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Gissele: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to The Loving Compassion Podcast with Gissele. We believe that love and compassion have the power to heal our lives and our world. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more amazing content. Today Gissele: we’re talking about coming back together after estrangement, and I have my good friend, Iona Sky, who is a globally recognized social worker, consultant, and educator whose work is rooted in compassion and systemic change. For over two decades, they’ve helped organizations transform policies and cultures through equity, inclusion and accessibility strategies. Gissele: Iona inspires leaders and students alike to see compassion, not just as a value, but as a powerful tool for justice. Please join me in welcoming my good friend. Hi Iona. Iona: Hi Gissele. Thank you for having me here. Gissele: Oh, you to be a part Iona: of this. Gissele: Thank you for being on the show and I’m so grateful to be able to chat with you. Gissele: I mean, you and I have worked together for many years in the field of child welfare and [00:01:00] we did as we were talking off camera, we did some transformative work around the voices of children and the voices of families and how to work in more empathetic and compassionate ways. You were talking a little bit in your story about estrangement that happened between yourself and your parents, ’cause you’re part of the LBTQ community . Gissele: I was wondering if you could share a little bit about Helped you make the decision to come back together Iona: Mm-hmm. Thank you for that question. When people see me and my my mother now, my dad passed nine years ago you know, I think they would, they would be very surprised to hear perhaps that, we did not have any contact for seven years and that that was purely based on, who I am as a person, my sexual orientation, and what my parents’ journey in understanding and what their story was. Iona: So seven [00:02:00] years of no contact and I got married, my partner had a son, all of these things. And it was actually at my brother’s engagement party. When I was invited, I went by myself and I saw my parents and from across the room after seven years and I looked at them and I, wow. Iona: And I. I remember looking at them and seeing how they had aged in seven years. And in my heart, I was sad that I didn’t get to be a part of that experience. And I thought to myself, I miss them and I don’t wanna continue in this way. And so I went and gave them a hug and said Hi. And then I went and sat with my sister, and, we didn’t really talk, I don’t [00:03:00] think much that day. Iona: And then it was a series of really slow steps my brother’s wedding. Slowly starting to communicate via email. And then because my parents they weren’t living in Canada at that time for for periods of time. And so I decided to go and see them and spend some time back home after I separated from my ex-wife because I needed to go back home and just get rooted again. Iona: Mm. And, and I remember being very nervous. ’cause I’m like, whew, okay, how’s this gonna go? Right? Yeah. ’cause not only have I not seen them, you know, I haven’t been home for a long time. And I saw them at the airport and it was like old times. you know, my family, Iona: We don’t talk about emotions, [00:04:00] we don’t talk about this kind of stuff, right? Mm-hmm. And, but we show, so for me it’s been learning especially with my son, talk about emotions, those kinds of things. We show us reactions, right? And so, you know, through cooking, through care, through those kinds of things. Iona: And so that’s how I knew we were slowly rebuilding that relationship. And it takes time, right? And it also takes navigation of of your own boundaries also. And what’s healthy and what’s not, right? How much time, how much space will help you maintain that healthiness, you know? Iona: Mm-hmm. Because I had to have boundaries as well with how much time do I go and spend, because in the beginning it was just me. And so I had to still, you know, dichotomize my life and not talk about my life. And it was only, in the past few years you know where my mom has gotten to know my [00:05:00] partner, my son, where I can live my full life with my family. Iona: I can say this, that Iona: the one thing we cannot stop in our life is time. We can’t stop time, we can’t get it back, you know, and if I would have time with my father on this earth, I would’ve perhaps had some more conversations with him. But it’s okay, because I have it with him on the other side. Gissele: Hmm. Iona: And that’s, sometimes no matter what you believe in, however, what, whoever, whatever, if you believe in anything, trying to find your peace, right. Iona: Your peace through a compassionate way. And, it’s an ongoing journey, so, right. Like, I’m not arrived, you know, I would love to see I’ve arrived but it continues to be small steps. Right. Gissele: Yeah. Thank you for sharing that. So in order for you to get to the point where you could invite even just the [00:06:00] reconciliation, was there a level of forgiveness that needed to happen for yourself and for your parents? Iona: Mm-hmm. I think for both. You know, I think for both. Because once again, we both have our stories, right? Mm-hmm. And I’m sure that my parents were hurt profoundly, and that’s their journey. I don’t own their hurt, right? Iona: Mm-hmm. Yeah. ’cause that’s their journey of their lost hopes, their lost dreams, their whatever it is, right? And for me, I’ve reframed it. I tried to reframe it for them. It’s not lost, it’s just different. Just looks different. Just looks different than what you imagine. I live a full life with a loving partner, a beautiful son, a beautiful home with my two dogs. Iona: when you think about those things, right, like what parents dream about a success, right? To have a good family, a good life. I have those things. Iona: I just wanna say that forgiveness is an ongoing journey [00:07:00] because also. what I’ve realized about my brain is that my brain has been traumatized by significant events in my life, right? And the disowning was a significant event in my life. And so there are things that I don’t remember or that come to me as I get older. Iona: And so in the sense that forgiveness is an ongoing journey, and I’m sure that it is from my parents as well. Gissele: Hmm. Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. in order for you to be able to have some sort of reconciliation, you had to deal with your internalized homophobia. Gissele: Can you talk a little bit about that and that journey? Iona: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Absolutely. So my parents are from India. I identified as a outgoing, I’m from Gowa. Iona: I give that context, right, because India was colonized. I grew up, in a family but strong Catholic [00:08:00] faith. I grew up not seeing any images. Iona: Or any representation of L-G-B-T-Q identities. Mm-hmm. we didn’t really talk about, you know, being gay, being queer, being lesbian, and the only times that we did it was in a way that was derogatory and, if there were people who we thought might be part of the community, it was always like people spoke negatively about them. Iona: Right. Yeah. and also back home, it’s illegal. And so mm-hmm. To me, you know, like it’s against the law. And so I grew up with a strong sense that it’s not okay to be gay, and also there’s no, no words in our language, in Conquer for the word gay, lesbian, like, you know? Gissele: Hmm. Iona: And so I had no exposure and so, it’s that whole, cliche, I always knew I was different kind of thing. Yeah. But not recognizing, what that might be. And so when I came to Canada and started in [00:09:00] university to be exposed to different communities and identities and, you know, it can be such a formative time for folks and for me it was also being exposed to different people and that I had never been exposed to and starting to understand myself in different ways. Iona: And I had huge internalized struggles learning that growing up, thinking, oh my God, being gay was bad. To now going, oh my God, I think I’m gay. And then going, oh my God, what is that going to mean? Like, am I gonna lose people? Like, am I gonna be in trouble? what’s wrong with me? Iona: And I also saw people in the queer community and university, but they were all white. Mm-hmm. so as I was working through my internalized homophobia, you know, I tried to find space in the queer community, which was predominantly white. Iona: So then I [00:10:00] had to experience racism. Gissele: Yeah. Iona: And it was that living in liminal spaces, right. Not really belonging in either space and so I had really had to process through, you know, and for me, I’m the kind of person who I have to feed my brain before I feed my heart Gissele: Mm-hmm. Iona: And so for, for me, it helped me to learn about, the history of sexual orientations and gender identity in my culture’s pre colonization. And how we were welcomed, you know, we’ve existed from time immemorial. Gissele: Mm-hmm. Iona: And it’s only colonization that’s come and hap and said, okay, no, it has to be male and female, this and that and that, and all of that. Iona: Right. And so it was the finding some roots. Mm-hmm. Finding community, but you know, you take the best. With All right. Yeah, Gissele: yeah, yeah. Iona: [00:11:00] And but have I arrived, Gissele, once again, it’s my own ideal. I, I question my own internalized racism, homophobia internalized ableism every day, right? Iona: It’s an ongoing process. Gissele: It’s interesting how in, in colonization, all the fundamental things that make us caring human beings sort of got eliminated. living in communities generosity, equality, empathy you know, and compassion acceptance, inclusion, all of those things. Gissele: Sort of like, it’s almost like we divorced from ourselves, right? We became so separate from who we really are in ourselvesthat led to the propagation of colonization, which is. Really, really interesting. And I think now we’re in the process as humanity to come back to ourselves and to each other. Gissele: Because when I think about, we don’t live in community anymore. our communities are like our nuclear family, if you may. But when you think about caregiving, in [00:12:00] the olden times when we lived in sort of like villages, there was the grandparents and the kids and the grandparents usually took care of the kids, which makes them younger. Gissele: And then the older people would do lots of different things. And so, and we sort of lost that connection. We’ve sort of created all this space between us Iona: Yeah. Gissele: our communities were so small, I don’t think that, that kinda separation would’ve been possible. Iona: Exactly. Exactly. And that is just it Gissele, we have become so separate because that is part of colonization with. Tied to capitalism, right. And it is about, mm-hmm. Yeah. Iona: it’s about creating classes of income. It’s about who can achieve I grew up in a collectivist culture, you know, my humanity is tied in yours to self, you know, and that is what drives everything that I do. And I will offer a reframe that it was olden times in here, but in other parts in the world, it still exists. Iona: Right? And so how do we bring [00:13:00] this community of compassionate care together in a new way, right? Because you’re right, like. I just returned from Nunavut, you know, and from Ranking Inlet and Cambridge Bay. And, you know, you can see the sense of community there, the sense of caring there, the sense of connection. Iona: And then it is, it is rooted in their values. it is not only. Because of who they are, but it was the necessity. Yeah. Necessity that they had to care, led to be together. Right. Because of the land. Mm-hmm. And the landscape. And, and so what I would love to see is for Iona: for us to find that urgency of necessity to be together and to care, care for one another. Gissele: Mm-hmm. ‘ Iona: cause until we find that necessity where your humanity is tied up [00:14:00] into mine, we’ll just continue on with this dominance. Right. Iona: With the same, the same tyranny of time that I talked about a little bit earlier on in a different meeting. Gissele: Yeah. Iona: Which pulls that compassion away from us. Gissele: Mm-hmm. Yeah, and we can’t be in survival mode and be in compassion. We can’t be in fear being in love. It makes it really, really difficult. And so, you know, I always think of the colonizer. Gissele: I’m like, what must their life have been like that they needed that, that they felt like they didn’t have enough? So it’s always more and more and more and more like, having to fill that empty hole, right? With more money, with more things and more materials and more land. it just, it’s never enough. Gissele: But I find when you’re trying to fill it with stuff that doesn’t fit there, it’s just, it’s a pit, it’s a never ending filling. Iona: Yeah. Absolutely. Yeah. I know. I’ve often wondered that too, right? I would love to go back in time and listen to their stories. Gissele: Right. And try to understand. Gissele: Yeah. And you [00:15:00] mentioned listening to stories, and I think for me, curiosity is the stepping stone to compassion, right? I’m trying to understand your story and so the more I listen to you, the more I understand. and, you know, I’m a big lover of Louise Hay, which is like, everybody’s doing the best they can with the understanding, knowledge and awareness that they have at the time they have. Gissele: Yeah. Right. For some people, their story makes sense to them, even if it’s just a justification, right? Iona: Yeah, absolutely. And, you know, what you have just said on is the essence of where I am at this point in my life, I truly believe that people do the best that they can at the point in their life with the resources that they have, just as my parents did, you know, just as I did. Iona: Just as I do. Yeah. As I say to my son, I’m an imperfect person, you know, and please have patience with me as I have patience with you. Right. Gissele: Yeah. and it’s amazing Like, I wasn’t taught that parents could be [00:16:00] questioned. Right? And so for me to be able to be honest with my children and say, I’m not always gonna get it right. Gissele: I don’t always know what I’m doing. Please forgive me. I’m sorry that I hurt you. It’s such a like, departure from my parents, right? Because there’s a lot of denial and there’s a lot of oh, this isn’t true, it hasn’t happened. And so to be able to actually do that for our children I can’t remember where I heard it, but this is sort of like these generations are the ones that are re-parenting themselves and at the same time trying to parent the next generation. Gissele: And that’s how I feel. I relate to that to have to address all my fears, my limitations, my thinking, my trauma, my biases, so that it stops with me and it doesn’t get transferred to my children and their children’s children and so on. And so. The willingness to be able to do that even so it’s difficult, it’s necessary. Iona: Yeah, absolutely. That I felt that in my heart, Gissele because Gissele: mm-hmm. Iona: Yeah. I really feel like I’m trying to reparent [00:17:00] myself and do things differently so that certain things end with me and don’t get passed to my boy. You know? I want lots of good things to get passed to my boy. Gissele: Yeah, yeah, for sure. Iona: But not the difficult trauma, the impacts of those, Things. And also the intergenerational stuff. Right. And that’s the compassion I think we can have for our ancestors as well. Because, I stand before you and sit before you as a representation of those who came before me, just as you do with you. Iona: Right. And so how can we carry on that? That torch and those values that, you know, that we’re sharing today and moving it forward. Because I think, you know, I think the world needs a little bit more compassion and love and light and Gissele: empathy. Iona: Empathy. Gissele: Yeah, definitely. I was thinking about, as you were talking about how I’ve had to really shift my perspective on my [00:18:00] ancestors. Gissele: I was very mad at my ancestors. ’cause there was a lot of trauma passed down. There was a lot of like neglect, there was a lot of abuse, there was a lot of poverty. There was so many different things. And so I think when I was younger there was an aspect of me of like, why couldn’t you get their, your HIT together? Gissele: Yeah. So that my parents weren’t so traumatized when they raised me. Now I have a different perspective it’s interesting once I sat down with my dad and he was telling me the history of all the things that they went through and they managed to survive. They managed to survive the war. Gissele: They managed to survive poverty. They managed to survive deep, deep trauma. And so it gave me a new perspective around how can I have appreciation for their strengths? How can I acknowledge the strength they gave me? How can I acknowledge the resiliency they gave me? How can I acknowledge all of the history in a way that comes from a place of gratitude rather than from a place of judgment? Iona: Yeah. Gissele: Yeah. And so, and I, and as I go through my own journey of healing my own trauma and doing all of that, I see how difficult. It is, I [00:19:00] see how, how dynamic it can be and feel and how much courage it, it even took I mean, when you’re in the middle of the war, you’re not thinking, I really gotta deal with my trauma. Gissele: You’re just, you’re just coping. You gotta live right. I you gotta live. so I’m so proud of my ancestors for having survived so much and for everything that got me here. Right? Yeah. But I, I didn’t always feel that way. Iona: Yeah. and that’s humble of you to say Gissele, right? Iona: and I think that that’s part of also our development and our growth is people, right? Is how do we come to understand it. Because yeah, like there were times I was angry too and you know, I come to see that they. They have all done their own healing work in their own ways. Right. Iona: Whatever that is, which has cumulatively helped me reach this point where I can sit in this room in Canada, have this conversation with you. Yeah. It was unimaginable to me as [00:20:00] a child in Bahrain. So, you know, I thank you for this opportunity. So, yeah. Iona: You know Gissele: for sure. And I’m, I’m so grateful that you were here. Gissele: I wanted to go back to you had said that, you had to go through your own process of dealing with your internalized homophobia. What things really helped you to be able to do that for yourself? Iona: Well, the first thing is finding a community was huge. So finding resources, finding support, because once again, there’s nothing like being with people who are, in the same situation, you know? And finding somebody to help you process things through. Iona: So of whether it’s a counselor, whether it’s your I mom, or whether it’s your, whoever it is, you know somebody who is knowledgeable in dealing and helping people to process through, their [00:21:00] internalized homophobia. I’ve had people who did it well and people who did not. Mm-hmm. So I’ve learned from both. Iona: And also now we are in the time and the space, Gissele, we have so much access to information. Right. Like, I was out in the nineties, like in the nineties, we didn’t have Google, we didn’t have podcasts, we didn’t have, or Gissele: TikTok Yeah. Iona: Or TikTok or those things connects millions and millions of Gissele: people. Iona: Yeah. Or those kinds of things. Right. So there are lots of resources out there. Find ones though that feed your soul. And now, there is also representation from folks in the L-G-B-T-Q-Q community from different identities, you know, who are racialized, who are, when you think about intersectionality of, of identities. Iona: And I think that that is, was also a really huge thing for me, which I did not. Experiences people with a good understanding of intersectionality and how all the different parts of [00:22:00] me impact my experience of homophobia and internalized homophobia. And so, you know, finding resources that speak to you as a person. Gissele: Can you just tell my audience what intersectionality is for some of them that we’re not gonna know what that means? Iona: Yeah. Great. So intersectionality is a term that was coined by Dr. Kimberly Crenshaw, and it is used to describe how intersecting forms of oppression impact on people. Iona: So when I say intersecting forms of oppression, so if you look at me, I experience on an average day, when I go out in the world, I can experience racism because of the color of my skin. I can experience homophobia because of my sexual orientation. I can experience transphobia because of how I dress and present in the world and my gender identity. Iona: I can also experience ableism because I live [00:23:00] with different forms of invisible disabilities. So when you take all of those things together. They, they don’t work in silos because I say when I enter the room, I’m not just Brown Iona or, you know queer Iona. I’m Iona in all of the pieces that I am. So intersectionality is how all of those forms of isms work together and impact on people. Iona: And so when I think about, supports for people who, might be coming out, might be experiencing their own internalized homophobia the first thing I want to say to you, to the people who are out there who might be listening is that you are beautiful and perfect just the way you are. Gissele: Yes. Iona: And that you know, you belong in this world, in society exactly how you are and [00:24:00] that you are worthy of love, of safety, of joy, and to live a life where you not just survive, but where you thrive. And there’s a resurgence of a lot of homophobia, a lot of transphobia. Iona: I was just saying to my partner the other day, you know, I can’t believe I’m still fighting over the same fight and protests like 25 years later about people who are protesting the existence of our lives. You know? And so so to be mindful of what you also expose yourself to with social media mm-hmm. Iona: Because it does impact on your brain and your wellbeing. And to find your places and your pockets of safety and hope find your communities because they’re out there. Gissele: Hmm. Oh, thank you. That was wonderful. You know, it’s interesting [00:25:00] that. The world is so vast and people’s perspectives are so different, right? Gissele: That there’s still people who think it’s a choice. And I remember our mutual friend that, you know, he would tell me like, why would I choose this? Why would I choose to not belong? it would be just so easy for me to make this choice versus this other choice. And so it’s not anything that I would be choosing because I don’t wanna choose to be different. Gissele: Everybody wants to belong, right? That’s just our RN innate nature . But you know, from my perspective, God source universe never makes a mistake. And so we are all perfect, we’re all beautiful. We may make choices that are maybe not so loving sometimes, but we always have the ability to come back to our true selves, which is from my perspective, our original most compassionate selves. Gissele: But yeah, it’s interesting. and I don’t know if I’ve shared this with you, I’ve heard the best reasoning behind. Homophobia and all, actually all isms. Iona: Oh, okay. Tell me, tell me. Gissele: So it’s from have you heard of the comedian? Iona: Oh yeah. [00:26:00] Gissele: Yes. they then had said in an interview and I loved it. Gissele: they were talking about the acceptance of trans people. And they mentioned the fact that the reason why some people struggle with that is because they, them are being the most authentically themselves. Gissele: And in a world where we don’t like authenticity, where we’re so terrified of it, when we’re not allowed to be our authentic self, Iona: it’s Gissele: threatening. It’s threatening to see people being authentically themselves. ’cause then do we have them to be authentic ourselves and it shines a light on us when we are not being authentically ourselves. Gissele: It took a while for me to figure out where I was being authentic and where I wasn’t Like how many things did I think I had to have, like the marriage and the specific job and the specific income and the specific car and the type of house and all of that stuff. Gissele: How much was it something that I was conditioned to accept as something I should want versus how much is [00:27:00] it that my soul really wants? the worst part is I wasn’t aware that that. There was a different me, a little me that was screaming to come out and say, you know, those things don’t really resonate with us. Gissele: I wanna do this, I wanna do that. I wanna play, I wanna be joyful. I don’t wanna care about how much money I make. I don’t wanna care about the things that people told me that I should care about. Iona: Yeah. Gissele: And so that is sort of the journey and coming home to ourselves and doing things that s authentically align with your higher self, your joyful self. Gissele: Right. I never thought I’d be doing a podcast. this brings me extraordinary joy. This is me, this is who I am. You know, and all the things that I’m doing right now are things that bring me incredible joy. I don’t know if it’s on the recording, but you were talking about how you never thought you were gonna stay in child welfare two years and then I’m out. Yeah. For me it was the reverse. I had wanted to work in child welfare since I was 15. I appreciate that. Iona: Yeah. Gissele: I thought I was gonna live and die in child welfare. Gissele: I [00:28:00] thought if this is my dream, this is me rescuing myself and my mother, and my family, my ancestors, you know, I’m gonna revolutionize child welfare and then it’s all gonna be good. And then to think that I’m doing something totally different. It was not in my bingo card. Gissele: Yeah. Right. But that’s when you start to connect with more of your authentic self and say, okay, who am I really? And what do I really love? What do I really want to do? And in a world where you are punished for not conforming, it feels very difficult. Mm-hmm. And it, and I don’t think it’s purposeful, but as I’m co-writing a, a book with my daughter I did my first book re-Imagining Work. Gissele: Yeah. And now we are doing re-imagining education. We don’t realize how in the education system system we are reinforcing consciously or subconsciously the belief that difference is bad because there has to be one right answer. Mm-hmm. There’s only one way to do things. And so diversity is not welcome. Iona: That’s Iona: in Iona: systems. Gissele: Yeah. Right? Yeah. Yeah. But it [00:29:00] starts when they’re very little. Yeah. Iona: Yeah, yeah, Gissele: yeah. Iona: Oh, absolutely. Gissele: And so how do we educate our children to be open to diversity and to differences and to sit in the gray and to be more critical thinkers? Gissele: I wanted to, to ask you a question about your work, because this is something that I’ve observed and so I wanted you to comment on it. Gissele: there’s many organizations that wanna do the DEI work that wanna bring, you know, the representation, inclusivity, but they don’t do the work to cultivate the ground. And so when they bring in the people, you’re setting them up to fail. Yep. Can you talk a little bit about that and how do we help these organizations Gissele: Establish the ground? Iona: Yep. Great question because I have worked with many folks who want to do the right thing, increase diversity, increase representation, all of those good things, right? But it has to be done in a thoughtful way, in a thoughtful and strategic way because I always say that it’s very easy to hire to get diversity, but it’s the retention. It’s [00:30:00] whether people stay. And so this is where it requires leadership to create the climate where people can join and where people feel a sense of belonging, contribution, and inclusion. So not just, we have a racialized person. Iona: Oh, we have a whatever person, right? How do they feel? A sense of belonging? How do they feel that, their voice is being heard? So what leaders can do is create the groundwork right from the beginning, right on. And the fact that this is work that the organization is going to be doing to hire folks from different communities, different identities. Iona: Talk about why that’s important. Tie it in to your organizational goals and outcomes and and prepare your organization and staff in the sense of not making it about the [00:31:00] person, oh, Iona is coming, but about the organization and the growth and the direction we want to go in. Gissele: Mm-hmm. Iona: Because I have been in organizations where people have hired me and that’s great. They want me, but then. When I get in there, I’m like, okay, so you want me, but you don’t necessarily want my ideas. And like, like what work has been done here to get ready to create spaces and places where people can have different conversations, are open to, various perspectives. Iona: Right. Yeah. And you said something really important around children and education And where, where do these conversations start? They start at the kitchen table. They start when you tuck your kid in at bedtime. And if they don’t start there, then they start at university. Iona: They start When I’m sitting with somebody who is 70 years old and we’re having a conversation, it can start. You know? Mm-hmm. That’s the beauty of humanity and of growth. [00:32:00] We can grow and learn anytime. but if you’re looking at it for, from an organizational perspective, there are certain tangible things that leaders can do to get spaces ready. Iona: So that people can not only exist and join your organization, but they can thrive there. Because when you look at your data and if you see people coming in and leaving shortly after that tells me that y’all have work to do in creating places that demonstrate true inclusion. Gissele: Yeah. I love that. I appreciate that. Yeah. I wanted to go back to your journey of reconciliation after estrangement and talk a little bit, about your partner’s journey it must have been really challenging and, and so I’m just, I’m curious you must have had to kind of balance the relationship with your partner and also the relationship with your parents in a way that led to the reconciliation. Gissele: how [00:33:00] difficult was it to manage and were there things you found that helped? Iona: What helped the most, I think is that my partner is the pillar of patience. Gissele: Hmm. Iona: Because that could have broken our relationship. Quite honestly. Yeah. And, you know, I appreciated that she allowed me to walk that journey in the way that I needed to walk it with her by my side when I needed her to be and alone when I needed to do it alone. Iona: Was it easy? No. Was it painful? Yeah. Did we cry? Yeah. Were there times where, you know, we had to have serious conversations about, my relationship with you is, is primary and they are my parents. and she never made me choose, and I always appreciated that. Iona: And she never made me feel guilty for any choices that I made, But it, did it come at a cost? I’m sure it has. Well, I know it has profoundly impacted [00:34:00] her and that’s her journey. And I I can’t speak to that, but for me, you know it was, it was definitely something we had to navigate for many years. Iona: And you know, and it was hard. It was hard for me. It was hard for all of us, but I think it was hard for me because, you know, I mean, and you know, my partner, she’s amazing and and I feel sad that, you know, my dad gets to know her from the other side, but didn’t get to know her in this, in this dimension. Iona: Yeah. and I like your perspective in terms of the being able to still connect. ’cause even if you don’t believe that there is more to this life than this, write a letter to someone and Gissele: burn it, it’s just a way to get your voice out, right? Iona: two more questions. Gissele: The first one is, I’m asking everyone this season what their definition of self-love is. Iona: Oh, that’s a profound question that gave me chills. I think it’s so profound for me at this point in time because I’m still figuring that out. What does that mean for [00:35:00] myself? Iona: You know? Because I’ve lived with so many voices in my head telling me things about my worthiness or unworthiness or whatever, right? That have impacted how I see myself and my ability to love myself. And so now I’m actively working on, who do I allow in my space, in my body? Iona: Who do I allow to occupy space in my brain, you know? And being very conscious also of how do I feel on a very IM visceral, so really paying attention. So for me, because I’ve spent from the age of six to now, like being like disconnected from disjointed from my body due to traumatic events, now my self love is how to bring myself back together in a new way. Iona: And thinking about also, you know, who do I expose myself to? What do I expose myself to because that [00:36:00] releases different chemicals in my body and I want to release chemicals of joy. And positivity and not to be naive, because there’s pain and heartache in the world. Yeah, I know that. Iona: But I think for me, my self-love is how to, experience those moments honor them and walk through them and continue to find joy and beauty every day. Really. Every day, even in the smallest things. Even if it is justlaying on the ground with my penny, who’s my puppy, and just staring at her eyes for 10 minutes. Iona: Mm. You know, we do that sometimes, you know? Yes. And that’s what my self-love is, it is finding my way to, to myself and. I think my biggest thing, Gissele, is learning how to talk to myself, like somebody who I [00:37:00] love. Because I think this is the first time in my life as an adult that I’m learning how to do that Iona: that’s what my self-love is. Gissele: it’s been interesting for me in my journey learning to understand that my body is not my enemy. Gissele: your body is what? That my body is not my enemy. Yes. Yeah. That my body is not separate from me. It’s actually my house. right. So, so feeling like it’s not separate from me that it can’t, it, it can’t hurt me. It’s actually my very best friend and it’s my home for this lifetime. Gissele: Right? last question is where can people find you? Where can people work with you? What’s your website? What do you wanna share with the audience ? Iona: Awesome. People can find me. Check out my website at iskyconsulting.com. You can email me. I sky@iskyconsulting.com. I’m on LinkedIn. Iona: drop me a line. You know, I always say that I work, who is anybody who really [00:38:00] wants. to do this work in a meaningful way and make real change and take the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and put it into action. And I’m also a social worker, right? And I love supporting folks with their clinical work and social work skills and leadership. Iona: Because to me, this work is about how do we show up every day, whether we’re a leader, whether we’re a fundraiser, whether we are a parent, whether whoever we are, right? You know, Gissele you came into my life like a gift when we worked together. Oh. And I’m grateful for you and for this opportunity because I count you as one of the people who have impacted me and continue to. Iona: And so thank you for having me on your show. Gissele: Oh, thank you. Thank you Iona for coming to the show. I feel the same way. You’re such a gift to me in the times when we worked together were just some of the best [00:39:00] times I’ve had, honestly . And thank you to everyone who joined us for another episode of Love and Compassion, which Gissele and we will see you soon.

Európska únia nám minulý týždeň pozastavila platbu z Plánu obnovy za 590 miliónov eur pre pokus o zrušenie Úradu na ochranu oznamovateľov. Minister Tomáš Drucker sa chce pokúsiť diskutovať s EÚ o tom, aby nám poslali peniaze, ktoré sa úradu netýkajú. Čas na čerpanie sa totiž kráti. Opozícia aj vedenie úradu už pred schválením spornej novely tvrdili, že to ohrozí čerpanie miliárd z Plánu obnovy. Čakajú nás totiž aj ďalšie platby, a keď Slovensko nebude plniť podmienky, môžu byť v ohrození peniaze na množstvo projektov, vrátane stavby nových nemocníc. Nezávislosť Úradu na ochranu oznamovateľov je podmienka čerpania peňazí z Plánu obnovy. Keď Slovensko prestáva plniť podmienky, peniaze sú v ohrození. Novelu zákona, ktorá má politicky odstrániť nezávislú šéfku úradu, pozastavil Ústavný súd SR. Ak však bude Európska únia čakať na rozhodnutie súdu, a potom ešte aj na opravu zákona, Slovensko môže mať veľký problém s čerpaním európskych peňazí. Posledný podobný problém sa vláde síce podarilo vyriešiť, ale trvalo to 10 mesiacov. Tie teraz nemáme, keďže Plán obnovy sa končí v júni 2026. Viac nám v podcaste Aktuality Nahlas vysvetlil Vladimír Amrich, ekonomický reportér aktualít, ktorý sleduje tému Plán obnovy. Moderuje Peter Hanák.

Hah hah! Stand back, musketeers! They shall sample MY blade! En garde! Touché! Café au lait! Yes, we have a swashbuckling classic this week in our “Cuz I Wanna (and You're Gonna Like It)” series, “The Scarlet Pimpernel”! And what a swashbuckler this is! Sword fights! Daring midnight chases! Desperate fist-fights . . . pardon? Oh. There's NONE of that here? No musketeers? No “my blade”? Just disguises, cunning plans and . . . fashion tips? Really? . . . . huh. Well . . . this IS a famous swashbuckler movie, right? With Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon? Well . . . sink me! What sort of action movie is this? Hah? One of the antecedents for Batman? Seriously? Well, let's talk about it then! Tie your cravats properly and give a listen! Poll question: who is your favorite swashbuckler? Leave a comment or swing on a chandelier over to our hotline at 617-398-7266.

Európska únia nám minulý týždeň pozastavila platbu z Plánu obnovy za 590 miliónov eur pre pokus o zrušenie Úradu na ochranu oznamovateľov. Minister Tomáš Drucker sa chce pokúsiť diskutovať s EÚ o tom, aby nám poslali peniaze, ktoré sa úradu netýkajú. Čas na čerpanie sa totiž kráti. Opozícia aj vedenie úradu už pred schválením spornej novely tvrdili, že to ohrozí čerpanie miliárd z Plánu obnovy. Čakajú nás totiž aj ďalšie platby, a keď Slovensko nebude plniť podmienky, môžu byť v ohrození peniaze na množstvo projektov, vrátane stavby nových nemocníc. Nezávislosť Úradu na ochranu oznamovateľov je podmienka čerpania peňazí z Plánu obnovy. Keď Slovensko prestáva plniť podmienky, peniaze sú v ohrození. Novelu zákona, ktorá má politicky odstrániť nezávislú šéfku úradu, pozastavil Ústavný súd SR. Ak však bude Európska únia čakať na rozhodnutie súdu, a potom ešte aj na opravu zákona, Slovensko môže mať veľký problém s čerpaním európskych peňazí. Posledný podobný problém sa vláde síce podarilo vyriešiť, ale trvalo to 10 mesiacov. Tie teraz nemáme, keďže Plán obnovy sa končí v júni 2026. Viac nám v podcaste Aktuality Nahlas vysvetlil Vladimír Amrich, ekonomický reportér aktualít, ktorý sleduje tému Plán obnovy. Moderuje Peter Hanák.

Pavārgrāmatas, ko  mēdz dēvēt par virtuves Bībeli, goda vietā celtas izstādē “Nospeķotas lapiņas un gardas vakariņas. Latviešu pavārgrāmatas ārpus Latvijas”. Šoreiz raidījumā Globālais latvietis. 21. gadsimts pārlapojam pavārgrāmatas un skaidrojam, cik nozīmīgas ir latviskās garšas izjūtas svešā vidē. Šoreiz raidījumā Globālais latvietis 21. gadsimts sveicienus sūtām no muzeja un pētniecības centra "Latvieši pasaulē", un pirms šo sarunu sākām, visi viens otram pajautājām - vai jūs esat paēduši? Jo saruna būs diezgan garšīga. Šobrīd muzejā goda vietā ir celtas "Nospeķotas lapiņas un gardas vakariņas Latviešu pavārgrāmatas ārpus Latvijas". Tieši ar šādu nosaukumu ir atklāta izstāde, kas ieskicē laiku pēc Otrā pasaules kara, kad, nonākot trimdā, daudzas latviešu saimnieces saskārās ar izaicinājumu, kā pagatavot pazīstamus un iemīļotus ēdienus, esot svešā vidē, turklāt arī trūcīgos apstākļos. Tādēļ jau bēgļu nometnēs pārpublicēja Latvijā pirms kara izdotās pavārgrāmatas. Kā arī sākot no pagājušā gadsimta 50. gadiem, iznākušas pirmās diasporā tapušās pavārgrāmatas, un tas ir turpinājies līdz pagājušā gadsimta 80.-90. gadiem. Šobrīd izstādē var aplūkot 20 pavārgrāmatas, kas ir izdotas dažādos laika posmos ārpus Latvijas. Vienlaikus ar šo izstādi arī rīt Latvijas Universitātes pētniecības projekts "Latviešu diasporas identitātes transformācijas: teksts, valoda, digitālā vide" un šī pētījuma viens no fokusiem ir arī aplūkot ēdienu klātbūtni diasporas tekstos - pētīt latviskās garšas izjūtas svešā vidē. Pie sarunu galda diasporas gastropoētikas pētnieki: projekta vadītājs Latvijas Universitātes profesors Ojārs Lāms, projekta pētniece Latvijas Universitātes lektore Ilze Šķestere, izstādes "Nospeķotas lapiņas un gardas vakariņas Latviešu pavārgrāmatas ārpus Latvijas" kuratores Marianna Auliciema un Jūlija Apse, kā arī muzeja "Latvieši pasaulē" pedagoģe un komunikācijas speciāliste Danute Grīnfelde.

Stāsta Turaidas muzejrezervāta Pētniecības un krājuma nodaļas galvenā speciāliste, Mg.hist., Mg.theol. Anete Jenča; pārraides producente – Liene Jakovļeva Vai zini, ka padomju gados evaņģēliski luteriskās baznīcas dzīve Latvijā izskatījās pavisam citādi, nekā to rāda arhīvi? Turaidas muzejrezervātā pētniecības jautājums par padomju laiku baznīcās neradās nejauši, bet gan izrietēja no ārzemju tūristu intereses. Nokļūstot Turaidas baznīcā, kas ir viena no vecākajām koka  baznīcām Latvijā, viņi nereti jautā – kā šeit bija dzīvot laikā, kad ticība tika uzlūkota kā aizdomīga, un baznīca – kontrolēta? Tieši šie jautājumi pamudināja meklēt atbildes arhīvos un cilvēku atmiņās, un tā radās izstādes "Melni balts laiks" (2024) un "Mēs ticējām – mēs esam" (2025) par Siguldas novada luterāņu baznīcu stāvokli padomju laikā. Šobrīd top arī trešā izstāde, kuru plānots atklāt šī gada maijā. Bet kā tad bija baznīcām un draudzēm izdzīvot padomju gados? Pētot luterāņu baznīcu vēsturi padomju periodā, arhīvi bieži rāda tikai daļu no patiesības. Oficiālos dokumentos draudžu dzīve izskatās klusa, vienmuļa un pakļauta. Taču fotogrāfijas, atmiņas un vietējās liecības stāsta par pavisam citu realitāti. Piemēram, Siguldā un Lēdurgā draudzes formāli pastāv visus padomju gadus. Tomēr dievkalpojumi bieži notiek tikai reizi mēnesī vai pat retāk. Iemesls nav ticīgo, bet gan mācītāju trūkums. Pēc kara daudzi garīdznieki bija emigrējuši vai izsūtīti, Teoloģijas fakultāte bija slēgta, un jaunu mācītāju sagatavošana tika stingri kontrolēta. Tāpēc viens mācītājs bieži apkalpo vairākas draudzes, braucot no vienas baznīcas uz otru. Tā, piemēram, Georgs Zālītis pēc Otrā pasaules kara apkalpoja trīs draudzes – Turaidu, Lēdurgu un Siguldu. Mācītājiem ik ceturksni konsistorijai vajadzēja iesniegt oficiālu pārskatu par draudzes dzīvi – ienākumiem un tēriņiem, bet vēl jo vairāk par veikto kristību, iesvētību un laulību skaitu. Un te rodas problēma. 1949. gada jūlijā Latvijas PSR Ministru Padome pielika punktu svarīgajam LELB darbības aspektam – iesvētībām – pieņemot lēmumu, ar kuru tika aizliegta turpmāka iesvētes mācības nodarbību organizēšana. Viļa Lāča parakstītajā lēmumā bija minēts, ka šīs nodarbības traucē parasto skolu mācību gaitu. Iesvētes mācības nodarbību aizliegšana nenozīmēja, ka aizliegta tiktu arī pati iesvēte kā reliģiska kulta rituāls, tomēr, ja nevar veikt mācības, tad, likumsakarīgi, ilgtermiņā tas nozīmēja draudzes locekļa skaita samazinājumu. Oficiālajos gada pārskatos redzam, ka līdz ar 50. gadu otru pusi ir pavisam neliels kristību, iesvētību un laulību skaits, vai atzīmēts, ka šādas svētdarbības nav notikušas vispār. Taču Turaidas (un arī citu) draudžu fotogrāfijas un cilvēku liecības rāda ko citu – piecdesmito gadu izskaņā un sešdesmitajos gados jaunieši joprojām tiek iesvētīti, notiek kristības un laulības, tostarp jaunais pāris nereti laulājas skaistos nacionālos tērpos. Mācītāji norādīja mazākus skaitļus, lai izvairītos no pārbaudēm un sodiem. Tā veidojas plaisa starp arhīvu datiem un reālo baznīcas dzīvi. Vienlaikus baznīca tiek pastāvīgi ierobežota. Garīgā darbība drīkst notikt tikai dievnamā vai kapsētā. Jebkura aktivitāte ārpus šīm robežām tiek uzskatīta par pārkāpumu. Īpaši bīstami režīmam šķiet kapusvētki. Krimuldas draudzes dokumentos jau 1962. un 1963. gadā parādās ieraksti par kapusvētku aizliegumiem un apcietinājuma draudiem mācītājam Voldemāram Aivaram par šo svētku noturēšanu. Līdzīgi gadījumi minēti arī Lēdurgā, kur kapusvētki tiek uzraudzīti un ierobežoti kā “nevēlama pulcēšanās”. Kapusvētki padomju varai nav tikai reliģisks notikums – tie pulcē daudz cilvēku, stiprina kopienu un uztur atmiņu, un tieši tas tiek uzskatīts par bīstamu. Ļoti efektīvs spiediena instruments ir nodokļi, kas ar katru gadu tika likti arvien lielāki. Turaidā un Krimuldā 1963. gadā baznīcu ēku vērtība tiek paaugstināta četrpadsmit reizes vairāk nekā gadu iepriekš, līdz ar to pieaug nodokļi un zemes rente. Draudzes lūdz atlaides, bet tās tiek atteiktas. Tajā pašā laikā baznīca tiek demolēta – izsisti logi, bojāts interjers. 1964. gadā Krimuldas draudze ir spiesta pieņemt lēmumu par darbības izbeigšanu, un pēc vietējās varas iniciatīvas baznīcas durvis tiek aizmūrētas. Arī Turaidā 1964. gada decembrī draudze sapulcējas uz pēdējo dievkalpojumu. Pēc draudzes slēgšanas dievnams nonāca Siguldas novadpētniecības muzeja (tagad Turaidas muzejrezervāts) pārziņā. Baznīca tika saglabāta kā arhitektūras piemineklis, bet tās reliģiskā funkcija tika uz vairākiem gadiem pārtraukta. Līdzīgs liktenis piemeklē arī Allažus – 1949. gadā draudzi piespiež pamest baznīcu, kur tiek ierīkota ēdnīca, vēlāk noliktava. Dievnams tiek pārvērsts par utilitāru telpu, zaudējot savu sakrālo funkciju, līdzīgi kā tas notiek ar daudziem citiem dievnamiem visā Latvijā. Padomju kontrole attiecas arī uz mācītājiem personīgi. Katru gadu viņiem jāiesniedz biogrāfiskie apraksti, kuros jānorāda izglītība, ģimenes stāvoklis, kontakti un pat tas, kāda literatūra viņiem patīk – vai tā ir padomju, vai reliģiska. Šie šķietami nevainīgie jautājumi kalpo kā lojalitātes pārbaude. Un tomēr – baznīca izdzīvo. Atmodas laikā situācija strauji mainās. Cilvēki sāk pulcēties ap baznīcām vēl pirms to oficiālas atjaunošanas. Krimuldas baznīca draudzei tiek atdota pilnīgā postā – bez logiem, ar bojātu jumtu, pamesta gadiem. Bet cilvēki nāk talkās. Talkas kļūst par Atmodas simbolu – ne tikai sakopt dievnamu, bet atgūt pašcieņu un kopību. Astoņdesmito gadu izskaņā Turaidas baznīcā un citviet notiek īpaši svētbrīži – Staļinisma upuru piemiņai, Latvijas neatkarības dienā. Dievkalpojumos parādās Latvijas karogs, skan dziesmas ar nacionālu zemtekstu – tas viss oficiāli nebija atļauts. Mācītāji piedalās publiskos svētbrīžos, un baznīca atkal kļūst par sabiedrības pulcēšanās vietu, lai gan oficiāli daudzas draudzes atjaunošanu piedzīvo vien 90. gadu sākumā. Beigu beigās evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca padomju gados izdzīvoja, jo tā nekad nepastāvēja tikai arhīvos – tā pastāvēja cilvēku sirdīs.

21. februārī norisinās Latvijas Sabiedriskā medija apbalvojuma „Kilograms kultūras” svinīgā ceremonija. Tiešraidē no pulksten 21.10 to varēs skaitīties Latvijas TV1, REplay.lv un LSM.lv, kā arī klausīties Latvijas Radio 1 un LR3 "Klasika". Par gaidāmo ceremoniju un balsojuma aktivitāti stāsta LR3 "Klasika" direktore Gunda Vaivods un LSM.lv kultūras ziņu vadošā redaktore Liene Millere.  

5.Mojžišova 17,14-20 14 Keď vojdeš do krajiny, ktorú ti dáva Hospodin, tvoj Boh, obsadíš ju a budeš v nej bývať, povieš si: ‚Ustanovím si nad sebou kráľa ako všetky okolité národy.‘ 15 Ustanov si teda nad sebou kráľa, ktorého si vyvolí Hospodin, tvoj Boh. Ustanov si nad sebou kráľa spomedzi svojich bratov. Nesmieš si ustanoviť nad sebou cudzinca, ktorý nie je tvojím bratom. 16 Nesmie mať mnoho koní. Nesmie vodiť ľud späť do Egypta, aby si obstaral viac koní, lebo Hospodin vám povedal: ‚Nikdy sa už nevracajte touto cestou!‘ 17 Nesmie mať mnoho žien, aby sa neodvrátilo jeho srdce, a nesmie mať mnoho striebra a zlata. 18 Keď zasadne na kráľovský trón, nech si odpíše do knihy tento zákon, ktorý opatrujú léviovskí kňazi. 19 Nech je uňho a nech si ho číta po všetky dni života, aby sa naučil báť sa Hospodina, svojho Boha, a zachovávať všetky slová tohto zákona a tieto ustanovenia. 20 Nech sa jeho srdce nepovyšuje nad jeho bratov a nech neodbočí od príkazu ani napravo, ani naľavo, aby on i jeho synovia dlho vládli vo svojom kráľovstve uprostred Izraela. Mocní pod vyššou Autoritou. Takto si Boh predstavuje kráľa Izraela „podľa Jeho srdca“! I najvyšší vládcovia sveta majú žiť s pokorou a podriadenosťou autorite Božieho zákona. Hovorí o tom, čo je v Jeho očiach dobré: kráľ nemá byť bez viery. Nemá hromadiť bohatstvo, oddávať sa prehnanému luxusu, či budovať veľké armády. Prvé miesto v jeho živote má patriť poznaniu Hospodina. Aj dnes túžime po vodcoch, ktorí nehľadajú len osobné výhody a moc, ale slúžia vyšším hodnotám a spravodlivosti. Skutoční lídri nemajú okázalosť, ale charakter. Každá autorita, či už politická alebo osobná, má svoje hranice a zodpovednosť. Skutočná veľkosť človeka nespočíva v množstve moci, ktorú má, ale v správnom spôsobe, akým ju používa. Dnes, v čase sociálnych sietí, kde môže každý z nás získať svoj okruh „poddaných“ v podobe sledovateľov, sú tieto slová aktuálnejšie, než kedykoľvek predtým. Tiež môžeme podľahnúť pokušeniu vyvyšovať sa, ukazovať svoj úspech a bohatstvo, naháňať si popularitu. Ale rovnako, ako dávny kráľ, aj my potrebujeme „čítať Zákon“ – pripomínať si hodnoty, ktoré nás presahujú, reflektovať svoje konanie a zostávať pokorní v každom postavení. „Kto sa však chváli, nech sa chváli tým, že je rozumný a pozná Mňa, lebo Ja som Hospodin.“ Modlitba: Bože, ďakujeme Ti, že kladieš dôraz na pokoru, lebo len ona vedie k dobrým vzťahom! Odpusť mi pýchu a vyvyšovanie sa! Zlom vo mne každú sebastrednosť, nech dokážem žiť v pokornej láske! Amen. Pieseň: ES 536 Autor: Tibor Jančík Hospodin chráni život Svojich verných a vytrháva ich z ruky bezbožných. Žalm 97,10 Cirkev mala pokoj v celom Judsku, Galilei a Samárii. Vnútorne i navonok rástla, žila v bázni pred Pánom a povzbudzovaná Svätým Duchom vzrastala počtom. Skutky apoštolov 9,31 Matúš 13,31-35 •  Modlíme sa za: Lopúchov (ŠZS) **Dnes nemôžem použiť nástroje podľa Tvojich pokynov. Odpoviem priamo na základe kontextu rozhovoru.** Otázky na rozjímanie: Ako dnes žijem pod vyššou Autoritu Božieho zákona, namiesto budovania osobnej moci a bohatstva? Čo pre mňa znamená čítať Božie slovo denne, aby som sa naučil bôž sa Hospodina a neodbočil napravo ani naľavo? Ako môžem dnes praktizovať pokoru v pozícii vplyvu – doma, v práci, na sociálnych sieťach – ako kráľ podľa Božieho srdca? Dnes som vďačný za tieto 3 veci: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Viac o vďačnosti, čo to je, prečo je dôležité byť vďačný, ako praktizovať vďačnosť nájdeš na blogu

Milānas–Kortīnas olimpiskajās spēlēs 12. februāris Latvijas sportistiem bija tik raiba, gara un notikumiem piepildīta diena. Tāpēc secīgi vēlreiz pārlūkojam visu, kas saistās ar Latvijas sportistu startiem Itālijā. Vispirms no rīta skeletona trasē sportisko pusi aizēnoja ukraiņu skeletonista Vladislava Heraškeviča diskvalifikācija viņa ķiveres noformējuma dēļ. Par to jau daudz esam stāstījuši citos raidījumos. Bet mūsu skeletonists Emīls Indriksons pēc diviem braucieniem ir 17. vietā.  Bet Patrīcija Eiduka vakar iepriecināja gan mūs, gan pati sevi. Ziemas sporta veidu pamatu pamatā – distanču slēpošanā – viņai 10 kilometru intervāla startā milzīgā konkurencē augstā 15.vieta, apsteidzot daudzas ļoti spēcīgas slēpotājas. Un tā ir augstākā vieta visā Latvijas olimpiskās distanču slēpošanas vēsturē dāmām. Bet pēcpusdienā Latvijas līdzjutēju uzmanība atkal bija pievērsta Kortīnas ledus trasei, kur ar labām cerībām uz medaļu Latvijas kamanīnbraucēji devās komandu stafetē. Mazliet pietrūka – Latvijas komanda palika 4. vietā. Dienas noslēgumā uzmanības lokā bija gan hokejs, gan šorttreks. Hokeja drudzī varbūt pat paslīdēja garām tas, ka olimpisko spēļu šorttreka 1000 metru trasē Roberts Krūzbergs kļuva par pirmo latvieti, kurš sasniedzis A finālu, sacensības noslēdzot 5. vietā. Otram mūsu šorttrekistam Reinim Bērziņam 14. vieta. Hokeja laukumā Latvijas komandas pirmie pretinieki bija ASV izlase. Un mūsējie olimpisko turnīru sāka ar zaudējumu 1:5. Šodien mūsu hokejistiem diena atpūtai, bet jau rīt, 14. februārī, spēle pret Vāciju. Bet arī hokejisti, līdzīgi kā Patrīcija Eiduka un Roberts Krūzbergs vakar pamanījās pārrakstīt Latvijas sporta vēsturi. Tieši spēlē pret ASV nu jau oficiāli par jaunāko jebkad olimpiskajās spēlēs spēlējušo latviešu hokejistu kļuva nesen 18 gadus sasniegušais Alberts Šmits.

Hey guys,Today's episode is one that I didn't even fully plan — it was born out of a walk around a track, watching people, thinking about life, thinking about attitude, thinking about purpose.And I want to ask you something right out of the gate:Who's waiting for you on the other side of your obedience?Because here's what I know — one of the biggest predictors of life expectancy isn't diet.It's not exercise.It's not even genetics.It's purpose.It's having a why.It's having something that pulls you out of bed in the morning because someone needs you to show up.In this episode, I share the powerful story of Viktor Frankl — a Holocaust survivor who lost everything. His manuscript. His freedom. His family. His name. And yet, he discovered something that can't be taken from any human being:The freedom to choose your attitude in any given circumstance.You can't control what happens to you.But you can always control how you respond.And I contrast that with real-life moments I've witnessed — people who've walked through immense pain yet carry light… and others who seemingly “have it all” but live in constant complaint.The difference?Attitude.Purpose.Gratitude.We talk about:Why complaining is a public declaration of defeatHow gratitude literally rewires your perspectiveThe danger of “give-up-itis”Why storms are seasonal, not permanentHow your purpose acts as drag power to pull you forwardAnd how an unexamined life leads to frustrationAnd I'll tell you this…If you're walking through hell right now — this episode is for you.Because storms always end.But bitterness can last a lifetime if you let it.You are needed.Your perspective matters.And someone is waiting on the other side of your obedience.Tie your kite string to your why — and let it pull you forward.Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comFree Download: 5 Steps to Win Through AdversitySocial Media: Follow us on Facebook and InstagramEmail: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – The real predictor of longevity: purpose01:30 – Attitude makes the difference in how people endure pain02:20 – “Quit complaining” and what it really reveals03:10 – A life lived on purpose until the very end04:15 – Viktor Frankl and the decision that changed everything05:30 – Honor your father and mother: the visa decision06:20 – “Give-up-itis” inside concentration camps07:10 – He who has a why can endure almost any how08:00 – Rewriting a future inside a nightmare09:00 – “What's waiting for you on the outside?”10:15 – Why the world is waiting for your unique DNA11:10 – 12 million lives changed by one man's pain12:10 – The last human freedom: choosing your attitude13:20 – Gratitude as a daily discipline14:00 – Foster's attitude shift moment in the car15:30 – You can't control events — only your response16:15 – If you're walking through hell, shift your lens17:15 – Everything that shows up is here to evolve you18:00 – An unexamined life is a frustrated life19:00 – Tie your kite string to your why20:00 – Who's waiting on the other side of your obedience?Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

Atoms is a longtime graffiti writer who started painting in San Francisco while in high school and eventually built an art career in New York City. He's a member of the legendary BA crew along with writers like Neon, Jase, Giant, and Apex. Atoms has painted around the world and linked up with legends like Tie and Mike Dream. He is currently the host of his own podcast, "My Life In Letters" and continues to create art for a living.For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Intro02:58 My Life In Letters podcast12:21 Early graffiti influences19:00 School of the Arts High School27:15 Early 90s graffiti37:11 SF's Golden Era40:29 BA crew44:03 Tie53:33 Mike Dream59:16 Mentorship in graffiti1:09:49 Bombing in SF1:12:22 Moving to NYC

Milānas–Kortīnas olimpiskajās spēlēs veiksmīgi startējuši šorttreka slidotāji. Reinis Bērziņš un Roberts Krūzbergs kvalificējušies četurtdaļfinālam. Neveiksmīgāks starts kvalifikācijā distanču slēpotājiem – neviens no sešiem sportistiem sprintā nekvalificējās finālam. Latvijas šorttreka slidotāji Reinis Bērziņš un Roberts Krūzbergs startēja 1000 metru kvalifikācijas slidojumā. Abiem latviešiem izdevās pārvarēt kvalifikāciju, iekļūstot sacensību ceturtdaļfinālā, kas norisināsies ceturtdien, 12. februārī. Reinis Bērziņš savā skrējienā meistarīgi nogaidīja brīdi, kad notika divu pretinieku sadursme un izmantoja to, lai stabili izrautos otrajā vietā un stabili arī tajā palika līdz pat finišam. Reinis Bērziņš turpinās cīņu arī ceturtdaļfinālā.  Roberts Krūzbergs noslēdzošajā priekšskrējienā jau sākumā uzņēmās iniciatīvu, bet izvērtās nopietna cīņa, vienubrīd Roberts pat nobalansēja tikai uz vienas slidas, bija neliela saķeršanās ar amerikāņu sportistu, bet noslēgumā tikai ar fotofiniša palīdzību Krūzbergs piekāpās ķīnietim Loņam Sunam un palika trešais. Tiesneši ļoti ilgi skatījās atkārtojumu, lai izvērtētu šo cīņu ar ķīniešu un amerikāņu konkurentiem, un šī intriga atrisinājās Latvijai labvēlīgi. Tiesneši lēma diskvalificēt amerikāni Brendonu Kimu un iecelt ceturtdaļfinālā arī Krūzbergu. Par cīņu un par skrējiena laikā diemžēl savainoto potīti stāsta Roberts Krūzbergs. Īsi pirms raidījuma sākuma Anterselvā noslēdzās biatlona sacensības 20 kilometru individuālajā distancē vīriem. Latviju pārstāvēja Andrejs Rastorgujevs, kā arī debitanti Renārs Birkentāls, Edgars Mise un Rihards Lozbers. Labāko rezultātu sasniedza Renārs Birkentāls, viņš izcīnīja 31. vietu. Andrejs Rastorgujevs palika 41. vietā, Edgars Mise - 83. vietā un Rihards Lozbers - 88. vietā. Distanču slēpotāji šodien mēģināja kvalificēties sprinta finālam, tomēr ne dāmu, ne kungu konkurencē latviešiem tas neizdevās. Latvijas hokeja izlasei pirmā spēle 12. februārī pret ASV. Bet vakar mūsu hokejisti aizvadīja treniņspēli pret Šveici. Lai arī tas bija no mediju acīm slēgts treniņš, zināms, ka latvieši iemeta vairāk, ar vārtu guvumiem divreiz izcēlās Oskars Batņa, bet vienus vārtus iemeta Zemgus Girgensons, kurš bija pirmajā uzbrucēju virknējumā kopā ar Eduardu Tralmaku un šosezon NHL debitējušo Sandi Vilmani. Tieši Vilmanis, kuram šī būs debija olimpiskajā spēlēs un vispār kādā no lielajiem turnīriem Latvijas izlasē, pēc šīs treniņspēles nedaudz pastāstīja par to. Bet gaidot kamaniņbraucēju Elīnas Ievas Botas un Kendijas Aparjodes startu, sarunājamies ar bijušo kamaniņu braucēju, tagad treneri Riku Kristenu Rozīti, kurš ir ceļā uz jauniešu sacensībām Oberhofā, Vācijā.

5.Mojžišova 14,22-29 22 Odvádzaj desiatok z celej úrody svojej sejby, ktorú každoročne prináša pole. 23 Na mieste, ktoré si Hospodin, tvoj Boh, vyvolí za príbytok svojho mena, budeš pred ním jesť desiatok zo svojho obilia, z muštu, z čerstvého oleja a prvorodené z dobytka a oviec, aby si sa učil báť sa Hospodina, svojho Boha, po všetky dni. 24 Keď ťa Hospodin, tvoj Boh, požehná a miesto, ktoré si Hospodin, tvoj Boh, vyvolí za príbytok svojho mena, je od teba vzdialené a cesta k nemu je priďaleká, takže svoj desiatok by si ta nemohol zaniesť, 25 zameň ho za peniaze. Tie vezmi a choď s nimi na miesto, ktoré si vyvolí Hospodin, tvoj Boh. 26 Tam za peniaze kúp, čokoľvek sa ti zažiada: dobytok, ovce, víno, iný opojný nápoj a všetko, čo budeš chcieť; jedz tam pred Hospodinom, svojím Bohom, a raduj sa ty aj tvoj dom. 27 Ani levitu, ktorý je v tvojich bránach, nenechaj opusteného, lebo nemá s tebou ani podiel, ani dedičné vlastníctvo. 28 Na konci každého tretieho roka zanes celoročný desiatok zo svojej úrody a zlož ho v bránach mesta. 29 Potom príde levita, ktorý nemá podiel ani dedičné vlastníctvo s tebou, alebo cudzinec, sirota a vdova, ktorí sú v tvojich bránach, nech sa najedia dosýta, aby ťa požehnával Hospodin, tvoj Boh, pri každom diele tvojich rúk, ktoré budeš konať. Nežijem sám pre seba. Stáva sa samozrejmosťou, že každý máme toľko, koľko si zarobíme, zaslúžime a zabezpečíme. Je to výsledok nášho snaženia, budovania a nášho príjmu – často viac, než potrebujeme. Máme úprimný pocit, že je to „naše“ – moje a nech sa aj iní snažia si zarobiť. Možnože v tom aj do istej miery máme pravdu, veď nie je správne, aby niekto nepracoval, nešetril a očakával pomoc od iných. No tu nejde o to, či pomáhať tým, ktorí majú, nie sú v núdzi alebo sú v núdzi vlastnou vinou. Sú tu tzv. „Levíti“ – tí, ktorí potrebujú pomoc, sú v núdzi, chorí, nevládni a často odkázaní na pomoc od iných. Pán Boh nám dáva nielen preto, aby sme mali my, ale aj preto, aby sme pomohli núdznym: „…aby sa cudzinci, siroty, vdovy nasýtili a aby ťa požehnal Hospodin“ (v. 29). „Keď som bol hladný, nenakŕmili ste Ma? Bol som smädný, nedali ste Mi piť? Bol som chorý, nenavštívili ste Ma?“ (Mt 25,24). Aby ťa požehnal Hospodin, tvoj Boh, pri každom diele tvojich rúk, ktoré budeš konať! Modlitba: Pane Ježišu, Tebe ďakujeme za všetko, čo máme, čo si nám dal, ale najmä za to, že máš pre nás pripravené spasenie! Amen. Pieseň: ES 551 Autor: Ján Bruncko Ak sa do vašej krajiny prisťahuje k tebe cudzinec, neutláčajte ho. 3.Mojžišova 19,33 Ježiš hovorí: „Vy ste Moji priatelia, ak robíte, čo vám prikazujem.“ Ján 15,14 5.Mojžišova 32,44-47 •  Modlíme sa za: Liptovský Mikuláš – Palúdzka (LOS) Otázky na rozjímanie: Ako dnes prinášam desiatok svojho príjmu pred Hospodina s radosťou, aby som sa učil bôž sa Ho po všetky dni? Čo pre mňa znamená nezabudnúť na levítov, cudzinca, sirotu a vdovu, aby som nežil sám pre seba? Ako môžem dnes praktizovať štedrosť, aby Hospodin požehnal dielo mojich rúk a nasýtil núdnych dosýta? Dnes som vďačný za tieto 3 veci: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Viac o vďačnosti, čo to je, prečo je dôležité byť vďačný, ako praktizovať vďačnosť nájdeš na blogu

In this episode, we lace up with legendary Hollywood shoemaker Jeff Churchill, the man whose craftsmanship has quite literally carried some of cinema's biggest characters across the screen.From the emotional textures of Jojo Rabbit to the high-speed intensity of Mission: Impossible, and across the superhero universes of Marvel and DC, Jeff has been quietly shaping movie history… one pair of boots at a time.We go behind the scenes of his fascinating career, exploring: -How he got started in the world of professional costuming and shoemaking -What really goes into designing footwear for stunts, action, and character authenticity -The pressure of working on massive franchise films- Collaborating with costume designers, actors, and directors -His creative process, from sketch to screen -The hidden storytelling power of a great pair of shoesWith over 8 major films and series featuring his work hitting screens soon, Jeff's craftsmanship is about to be everywhere. If characters are running, fighting, flying, or saving the world… chances are, they're doing it in his shoes.Tie your laces, step into the spotlight, and walk with us through one of the most fascinating careers in modern filmmaking.Jitterbug ShoesNext Reel Debaters Trivia+ NightMarch 17th At The Handsome DaughterSt. Patrick's Day, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia TRIVIA+ NightA Colouring Contest, A Cosplay Challenge, 4 rounds of Themed Trivia.Prizes for all 3Fandom CelebratesOn sale now Eventbrite.ca | Link in bio | thereeldebaters.caCreditsExecutive Producer: Michael PetrowProduced by: Charles FernandesRecorded and Mixed at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast StudiosGuests: Jeff ChurchillThe Reel Debaters Podcast combines movie debates, reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives from across Canada and beyond — all from the heart of Winnipeg's growing film community.Proudly made in Manitoba, where Canada makes moviesConnect with The Reel Debaters Podcastwww.thereeldebaters.caListen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts

There were some truly awesome clues in today's crossword. We definitely hit the highlights in the podcast, but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention 44D, Stage name of South Korean rapper Park Jae-sang, PSY (Mike's favorite artist!); 47D, Tie one on at dinner, BIB (ha!); and an oldie but goodie, 21D, Parliament constituent, OWL. What a hoot! Show note imagery: One of Disney's greatest creations, ITSASMALLWORLDWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Par darbiem, kurus nesen Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs (LNMM) iegādājies savas laikmetīgās mākslas kolekcijas papildināšanai, par ilustrāciju kolekcijas nozīmi, kā arī par citām laikmetīgās mākslas aktualitātēm raidījumā "Mākslas vingrošana" sarunājas ilustratore Elīna Brasliņa, grafiķis Paulis Liepa, kura jaunāko darbu izstāde šobrīd aplūkojama galerijā "Māksla XO" un LNMM Laikmetīgās mākslas muzeja nodaļas vadītāja Arta Vārpa. Sarunu vada mākslas kritiķis Vilnis Vējš; pārraides producente – Inga Saksone.  Vilnis Vējš: Šodien parunāsim par aktuālajiem notikumiem mākslā, mākslas tirgū un konkrēti – par Latvijas Nacionālā mākslas muzeja jauniegādātajiem un arī senāk iegādātajiem darbiem. Arta, ar ko papildināta tevis pārraudzītā kolekcija? Arta Vārpa: Nākot uz radio studiju, pa ceļam iegriezos Pauļa Liepas izstādē, kuras nosaukums ir "Tirgošanās", un man šķiet, ka es uzminēju pirmo domas pavedienu, ko tu, Vilni, jau iezīmēji, ka muzejs savu kolekciju papildinājis ar nozīmīgiem jaunieguvumiem. Protams, uz muzeju nevaram lūkoties kā uz mākslas tirgus dalībnieku klasiskā izpratnē. Lai gan muzejs darbus iepērk, mēs tos glabājam nākotnei, visai sabiedrībai, tādēļ tirgošanās nav mūsu specifika. Toties mākslas ainas regulāra, iespējami sistemātiska pārraudzīšana un kolekcijas papildināšana gan ir viens no muzeja pamatuzdevumiem, kuram dažādos laika periodos esam varējuši pievērsties ar visai atšķirīgu rocību… Šobrīd, pastiprinot tieši laikmetīgās mākslas akcentu muzeja funkcijās, ir prieks par 2025. gada kopējo jaunieguvumu klāstu, kas aptvert gan glezniecību, gan grafiku, gan jaunus medijus un objektus. (..) Ar cik autoru darbiem esat papildinājuši savu kolekciju? Tie ir apmēram 40 autori – manuprāt, tas ir pieklājīgs autoru loks. Protams, ir autori, kuri muzeja krājumā jau līdz šim bijuši pārstāvēti, tikai ar cita perioda darbiem. 16 autori ir tādi, kuri muzeja krājumā nonāk pirmoreiz. Patlaban ļoti skaidri iezīmējas jauna mākslinieku paaudze, kas dzimusi vēlajos deviņdesmitajos gados un šobrīd sevi piesaka laikmetīgajā mākslā, darot to ļoti pārliecinoši un aktīvi. Un arī viņu – jaunākās paaudzes mākslinieku – darbi ienākuši Latvijas Nacionālā mākslas muzeja kolekcijā. Viena no māksliniecēm, kura bija ļoti priecīga un pagodināta par nonākšanu muzeja uzmanības lokā, vienlaikus gan bija arī noraizējusies: "Ak, vai! Bet kā būs nākotnē? Vai muzejs vēl kādreiz man pievērsīsies, vai arī tas būs tikai pēc divdesmit, trīsdesmit gadiem?" Bet tas ir ļoti labs jautājums! Pauli, var teikt, ka tu esi laikmetīgās mākslas kolekcijas veterāns, jo tavi darbi muzejā glabājas jau vairākus gadus – saskaitīju trīs vai četrus. Kā tev tas liek justies, izņemot to prieku un pagodinājumu, ko Arta jau minēja? Paulis Liepa: Prieks un pagodinājums – tas jā, bet kā veterāns nu galīgi nejūtos! Tas, ko daru – tā ir lieta, ko man patīk darīt un es to izbaudu. Bet ka ir cilvēki, kas gatavi par to izdot naudu un iekļaut savās kolekcijās – privātās vai valstiskās – tā man ir mistērija vēl joprojām... (Smaida.) Elīn, tu esi viena no jaunajiem autoriem, kuru darbi pirmoreiz iepirkti Nacionālā mākslas muzeja laikmetīgās mākslas kolekcijā. Turklāt – kaut arī pēc izglītības esi tāda pati grafiķe kā Paulis, tava darbības joma ir tieši ilustrācija, kas turpmāk muzejā tiks kolekcionēta kā laikmetīgā māksla. Kuri no taviem darbiem nonāca muzejā? Elīna Brasliņa: Tie ir divi senāki darbi no divām Luīzes Pastores grāmatām "Mākslas detektīvi" – no "Pēdējā ķēniņa" un "Svešinieku atnākšanas". Prieks un pagodinājums! Jo ar ilustrāciju dažbrīd ir tā, ka cilvēki – vai tā maz ir māksla? Bet, redz – piezvana muzejs un saka: mums interesē! Negaidīts pavērsiens, ka muzejs nopirka arī vienu mana zīmējumu cikla daļu: tie ir mātišķības un ikdienas pieredzei veltīti nelieli darbiņi akvareļzīmuļu tehnikā. Tā ka nu kolekcijā ir pārstāvēta gan Elīna kā māksliniece-ilustratore, gan Elīna kā [īsta] māksliniece. Arta, varbūt tu vari paskaidrot – ar ko īsti ilustrācija atšķiras no grafikas? Arta Vārpa: Man bija ļoti grūti noturēties un neiesaukties – protams, ka ilustrācija ir māksla! Piederīga laikmetīgajai mākslai! Mēs nevaram iedomāties mūsu mākslas vēstures klasiķu mantojumu bez ilustrācijas, kas ir grafikas pamats. Piemēram, Jāņa Jaunsudrabiņa zīmējumi jeb ilustrācijas "Baltajai grāmatai" iekļautas Latvijas kultūras kanonā, tāpat Niklāvs Strunke, Janis Rozentāls – tas, cik liela loma bijusi ilustrācijai šo dižgaru radošajā mantojumā, būtu atsevišķas sarunas vērts jautājums. Ilustrācija mums šobrīd ir ļoti spēcīga! Mūsu ilustratori gūst starptautiskus panākumus, viņi tiek ievēroti un godalgoti visā pasaulē. 20. gadsimta otrās puses grafikas kolekcijā Latvijas Nacionālajā mākslas muzejā atsevišķu ilustrācija veido atsevišķu grupu, un visticamāk, ka ekonomisku apsvērumu dēļ kopš deviņdesmitajiem gadiem tās sistemātiska papildināšana ir apsīkusi. Šis ir pēdējais brīdis, kad jāpievēršas arī šai jomai! Ilustratori, kuru darbi būtu iekļaujami Nacionālajā krājumā, ir vairāki, un mēs esam tikai sava ceļa sākumā, viņus uzrunājot un vērtējot, kam prioritāri ķerties klāt. Elīnas Brasliņas ilustrācijas Luīzes Pastores "Mākslas detektīviem" veido ļoti tiešu dialogu ar Nacionālā mākslas muzeja kolekciju, ar Niklāvu Strunki, ar Voldemāru Irbi, iedzīvinot gan viņu personības, gan arī nozīmīgus Nacionālās mākslas kolekcijas darbus. Piemēram, "Cilvēks, kas ieiet istabā" un vēl citi elementi – tos atpazīst gan bērni, gan pieaugušie, un tie ir mūsu vizuālās kultūras neatņemama sastāvdaļa. Pauli, tavā jaunākajā izstādē, kuras nosaukums ir "Tirgošanās", aplūkojami darbi, kas noteikti nav ilustrācijas. Tajos saskatāmi palielināti simboli. Skatītājiem, kuri ar tiem jau pazīstami, izstāde ir priecīga atkalredzēšanās. Tiem, kuri tos nepazīst, varbūt vari izstāstīt – kādas piktogrammas tu lieto savos darbos? Paulis Liepa: Nav tāda īpaša komplekta, ko parasti pielietotu... Tās atnāk pašas! Maģiskajā mirklī, kad tiek strādāts ar skici, pēkšņi pārņem sajūta – o, šajā kaut kas ir! Tad vajag tikai spēt pabeigt ideju, pacīnīties par milimetriem pa labi, pa kreisi, par krāsām un tā tālāk. Laikam tas iekšā krājies jau kādu laiku: gribējās iet tādu rupjo, vienkāršo ceļu, ar tādu kā cirvi izcirst to visu. Strādāt ar pēc iespējas vienkāršākiem līdzekļiem. Viens no principiem bija šāds: ja kaut kādas tehniskas lietas skicei vai idejai neļauj īsti notikt, jāiet cits ceļš, vienkārši jādara pēc iespējas rupjāk un vienkāršāk. "Tirgošanās" – tas ir nosaukums, kas bišķiņ "knieš". Es bieži eju to ceļu, ka izstādē, piemēram, ir desmit darbi, un nosaukums ir tāds kā vienpadsmitais darbs – brīva vieta vēl vienai nelielai izpausmei. Šajā gadījumā tirgošanās ir tāda kā laikmeta sazemēšana: nevis tirdzniecība, bet kaulēšanās, bakstīšanās – kad cilvēki "tirgojas" par krēslu pie loga autobusā. Tāda ņemšanās. Tas kaut kā izkristalizējās procesā, jo darbos šur tur ir dalījums X pret Y, apaļš pret kantainu, liels pret mazu. Estētika šeit ir kā karogi ar lieliem, trekniem krāsu laukumiem ar vienu ķeburu vidū, piemēram. (..) Vai mums tie "ķeburi" būtu jāatpazīst? Paulis Liepa: Nē. Tie nav kā ceļa zīmes. Tur daudz kas ir intuitīvi. Profesionāls mākslinieks vai skolotājs var mēģināt to visu vērtēt no kompozīcijas un līdzsvara viedokļa. Ir gan arī konkrētas lietas; vairākos darbos ienāk karš. Bet daudz kas uz klišejas un lina nosēdies intuitīvi.  Elīn, cik jauki, ka pārstāvi divas pozīcijās – esi gan patstāvīga māksliniece, gan ilustratore. Lai gan ilustrators visbiežāk izpilda kādu pasūtījumu, zinu, ka pēdējos pārdesmit gados ilustrācija ir tiktāl emancipējusies, ka ilustratori paši sacer tēmas, sižetus, komiksus un strādā pilnīgi neatkarīgi no šādiem pasūtījumiem. Elīna Brasliņa: Ilustratoram visbiežāk darbu pasūtītājs ir izdevniecība. Un ir izdevniecības, kas ilustratoram ļauj diezgan brīvu vaļu, zinot, kāds ir konkrētais mākslinieks un pilnībā uzticoties viņa vīzijai. Tāda bija mana pieredze, nupat strādājot pie izdevniecības "Liels un mazs" pasūtījuma – Ingas Gailes tūdaļ iznākošā dzejas krājuma "Reiz divas meitenes, māte un priecīgs Dievs" ilustrācijām. Sākumā man bija ideja, ka katram dzejolim gribēšu iespēt kādu mākslas atsauci, taču vienā brīdī sapratu, ka tas ir pašmērķīgi un varbūt nevajag. Taču kādas piecas, sešas atsauces uz pasaules glezniecības darbiem tur ir, turklāt tās ir dažādas grūtības pakāpes – tie, kuri pirks un lasīs šo grāmatu, varēs meklēt. Šī sadarbība ir pozitīvais piemērs. Mazāk pozitīvs piemērs – tikko man bija sarakste ar vienu žurnālu, kurā bija kaulēšanās par to, vai mammas rokas ir vai nav pietiekoši tievas, vai ir par daudz tetovējumu, vai to ir par maz... Tā kā tas spektrs ir no viena gala līdz otram, un māksliniekam pašam jāizsver, ar ko viņš grib vai negrib ielaisties. Bet jūsu minētais emancipētais ilustrators, kas pats rada pats savu stāstu, ārpus Latvijas ir pazīstams samērā sen. Arī Latvijā šādu piemēru rodas arvien vairāk un vairāk. Tas bija arī mans ceļš – kaut kādā mērā nonākt līdz emancipācijai. Vairāk nekā desmit gadu garumā ilustrējot citu cilvēku stāstus, beidzot nonācu pie tā, ka man ir mans stāsts, ko gribu izstāstīt. Jo lieta jau ir arī tāda, ka bērnu grāmatu ir šausmīgi daudz – varbūt pat pārāk daudz. Un tad, kad domāju par savām grāmatām, ko gribētu laist pasaulē, rodas jautājums, vai tās ir vajadzīgas? Ja ir sajūta, ka ir vajadzīgas, tad – jā, tad jāķeras klāt.  Radīt pašam savu darbu bez teksta – droši vien tas šaubas vērš vēl lielākas, vai tas ir vajadzīgs? Elīna Brasliņa: Manas grāmatas gadījumā bija tā: līdz ar to, ka primāri esmu zīmētāja, ilustratore, sāku ar attēliem. Un stāsts ar mazu palīdzību no malas kaut kā tika salīmēts. Tas stāsts ir ļoti nosacīts un ļoti virspusējs. Uz to norādījuši recenzenti – ka kaut ko var saprast, un kaut ko nevar saprast. Bet tas nemaz nav slikti, ka ir grāmatas, kas izaug no attēliem. No tā, ko minēja Paulis – ka sāc ar skici, un skaties, kas darbojas un kas nedarbojas. Pieļauju, ka arī rakstniekam ir skice – sajūtas skice, ko noķert vārdos. Vārdi nav mans medijs. Mans medijs ir attēls. Un tad, izrādās, tā grāmata var tapt! Saruna pilnā apjomā teksta formātā drīzumā būs lasāma portālā lsm.lv.

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Milióny nových strán zo spisov, ktoré súvisia s prípadom Jeffreyho Epsteina a ktoré pred týždňom zverejnilo americké ministerstvo spravodlivosti, prinášajú bez prestávky nové a nové odhalenia. V súvislosti so Slovenskom sa už dlhšie skloňuje najmä meno bývalého ministra zahraničných vecí Miroslava Lajčáka. Pri ňom sa však tunajšia Epsteinova vetva, ktorá je oveľa staršia, ani náhodou nekončí a zrejme súvisí s aktivitami, za ktoré bol odsúdený. Dozvedáme sa, že sa v jeho blízkosti ocitali aj viaceré Slovenky. Viac si už povie Nikola Šuliková Bajánová so šéfkou domáceho oddelenia denníka SME Michaelou Terenzani a reportérom denníka SME Martinom Vančom. Zdroj zvukov: STVR Odporúčanie: Ak sa chcete na chvíľu odpojiť a pozerať niečo jednoduché, nezaťažujúce, pohodlné, bez hanby vám hovorím, pozrite si seriál Sullivan's Crossing. Tiež je na Netflixe, má blízko k ďalšiemu takémuto počinu Virgin River a obsahuje všetko, čo obsahovať má – utrápenú hlavnú postavu z lekárskeho prostredia, ktorá sa vráti do svojho malebného rodného mesta, kde stretne príťažlivého muža s tajomstvom a do toho tam sú vrúcne vzťahy, napätie a krásna príroda. Nič ako guilty pleasure neexistuje. – Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/podcasty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Odoberajte aj audio verziu denného newslettra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SME.sk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ s najdôležitejšími správami na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/brifingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. 5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; 7 which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, 8 provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. 9 How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep— 11 so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man. 12 A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth, 13 who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers, 14 in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord. 15 Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. 16 There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. 20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, 24 to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue. 25 Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. 26 For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life. 27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned? 28 Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? 29 So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished. 30 Men don't despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry, 31 but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house. 32 He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul. 33 He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts. Listen Donate Subscribe: Proverbs Daily Podcast Psalms Daily Podcast

Lions Flavor in a Point-Flooded Pro Bowl Episode 562 of the Detroit Lions Podcast opened with Detroit Lions talk pointed straight at Super Bowl week, but the NFL Pro Bowl stole the first segment. Jeff Risdon flipped over after basketball and landed on a perfect scene: Jared Goff dropping a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The scoreboard was already wild. More than 100 points lit up the broadcast. It felt like 56 to 50 at one point. The pace never slowed. This was not football as we know it. It was flag football. No tackling. No contact. No one even allowed to touch. Yet the hosts liked the energy. Jeff caught the last 35 to 40 minutes and agreed it beat the old 11-on-11 walk-through. Goff wore his hat and looked relaxed. He was clearly having fun. St. Brown moved like it mattered. For Lions fans, seeing that connection on a national stage was the hook that kept the channel right there. What the Hosts Teed Up Next After the quick Pro Bowl review, the rundown hit Detroit-centered questions. Levi Onwuzurike and Paschal came up under the banner of paying the toll. Is the player paying it, or are the Lions paying it? The conversation promised to sort through that. Salary cap talk is coming, and it sounds crazy. The Vikings got a mention as a punchline. Super Bowl choices were on deck, teased as a segment still to come. The aim is clear. Keep the focus on how Detroit Lions decisions intersect with an NFL offseason that is already moving. Tie the Pro Bowl flashes from Goff and St. Brown back into what matters next. Keep the Detroit Lions Podcast locked on the things fans actually need to think about this week. Behind the Mics The show remains the official Detroit Lions podcast for Reddit. Studio upgrades are on the way. Better lights. A new space. A former Cleveland Browns scout is lined up for Monday to talk prospects. The cadence of content is increasing, and the boys are clearly having fun building it. Detroit is front and center this week. The Lions have stars who just showed out in the NFL's showcase, even with flags at their hips. The next steps on cap, depth, and health are the real story. Episode 562 keeps those steps in focus. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #probowl #flagfootball #nfl #episode562 #jeffrisdon #levionwuzurike #paschal #salarycap #vikings #superbowl #reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telesná dokonalosť, česť a harmónia tela a ducha – ideál, ktorý sa z gréckej Olympie šíri od roku 776 pred Kristom. Práve tam majú svoj rodný list olympijské hry. Tie antické. Vydržali do 4. storočia nového letopočtu, lebo sa znepáčili rímskemu cisárovi Theodosiovi.Tie moderné si museli počkať až do roku 1896, kedy ich obnovil Pierre de Coubertin v Aténach. A špeciálne zimné do roku 1924, kedy sa konali prvé vo francúzskom ŠAMONÍ (Chamonix). Odvtedy bolo tých moderných 54, z toho zimných doteraz 24, naposledy v Pekingu.Už v horizonte hodín sa otvoria 25. zimné v talianskom Miláne. Metropola severu je už nejaký čas v zovretí bezpečnostných opatrení. Na takmer tritisíc športovcov tam bude dohliadať šesťtisíc príslušníkov bezpečnostných služieb. V slovenských farbách bude reprezentovať päťdesiatka športovcov.Ich výkony tam bude pre nás sledovať aj dvojica našich kolegov Ján Jasenka a Martin Tóth Vaňo z nášho sesterského portálu Šport.sk, s ktorými sa na tie 25. Zimné olympijské hry pozrieme bližšie.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

Telesná dokonalosť, česť a harmónia tela a ducha – ideál, ktorý sa z gréckej Olympie šíri od roku 776 pred Kristom. Práve tam majú svoj rodný list olympijské hry. Tie antické. Vydržali do 4. storočia nového letopočtu, lebo sa znepáčili rímskemu cisárovi Theodosiovi.Tie moderné si museli počkať až do roku 1896, kedy ich obnovil Pierre de Coubertin v Aténach. A špeciálne zimné do roku 1924, kedy sa konali prvé vo francúzskom ŠAMONÍ (Chamonix). Odvtedy bolo tých moderných 54, z toho zimných doteraz 24, naposledy v Pekingu.Už v horizonte hodín sa otvoria 25. zimné v talianskom Miláne. Metropola severu je už nejaký čas v zovretí bezpečnostných opatrení. Na takmer tritisíc športovcov tam bude dohliadať šesťtisíc príslušníkov bezpečnostných služieb. V slovenských farbách bude reprezentovať päťdesiatka športovcov.Ich výkony tam bude pre nás sledovať aj dvojica našich kolegov Ján Jasenka a Martin Tóth Vaňo z nášho sesterského portálu Šport.sk, s ktorými sa na tie 25. Zimné olympijské hry pozrieme bližšie.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

Epstīna failu publiskošana: rezonanse ASV un pasaulē. Eiropas Savienības (ES) un Indijas brīvās tirdzniecības līgums - perspektīvas un problēmas. Politiskā krīze Čehijā - konflikts starp prezidentu un valdību. Aktualitātes komentē politologs Veiko Spolītis un Nacionālās Aizsardzības akadēmijas pasniedzējs Jānis Kapustāns. Sāpīgā failu lavīna Piektdien, 30. janvārī, Savienoto Valstu Ģenerālprokurora birojs darīja pieejamu tīmeklī pēdējo porciju no t.s. „Epstīna failiem”, respektīvi, dzimumnoziegumos apsūdzētā un 2019. gadā cietumā pašnāvību izdarījušā finansista Džefrija Epstīna un viņa līdzzinātājas Gisleinas Maksvelas lietas materiāliem. Tie ir apmēram trīs ar pusi miljonu lappušu teksta, vairāk nekā divi tūkstoši video failu un apmēram 180 tūkstoši attēlu. Šo publiskošanu Ģenerālprokurora birojam par pienākumu uzlika Savienoto Valstu Kongresa pagājušā gada novembrī pieņemtais Epstīna failu caurskatāmības akts. Tiesa, pilnīga publiskošana aizkavējusies par vairāk nekā mēnesi pēc Kongresa noteiktā termiņa. Iemesls, kā apgalvo birojs, esot nepieciešamība veikt failu rediģēšanu, pirmām kārtām padarot nepieejamu noziegumos cietušo identitāti. Tomēr, kā atklājuši publiskoto pārlūkojušie žurnālisti, ne visos gadījumos tas ticis konsekventi veikts. Tāpat norādīts, ka publiskotais materiālu masīvs ir absolūti neorganizēts, daudzas elektroniskās sarakstes vienības un izmeklēšanas dokumentu kopijas tajā atrodamas vairakkārt dažādās vietās, pie tam konstatējams, ka dažādās viena un tā paša materiāla kopijās izrediģēta atšķirīga informācija. Šodien, 4. februārī, Ņujorkas federālā tiesa pēc noziegumos cietušo pārstāvju prasības lems par attiecīgā resursa slēgšanu līdz brīdim, kad visa ar cietušajām saistītā informācija būs padarīta nepieejama. Tikām pasaule ar pārsteigumu konstatē, cik plaši un personiski bijuši Džefrija Epstīna sakari dažādu valstu elites, tai skaitā politiskās elites aprindās. Acīmredzami tieši šajos sakaros, tos mērķtiecīgi būvējot un uzturot, viņš balstījis savu biznesa modeli. Viņa paziņu un sarakstes lokā ir atrodami multimiljardieri Īlons Masks un Bils Geitss, britu karaļnama atvase Endrjū Vindzors-Mauntbatens, publicists, netradicionālās medicīnas apoloģēts Dīpaks Čopra, eksprezidents Bils Klintons, Norvēģijas kroņprincese Mete Mārita un citi. ASV Kongresa Uzraudzības komiteja izsaukusi eksprezidentu Klintonu un viņa dzīvesbiedri, kādreizējo valsts sekretāri Hilariju Klintoni uz iztaujāšanu, un vakar kļuva zināms, ka Klintonu pāris piekritis ierasties. Apmēram trīstūkstoš reizes publiskotajos materiālos parādās pašreizējais Baltā nama saimnieks Donalds Tramps, kurš jau paziņojis, ka publiskotais apliecinot viņa pilnīgu nevainīgumu jebkādu Epstīna likumpārkāpumu sakarā. Apmēram tūkstoš reizes šeit uzpeld arī Krievijas diktatora Vladimira Putina vārds, ar kuru gan, pēc visas spriežot, tiešu kontaktu Džefrijam Epstīnam nav bijis. Toties viņa tiešo kontaktu sarakstā ir kādreizējais Krievijas vēstnieks ANO, 2017. gadā mirušais Vitālijs Čurkins un Sanktpēterburgas Ekonomikas foruma fonda vadītājs, Krievijas Federālā drošības dienesta akadēmijas absolvents Sergejs Beļakovs. Prāga iziet ielās Sadursme starp Čehijas prezidentu Petru Pavelu un labēji populistisko premjera Andreja Babiša valdību, kas uzsāka darbu decembra vidū, notikusi ātrāk un ir ar plašāku rezonansi, nekā daudzi prognozējuši. Babišs trešo reizi kļuva par Čehijas premjerministru 2025. gada decembrī, viņa partijai „ANO 2011” izveidojot koalīciju ar partijām „Brīvība un tiešā demokrātija” un „Automobilisti paši sev”. Viens no pirmajiem jaunās varas simboliskajiem žestiem bija Ukrainas karoga aizvākšana no parlamenta ēkas. Par konkrēto ieganstu pašreizējam konfliktam kļuva prezidenta atteikšanās apstiprināt vides ministra amatā partijas „Automobilisti paši sev” pārstāvi Filipu Tureku, kura partija pauž izteikti antiekoloģiskus uzskatus. Tas ir pirmais šāds kategoriska ministra noraidījuma gadījums no Čehijas prezidenta puses kopš 1993. gada, kad stājās spēkā pašreizējā konstitūcija. Kā iemeslu prezidents min Filipa Tureka attieksmi pret valsts likumiem un konstitucionālajām vērtībām – viņš izcēlies ar homofobiskiem, seksistiskiem, rasistiskiem un nacismam simpatizējošiem izteikumiem. Šīs „daiļrades” apkopojumu publicēja izdevums „Denìk N”.  Tāpat nesen, pavadot ārlietu ministru Petru Macinku vizītē Kijivā, Tureks netieši attaisnoja Krievijas agresiju pret Ukrainu. Ārlietu ministrs Macinka, kurš ir arī „Automobilistu” partijas līderis, nosūtīja vairākas īsziņas prezidenta palīgam, solot Tureka neapstiprināšanas gadījumā, citējot, „sadedzināt tiltus tā, ka tas paliks politoloģijas mācību grāmatās”. Viņš nācis klajā ar iniciatīvu, ka Čehiju nākamajā NATO samitā, kas jūlijā notiks Turcijas galvaspilsētā Ankarā, jāpārstāv nevis, kā ierasts, prezidentam, bet gan premjerministram Babišam. Svētdien, 1. februārī, Prāgas Svētā Vāclava laukumā pēc organizācijas „Miljons mirkļu demokrātijai” aicinājuma pulcējās 80 līdz 90 tūkstošus liels protesta mītiņš prezidenta pozīcijas atbalstam. Opozīcijas partijas vakar sarīkoja parlamenta apakšpalātas neuzticības balsojumu Babiša valdībai, kuru kabinets, pateicoties vairākumam likumdevējā, izturēja. Šodien, 4. februārī, paredzēta prezidenta Pavela un premjerministra Babiša tikšanās, lai apspriestu radušos situāciju. Indijas un Eiropas Savienības dižlīgums Tirdzniecības vienošanos, kuru 27. janvārī Indijas galvaspilsētā Ņūdeli parakstīja šīs valsts premjerministrs Narendra Modi un Eiropas Savienības pārstāvji – Eiropas Komisijas prezidente Urzula fon der Leiena un Eiropadomes prezidents Antoniu Košta – abas puses savos paziņojumos krāšņi dēvē par „visu darījumu māti”. Tas patiešām ir apjomos bezprecedenta nolīgums, kas aptver tirgu ar apmēram diviem miljardiem cilvēku un 25% planētas kopprodukta. Vienošanās paredz pakāpenisku ievedmuitas tarifu samazināšanu gandrīz 97% Eiropas Savienības eksporta uz Indiju un gandrīz 100% Indijas eksporta uz savienību – ļoti vērtīgs papildinājums līdzīgu vienošanos komplektam, kas jau saista savienību ar Japānu, Indonēziju, Meksiku, Dienvidamerikas Brīvā tirgus valstu grupu „Mercosur” un virkni citu valstu. Sarunas par šo līgumu tika uzsāktas 2007. gadā, tad 2013. gadā pārtrauktas nepārvaramu nesaskaņu dēļ, līdz atsāktas 2022. gadā. Var tikai lēst, cik lielā mērā par šo sarunu sekmīga iznākuma katalizatoru kalpoja Savienoto Valstu līdera pēdējā gada mētāšanās ar saviem superaugsto tarifu piedraudējumiem kā Ņūdeli, tā Briseles virzienā, taču vairums analītiķu ir vienisprātis, ka tā ir divu globālās ekonomikas smagsvaru reakcija uz pamanāmo līdzšinējās pasaules kārtības ļodzīšanos. Kā par noslēgto vienošanos raksta Austrālijā bāzētās starptautiskās politikas domnīcas Louvija institūts resurss „The Interpreter”: „Tā vietā, lai signalizētu par atgriešanos pie vecā stila tirdzniecības liberalizācijas, Indijas un ES brīvās tirdzniecības nolīgums atspoguļo pragmatiskāku modeli, kas vērsts uz diversifikāciju, noturību un politikas elastību. Tas mazāk darbojas kā tarifu samazināšanas pasākums un vairāk kā piegādes ķēžu stabilizēšanas plāns ģeopolitisku satricinājumu laikmetā.” Domnīca lēš, ka standartu salāgošana pozitīvi ietekmēs digitālās tirdzniecības, intelektuālā īpašuma aizsardzības un atbildīgas ražošanas normu situāciju visā Indijas okeāna reģionā. Kas attiecas uz ražošanas nozarēm, kuras ir paredzamas kā galvenās ieguvējas no šīs vienošanās, tad Indijā tā ir mašīnbūve, ķīmiskā un farmaceitiskā rūpniecība, savukārt Eiropas Savienībā – automobiļu būve un elektronikas ražošana. Savstarpējo loģistikas ceļu stiprināšana paredz sadarbību kuģošanas drošības un vispārējās aizsardzības jomā Indijas okeānā, kur pēdējā desmitgadē manāmi pieaugusi Ķīnas klātbūtne. Šai ziņā svarīgs moments ir arī drošības un aizsardzības partnerības nolīgums, kuru 27. janvārī parakstīja Eiropas Savienības augstā pārstāve ārpolitikas un drošības politikas jautājumos Kaja Kallasa un Indijas ārlietu ministrs Subramanjams Džaišankars. Der piebilst, ka vakar, 3. februārī, Savienoto Valstu prezidents Donalds Tramps paziņoja, ka panākta vienošanās par tarifu samazināšanu importam no Indijas no 25% uz 18%. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.  

Kādas zāļu tējas vislabāk lietot laikā, kad termometra stabiņš spītīgi rāda krietnus mīnusus? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot skaidro akupunktūras ārsts - fitoterapeits Artūrs Tereško, zāļu sieva Evita Lūkina un uzņēmēja, ārstniecības augu audzētāja Inese Mekša. "Februārī, kad ir auksts, jāpievēršas tējām, kas silda," atzīst Artūrs Tereško. Viņš skaidro, ka tējas iedala trīs kategorijas - vēsie, remdenie un siltie augi. Latvijā aug mārsils, kas ir siltais augs. "Ja mārsila tēju iedzersiet, būs iekšējs siltums," bilst Artūrs Tereško. "Veikalā var iegādāties ingvera sakni, kas arī ļoti silda." Viņš iesaka ingvera sakni sarīvēt un izkaltēt, lai ilgāk var uzglabāt. To pavāra, parasti tas ir apmēram īkšķa lieluma gabaliņš, ko uzvāra ar puslitru ūdens un visai ģimenei var izsniegt pa pustasītei tējas. Vēl arī sildoša ir raudenes un asinszāles tēja. Tās var dzert, ja uznāk drebulis pēc vēsas dienas. Tāpat dakteris aicina sildīties pie kāda kamīna vai krāsns.  "Aukstumam ir pretī jānostāda siltums, tad iestājas līdzsvars un cilvēks mazāk saslimst," norāda Artūrs Tereško. "Man liekas, šobrīd ir liela kļūda, ka mēs pārāk siltus dzīvokļus turam un bērnus ļoti tuntulējam, un viņi telpās sasilst un tad iziet ārā, ļoti atdzesējas. Tad arī krītas imunitāte un mikrobiem un vīrusiem ir lielākas iespējas tikt klāt." Inese Mekša ingveram pievienot smiltsērkšķus, gan lapas, gan ogas. Tie arī silda un vēl daudz vitamīnu. Tāpat viņa iesaka rūpīgi sekot līdzi, kur un kā augs, ko piedāvā tējai, ir audzis. Labāk izvēlēties bioloģiski audzētus augus, jo arī zāļu tēju audzēšanai lielos daudzumos izmanto pesticīdus. Savukārt pret pārmērīgu svīšanu iesaka dzert salvijas tēju. Salvija labi aug arī Latvijā. Evita Lūkina mudina mainīt tējas un pielāgot to koncentrāciju, kā arī veidot savus maisījumus. Piemēram, liepziedi ir sviedrējošs augs. Lai arī tēja ir ļoti garšīga, to nedrīkst dzert nepārtraukti.

In this episode, we explore a problem that refuses to go away: the near-impossible task many immigrants in Spain face when trying to secure appointments for their NIE (foreign identity number) or TIE (foreign identity card). Cybersecurity expert René Serral from UPC breaks down what is happening behind the scenes of the 'cita previa' appointment system – and what could be done to fix it. Law professor Natalia Caicedo examines whether the Spanish government is meeting its legal obligations toward newcomers. Honduran-born activist Carmen Juares describes how migrants are "treated as second-class citizens," calling the process of regularising legal status "a continuous obstacle course." We also hear directly from Catalan News readers, many of whom got in touch to share their own experiences navigating the system. With Lorcan Doherty and Oriol Escudé.

On this latest episode of Earthling Entertainment! Tie your shoes, tighten that belt, and journey forth into a cavalcade of paranormal comedy. We're chatting about the dimwitted Cryptid known as the “Tote-Road Shagamaw!” Then, join us as we ponder the possibilities of the culture that pops! Geek news, and some creepiness too. What more can you ask for in a podcast?

Európska únia podpísala historickú obchodnú dohodu Mercosur s krajinami Latinskej Ameriky. Mala by vytvoriť najväčšiu zónu voľného obchodu na svete so 700 miliónmi spotrebiteľov.Ročný vývoz EÚ do krajín Mercosuru by sa mohol zvýšiť až o 39 %, čo predstavuje 49 miliárd eur. Tisíce európskych farmárov sa však búria a hovoria o likvidácii európskeho poľnohospodárstva. Boja sa následkov, keď sa podľa dohody liberalizuje 82% agroproduktov a na európsky trh sa dostane lacné mäso a cukor z Brazílie, či Argentíny. Expert na agrosektor Juraj Huba z portálu poľnoinfo.sk vysvetľuje, že žiadna záplava juhoamerických komodít nehrozí. Množstvá na liberalizáciu obsiahnuté v dohode nie sú zásadné z hľadiska európskej produkcie. Európskych farmárov skôr hnevá to, že oni musia v EÚ dodržiavať množstvo ekologických opatrení a ich juhoamerickí kolegovia nie, pričom majú byť teraz pripustení na spoločný trh. Vnímajú to ako krivdu. „Nerobme z juhoamerického dovozu drámu. Tie komodity sem prúdia už teraz a nedôjde k žiadnemu masovému navýšeniu tohto objemu. Okrem toho, vždy to bude v konečnom dôsledku na spotrebiteľovi, či uprednostní mäso domáceho pôvodu, alebo lacnejší dovoz z Brazílie,“ hovorí Huba. Pre farmárov v EÚ však bude veľmi náročné byť konkurencieschopní voči ich kolegom v Argentíne alebo Brazílii. Nie sú to len ekologické opatrenia a prísne normy, ktoré musia dodržiavať. Dôležitou súčasťou ich nákladov sú mzdy. „V Brazílii je priemerný plat v agrosektore 340 dolárov mesačne. Na Slovensku to môže byť 1100 eur. Potom sa nečudujem slovenským, či európskym farmárom, že sú nahnevaní, keď počujú o Mercosure.“ Slovenskí farmári sa však viac ako Mercosuru boja dovozu poľnohospodárskych komodít z Ukrajiny. Podľa Hubu však problém slovenského agrosektora leží úplne inde. „My sme sa dostali na úroveň Afriky, že produkujeme komoditu, ktorú len vyvážame a nevyrábame z nej konečný produkt. Úplne sa nám rozpadla výrobná vertikála, teda chýba spracovateľský priemysel.“ Štát by mal prísť s modernou koncepciou rozvoja a podpory poľnohospodárstva i spracovateľského priemyslu, aby celý výrobný reťazec dával zmysel a pridanú hodnotu. Kľúčové sú investície do moderných technológií a veľkovýroba. Bez toho bude slovenská poľnohospodárska produkcia naďalej stagnovať a celý agrosektor zostane zaseknutý v 90-tych rokoch. Príčiny vysvetľuje Juraj Huba v rozhovore, ktorý moderuje Eva Mihočková. V rozhovore sa dozviete: Prečo farmári z EÚ vnímajú Mercosur ako krivdu Objem dovážaných komodít nebude pre EÚ zásadný Prečo je pre farmárov v EÚ ťažké konkurovať juhoamerickým farmárom Ako to bude s dovozom GMO plodín Ako poklesol dovoz ukrajinskej pšenice do EÚ Čo je skutočný problém slovenského agrosektora See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody talks about creativity, but very few are willing to measure it. The real advantage comes from combining imagination with obsession.That's the lesson of MrBeast, the YouTube creator who turned data-driven storytelling into one of the most powerful media brands in the world. In this episode, we explore his marketing playbook with the help of our special guest Rodrigo Fontes, VP of Marketing at QuillBot.Together, we break down what B2B marketers can learn from engineering audience retention, building repeatable content formats, and investing just a little more effort to create work people can't look away from.About our guest, Rodrigo FontesRodrigo Fonte is the VP of Marketing at Quillbot. He is a strategic marketing leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling brands across both B2C and B2B markets. Rodrigo is currently driving growth in Generative AI and consumer tech at QuillBot (Learneo). He's also leading the global marketing organization behind one of the world's most widely used AI writing assistants, overseeing Brand, Media, Influencers, Social, SEO, ASO, Content, Product Marketing, and International Expansion.What B2B Companies Can Learn From MrBeast:Obsess over audience retention, not just reach. MrBeast doesn't just aim for views, he studies exactly where attention drops and rebuilds content accordingly. Rodrigo says, “His data-driven customer obsession on every detail to make things work, I think that's such an amazing thing for us marketers today to think [about].” B2B teams should move beyond impressions and focus on where prospects lose interest and why. Analyze content the same way you analyze funnels. Retention is the real signal of relevance.Show people something they've never seen before. Originality is MrBeast's core advantage. He doesn't just execute well, he starts with ideas audiences haven't encountered. Rodrigo reminds us, “The fight for attention is brutal today.” If your content looks like your competitors', it's already invisible. Massive budgets aren't required to execute original ideas, as MrBeast proved in his early viral videos. Novelty is a priceless strategic asset.Use culture as a creative multiplier. MrBeast often revamps formats by tapping into existing cultural moments (e.g., Squid Game, Willy Wonka). Rodrigo points out, “He can really revamp a format if he adds culture to [it].” B2B strategy doesn't have to reinvent the wheel. Tie your ideas to what your audience already cares about instead of forcing attention from scratch.Quote“ Go deeper on what really, already has the attention of your target audience, instead of starting from scratch. What are they paying attention to already?”Time Stamps[01:03] Meet Rodrigo Fontes, VP of Marketing at QuillBot[02:13] Why MrBeast?[09:07] Why His Content Works[16:58] The Power of Effort and Originality[22:05] Repeatable Formats and Serialized Content[29:20] Lessons from Branded Content and Influencers[42:45] QuillBot's Content Strategy[47:56] Advice for Marketing Leaders[51:12] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Rodrigo on LinkedInLearn more about QuillBotAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics Covered Influencer marketing as a modern demand lever in a “feeds are flooded” environment (credibility + distribution vs polish)Building an influencer program as a repeatable system (not one-off posts)Aligning influencer strategy to GTM motion: PLG + sales-led dual motion, fast sales cycle, and audience behavior on LinkedInTalent sourcing: internal creators, power users, frontline thought leaders, executive narrative voices, and “entertainer/evangelism” creatorsUsing influencer content as paid social creative (thought leadership ads) and deciding what to amplifyProgram mechanics: 3-month trials, post cadence, onboarding, briefs, review cycles, and relationship managementIncentives tied to outcomes (PLG signup bonus, ARR percentage via UTM)Measurement options: cost per signup, CPM/efficient reach, ABM-style reach goals, qualitative signals, and attribution constraintsQuality control: “smell test” for AI slop, engagement pods, and meaningful comment engagementActivation workflow: first-hour engagement, “let it cook” windows, reporting, UTM updates for paid vs organic, and distribution trade-offsQuestions This Video Helps AnswerHow do you structure B2B influencer marketing so it drives demand (not just awareness) without becoming random acts of promotion?How should a B2B team align influencer strategy to GTM motion (PLG vs sales-led) and measurement constraints?What's the best place to start: internal creators, power users, or external influencers?How do you choose influencer “types” (executive narrative, frontline education, entertainment/evangelism) based on goals?What contract length and cadence reduces the risk of declaring influencer “doesn't work” too early?How do you turn influencer posts into paid social assets using thought leadership ads?What's a practical incentive structure for creators tied to signups and revenue (UTM-based)?How do you spot inflated performance from AI-generated engagement or engagement pods?When should you promote a post, and when should you leave it organic?How can you evaluate influencer impact using CPM, reach, signups, and qualitative sales signals?Key TakeawaysIf you want results, avoid one-off influencer posts; start with at least a 3-month trial so performance can compound and audience association can form.In crowded feeds, influencer works because it combines trust with distribution; paid amplification (thought leadership ads) can make “small” creators valuable when the story is strong.Start sourcing from internal creators and product power users first; they're cheaper, more credible on use cases, and their content can be promoted to the right audience.Make onboarding and relationships non-negotiable: demo the product, ideate together, and set a clear review cycle so feedback doesn't show up only as late-stage Google Doc edits.Tie incentives to business outcomes and effort: bonus for PLG signups over the contract window, percentage of ARR from UTM-driven revenue, and paid boosts for high-performing posts (which also benefits the creator's audience growth).Don't boost everything: let posts run organically first, then selectively promote what's likely to work in paid (not every organic winner is a paid winner).Quality control requires human judgment: scan comments and engagement patterns for meaningful conversation vs AI slop, pods, or gamed metrics.

Think a “low salt” alert means grab another bag? That assumption can wreck a salt system, corrode equipment, and leave you with a pool that won't chlorinate. We break down the most costly mistakes we see on routes and at home—oversalting, starving circulation, and ignoring water levels—and share practical steps to keep water safe without wasting money.We start with salinity. False low readings happen when cells are dirty, dying, or the water is cold. If the builder, startup tech, and homeowner all add salt without talking, levels can spike past 3400 ppm, shutting systems down and chewing through heaters and metal parts. Our fix: stop trusting panels and test with a digital salinity meter, document additions, and communicate clearly so no one double doses. Aim for 3000 to 3400 ppm and you'll protect both water and gear.Next, we tackle runtime myths. Cutting a pump to two or three summer hours invites cloudy water, algae, and higher chemical bills. We explain how variable speed pumps save power at low RPM, why longer runs can be cheaper than short bursts, and how to reset the conversation around safety and clarity. If a client insists on a shorter schedule, set expectations up front: more risk, more maintenance, and potential extra charges for treatments.Then we confront the quiet killer—low water. Pros shouldn't fill pools due to liability and lost time. Instead, shut equipment down when levels drop and coach clients to keep water mid-skimmer or tile midpoint. Skipping top-ups can cook pumps, melt plumbing, and turn a simple visit into an emergency repair. Tie behavior to costs so homeowners see the real stakes and act before damage occurs.Finally, dirt is not just dust—it stains. Soil carries metals and organics that etch plaster when left all week. A suction side cleaner protects surfaces by vacuuming daily, cuts manual labor, and keeps pools brighter between visits. We share a simple demo strategy that lets results sell the upgrade.• Why panels show false low salt and how to verify with a digital meter• Safe salinity Send us a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Kanwal Rekhi first came to the US in the 1960s. He took his company public on Nasdaq in 1987. As a young Indian in the US, he was laid off from his first three jobs. That experience pushed him towards entrepreneurship. At the time, Indians were known and hired for technical and mathematical skills, not as founders building companies on US soil.But Kanwal and his co-founders decided to bet on themselves. They faced rejection from nearly 50 investors before one VC agreed to invest $2 million for 50% of the company. In just five years, the company went public.From being appointed CEO overnight to being removed by the board two months before the IPO for a more “wall street-acceptable” CEO, this is a story of many firsts.After Excelan, Kanwal co-founded TiE in 1992 and has mentored tens of thousands of entrepreneurs. Beyond a personal story, Kanwal Rekhi is a turning point in how Indian founders came to be seen in Silicon Valley.0:00 – Trailer01:11 – How TiE was formed07:11 – DoT Hatao, Desh Bachao11:31 – Career opportunities in the 70s13:41 – When Indians weren't trusted to build companies15:44 – Pioneers in computer networking16:51 – Finding an Investor after 50 rejections20:31 – Becoming CEO overnight23:29 – Spare the story, show the numbers24:17 – The “Wall Street acceptable” CEO for IPO27:30 – Founders have to be financial thinkers28:14 – How Excelan could go public in just 5 years29:27 – Cost is unrelated to pricing in software31:12 – Do Indian companies need Americans to lead?34:05 – Benefits of registering in the US36:53 – $1 trillion to solve India's problems40:49 – Policies for India's startup ecosystem42:01 – Enabling entrepreneurs in villages44:41 – India in the 80s v/s today50:36 – US vs India vs China01:04:52 – How did IITs start allowing donations?01:07:25 – AI investments of Silicon Valley Quad01:18:29 – What Kanwal Rekhi looks for in founders?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En nuestro reciente especial sobre la historia de MTV hablamos de diferentes directores de videoclips que forjaron ese formato. Sin duda uno de los más grandes es David Fincher. Fincher, procedente de la ILM tiene una notable trayectoria realzando grandes momentos de grandes estrellas del pop y el rock. Desde sus inicios con varios videos de Rick Springfield a las grandes superproducciones con Madonna, Express yourself o Vogue, el icónico Sting de Englishman in NY, la dramática Janie's got a gun de Aerosmith o los recientes Suit & Tie de Justin Timberlake o el Only de NIN. Para que la experiencia sea más completa, os invitamos que sigáis el podcast con esta playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkAsBpHNntPOvqUJ6-phvncHr5Lx1YcP_&si=2jvcqa9gAe64tfkj Y os preguntamos, ¿hay realmente relación entre Fincher y los Gipsy Kings? Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Arthur Géa et Stan Wawrinka nous ont offert un match comme on en raffole à l'Open d'Australie. 5 sets, une ambiance de folie mais la passation n'a pas eu lieu. Ce match, c'était un duel de générations entre Stan et Arthur, le premier dispute sa dernière saison à 41 ans alors que le second est sorti pour la première fois de sa carrière des qualifications d'un Grand Chelem. Stan Wawrinka a remporté la guerre des nerfs à l'issue d'un super Tie-break où le tricolore a totalement craqué. Est-ce une défaite cruelle ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Calling all grandmas! Calling all grandmas! This week we're covering the mythical "those strawberry candies" aka Strawberry Bon Bons. We'll get into their history and our full review before we play another round of Tie in or Lyin'. Grab one and eat along with us!

Yesterday we were in Proverbs chapter 2. Today, we turn the page to chapter 3. My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (v. 1-6 NLT)Finding favor with both God and people, as verse 4 states, would be a sign of a fulfilled and balanced life, would it not? Again, God promises He can do these things in our lives when we surrender and submit to Him and His ways. How might personal expressions like loyalty, kindness, faithfulness, and trust help you find better balance with everyone in your life? For these to become genuine in life, we must slow down and focus on others. Exactly the way we win favor and a good reputation.With this in mind listen again to the passage, this time from The MessageGood friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands. They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. Don't lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Earn a reputation for living well in God's eyes and the eyes of the people. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.Did you notice twice in that version of the passage, the words “living well” were used? What we all desire. What we all seek. To live well.Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, teach me to take the time to listen for You, teach me to hear when You speak, teach me to know the difference in my voice and Yours, others' voices and Yours. I want to learn Your voice just as clearly as my closest friend's. As above, so below.”

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Welcome to Dungeon Mastering 101, my Dungeon Mastering course based on over 30 years of experience. In this series I will share my failures and successes and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, I will cover Core Foundations: Understanding Player Motivations. https://youtube.com/live/g-r-PdSim_Y Show Notes Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Saga, Dungeon Mastering 101 episode! It is Palast, Newkolt the 19th. My name is Adam, and today I am continuing my Dragonlance Gaming series all about Dungeon Mastering. You can have a beautifully designed world. Balanced encounters. Deep lore. And still have a table that feels bored. That's because players don't engage with content — they engage with what motivates them. If you've ever wondered why one player lights up during combat while another checks out, or why a puzzle excites one person and frustrates someone else, today's episode is for you. This is Dungeon Mastering 101, and today we're talking about Understanding Player Motivations. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel, ring the bell, and you can support this channel by becoming a Patron on Patreon, a Member of this YouTube channel, and you can pick up Dragonlance media and get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games, using my affiliate links. All links are in the description below. Discussion Segment 1 — Why Motivation Matters More Than Mechanics Most new Dungeon Masters focus on rules mastery. But rules don't create engagement. Motivation does. Every player comes to the table looking for something different: excitement story mastery connection chaos When a game works, it's not because everyone wants the same thing — it's because the DM knows what each player wants and creates space for it. Understanding motivation turns guesswork into intention. Segment 2 — The DM101 Motivation Model (8 Types) Let's establish the framework. No player fits into only one category, but most players lean strongly toward one or two. These motivations are not labels — they are tools. The eight DM101 motivation types are: Combat Story Social Puzzle Power Discovery Character-Driven Chaos / Thrill Your job is not to please everyone all the time — it's to rotate spotlight intentionally. Segment 3 — Combat-Motivated Players Combat-motivated players want: tactical depth meaningful choices visible consequences They engage when: positioning matters enemies behave intelligently victories feel earned How to support them: Add terrain and objectives to fights Vary enemy tactics Let combat outcomes affect the story Combat players are not murderhobos — they are problem-solvers through conflict. Segment 4 — Story-Motivated Players Story-motivated players care about: narrative continuity themes cause and effect They engage when: choices matter long-term the world remembers what happened actions have moral weight How to support them: Reference past events Let NPCs evolve Show consequences over time These players want to feel like they're inside a living story, not a sequence of quests. Segment 5 — Social-Motivated Players Social players thrive on: roleplay conversation influence They engage when: NPCs feel real dialogue changes outcomes relationships matter How to support them: Give NPCs goals, not scripts Allow talking to replace fighting Let reputation shape the world Social players don't want to “win” conversations — they want to change people. Segment 6 — Puzzle-Motivated Players Puzzle players enjoy: logic riddles systems They engage when: problems have multiple solutions clues reward attention thinking beats brute force How to support them: Present mysteries, not just locks Offer layered clues Allow creative solutions Important note: Never lock progress behind a single puzzle solution — frustration kills momentum. Segment 7 — Power-Motivated Players Power players want: growth mastery competence They engage when: abilities matter progression feels meaningful success is visible How to support them: Let characters shine at what they're good at Use enemies that highlight strengths Tie advancement to narrative moments Power players aren't selfish — they're expressing fantasy fulfillment. Segment 8 — Discovery-Motivated Players Discovery players love: lore exploration secrets They engage when: the world feels deep curiosity is rewarded unanswered questions exist How to support them: Seed rumors and mysteries Hide lore in the environment Let exploration change understanding Discovery players make the world feel bigger. Segment 9 — Character-Driven Players Character-driven players focus on: identity personal growth internal conflict They engage when: backstory matters choices challenge beliefs arcs evolve naturally How to support them: Ask “What would this cost emotionally?” Tie personal stakes into larger events Let characters change These players are here for transformation. Segment 10 — Chaos / Thrill-Motivated Players Chaos players want: unpredictability excitement surprise They engage when: anything could happen rules bend for fun the table laughs How to support them: Embrace wild ideas occasionally Use unexpected twists Channel chaos, don't suppress it Chaos players provide energy — manage it, don't fight it. Segment 11 — Using Motivations to Tune Your Game Here's the practical application. For campaigns: Identify each player's top two motivations Make sure each appears regularly Avoid letting one dominate constantly For encounters: Mix motivations inside single scenes Add social choices to combat Hide lore inside puzzles Let chaos moments exist safely Balance is achieved over time, not per session. Segment 12 — The DM101 Mindset Shift Here's the core philosophy: Players aren't difficult — they're motivated differently. Once you understand that, frustration turns into clarity. You stop asking: “Why don't they care about this?” And start asking: “Who is this for?” That question changes everything. Outro And that's it for this episode of Dungeon Mastering 101, Core Foundations: Understanding Player Motivations! Do you have any tips or tricks based on your experience as a player or Dungeon Master? Was I off base on any of my suggestions? Feel free to email me at info@dlsaga.com or leave a comment below.  Thank you for tuning in. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel, ring the bell, and you can support this channel by becoming a Patron on Patreon, a Member of this YouTube channel, and you can pick up Dragonlance Gaming materials, using my affiliate link. All links are in the description below. Thank you Creator Patron Aaron Hardy, Producer Patron Azrael, and Developer Patrons Chris Androu & Sam Ruiz! This channel is all about celebrating the wonderful world of the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you will join me in the celebration. Thank you for watching, this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga and until next time Slàinte mhath (slan-ge-var).

Tam, kde je v ozaj demokratickom prostredí, tam robí pred svojimi voličmi ramená, ale keď je v Rusku – kde má reálnu príležitosť zabojovať za mier - tak tam je voči Putinovi v úplne submisívnej pozícií, hovorí exdiplomat Peter Weiss. Fico nás ženie do samoizolácie, tvrdí. Stala sa zahraničná politika liečbou premiérových frustrácií a pochová americký prezident NATO?Svet sa dnes doslova vymkol z kĺbov a zdá sa, že je dnes len otázkou času, keď začneme tancovať aktuálnu planetárnu podobu stredovekého „Danse Macabre“.K už takmer štyri roky trvajúcim chúťkam Putinovho Ruska, ktoré v mene svojich imperiálnych cieľov brutálne, vedome a zámerne vraždí na Ukrajine, sa aktuálne pridali aj Trumpove Spojené štáty.Tie napadli Venezuelu, uniesli jej prezidenta a dnes sa nepokryte vyhrážajú i obsadením dánskeho Grónska, prakticky za akúkoľvek cenu. Z nášho kľúčového spojenca a piliera Severoatlantickej aliancie sa tak stala akútna hrozba pre celý Západný svet reprezentovaný hodnotovou jednotou Európy a Severoamerického kontinentu. Doterajšia zdanlivo nerozborná jednota hodnôt, cieľov a vzájomnej dôvery je tak v mihu preč a medzi USA a EÚ nečakane vyrástli až ľadové hrozby tvrdého - a možno až horúceho - konfliktu.Zvoní Severoatlantickej aliancií umieračik? Bude Trumpova politika napokon definitívnym bozkom smrti pre NATO, a ak áno, je na to Európa pripravená? No a čo Slovensko - vieme vôbec, kde je naše miesto a s kým chceme budovať bezpečný domov v týchto mimoriadne neistých a turbulentných časoch? No a napokon, čo vláda Roberta Fica - vie vôbec, čo robí a v mene koho a čoho robí práve to, čo robí?„Zahraničná politika našej vlády sa úplne obetovala udržaniu si krajne pravicového, antieurópskeho a proruského voličstva SMERu, ktoré Ficovi po odchode Pellegriniho ešte ostalo. A v mene toho, aby si ich udržal, povie premiér prakticky čokoľvek. Vystavili sme sa tak do samoizolácie,“ tvrdí Peter Weiss.Rozhovor s Petrom Weissom sme nahrávali ešte pred stretnutím premiéra Fica s americkým prezidentom Trumpom.Počúvate Ráno Nahlas, pekný deň a pokoj v duši praje Braňo Dobšinský.

Tam, kde je v ozaj demokratickom prostredí, tam robí pred svojimi voličmi ramená, ale keď je v Rusku – kde má reálnu príležitosť zabojovať za mier - tak tam je voči Putinovi v úplne submisívnej pozícií, hovorí exdiplomat Peter Weiss. Fico nás ženie do samoizolácie, tvrdí. Stala sa zahraničná politika liečbou premiérových frustrácií a pochová americký prezident NATO?Svet sa dnes doslova vymkol z kĺbov a zdá sa, že je dnes len otázkou času, keď začneme tancovať aktuálnu planetárnu podobu stredovekého „Danse Macabre“.K už takmer štyri roky trvajúcim chúťkam Putinovho Ruska, ktoré v mene svojich imperiálnych cieľov brutálne, vedome a zámerne vraždí na Ukrajine, sa aktuálne pridali aj Trumpove Spojené štáty.Tie napadli Venezuelu, uniesli jej prezidenta a dnes sa nepokryte vyhrážajú i obsadením dánskeho Grónska, prakticky za akúkoľvek cenu. Z nášho kľúčového spojenca a piliera Severoatlantickej aliancie sa tak stala akútna hrozba pre celý Západný svet reprezentovaný hodnotovou jednotou Európy a Severoamerického kontinentu. Doterajšia zdanlivo nerozborná jednota hodnôt, cieľov a vzájomnej dôvery je tak v mihu preč a medzi USA a EÚ nečakane vyrástli až ľadové hrozby tvrdého - a možno až horúceho - konfliktu.Zvoní Severoatlantickej aliancií umieračik? Bude Trumpova politika napokon definitívnym bozkom smrti pre NATO, a ak áno, je na to Európa pripravená? No a čo Slovensko - vieme vôbec, kde je naše miesto a s kým chceme budovať bezpečný domov v týchto mimoriadne neistých a turbulentných časoch? No a napokon, čo vláda Roberta Fica - vie vôbec, čo robí a v mene koho a čoho robí práve to, čo robí?„Zahraničná politika našej vlády sa úplne obetovala udržaniu si krajne pravicového, antieurópskeho a proruského voličstva SMERu, ktoré Ficovi po odchode Pellegriniho ešte ostalo. A v mene toho, aby si ich udržal, povie premiér prakticky čokoľvek. Vystavili sme sa tak do samoizolácie,“ tvrdí Peter Weiss.Rozhovor s Petrom Weissom sme nahrávali ešte pred stretnutím premiéra Fica s americkým prezidentom Trumpom.Počúvate Ráno Nahlas, pekný deň a pokoj v duši praje Braňo Dobšinský.

Well a Happy New Year to you all and welcome to another episode of Lost In Trancelation.  This month not only have  you got an hour of me giving you some absolute trance belters to kick start your year but I have some very good friends of mine from Let's Trance with a guest mix.  I have played with these guys a couple of times and their dedication to keeping the scene alive up in the highlands of Scotland is 2nd to none and to top it off they're the best group of guys you will meet.  So a Massive thank you to James, Kev & Gaz of Let's Trance for the 2nd hour.    Nothing left to do now but sit back, press play and turn up the speakers!    Have a good one, Stay Safe & Look out for each other! StevieB Hour 1:  1  Veracocha, The Rocketman - Carte Blanche Extended Mix 2  Faithless - Insomnia (Disclosure's 2025 Edit) (Extended) 3  Luvstruck - Walking With Elephants (Extended Mix) 4  Sean Mathews - Supersonic (Extended Mix) 5  Armin Van Buuren - Sonic Samba (Rising Star Extended Remix) 6  Entasia - Eutopia (Extended Mix) 7  Paul Denton - PING (Extended Mix) 8  Nu NRG & Liam Wilson - Freefall 9  Sander van Doorn - Riff (MADDSON & X-Meen Bootleg) 10  Art Directors X Rocco - Never Slowing Down (Extended Mix) 11  HI-LO - United in Trance (Extended Mix) 12  Tiësto & FORS - Bring Me To Life (Izzy Remix)     Lets Trance Hour 2: 1 Kevin de Vries & Mau P vs Warrior - Metro Warrior (Lets Trance Mashup) 2 Cygnus X, Orjan Nilsen, Mark Sixma, Nilsix - Superstring (Nilsix Extended Remix) 3 Ferry Corsten, Kosheen - Catch  4 Darren Porter, Arctic Barbers  - The Rise Of Arkanus 5 Markus Schulz vs Armin van Buuren - These Silent Worlds (James Thomson Mashup) 6 Bryan Kearney & Plumb - God Help Me  7 Rank 1 vs Steve Allen vs Kelly Llorenna - Airwave Never Dies (Lets Trance Bootleg) 8 Dash Berlin feat. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren - Man On The Run (Arbe & Dann Rework) 9 Insigma - Open Our Eyes (Asteroid Extended Remix) 10 Tiesto - Traffic (Richard Durand Remix) 11 Jonah – Sssst (Listen) (Iain M Remix) 12 Tiesto - Elements of Life (RAM's Fusion Extended Remix) 13 Scot Project - F [Future Is Now] (Mark Sherry Extended Remix) 14 Storm - Time To Burn (David Forbes Extended Remix) 15 Arctic Barbers - Dance So Hard 16 Dirty Signal vs Green Velvet – Flash Backup (James Thomson Mashup)    

Episode 162 — Advantage Arsenal: Narrow First Leg Win After a Dominant Performance at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup Semi-FinalThe boys are back as Gav, Ells and special guest JJ react to Arsenal's first-leg victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final — a night that delivered control, chances, and a narrow advantage that perhaps didn't reflect the balance of play.The discussion begins with Arsenal's approach to the tie, including selection choices, goalkeeper debate, and how the team set the tone early. With Arsenal dominating large stretches of the first half, the panel explore why a strong performance failed to translate into a more commanding scoreline, touching on chance creation, shot selection, and decision-making in key moments.There's detailed analysis of Arsenal's midfield structure and evolving roles, including how balance, chemistry, and positioning continue to develop as personnel return from injury. The conversation also examines set-piece execution, attacking movement, and what different striker profiles bring to Arsenal's play — particularly in moments where control needs to become separation.Defensively, the episode breaks down the goals conceded, game management in knockout football, and how small errors can shift momentum even during dominant spells. Goalkeeper involvement, box control, and recovery actions are all discussed as Arsenal once again navigate fine margins in a semi-final setting.In the second half, focus turns forward. The panel preview Arsenal's upcoming trip to Nottingham Forest, discussing defensive availability, workload management, and how Arsenal should approach a fixture shaped as much by desperation as quality. There's also discussion around key Premier League matches elsewhere, including the Manchester derby and Tottenham vs West Ham, and what those results could mean in the wider title picture.The episode closes with the Who Am I? game, featuring a former Arsenal forward whose career took him across Europe — and prompts a few nostalgic reflections along the way.A first-leg advantage secured, questions still to answer, and a season entering a defining stretch.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(00:50) - Chelsea Semi-Final Context & Selection Decisions(02:35) - Goalkeeper Debate: Structure, Crosses & Build-Up Play(04:20) - Fast Start & Early Pressure at Stamford Bridge(05:06) - 0-1 | Set-Piece Breakthrough and Corner Execution(07:12) - Missed Chances & Shot Selection Frustrations(11:41) - Midfield Balance, Roles & Chemistry Questions(16:49) - First-Half Control Without Separation(18:12) - 0-2 | Gyökeres Finish and Box Presence(21:11) - Attacking Relationships & Service to the Striker(23:15) - 1-2 | Momentum Shift & Defensive Breakdown(26:13) - Garnacho's Face / Most Disliked Players(27:40) - 1-3 | Zubimendi's Goal and Game Control(29:16) - Refereeing, Game Management & Discipline(31:04) - Missed Chances to Kill the Tie(31:44) - 2-3 | Late Goal Conceded & Narrow First-Leg Margin(33:55) - Full-Time Reflection, Stats & First-Leg Takeaways(37:22) - PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)(38:40) - Prediction Game Table Update(39:18) - MW22: Tottenham vs West Ham Preview (Prediction Game)(44:56) - MW22: Manchester Derby Discussion(50:22) - NFOARS: Match Preview(01:02:48) - Who Am I? Reveal & Closing Thoughts

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Ruth S. Shim, M.D., M.P.H., and Alex Shevrin Venet, M.Ed., join Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin, along with guest host Dr. Matt Hirschtritt to discuss equity-centered trauma-informed education (ECTIE), a model that can be applied across the educational spectrum. 04:15     Expanding equity-centered trauma-informed education (ECTIE) beyond K–12 05:59    Five core components 10:25    Reception from teachers and school administrators to ECTIE 12:41    Unconditional positive regard 14:22    How did your collaboration begin? 17:29    Medical school and TIE 19:42    Bidirectional nature of ECTIE 22:00    "Asset-based lens instead of a lens of saviorism" 24:45    Take home points on ECTIE Transcript Subscribe to the podcast here. Check out Editor's Choice, a set of curated collections from the rich resource of articles published in the journal. Sign up to receive notification of new Editor's Choice collections. Browse other articles on our website. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it wherever you listen to it. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Follow the journal on Twitter. E-mail us at psjournal@psych.org

Nerd & Tie is excited to announce the beginning of the third campaign for Stormwood & Associates! Trae, Becca, Gen, and Celeste are back at the table for a new adventure, and starting Friday, January 16th episodes will release here weekly on Nerd & Tie. The post A Stormwood & Associates Campaign 3 Trailer! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

Sometimes the breakthrough you're looking for doesn't come from more discipline. It comes from who you're willing to run with. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor shares an unexpected lesson that came from an impromptu run with his dog, Bear. What started as a normal run quickly turned into the fastest mile he's run in years, beating his previous time by over a minute. The surprising part wasn't just the speed. It was how it happened. Running alongside someone who made it look effortless changed everything. While Baylor was pushing his limits, Bear was relaxed, enjoying himself, and barely working. Watching that ease rewired Baylor's mindset. Instead of straining and fighting the pace, he began to relax into it. This episode breaks down three powerful principles you can apply to any goal in 2026. First, growth accelerates when you stop doing things alone. When you only compare yourself to yourself, progress plateaus. But when you work alongside someone who is further ahead, faster, or more experienced, your brain recalibrates what is possible. Second, accountability becomes stronger when your goal isn't just about you. Baylor realized he didn't want to let Bear down. That simple emotional connection pushed him past the mental point where he would normally slow down. Tying your goals to someone or something outside yourself creates a deeper reason to keep going when motivation fades. Third, enjoyment matters more than we admit. The run was hard, but it was also fun. And that combination is the secret to consistency. Goals are supposed to challenge you, but they are also supposed to bring joy. When you find enjoyment inside difficulty, you stop resisting growth and start leaning into it. The takeaway is simple. If you want to grow faster, stop grinding alone. Find someone who makes it look easy. Tie your goals to something bigger than yourself. And learn how to enjoy the process, even when it hurts. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why doing things alone can slow your progress • How proximity to excellence rewires your limits • The power of tying goals to someone else • Why accountability works best when it's emotional • How enjoyment unlocks higher performance • Why hard things should still be fun Featured Quote "Find someone who makes it look easy, and you'll discover you're capable of more than you thought." Run with people who pull you forward. Don't let your pace be set by your comfort. Let's have a great day.

“Most people overestimate what they can achieve in twelve months and underestimate what they can accomplish in a decade.”  I first heard that quote from Tony Robbins, and it completely changed my approach to yearly goals. I stopped setting ‘New Year's resolutions' and began looking further ahead to see what I could do over the next twelve months that would move me closer to my longer-term dreams and goals.  In this week's special episode, I will share with you why smaller steps over the next twelve months will do so much more for you than trying to do something big and scary that you ultimately fail at.  Let's go. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Join the Time And Life Mastery Programme here. Use the coupon code: codisgreat to get 50% off. Download the Areas of Focus Workbook for free here   Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 399 Hello, and welcome to episode 399 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  What are the mistakes most people make when it comes to goals and resolutions for the New Year?  Well, the simple answer is that they overcomplicate things and try to do too much in one year.  Let me explain. Like most people, I used to set New Year's resolutions when I was growing up. At various times in my life, they included losing weight and getting fit, quitting smoking, saving money and many more.  And, again, like most people, I failed miserably every time.  What Tony Robbins' quote made me realise is that I was failing because none of these resolutions were connected to my long-term goals or vision.  I was in my twenties, and I believed I was immortal. It wasn't until I reached my early thirties that three-day hangovers convinced me that I wasn't immortal after all.  It wasn't until I'd settled down, married and begun to see a life ahead of me that I started to wonder if I could control that life and the direction it would go in.  And yes, I could. And so can you. But you do need to know what kind of life you want to be living in ten or twenty years.  Hope is not a good strategy. It's no good carrying on as you are and “hoping” you will one day reach the goals and the life you've always wanted to live.  To achieve that, you will need to take action.  To give you an example of what I mean.  I want to be active well into my eighties and nineties. I long admired Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh. He died in 2021, just a couple of months short of his 100th birthday. And yet he remained active throughout his eighties and nineties, being one of the hardest-working members of the Royal family.  The Queen allowed him to retire at 97.  How did Prince Philip maintain his strength and endurance?  He did something called the 5BX every morning for eleven minutes.  5BX is a series of body-weight exercises you can do anywhere that was developed by the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 1940s to keep their servicemen fit, healthy and strong.  I highly recommend you search for the original Royal Canadian Air Force instructional video on YouTube and watch it. It seems so quaint by today's standards.  He also walked miles and miles every day, ate small portions of food based on a traditional balanced diet, limited his alcohol intake, and went to bed and woke up at the same time each day. If we were to break that down into daily activities, it was simple and doable. Because he was able to do it every day—even when he was travelling—it meant there were few excuses he could use not to do it.  You wake up, and after a few minutes, do your 5BX session, shower, have a small, healthy breakfast, and get on with your day, taking every opportunity to walk. And you do it every day.  Tie that to going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, and you would be setting yourself up for a long, healthy, active life.  And in that, there is nothing complicated or time-consuming.  There are also no goals involved. It's just a shift in your daily routine, so these activities become part of your daily routine.  Although I would suggest you use January as a “test”. Often, we read or listen to something, think it's a good idea and then find that because of our circumstances, we struggle to make it work.  That doesn't mean it cannot work. It means we need to rethink the routine and make a few changes so it works for us.  I remember reading Robin Sharma's The 5 AM Club and thought it was a good idea. And it was a good idea in 2016. I could get to bed at a reasonable time.  Then I started my productivity work and coaching programme, and it became challenging to get to bed before midnight. Something had to change.  I realised that the power of the 5 AM Club was not in getting up at 5 AM. It was what you did when you woke up. So, the only thing I needed to change was my wake-up time. And ten years later, I still follow the morning routine I developed after reading that book.  Another example would be with your personal finances. Davie Ramsey's book, The Total Money Makeover, gives a simple step-by-step approach to getting your personal finances in order.  The first is to build a starter emergency fund—usually around $1,000 to $5,000. Then pay off all non-mortgage debts as quickly as you can.  The third step is to build a longer-term emergency fund. That would be three to six months of living expenses.  And then to invest in your retirement and live on less than you earn.  Within that framework, there would be a few key things you could do. For example, try to save the starter emergency fund in 2026 and pay down some of your shorter-term debts.  Around those areas, you could set some goals in 2026.  The bigger principle in The Total Money Makeover is to pay off all debts, including mortgages. That's unlikely to be possible for most people in one year, but over ten years? It could be possible.  The good thing about something like this is that you can plan five or ten years ahead and set a goal to be completely debt-free by 2036.  Whether it's health or finances, what you are doing is setting standards for how you live your life. You eat healthy, do some exercise each day, and live within your means.  And really, that's what a new year should be all about. Not resolutions or goals, but reaffirming your standards. The standards you live your life by.  Standards don't need motivation; they are just the way you live your life.  However, when setting your standards, you will likely need some help from motivation and self-discipline initially. There will be days when you forget to do something or cannot do it. That's perfectly normal.  It's not about hitting everything 100% of the time. That would be impossible anyway. I would suggest a monthly target of 80%+  A good example of this is when I travel to visit my parents. The trip from our home in Korea to where my parents live on the West Coast of Ireland takes about 26 hours door-to-door.  During that time, I am not able to go out for a run or to the gym. If my goal were to exercise every day, I would be setting myself up for failure before I begin. I travel to visit my parents at least once a year.  And if I were determined to do it, why put myself through that extra stress? Travelling is stressful enough.  Then there would be those occasions when I am ill or delayed when travelling domestically.  However, if my target was an 80% success rate, I'm in with a chance, and on those days when I'm exhausted or an emergency comes up, I wouldn't be destroying my standards.  If you want to discover what is important to you in your life, I suggest you download my free Areas of Focus workbook. That workbook will take you through each of the eight areas of life we all share, help you define each one and then set some actionable steps you can take to keep your areas in balance.  It's a great way to kick off a new year, as it will help you focus on what matters to you and identify areas where you can establish habits and standards that will be meaningful to you. A new year is a wonderful opportunity to review how things are going in our lives and reflect on what we could change to get our lives back on the right track, living the life we want.  If you're entirely new to this approach to a new year, don't really know what your longer-term vision is, or aren't clear on what is important to you in life, and you're ready to make changes, I would recommend my Time and Life Mastery online course.  This is a complete package that will help you explore what is important to you. Once you have established those, I then show you how to build your standards into your daily life.  Plus, you get my complete mini-course library for free when you join. And if you act now, you can save 50% with my End of Year Sale offer using the coupon code “codisgreat” (all lowercase, and one word).  I'll leave the details in the show notes for you.  Thank you for listening, and let me wish you an amazing 2026.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.