided. Guard your lips from grumbling about the season you are in. Whether your summer days feel endless or too short, too hot or too unpredictable, gratitude is always available. Let praise rise from morning to evening rather than complaint. Enjoy life with the people God has placed around you. Ecclesiastes 9:9 is a direct and practical command: enjoy this life, these days, these relationships. Summer is one of God's clearest invitations to do exactly that. A Prayer for You Today Dear Father, thank You for giving us long summer days to bask in warm light and prolonged evening glow. Help us to savor and enjoy each day You give us with the people we love, just as Your Word encourages us to do. Whether we have longer or shorter daylight hours, guard our lips from grumbling and complaining. Let praise come forth from our lips from our morning rising to our evening lying down. On days when it seems like the sun is standing still, strengthen us to choose to savor and enjoy every hour in whatever situation we find ourselves living in. Let Your light shine in and through us this summer, drawing those around us to the light You give. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped you slow down and savor the gift of this season, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to help you find God's goodness in every day He gives you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." ✨ Late summer has a quiet wisdom all its own.As the days begin to soften and gardens overflow with abundance, we're gently reminded that every season has something to teach us. In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn reflects on the lessons of late summer—slowing down, savoring the present, letting go of what no longer serves us, and embracing the woman we're becoming.If you've been longing to create a more intentional life and a nurturing home, this episode is an invitation to pause, notice what's growing within you, and step into the next season with peace instead of pressure.

It's everyone's favorite, annual episode: Summer Days: Summer Raes! What Summer Rae match will we find?! Plus a whole bunch of stupid stuff. ---00:00 - Welcome to the Show!12:11 - Beaume Movies 21:57 - Who's Your Favorite Wrestler? 36:47 - Is It SHITHOUSE?! 57:28 - Back from the Match1:07:23 - Tights of the Night1:12:42 - Outro---So who's your favorite wrestler? Let us know!Follow Topé Suicida on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to reach us via email, we're at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠topesuicidapod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can follow Beau everywhere ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beaurosser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Mike left the internet.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Denny updates his summer activities including coach with the Dodgers at Westmont college. Plus Denny and Rob talk about Jacob Madrid's recent signing with the Mets. And Denny gives some advice about the upcoming College recruiting window opening up August 1st."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Summer Day in Courage: Siblings Facing the Unknown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel door het grote raam van de steriele wachtkamer in het ziekenhuis.En: The sun shone brightly through the large window of the sterile waiting room in the hospital.Nl: Van buiten kwam het geluid van vogels die vrolijk zongen in de zomertuin.En: From outside came the sound of birds happily singing in the zomertuin.Nl: Binnen was het stil en gespannen.En: Inside, it was quiet and tense.Nl: Sander zat nerveus op een van de harde, ongemakkelijke stoelen.En: Sander sat nervously on one of the hard, uncomfortable chairs.Nl: Naast hem zat Thijs, zijn jongere broer.En: Next to him sat Thijs, his younger brother.Nl: Sander probeerde kalm te blijven, maar zijn hart klopte snel.En: Sander tried to remain calm, but his heart was beating fast.Nl: Maaike, hun geliefde zus, lag op dat moment op de operatietafel.En: Maaike, their beloved sister, was at that moment on the operating table.Nl: De artsen deden hun best, maar de onzekerheid was ondraaglijk.En: The doctors were doing their best, but the uncertainty was unbearable.Nl: Sander wist dat hij sterk moest zijn voor Thijs.En: Sander knew he had to be strong for Thijs.Nl: Maar diep vanbinnen was hij bang.En: But deep down, he was afraid.Nl: Wat als het misging?En: What if it went wrong?Nl: Thijs speelde met een touwtje dat hij uit zijn zak had gehaald.En: Thijs played with a piece of string he had taken out of his pocket.Nl: Zijn ogen dwaalden af naar de tuin buiten.En: His eyes wandered to the garden outside.Nl: "Het is zo'n mooie dag," merkte hij zachtjes op.En: "It's such a beautiful day," he remarked softly.Nl: Sander knikte, terwijl hij zijn gedachten probeerde te ordenen.En: Sander nodded, while he tried to organize his thoughts.Nl: Ja, het was een prachtige zomerdag, maar Sander's gedachten waren donker.En: Yes, it was a beautiful summer day, but Sander's thoughts were dark.Nl: De klok tikte langzaam verder.En: The clock ticked slowly onward.Nl: Minuten voelden als uren.En: Minutes felt like hours.Nl: Soms keek Thijs op naar Sander met ogen vol vragen, en elke keer glimlachte Sander zwakjes om zijn broer gerust te stellen.En: Sometimes Thijs looked up at Sander with eyes full of questions, and each time Sander gave a weak smile to reassure his brother.Nl: "Het komt goed," zei hij keer op keer, meer om zichzelf gerust te stellen dan Thijs.En: "It will be okay," he said over and over, more to reassure himself than Thijs.Nl: Eindelijk, na wat een eeuwigheid leek, ging de deur van de operatiekamer open.En: Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the door of the operating room opened.Nl: De dokter stapte naar buiten.En: The doctor stepped out.Nl: Hij keek serieus, maar er twinkelden bemoedigende glansjes in zijn ogen.En: He looked serious, but there were encouraging glints in his eyes.Nl: "De operatie is geslaagd," zei hij zachtjes maar duidelijk.En: "The operation was successful," he said softly but clearly.Nl: "Maaike is nu aan het bijkomen.En: "Maaike is now recovering.Nl: Ze heeft het goed gedaan."En: She did well."Nl: Sander voelde een enorme zwaarte van zijn schouders vallen.En: Sander felt a huge weight lift from his shoulders.Nl: Thijs sprong op en begon te glimlachen.En: Thijs jumped up and began to smile.Nl: "Ik wist het," zei hij blij en knuffelde zijn broer.En: "I knew it," he said happily and hugged his brother.Nl: Sander had zijn kracht bewaard, niet alleen voor Thijs, maar ook voor zichzelf.En: Sander had preserved his strength, not just for Thijs, but also for himself.Nl: Hij leerde dat hij zelfs in moeilijke tijden de moed kon vinden om anderen te steunen.En: He learned that even in difficult times, he could find the courage to support others.Nl: Toen ze eindelijk naar binnen mochten om Maaike te zien, voelde Sander zich dankbaar.En: When they were finally allowed to go in to see Maaike, Sander felt grateful.Nl: De zon scheen nog steeds, de vogels bleven zingen, en in dat moment wist hij dat ze samen sterker waren dan hun angsten.En: The sun still shone, the birds kept singing, and in that moment, he knew they were stronger together than their fears. Vocabulary Words:sterile: sterieletense: gespannennervously: nerveusuncertainity: onzekerheidunbearable: ondraaglijkwandered: dwaaldenremarked: merkte opencouraging: bemoedigendesuccessful: geslaagdstrength: krachtreassure: geruststelleneternity: eeuwigheidrecovered: bijkomengrateful: dankbaarcourage: moedoperation: operatieglints: glansjeshugged: knuffeldepreserved: bewaardorder: ordenenremarkable: opmerkelijkesupport: steunenhard: hardeuncertain: onzekerfrightened: bangwindowsill: vensterbankquiet: stilsoftly: zachtjesshone: scheentogether: samen

Houston heat doesn't wait for the calendar, so Marrs brings a list you can actually use when summer hits hard. We talk through easy, high payoff getaways that keep you cool without turning the day into a complicated production: a Blue Bell Creameries run to Brenham for peak summer ice cream, the Bryan Museum in Galveston when the beach feels like a skillet, and the Lone Star Flight Museum for air conditioned aviation history that still feels hands on. If you want a little nature with a plan, we hit Brazos Bend State Park with the timing and safety tips that matter, especially around the alligator viewing areas. Then we shift gears into pure car culture fun with Jeff and the American Association of State Troopers best looking cruiser contest. More than 360,000 votes decide the winner, the state pride is loud, and the ribbing is half the entertainment. Florida's black and tan Mustang takes the top spot again, Michigan's “blue goose” stays in the fight, and we like that the trooper calendar sales help fund educational scholarships for trooper dependents. We also do a quick lap through automotive history, from the Alaska Highway and Disneyland Autopia to the rise of parking meters, a wild Cadillac V16 concept, and the legend behind the Cannonball run. Finally, Don shares a detailed road test of the redesigned 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, including the trim level driven, interior highlights, pricing, mpg, and the biggest warning label: transmission hesitation and turbo lag that can feel stressful in busy city traffic. If you're shopping compact SUVs, this one gives you plenty to think about. Subscribe for weekly reviews and stories, share this with a friend who needs a summer drive idea, and leave us a review with one place you'd add to the list. What's your go to Houston area escape when the heat cranks up?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

We're back from our summer World Cup break. Chris has a new gripe, beatboxing. Just let him go. From there we get into the movie The Odyssey. Do we want to see it? Chris also comes up with a new movie genre, Kungfu horror. It's kinda brilliant. Then we slide on into World Cup topics. Kris brings up a good question, why is there only one ref for such a large field? Then he goes in on WNBA and their trash leadership. It's good to be back.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope all of our Canadian listeners had a great Canada Day, and all of our American listeners had a great 250th Fourth of July! As we are officially past the Fourth, now, you know what that means - it's officially Spooky Season! We don't make the rules - we just enforce them!  That said, "Tis the Podcast" won't be going full spooky until September 1st! As such, after our usual pre-show, catch-up banter, Julia, Thom, and Anthony continue their journey through Stars Hollow by once again talking a show they all love: "Gilmore Girls"! For those following along at home, the episodes discussed this week are: Season 2, Episode 10: The Bracebridge Dinner and  Season 7, Episode Episode 11: Santa's Secret Stuff Trust us when we say, this one fun, festive episode that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit and help simulate Christmas for you on these ridiculously hot, Summer Days! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Alex and Jillian share their strategies for staying cool and comfortable while riding and doing barn chores in the summer.Brought to you by My New Horse.

what would your perfect summer day look like with $0? what about $50? what about unlimited money and zero responsibilities? this week we're building our dream summer itineraries at every budget level, debating the best summer activities, and sharing the bucket list items we're determined to cross off before the season ends.anya's favorites: ⁠solar recover after sun moisturizing spraykylie's favorite: balega running socks and america's sweethearts szn 3make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on instagram @twodegreeshotter! if you have any suggestions for topics you want to hear us cover, feel free to send them using this link: ⁠https://bit.ly/2WAjznf⁠.

Season 4 ends with some much-needed poetic Cherapy! Support Breaking Form by reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is available from Bridwell Press. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.  Notes:Poets and poems we mention in this episode include:Mark Strand, "Eating Poetry"Rob Schlegel, "Poetry" Sandra Lim, "Something Something Something Grand"Margaret Walker, "Lineage"Sylvia Plath, "The Applicant"Diane Wakoski, "The Father of My Country"Carolyn Forche, "Selective Service"Mark Bibbins, "The Anxiety of Coincidence"Corey Marks, "Broken Music"Robert Frost, "Mending Wall"Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day" Louise Glück, "Anniversary"e.e. cummings, "somewhere i have never travelled,gladly beyond"           Cher's delivery of this rant in Witches of Eastwick is iconic.Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher, and features cameos from Dianna Agron and James Brolin.Mermaids is a 1990 American family comedy-drama film directed by Richard Benjamin, and starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, and Christina Ricci in her film debut. Based on Patty Dann's 1986 novel of the same name, and set in 1963, its plot follows a neurotic teenage girl who moves with her wayward mother and younger sister to a small town in Massachusetts.Silkwood is a 1983 American biographical drama film directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher.The Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 American dark fantasy comedy film directed by George Miller from a screenplay by Michael Cristofer, based on the 1984 novel by John Updike. It stars Jack Nicholson alongside Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Veronica Cartwright.In Season 1, Episode 117, "Cher Revises Poetry," we ended famous poems with lines from Cher movies, including the Dolly Pelliker line, "Goddamn government fucks you coming and going!" Listen to the Green Acres theme song here.

Have you ever heard the quote "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Maybe you knew it was from poet Mary Oliver, but did you know it's from her poem called "The Summer Day?" Gosh that makes me love it even more, and I think it's the most Natural Time of the year to ask ourselves that question. This episode is a replay of our 2025 Summer Solstice celebration inside the Wild Wellness Women's Circle, and I'm sharing it here to inspire you to live your one wild and precious life this Summer. Whether you believe we have just one lifetime or many, you still only have this one summer as this age that you are, with your kids at the age they are, with the circumstances and Season of your life being exactly what it is right now. Press play to hear:Mythological stories and traditions for celebrating Litha, the Summer SolsticeHow to align with Litha energy: ovulation energy; inner fire & power; pleasure, play, sensuality; and the Mother archetype of nurturing, holding, doing, and creatingWhat Nature is modeling for us in Summer: fertile expansion, full expression, and mature powerHonoring the paradox of turning: as we reach the peak of sunlight, we start heading toward the dark half of the yearHow to avoid deathbed regrets by avoiding bedtime regretsMarking the significance of this halfway point in the year in your own LifeMentioned in this episode:Free Masterclass: Discover Your Spiritual GiftsHow we can walk together:Learn about one-on-one guidance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's connect on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Grab any of my Free Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free curiosity call ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

Rest to Return, a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: What is my sacred purpose? You can find more info about Tzedek Lab here. Settled back into his room, my dad was a bit frail…but he could still kiss us and us that he loved us! The list of 39 melachot can be found here. Olam haBah is often translated as “the world to come” and is used in reference to the afterlife. In this context, I'm using it to describe “the world as it could be” which includes dignity, equity, and liberation. The idea that each person is a letter in the Torah is rooted in Megaleh Amukot (Va'etchanan 186:1). I learned about the concept of “ratzon” from my teacher, colleague, and friend David Jaffe, Founder and Executive Director of Kirva. Rabbi Tarfon's quote comes from Pirkei Avot 2:16. One source for Rabbi Simcha Bunim's teaching is Tales of The Hasidim Later Masters by Martin Buber. The Mary Oliver line comes from her poem, entitled “The Summer Day”. This quote has been misattributed to Courtney Carver. It is instead referenced by Carver in her book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually You Want. The quotation itself comes from Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs who teaches, “Instead of asking, 'Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?' ask, 'Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?'"” The practice in this episode was inspired by a practice that I learned from Rabbi David Jaffe, Founder of Kirva, and it is one that I've enjoyed practicing with each Cohort of “Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out” that I have the privilege of co-facilitating for People of Colour, alongside Yehudah Webster. The next cohort begins in Fall 2026 and you can find more info here. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Keshira's latest class at IJS on Mindful Speech as a Spiritual Practice Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.