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In this episode, we discuss the relationship between trauma and spiritual awakening, and how trauma can not only obscure awareness but can also catalyze awakening. We also describe some effective trauma healing approaches. • Includes a guided meditation helping us to see an upsetting incident from the past within the larger peaceful space of pure awareness, which is unshaken by traumatic experience, and which holds and supports everything. The YouTube playlist mentioned in this episode: Spiritual Laughter Particularly, “Jeff Foster - All That's Left is Laughter” Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:   # 5 in the Top 100 awakening All time chart  # 6 in the Top 100 joy All time chart  # 5 in the Top 100 awareness All time chart  # 7 in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart  # 44 in the Top 100 meditation All time chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian Photo by Fernando @cferdophotography on Unsplash 

Liz and Sarah discuss how writing the third draft of their pilot has made them realize there’s no right way to do something creative. There are MANY right ways. In Take Two, they revisit “whimsy” and share listener suggestions of whimsical items that bring joy. This week’s tip in The Craft (& Fain) makes a scene better AND shorter — lop off the first few lines and/or the last few lines. Then they share a summer travel Hollywood Hack: buy your airplane snacks before you go to the airport. Finally, Sarah recommends the Gardeners’ Question Time podcast from BBC Radio 4. Sign up for Liz and Sarah’s free weekly newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/ LINKS: Midori paper clips: https://amzn.to/3FZBIEr Potato Clips: https://amzn.to/4kTtHAg Shreve, Crump, & Low Original Gurgling Cod https://shrevecrumpandlow.com/product/large-greige-gurgling-cod?srsltid=AfmBOoo72ZMQ0EGNLm6Ri31vzTtU8aq58tIa24Cai-JwRfndEQ1mXJGx Rifle Paper Co. https://riflepaperco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopT7dL2l8LH74MEpruph9iwSsI1uHQfkPL_XcofXDbpGv5BWXS8 Calliope Paperie: https://calliopepaperie.com/ DAISO: https://daisous.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop4KFVfceNijVQnSoOQsL4FRff-2UMwTgMaEYZwJK4fdyRQBsS6 Kawaii Pen Shop: https://kawaiipenshop.com/search?q=Toaster+light Gardeners’ Question Time podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perton-staffs-used-compost-angry-peonies-and-ant-tics/id325945259?i=1000712751136 Photo by Unsplash+ on Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mastering Book Cover Design for Amazon & Kindle: A Practical Guide. In the crowded world of self-publishing, your book cover is more than just a pretty picture—it's your first impression, your marketing powerhouse, and the visual hook that can make or break a sale. Whether you're publishing a paperback on Amazon or a Kindle eBook, designing an effective cover is essential. Here's how to make sure yours stands out in the crowded Amazon marketplace. Why Your Book Cover Matters You've heard the saying, “Don't judge a book by its cover,” but let's be honest: readers absolutely do. On Amazon and Kindle, your cover shows up as a thumbnail alongside hundreds of others. A compelling design can make readers stop scrolling and click—while a dull or unprofessional one may get overlooked entirely. Key Differences: Kindle eBook vs. Paperback Cover Before you begin designing, understand the format you're creating for:Kindle eBooks: Require only a front cover. It should be optimized for digital screens and look good at small sizes (thumbnail view).Paperback Books (KDP Print): Require a full cover including front, back, and spine. You'll need to factor in the trim size, page count, and bleed areas.Amazon provides a Cover Calculator & Template Generator for paperbacks:https://kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator Design Specs for Amazon & Kindle Covers Kindle eBook Cover Requirements:Dimensions: Ideal ratio is 1.6:1 (e.g., 1600 x 2560 pixels).Minimum size: 1000 pixels on the shortest side.Maximum file size: 50MB.File type: JPEG or TIFF.Color: RGB only.Paperback Cover Requirements (KDP Print):File type: PDF for print.Resolution: 300 DPI.Color: CMYK.Bleed: Typically 0.125" on all sides.Spine width: Depends on page count and paper type.Design Principles That Sell 1. Know Your Genre Each genre has visual cues. Romance uses soft, emotional imagery. Thrillers often use dark tones and bold fonts. Non-fiction covers tend to be cleaner and typography-driven. Look at the top 10 books in your category for inspiration. 2. Typography is CrucialUse no more than two fonts.Title should be readable at thumbnail size.Avoid script or decorative fonts unless genre-appropriate.Author name can be smaller but still legible.3. High-Quality Images Avoid using pixelated or stocky-looking images. Invest in high-resolution assets or create custom illustrations/photos. Sites like Unsplash (free) or Shutterstock (premium) are great sources. 4. Balance and Hierarchy Design with clear visual hierarchy:Title firstSubtitle second (if applicable)Author name thirdLeave breathing space. Don't overcrowd. 5. Thumbnail Test Shrink your design to 100 x 160 px. Can you still read the title? Is it still eye-catching? This is how it will appear in Amazon search results. Tools for Designing Book Covers For DIY Authors:Canva (Free & Pro): User-friendly with KDP templates.BookBrush: Designed for authors, with genre templates.Adobe Express: Quick designs with good typography options.For Professional Designers:Adobe Photoshop or InDesign: Full control for advanced design and print-ready files.Affinity Publisher: A powerful InDesign alternative.Using Amazon KDP Cover Creator (Optional) If you're not comfortable with design tools, Amazon's built-in Cover Creator is simple and free. It has templates, font controls, and lets you preview in 3D. However, it's limited in customization, so it's best for basic layouts. Avoid These Common MistakesUsing low-res images or blurry graphicsCentering everything by defaultOveruse of effects like drop shadows or bevelsInconsistent visual tone with the genreMisaligned spine elements on paperbacksIgnoring bleed and trim linesPro Tip: Hire a Designer If You Can A professionally designed cover can significantly boost your credibility and sales. If you're serious about publishing, consider hiring a freelance designer from platforms like Reedsy, 99designs, or Upwork. Always provide your book's genre, blurb, tone, and any visual references you like. Final Thoughts Your book cover is a visual handshake with your reader. On Amazon and Kindle, it's your billboard, brand, and storefront rolled into one. Invest time and care into it. With the right tools, creative direction, and an understanding of what sells, you can design a cover that attracts, engages, and converts browsers into buyers.

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What does it really mean to have your own opinion, your own perception, your own voice as an artist? In this episode, we dive deep into the unseen framework that shapes every creative journey: the internal world of opinions, perceptions, and ideas you either inherit… or discover for yourself. Too often, creatives unconsciously adopt the views of others without question — opinions passed down, absorbed through culture, or borrowed from the loudest voice in the room. But to create something authentic, something that moves people, you have to unearth what's truly yours. This conversation is about becoming conscious of those influences, questioning inherited beliefs, and giving yourself permission to evolve. It's about finding guidelines, not rigid rules — ideas to help you navigate your creative life with clarity, integrity, and authenticity. If you're an artist, a storyteller, or anyone forging your own path, this episode will challenge you to check in with your own perceptions and offer some thought-provoking ideas to keep you aligned with what's real.     In This Episode: Why your opinions, perceptions, and creative "takes" matter — even when they aren't “right” How to recognize when you're operating from inherited beliefs rather than your own truth The difference between expressing emotion and mistaking emotion for truth Why creative growth means being willing to shed old ideas and remain open to new ones The danger of becoming a mouthpiece for someone else's worldview without realizing it Why great art demands vulnerability — and how to embrace it without shame How to stay on course in your creative journey with simple guidelines, not rigid rules Why your job as an artist is to share your unique piece of humanity with the world     Listen in if you've ever asked yourself: Is this really my voice? Do I believe this? Or am I just repeating what I was told? It's time to tap into your own truth, create from that place, and see what happens.   -- (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com 

在晚上拍人像照片，这难度可太大了！一不小心，人脸就给绿了。怎么回事呢？你好，我是叶梓。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2463天。© 叶梓不管你是用手机还是相机拍照，只要在晚上拍人像，难度就大大增加。究其原因呢，就是环境光线变得非常复杂多变。这里边真的是红橙黄绿青蓝紫，啥都有啊！所以，如果你贴近一个绿光拍照，哎，那你就绿了；贴近个黄光拍照，你就黄了。这个人的肤色会随着环境光而改变。Photo by Angelina on Unsplash那我们最怕的是什么光呢？显然是冷色的光。冷色最明显的就两种：绿色和蓝色。你想啊，脸绿了算什么事啊？脸蓝了呢？那不是阿凡达吗？它肯定是个科幻片，肯定谈不上是个写真集了。所以啊，你一定要非常小心你周围的光线对你的影响，这个事时刻要记在心中。如果有问题，赶紧就换方向、换位置、换距离来拍摄，直到脸上的肤色正确了为止。© 叶梓那我们喜欢的当然是暖色的光。比较常见的一种光线呢，就是暖黄色的光线。好在这种光线在日常生活中是非常常见的。我们可以找到，比如说有一些小摊贩，他的那个灯光照在自己的琳琅满目的商品上，反弹出来的光就是个很好的光线，柔和而且温暖。照着你的皮肤上，那个肤色啊，简直就像是在影棚里拍照片一样完美。© 叶梓那除了这种暖黄色的光线以外，其实我们还可以用到，比如说红光，带来浓郁的一种温暖的感受，带点时尚感。© 叶梓或者呢，也可以是橙色的光线；或者甚至啊，是紫色的光线。偏暖的紫光（上图），偏冷的紫光（下图） © 叶梓注意，紫色分两种：一种呢是偏暖的紫光，或者说是偏红色的紫色的光。这种偏红的紫光会带来一点点暧昧的情绪啊，就感觉这个氛围还是蛮浪漫的。但是如果这个紫色是偏蓝的那种呢，它就偏冷色了，它就会带来一种有毒的感受——因为紫色也是淤血的颜色。所以要注意，紫色刚好是跨着冷暖的交界处，咱们一分为二来谈。那因为我们要躲开这些冷色光源，所以呢，我们就在拍照时候不停地去改变拍照的角度、改变拍照的位置，或者改变你和那个灯光的照射距离。就比如说啊，这个地方有两盏光，一个是暖的，一个是冷的，那怎么办呢？你离暖色的近一点，离冷色的远一点，这个时候你的皮肤就暖了啊。© 叶梓当然了，除了光的颜色要精心挑选以外，你还要特别注意光源的方向。就如果是把脸啊朝向光源来的方向，你的正脸会比较亮，侧脸比较暗，就像给这里化妆打阴影了一样，人会变得更立体、更显瘦、更好看。© 叶梓但如果反过来，你是侧脸很亮，然后正脸很暗，这个就是标标准准的印堂发黑呀！所以尽量去避免光从后边来啊。如果后边光很亮，要么躲开，要么干脆转过去，用那边的光做主光源来拍。那除了光的方向以外，你还要在乎一下光的面积。这个光源的面积越大，你的皮肤就越柔软、越舒服；那如果光源面积越小，就越可能出现油光的情况。© 叶梓那举个例子啊，比如说你走在一个广告牌前面，或者是一个公交车站，你就看到那个大的广告牌，它本身就是个很大的柔光箱，是大面积的光源，拍人特别好用——但前提是颜色对。另外呢，如果你走在路灯下面，或者是射灯下面，有很多那种小点光源，又亮又强又小的照在你的脸上。那如果有3盏光照你脸上，你的一个鼻子就会有3个阴影。想象一下，脸上的光影关系非常混乱，就会导致你的五官看上去没那么明显，导致你的这个脸部啊，看上去没那么干净，就有点问题了。© 叶梓所以在夜景拍人的时候呢，咱们先抛开其他的什么姿势啊、取景不谈，这个光的事情一定要特别注意，以免一不小心拍出一个小绿人来。好吧，那今天我们就分享这么多。更多摄影知识，记得点赞、关注、收藏先！我是叶梓，那我们下次再见喽！

In our second episode with Dr Andrew Merdith, we ask why the rise of land plants pushes the pendulum swing of Earth's climate (who knew moss was so cool? Or that if you're a plant, you can actually have too much of a good thing, *cough cough atmospheric combustion??!!!?* ). During these fascinating Phanerozoic moments in Earth evolution, Dr Merdith also shows us what the ancient landmasses were doing .... and to voyage there, we must introduce you to Gondwana.Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thegeoco.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegeoco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Got questions? Get in touch- hello@thegeoco.com.au Thanks to the ⁠Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, at the University of Adelaide, ⁠for making this episode of Wonder possible. GeoCo connects to you from the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.Thumbnail image credits: ⁠⁠⁠ Kiril Dobrev on ⁠Unsplash

How is our planet's surface — from the creation and disintegration of mountains, to the first breaths of flora — related to the geologic evolution of Earth's climate?In this episode of Wonder, Holly Cooke and Dr Anthony Reid are joined by Dr Andrew Merdith from the University of Adelaide. We explore the evolution of land plants to the formation of opals in the Australian outback, and our conversation asks why Earth's internal heat, tectonic movements, and carbon cycles drive dramatic shifts in climate and life throughout deep time.Find us at ⁠⁠⁠www.thegeoco.com.au⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegeoco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Got questions? Get in touch- hello@thegeoco.com.au Thanks to the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, at the University of Adelaide, for making this episode of Wonder possible. GeoCo connects to you from the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.Thumbnail image credits: ⁠⁠⁠ Guillaume Briard on Unsplash

In this episode we discuss intuition, its nature, how to access it, and its relationship to awakening. • Includes a guided meditation helping you to cultivate the open receptivity required for intuition. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:   # 5 in the Top 100 awakening All time chart  # 5 in the Top 100 joy All time chart  # 5 in the Top 100 awareness All time chart  # 7in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart  # 43 in the Top 100 meditation All time chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian Photo by Kiki Siepel on Unsplash       

Sometimes work stretches beyond “normal” hours, and while we might welcome that when we're energized by the project, other times it's a real struggle. In this episode, Jason, PJ, and Mary unpack the difference between working late because we love the job versus doing it just to meet a deadline. They also explore how to recognize when those long hours are a sign of a toxic environment or poor prioritization—and what we can do to push back. Photo by Mohammad Alizade on Unsplash. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

What if the thing you're chasing isn't actually meant for you? In this episode, we unpack the difference between chasing passion and discovering your natural talents — and why so many creatives, artists, and dreamers get stuck trying to force themselves down paths that don't fit. It's a deep, honest conversation about how what first inspires you might just be a gateway, not a destination. We talk about the danger of clinging to an identity or career goal out of pride, fear, or ego, and why true growth requires flexibility, self-awareness, and the courage to pivot when necessary. We'll challenge the idea that you're “giving up” when you change course and explore how you can only truly find fulfillment when your talent and passion align. If you've ever felt like you're working twice as hard for half the results, or like something isn't quite clicking, this episode might reveal why — and what to do about it. This is your permission slip to follow the path that's actually meant for you.     Key Takeaways: Talent vs. Passion: How to recognize when passion is leading you, and when it might be blinding you to your real gifts When to Pivot: The difference between quitting and wisely changing course — and why the journey is meant to evolve Avoiding the Ego Trap: How pride and attachment can lock you into paths that no longer serve you The Power of Flexibility: Why your first interest is often just a starting point, not the final destination Discovering Natural Abilities: How talents often reveal themselves through experience and openness, not by forcing outcomes Finding Alignment: What it looks like when passion and talent work together, and why this alignment matters for long-term fulfillment Listening to What Life Is Showing You: How to assess the signs, options, and opportunities around you to make better, truer decisions for your future     Why Listen? If you've ever questioned whether you're on the right path or felt like you were forcing yourself to be someone you're not, this episode will give you the clarity to reassess, the courage to redirect, and the permission to pursue what's actually meant for you. Join us for a conversation about honesty, evolution, and discovering the real work you're here to do.   -- (Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com 

Fast jeder wünscht sich treue Menschen an seiner Seite. Und zugleich ist es mit unser eigenen Treue zu Freunden, Familie und der Gemeinde oft nicht weit her. Wie Gott uns dagegen seine Treue beweist, wie er sich fühlt, wenn wir ihn verraten und wie er auf unsere Untreue reagiert, hörst du in dieser Predigt.

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We read ‘There's no after school club for the moons of Jupiter' by Britta Benson and the poems ‘The Train' and ‘Traivel' by Colin Bramwell, from his collection 'Foeer Pessoa'. Photo by Manny Moreno on Unsplash. This podcast was supported by Creative Scotland.

Despite great hopes for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biotech and pharma—with investments exceeding $50 billion over the past ten years—the question of when the technology will reach maturity remains difficult to answer. How can biotech and pharma leaders navigate this complex gray area, where hype around the technology obscures the outlook and few concrete milestones provide clear signposts for decision-making? In this episode of the BioRevolution podcast, Louise von Stechow and Andreas Horchler speak with their guest, idalab founder Paul von Bünau, about the potential of AI in biotech. They explore how leaders can adapt internal processes, support their teams in facing the challenges AI brings, and examine whether AI has the potential to make us better leaders. Find Dr. Paul von Bünau here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvonbuenau/ and idalab here: https://idalab.de/ Disclaimer: Louise von Stechow & Andreas Horchler and their guests express their personal opinions, which are founded on research on the respective topics, but do not claim to give medical, investment or even life advice in the podcast. Learn more about the future of biotech in our podcasts and keynotes. Contact us here: scientific communication: https://science-tales.com/ Podcasts: https://www.podcon.de/ Keynotes: https://www.zukunftsinstitut.de/louise-von-stechow Image: Matteo Vistocco via Unsplash

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When is the right time to share your work with the world? And how do you know if you're truly ready — or just afraid? In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between preparation and action in the creative journey. It's a conversation about knowing yourself, trusting your development, and moving forward without rushing the process or hiding behind endless “not yet.” We unpack the internal questions every artist, creator, and storyteller must face: Why am I doing this? Am I being honest with myself? Am I avoiding the next step out of fear, or because I genuinely need to grow more first? It's about finding that sweet spot — moving as quickly as you can while respecting the essential steps along the way. This isn't about taking shortcuts or forcing outcomes. It's about building something real, rooted in honesty, and knowing when it's time to stop holding back. If you've ever wrestled with when to launch, when to share, or when to finally step into the arena, this one's for you.     Key Takeaways: Readiness vs. Fear: How to tell the difference between genuinely needing more time and simply playing small The Value of Development: Why nurturing your craft matters, and how it lays the foundation for everything that comes next Work from Truth, Not Ego: The importance of checking in with yourself honestly about your motives and readiness Avoiding Shortcuts: Why skipping steps might feel faster, but it never leads to the place you're actually trying to reach Move Quickly, But Meaningfully: How to find your rhythm of progress without forcing it or holding yourself back unnecessarily The Inner Journey of Every Artist: Why one of the most important explorations you'll ever make is into your own intentions and creative spirit     Why Listen? If you're navigating the tension between waiting for the “perfect” moment and knowing it's time to take the leap, this episode will offer you clarity, encouragement, and a deeper sense of what moving forward on your terms really looks like. Join us for a conversation about getting out of your own way, honoring your process, and stepping into your next chapter — as quickly as possible, but never carelessly.   -- (Photo by Jahanzeb Ahsan on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com 

Hi and Welcome to Wonder, with the ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future! Today Holly & Anthony are in marvellous conversation with centre Director Professor Marco Fiorentini, who journeys with us through the grand Australian libraries of geological history and what they spell out for Australia's critical resource futures.Find us at ⁠www.thegeoco.com.au⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegeoco⁠⁠⁠⁠Got questions? Get in touch- hello@thegeoco.com.au Find the ARC Critical Resources for the Future ⁠here⁠.GeoCo connects to you from the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.Thumbnail image credits: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Anissa Terry on Unsplash

В этом выпуске: обсуждаем Picodata, подавление вибраций в вертушках, а также темы наших слушателей. Шоуноты: [00:03:01] Интервью с гостем [01:10:43] Чему мы научились за неделю [01:21:15] У Валеры лапки [01:39:55] [В закладки] Talking Postgres с Брюсом [01:48:36] #темы501 Лог чата в Telegram. Голоса выпуска: Костя, Ваня, Валера, Саша. КДПВ с Unsplash. Фоновая музыка: Plastic3 — Corporate Rock Motivation… Читать далее →

What if the secret to a meaningful, fulfilling life isn't about chasing the loudest passion or forcing yourself into a version of success that doesn't fit — but about finding your natural flow and trusting where it leads you? In this thoughtful, honest conversation, we explore the deeper nature of contentment. It's not just about being happy or settling — it's about discovering who you truly are beneath the noise, and building a life aligned with your unique talents, dispositions, and spirit. We unpack why many of us start down paths that aren't really meant for us, why it's okay (and sometimes necessary) to pivot, and how being honest with yourself is the compass that will lead you to the kind of work and life that feel natural and deeply rewarding. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing what isn't meant for you — and start leaning into what is.     Key Takeaways: Stop Forcing It: Why trying to be something you're not robs you of ease, flow, and fulfillment The Journey of Discovery: How starting somewhere — even in the “wrong” place — is part of uncovering what's true for you The Role of Inner Honesty: How regular, honest check-ins with yourself help you stay aligned with your spirit and avoid chasing ideas of success that aren't yours Talent, Disposition & Flow: Learning to recognize your natural talents and inclinations, and how embracing them leads to more meaningful, sustainable contentment Letting Go Without Quitting: How to discern the difference between giving up and making a wise, necessary pivot Your Life, Your Fit: Why nobody else can tell you where you belong — and why that's the beauty of it     Why Listen? If you've ever felt like you're trying too hard to make something work, or like your life isn't quite fitting the way it should, this episode will help you recalibrate. It's a conversation about self-trust, adaptability, and finding peace in the often messy, non-linear journey of creating a life that actually belongs to you. Tune in and let's explore the art of living a life built on contentment — not compromise.   -- (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com 

In honour of slow mornings, of grounding and centring, this practice is intended to support you in creating a stronger energy body and helping to reduce a feeling of being easily drained and burnt out. With repeated practice, you might find you feel the sanctuary within yourself throughout your days, and those around you sense and be inspired by your quiet strength and calm. In tending to ourselves, we become a healing presence to others. Offered with deepest love and reverence for all of our healing, may each of us contribute to the world becoming a better place for all sentient beings.Words: Phoebe BoonkerdVoice: Phoebe BoonkerdCover image by Jo Hilton, courtesy of Unsplash.The Yoga Nidra project will continue with more consistency now that I have found some strength and purpose in the project as a part of my offerings as a naturopath and creator of some ritual self-care items, under the name Women's Rites Holistic Health. See more on Instagram @womensrites.au or my (evolving) website www.womensrites.au. To sign up to monthly email musings, podcast releases and updates on health and healing: https://womensrites.myflodesk.com/pc1jbqwofn.

Happy World Bee Day! Let's give thanks for these tiny hardworking pollinators who play a huge role in our ecosystem. They are vital to our food supply and biodiversity. Bees can sense electric fields and navigate using the sun, and have to visit millions of flowers to produce just a pound of honey. Remarkably intelligent, they have excellent memories, they perform a waggle dance to guide each other to nectar, and can even recognize human faces. Yet they are increasingly threatened by climate change. Rising temperatures, shifting blooming seasons, and extreme weather events disrupt their life cycles and food sources, putting both wild and managed bee populations at risk. Without bees, many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we rely on would disappear. As we face a changing climate, it's more important than ever to protect them. By planting pollinator-friendly gardens, reducing pesticide use, and taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can help bees thrive and ensure a healthier planet for all.Noah Wilson-Rich, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of The Best Bees Company, the largest beekeeping service in the US. He is a 20-time published author and 3-time TEDx speaker. He's on a mission to improve pollinator health worldwide as a means to support our global food system and support the transformation of urban areas from gray to green. He is the author of The Bee: A Natural History.“I was originally drawn to bees because they're social creatures. And as humans, I always wanted to know about ourselves and how we can be our healthiest selves and our healthiest society. Bees and wasps, and all of these organisms have been around for so long. Bees especially have been around for 100 million years.”Episode WebsiteTheir blog offers many resources:https://bestbees.com/blog/www.pollinator.orgGreen roof companyColumbia Green Technologies columbia-green.comNoah-Wilson Rich's website:https://www.noahwilsonrich.comwww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram: @creativeprocesspodcastPhoto by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Happy World Bee Day! Let's give thanks for these tiny hardworking pollinators who play a huge role in our ecosystem. They are vital to our food supply and biodiversity. Bees can sense electric fields and navigate using the sun, and have to visit millions of flowers to produce just a pound of honey. Remarkably intelligent, they have excellent memories, they perform a waggle dance to guide each other to nectar, and can even recognize human faces. Yet they are increasingly threatened by climate change. Rising temperatures, shifting blooming seasons, and extreme weather events disrupt their life cycles and food sources, putting both wild and managed bee populations at risk. Without bees, many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we rely on would disappear. As we face a changing climate, it's more important than ever to protect them. By planting pollinator-friendly gardens, reducing pesticide use, and taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can help bees thrive and ensure a healthier planet for all.Noah Wilson-Rich, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of The Best Bees Company, the largest beekeeping service in the US. He is a 20-time published author and 3-time TEDx speaker. He's on a mission to improve pollinator health worldwide as a means to support our global food system and support the transformation of urban areas from gray to green. He is the author of The Bee: A Natural History.“I was originally drawn to bees because they're social creatures. And as humans, I always wanted to know about ourselves and how we can be our healthiest selves and our healthiest society. Bees and wasps, and all of these organisms have been around for so long. Bees especially have been around for 100 million years.”Episode WebsiteTheir blog offers many resources:https://bestbees.com/blog/www.pollinator.orgGreen roof companyColumbia Green Technologies columbia-green.comNoah-Wilson Rich's website:https://www.noahwilsonrich.comwww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram: @creativeprocesspodcastPhoto by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Happy World Bee Day! Let's give thanks for these tiny hardworking pollinators who play a huge role in our ecosystem. They are vital to our food supply and biodiversity. Bees can sense electric fields and navigate using the sun, and have to visit millions of flowers to produce just a pound of honey. Remarkably intelligent, they have excellent memories, they perform a waggle dance to guide each other to nectar, and can even recognize human faces. Yet they are increasingly threatened by climate change. Rising temperatures, shifting blooming seasons, and extreme weather events disrupt their life cycles and food sources, putting both wild and managed bee populations at risk. Without bees, many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we rely on would disappear. As we face a changing climate, it's more important than ever to protect them. By planting pollinator-friendly gardens, reducing pesticide use, and taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can help bees thrive and ensure a healthier planet for all.Noah Wilson-Rich, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of The Best Bees Company, the largest beekeeping service in the US. He is a 20-time published author and 3-time TEDx speaker. He's on a mission to improve pollinator health worldwide as a means to support our global food system and support the transformation of urban areas from gray to green. He is the author of The Bee: A Natural History.“I was originally drawn to bees because they're social creatures. And as humans, I always wanted to know about ourselves and how we can be our healthiest selves and our healthiest society. Bees and wasps, and all of these organisms have been around for so long. Bees especially have been around for 100 million years.”Episode WebsiteTheir blog offers many resources:https://bestbees.com/blog/www.pollinator.orgGreen roof companyColumbia Green Technologies columbia-green.comNoah-Wilson Rich's website:https://www.noahwilsonrich.comwww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram: @creativeprocesspodcastPhoto by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

This is part two of our conversation with Anna Mullikin. Picking up where we left off last week, this episode is the interpretation of Anna's dream The Changing Of The Times. In this episode you will learn a bit more about this dreamer, her gifting in discernment, counsel and deliverance and perhaps get a little glimpse into what might be coming next for her! As always, there is much to learn from other people's dreams and the way God speaks to them. Perhaps Anna's dream will spark something you needed to hear for your own. We are going TOGETHER: BREATHING UNDERWATER MEMBERSHIPSMore on Breathing Underwater Memberships HEREJoin the Community and Newsletter: HERE Email: margaux@permissiontoreign.comInstagram: @permission_to_reignIntro Music by Coma-Media from PixabayImage by Claire Fischer from Unsplash

May 12, 2025I am frustrated and fascinated by how my ego, my false self,is dealing with the major transitions I am facing right now in my life. I am continuingto learn, through a translation of the Psalms by Nan Merrill, through MichaelSinger, and many other spiritual and psychological teachers, that when the egois uncomfortable, it builds walls of illusion. The ego is driven strictly by fearof not being ok, not being in control, loved, or safe, so it builds stories ofhow it can be okay. We build a house of illusions, and, as Michael Singerstates, it's a house of horrors.Today we will hopefully experience a moment where our trueselves can be at peace and commune with God, with love. Then we will see whathappens as we allow a thought or fear to surface, and how we end up back in ourhouse of illusions once again. We will settle and let go so that we can takethis thought or fear back out of the house and into the open air. For our listening portion today, I pulled together a few phrasesfrom various Psalms as translated by Nan Merrill in the book, Psalms forPraying,“Distracted by greed and arrogancewe do not hear the Beloved's Voice whispering in the silence:‘Awaken all of you living in darkness! We are all One in Love Consciousness.You live in my Heart even as I dwell in yours.'”– Psalm 2“Now, I shall forgive all illusions that my ego tries tobuild.” “Rise up, Love! Set me Free!”- Psalm 3The Michael Singer podcast I quote:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qqZhl8ALcFVdpxLDctIFPPhoto by Lena Polishko on Unsplash

In this episode we explore the topic of rituals and their impact on experiencing deeper peace, love, and joy in life. • Includes a guided meditation in which we reflect on past meaningful ritual experiences, imagine new possibilities for personal rituals, and consider timing and context for implementing new rituals. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:   # 5 in the Top 100 awakening All time chart   # 6 in the Top 100 joy All time chart   # 5 in the Top 100 awareness All time chart   # 7in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart   # 43 in the Top 100 meditation All time chart  To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian Photo by Ashley Batz on Unsplash 

The Innocent is a nonprofit organization made up of active or retired law enforcement. Their mission is to train law enforcement agencies across the country about preventing and investigating child sex crimes. In this episode, my guest is Nate Lewis, CEO and founder of The Innocent, whose passion and dedication to the mission are inspiring. You'll hear us talk about what led Nate to launch the organization, the biggest threats facing American children right now, and how the community can take action to bring this essential training to their local law enforcement agency.This is the inspiring story of The Innocent. The Innocent website: https://theinnocent.org/aboutThe Innocent on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCed94ruhWjMx5AsAZKKRCNgThe Innocent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnocent.usa The Innocent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInnocent.USA/ Cover photo by Frankie Cordoba on Unsplash.Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod You can also follow the podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpodMy Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod. You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod. **New! Become a member of my channel for perks, ranging from a shout-out, members-only chat emoji, loyalty badges, to other rewards. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogRWoIzWMy7TX5PuX18smQ/join Join my Spreaker Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine.Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

早安，我是咔图摄影教育中心的讲师星明。前两天呢，有朋友问到我拍摄静物的时候该怎么搭配的问题，我想了一下这个问题刚好也适合在早自习里讲一讲，那么今天我就来跟大家分享一下我的一些个人的经验。一般在正式拍摄静物之前呢，我会先确定好要拍摄什么风格，这会影响到我的接下来的一些搭配。比如说我想要拍摄一个传统风格的照片， 那么很可能首先就会想到要用竹制或者木制的道具以及一些植物等等。Photo by 五玄土 ORIENTO on Unsplash那比如像这张类似于废土风格的照片，我就会用到霓虹灯，还有废弃的锁链啊、金属啊这些质感的道具。© 星明那像下面这一张现代简约风格的照片呢，基本上只用到线条和光影就足够了。© 星明确定好风格之后呢，接下来我就会考虑色彩上面的搭配。我一般比较倾向于用和拍摄主体相邻的色系，甚至是和拍摄主体相同的颜色，然后通过光影来区分主体和背景。这样做有一个好处，就是画面整体会比较的和谐，比较容易出意境。© 星明那当然还有相反的做法，也是比较常用的。那就是用和主体互补的色系，这样的搭配方式呢，就会给人以很强的视觉冲击力。比较常见于化妆品等等这一类的拍摄题材。那么确定好拍摄风格还有色彩搭配以后呢。我觉得还可以在内容上和拍摄主体做一些搭配。我们先以美食来举例。在拍摄美食的时候，我通常就会选择一些可以凸显美食的食材或者是美食的口味的道具进行搭配。那么第二种情况呢，就是可以考虑这个静物的使用场景，我们可以用场景来做一个搭配。© 星明除了前面这些搭配方法以外呢，我觉得合适的时候还可以在内涵上考虑做一些搭配。比如说下面这张酒的照片，这个酒的名字就叫黄金甲，酿酒师跟我说他的这个创作灵感就是来源于电影《黄金甲》。所以在拍摄的时候呢，我就也取材了电影里面最常见的两种元素。相信大家都能看出来是哪两种对吧？那么这个就是内涵上做了一些搭配。© 星明当然了，这些搭配的方式也不是一成不变的，甚至可以刻意采用相反或者制造冲突的搭配，也能得到一些意想不到的效果。这个呢就需要大家做更多的尝试了。© 星明那么关于拍摄静物的时候怎么进行搭配啊，我目前就想到了这么多。也欢迎同学们在早自习的评论区里留言，分享你的看法。好了，今天先就聊这么多，我是咔图摄影教育中心的讲师星明，每天早上6:30，微信公众号以及喜马拉雅的“摄影早自习”栏目，我们不见不散。

大家好，今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2457天，我是咔图摄影教育中心的讲师李明。我估计很多摄影师跟我一样，想做短视频，想做抖音、小红书、视频号，想做自己的自媒体，但一直没去最终落实，最近稍微厘清了一些思路，分享给大家。Photo by Cody Scott Milewski on Unsplash首先要不要做短视频？这个问题我估计点进来的人的答案基本是想做的。那我的答案很简单，最好做，但也可以不做。为啥最好做呢？因为短视频浪潮已经不可避免，而摄影师本身就具备短视频拍摄的很多先天优势，比如对画面的把控， 照片本身的美感，前期后期的技法，都是现成的优势，加以运用，再结合短视频的传播会有很好的叠加效果，1加1大于2。那为啥可以不做呢？因为现在做短视频做自媒体的人太多了，但不是所有人都适合的。尤其是你自己拧巴，还没想清楚，那就不要做。因为如果要做短视频，尤其是注重内容的，我觉得当下你必须做持久，就跟你开一家线下店一样。如果想要做的持久，那你就必须保证长期好的内容的输出，要有一定的差异化，还要控制制作成本，还要面对暂时无法变现，甚至长期没有流量的的现状。因为有那么多优秀的人、团队、公司在做内容，抢流量，凭什么你认为你做的就会有好的结果？所以你没想清楚这些事之前，就先别做。而想清楚了，还是决定要做的，那么有简单几个思考可以分享给大家。Photo by Jakobowens on Unsplash首先，你要了解平台的调性。抖音、小红书、视频号甚至是B站。你想在哪个平台做。你要想好。因为每个平台的调性是不一样的，虽然都是做短视频，都是内容，但调性不一样，决定了观众不一样。你可以理解为这是三个不同的电视台，它们播放的内容不一样。有的是播放好玩的肥皂剧，有的是是播放有用的、好看的偶像剧，有的是播放有深度，有思考的访谈节目。当然，你也可以三个平台都做、都发，没问题，一个视频可以发三个平台。但你在设计内容的时候，最好一个以一个平台为主，其他的为辅，这样你会比较清楚你的内容要怎么长期的做下去，细节哪里要注意的，你要清楚你的观众喜欢什么，如何真正的吸引住他们。其次，你找好平台以后，你要找里面的对标帐号。目前我大致了解了几种适合摄影师的风格，大家可以听听。首先是自己不出镜，只发自己作品的，就是各种图片配上音乐轮播的让人欣赏作品。或者配上一些文字做成图文，也可以配上旁白，做成照片视频的，说明这些照片怎么拍的，具体的一些参数，这是一种。还有就是你就是你自己可以出镜，然后教大家一些摄影技巧。比如闪光灯的使用，比如人像如何拍摄，比如静物如何拍摄，甚至带大家去旅游，告诉大家旅游怎么拍摄。这些都可以用第三视角的画面，拍摄你在拍照的过程，搭配摄影师讲解，最后融入自己的作品展示来制作一些短视频内容。还有一种比较高级的玩法，就是把摄影作为一种工具，类似做真人秀，街头采访这种。比如大家看到的，帮一个小摊店主去拍一张照片，然后把照片发给他，去作为一个善意的传递，也有去帮人拍照，完成一个梦想的。其实就是去带观众去体验生活，探究情感，去探索照片背后的人的故事，做个人IP的。总之，你要找好对标帐号，然后拆解内容，设计自己的短视频框架。Photo by Luigi Estuye, LUCREATIVE® on Unsplash最后，你自己要怎么做。我觉得你找到自己想要做的内容了，你就不要想太多了，就去模仿，要去执行一段时间，去做个几个甚至是几十个视频，看下效果，看下问题在哪。但是内容核心点是要利他，因为短视频真的太多了，你要吸引观众就是要能够长期的输出一些有价值的内容，同时你还要保证输出的同时，你自己也能够不断的学习和补充。否则输出一段时间你会发现，你没东西输出了。所以在前期确定方向的过程中，你要考虑你的短视频输出的成本，不管是时间还是金钱上的，这样才能打持久战。最终你还是最好要思考清楚怎么变现。因为别人对你最大的认同就是为你付费，可以是观众付费，也可以是广告付费等等。所以你得想好阶段，一开始免费做，低成本的做。但免费的往往是最贵的，你能坚持多久？几个月？几年？那你做这件事的目的是什么？只是纯粹为了好玩？最终收不收费？怎么收费？不管怎么样，怎么保证视频内容稳定的输出，这个是你要想明白的。这就是目前我的一些思考。我也正在开始逼自己固定的输出一些短视频内容，就像在早自习一样，只不过从文字和音频变成了视频。等我再打磨下，或许后续大家可以见到。不知道我能不能像早自习一样坚持2000多期，总之很佩服叶老师，也希望有朝一日，能成为叶老师这样的厉害的老师。 好了，今天就简单聊到这，今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的2457天，每天早上6:30，微信公众号“摄影早自习”以及喜马拉雅的“摄影早自习”栏目，我们不见不散。

扫码关注我的视频号上午10点直播间学摄影早安，我是叶梓，今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2458天。有一位叫珍珍的同学向我提问，问了一个比较典型的问题，也是一个比较深奥的问题，她说：摄影怎么学可以边学边享受摄影的乐趣？这个问题其实挺好的，很多人在学习的过程中本来是一个爱好，结果学着学着就觉得挺难的，或者是觉得有一些打击，甚至觉得太烧脑了，就慢慢的不喜欢了或者是放弃了。我们有很多种方式让自己学得更快乐一些。Photo by li shanting on Unsplash首先呢，学摄影这种事情一定要明确你的学习目标，我们是来玩的，我们是想把我们玩的东西玩的越来越好。所以，首先玩得好不好它不是你快乐与否的一个标准，并不是说我拍的好我就快乐，拍的不好就不快乐了，不是的，是我就爱干这个事儿。这有点像登山，是吧？有的人是专业登山运动员，他可能一爬就要去爬珠峰去，但是我们就是喜欢在500米、800米高度的小坡上爬一爬，走一走散散心。爬的专不专业不重要，重要的是我看到的这些景，跟朋友在路上聊天，这个是快乐的。所以拍照这件事你首先要明确它就是要享受快乐的，不要有那么大的压力，不是做什么事情都必须要受到别人的认可你才能快乐的。© 叶梓就比如说我现在吃到好吃的了，我就想拍一张这个菜，回头我发朋友圈，要哪天要万一它（被）翻到了，我还能想起那天那个菜特别好吃就行了。当然了，如果你是后来玩的越来越深了，你也会因为我把这个菜拍的特别好看获得双倍的快乐，但这个事儿就不必强求，给自己点时间慢慢来。第二个就是你一定要拉长摄影学习的战线，你不要以为说是我这一个月两个月就一定能学完它、学好它，不可能的。而且你也没有这个必要啊，给自己那么大的压力，咱又不是应试要考试什么的，对吧？没有一个时间节点是必须要去完成它的。摄影的学习其实更像是一个终身的学习，它就是每年都比前一年要拍得更好一点点，每年对摄影都有新的感悟，这才是一个更好的学习摄影的状态。© 叶梓第三呢就是讲究一个学习的方法。咱们学摄影的时候千万不要死记硬背所有的知识点，就一定要有一个背后的整体逻辑在穿插。比如啊，说初学者学摄影，所有所有的技巧都是为了干一件事，就是把话讲清楚。这个有点像我们写作文，小学生写作文先不说辞藻多华丽，讲话多生动，你首先把你要讲的话给说清楚了。比如说今天我吃到了一顿很好吃的饭菜，句号。唉，这个其实就是一个讲得清楚的话。这个在摄影里面就对应着一些基础的比如说曝光要正确啊，这个人不能完全曝光过度了或者不足，然后对焦要正确，它不能是模糊的呀，另外就是什么减法原则啊等等，都是为了去把这个事儿给讲清楚了。© 叶梓第二个追求，就是你讲的话要优美一点，多一点修辞手法，在语文中对应的是什么排比句啊、对比啊等等的这种东西。但是在摄影中它可能就是色彩的对比，比如说重复与突变啊，三角形构图啊、框架构图啊……这都是为了照片更漂亮，这是你第二个学习目标。© 叶梓第三个目标就是要用摄影当做你的一门语言，来讲述你的世界观，表达你的情绪情感，表达你对人也好事也好的这种感受和感情，或者是人和人的关系，人和世界的关系。这些东西就对应着作文中的中心思想，你的所有技巧，最后都是为中心思想服务的，能够比较畅快的去表达你的想法，这个作文就会比较有价值。真正最后有价值的肯定是中心思想，肯定不是你前面的一些技巧，对吧？所以摄影也是一样的，这个照片感不感人，最后看的是你的中心思想，而不是看你前边的所有的那些技巧。你明确了这三个阶段的学习顺序、学习目标，然后你学的所有的技巧就不会是无理由的了，你就不是说我在背诵那一千个、一万个摄影技巧，那你得累死自己，对不对？更何况这里边很多摄影技巧，它其实背后都是万变不离其宗的，都是有一个比较中心的思想的。© 叶梓就比如说这个摆姿势吧，你可能有50种不同的摆姿势方式，但是其实它都遵循一个总的原则，就是要生活化，要合理化，要让我们看到这个姿势觉得不怪，这是一个基本前提。你用这种方法来学摄影，你就不会特别的痛苦，说老师我背不下来啊那些技巧，不会的，因为你理解了摄影。成年人学东西啊，背诵这种死记硬背的记忆力其实不如孩子的，但是我们的理解力是远远强于孩子的，所以要用适合自己的学习方法。好吧，今天我们就简单讲了这么几个方面，如何快乐轻松的把摄影给学好。如果你觉得老师讲的有道理，也欢迎你把今天的早自习分享给你身边那些学摄影的朋友们，发到群里边，让大家一起来共享，一起来讨论。也欢迎大家继续关注我的视频号，二维码我就放在语音下方了。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2458天，我是叶梓，每天早上6:30，微信公众号“摄影早自习”，以及喜马拉雅的“摄影早自习”栏目，不见不散。

Summer is coming, and with it rising temperatures. It is important to know how to stay safe in heat, and this is especially important for people who work outdoors. Today, I am joined by Dr. Maeve MacMurdo, an occupational and environmental pulmonologist at the Cleveland Clinic. We discuss how heat affects the body, how to recognize heat illness, and what we can do to help people stay safe in heat.Learn more about heat from episode “Heat Kills” with Ollie Jay and strategies for summer, including how to avoid overheating and not over cooling your home in a potentially risky wayLearn more about ozone from the “True Cost of Ozone episode” with Dr. NassikasEnsure where you work has a heat standard- even if you work indoors, know what the plan for power outages, and moreFind out whether there are occupational standards in your county or state to protect your outdoor workers- consider advocating for one if you don't have oneCheck out heat.gov to learn more and have additional resourcesYou can review ATS comments to OSHA by Dr McMurdo at this link or at the post for the episode at airhealthourhealth.org.Episode Photo by Nur Iman on Unsplash

On this month's podcast we discuss ‘Bright Star' by Tom Murray and ‘Return' by Cáit O'Neill McCullagh. Photo by Nicole Avagliano on Unsplash. This podcast was supported by Creative Scotland.

In this episode, I'm sharing six powerful words that completely changed my perspective on fear and hope. I'll tell you some embarrassing stories about my brain's automatic negativity (including how I ruined a surprise party and why I'd be terrible at running a popsicle stand), plus give you the practical hope-building strategies I use every single day. Because remember—fear shows up uninvited, but hope is worth working for!In This Episode:Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.Grab my books, Soundtracks and Finish, today!Episode Artwork Photo by Thomas Franke on Unsplash

In this episode we chat with Anna Mullikin: missionary kid, pioneer- builder, deliverance coach, leader, evangelist, mother, dreamer and faithful follower of Jesus. In part one she share about the ups and downs of the last 12 years, her heart for evangelism and her deep journey in deliverance. Hear about Anna's victory over a panic and fear and her passion for 100% freedom for every Jesus follower. There will be something for everyone in this episode as we engage in real talk about walking in identity and not settling for less than all Jesus paid for.We are going TOGETHER: BREATHING UNDERWATER MEMBERSHIPSMore on Breathing Underwater Memberships HEREJoin the Community and Newsletter: HERE Email: margaux@permissiontoreign.comInstagram: @permission_to_reignIntro Music by Coma-Media from PixabayImage by Claire Fischer from Unsplash

For 29 April 2025, the Solemnity of St. Catherine of Siena, based on Matthew 11:25-30 (Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash)

A fracture or break in your physical armor forces you to slow down and gain new perspectives. I share what I have been up to lately, and provide insight into what lies ahead…

In this episode, Aaron shares the powerful story of Pat Tillman—son, brother, husband, and NFL player turned Army Ranger. We explore Pat's remarkable journey, from his early success in athletics and academics to the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding his untimely death while serving in Afghanistan. Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Pat Tillman.Click this link to check out all our socials. https://linktr.ee/dotupodcastIf you like to support this podcast financially you can become a monthly donor at patreon.com/dotupodcast.If you enjoy the podcast please tell your friends, subscribe and follow me on YouTube and all the social media platforms, and give me a rating wherever possible, but especially on Apple Podcasts. It'll really help the podcast grow.Thanks so much for listening!Intro Music By :Gustavo Plaza on Fiverr :https://www.fiverr.com/gustavoplaza?source=gig_page&gigs=slug%3Aproduce-your-synth-pop-song%2Cpckg_id%3A1Check out their band Telefonema :https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dqwjastOiSbSk9W7OAzAL?si=wq8DkMLxQtu84RqOGHWtvABackground Photo by Wanto Create (@wantto) on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-dessert-with-green-grass-BcnjcRmtQRIReferences for this episode:Pat Tillman Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Tillman   Pat Tillman Foundation  https://pattillmanfoundation.org/   After Pat's Birthday  https://www.truthdig.com/articles/after-pats-birthday/   BrainyQuote Patriotism https://www.brainyquote.com/search_results?q=Patriotism   Behind The Bastards -The Bastards Who Killed Pat Tillman https://open.spotify.com/episode/06BnRB5uDVX4qV7HluJa1g?si=JNin61rrTxiHBXiR1Ynqsg  The Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories - Pat Tillman https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q5TL69MepxtvloNsKEF0E?si=9668a98d39334c42   History Uncovered - Episode 86 - Inside Pat Tillman's Death By ‘Friendly Fire' https://open.spotify.com/episode/14KgATu2A9ZvG4Qqm6Dowf?si=20c43eb8b48c4f78   The Fallen Military Times Army Cpl. Patrick D Tillman https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-cpl-patrick-d-tillman/263007   Pat Tillman's First Missionhttps://abcnews.go.com/GMA/PatTillman/pat-tillman-jessica-lynch-jon-krakauer-book-details/story?id=8536693 Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon KrakauerBoots On The Ground By Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman by Mary Tillman

If 'power' is the extent to which we each are able to bring about our intentions in the world, then our power matters. But there are many different ways to exercise power - as a parent, colleague, friend - in any role where our actions influence others. What does it take to recognise how we're exercising the power we have? Are we acting from our fearful parts or from that which is solid, genuine and faithful to life? Perhaps the deeper invitation is to centre our power around love itself - whether fierce or gentle - rather than around our attempts to dominate and control. This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Join Us Live in 2025 On Sunday 8th June 2025 it will be our 400th episode and we are planning a Turning Towards Life live gathering on Zoom. You're all very welcome to join. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet us and to meet others. If you are at all interested and you would like to join us, please keep watching out and listening out on the podcast or you could head over towards our website turningtowards.life and sign up for our weekly emails there and you will get all of the information directly into your inbox. We also have the launch of our Turning Towards Life live programme which is going to run in six month seasons. It's going to be in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice. If you go to turningtowards.life there is a button you can press to register your interest in this. About Turning Towards Life Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon Music and Spotify. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife Join Turning Towards Life Live: www.turningtowards.life/ttl-live-interest Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Events 02:19 Marion Woodman's Source 05:07 Personal Authenticity 08:31 Distinctions in Love and Power 12:05 The Nature of Power and Love 16:38 Truth, Power, and Realness 20:08 The Necessity of Power Dynamics 24:45 Faith and Possibility Here's our source for this week: The Real Power To me, real power is about presence. It's the energy of knowing that you are who you are, and therefore speaking and acting from your authentic self. It doesn't matter what your work is—if you're a teacher or a nurse or whatever; it is your presence that's the power. It's not power over anybody else. It's just the expression of who you are. Power in the sense of controlling somebody else is different from personal presence. Love is the real power. It's the energy that cherishes. The more you work with that energy, the more you will see how people respond naturally to it, and the more you'll want to use it. It brings out your creativity, and helps everyone around you flower. Your children, the people you work with - everyone blooms. Marion Woodman  Photo by Jessica Alves on Unsplash

Taxes and wars go hand in hand. And as much as our current partisan politics suggest otherwise, it wasn't a Democratic U.S. president that ushered in the income tax. It was a Republican president - Honest Abe! And later, it was during another Republican president's term that the income tax became permanent - William Taft. The irony of it is that the poor masses and the progressive middle class pushed for the income tax to get the rich to pay their fair share. Now, the poor and the middle American families seem to shoulder most of the income tax burden. In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest scholar: ►British taxes on American colonies - justified or not?►"No Taxation Without Representation"►Shays' Rebellion - America's first uprising against taxes►Hamilton's controversial plan for America's debt ►How the federal government paid for itself all those years before the income tax ►How the Civil War changed tariffs and taxes►Why the U.S. Supreme Court struck down income taxes►Why the masses pushed for an income tax amendment - did we do this to ourselves! ►How WWI and WWII affected tariffs and income taxes ►Capitalism and Correlation between lower taxes and higher economic activity and investment

Join Rita Kowats as she explores the stories of Jesus healing the blind man and seeing Zaccheus.  What lessons can we learn from (literally) blind faith and a spiritual curiosity that leads to climbing trees?Luke 18.31—19.10Resources:Link to sermon text.BibleWorm podcast: Episode 529 – Loving God and Neighbor, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, JrImage: Marvin Meyer on Unsplash

There has been a lot of chat about the decline of the tech influencer. Where have they all gone? Is tech influence too heavy or too light? PJ, Mary, Wesley, and Jason share their opinions about “capital I” Influencers and where DevRel falls into all of this. Checkouts PJ Hagerty * Take vacations. * Fyre Festival 2 is real and can hurt you (https://www.fyre.mx/). Jason Hand * Stitched video (https://www.tiktok.com/@javavvitch/video/7484337665979157806?_r=1&_t=ZP-8v4542WIxhP) * Original video (https://www.tiktok.com/@_jenniferopal/video/7483187087668235542) * AI “slop” article (https://www.404media.co/ai-slop-is-a-brute-force-attack-on-the-algorithms-that-control-reality/) * AI Tools Lab (https://ai-tools-lab.com/) Mary Thengvall awesome (fictional) books that have stuck with me lately: * When Women Were Dragons (https://amzn.to/3XCdANJ) by Kelly Barnhill * The Midnight Library (https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Library-Novel-Matt-Haig/dp/0525559493?crid=2XC9NV2G9FSZ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2X1VMX4VBN13gI1Fm3eUtvFfYDDrB1UgW6o8pimHCKMRsUdZljuYA8UPt0uNEWQpezPL4jgGeQOKhNUUDKDiZCL70hlev8QQoAFODLSCYYHRcGHaWH6c-SIUfl-9hlWwCg4pgNfLmAi4U-PiNz9mY8AjEtRk7A1DT94rKHkb_11rxAPhs7gjEfTKIrjryhjr4OwIkmpGCpN-Pb4zNCJO8TaRKWh3fUlWuTtpFangRA8.liV0Ba6DaeVkONNImws4TX39AMvsfGnTdjU8aGbGQkg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+midnight+library&qid=1743186669&s=books&sprefix=the+midngith,stripbooks,257&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=persea-20&linkId=4d6bfa9b106a788cfcdd7a6b09838212&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Matt Haig * Station Eleven (https://amzn.to/3E1xUl1) by Emily St. John Mandel Cover art photo by Diggity Marketing on Unsplash. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite soundtracks: It will be a success or a story. It's the mindset I use every time I try something new—like hosting a live event or leading a book club that nobody shows up to (yep, that actually happened… to a brave 9-year-old and to me). Whether your next goal works out exactly like you hoped or turns into a story you'll tell for years, this episode will remind you that both outcomes are worth it.In This Episode:Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.Grab my books, Soundtracks and Finish, today!Episode Artwork Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

In this episode we look at twenty-five possible qualities of being an ideal human, and explore their relevance to awakening. • Includes a guided meditation taking several qualities of an ideal human, and sending them in a circle from fully imagining them to be your experience, through letting them go, to being with the wordless knowingness that you are. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:   # 5 in the Top 100 awakening All time chart  # 6 in the Top 100 joy All time chart  # 5 in the Top 100 awareness All time chart  # 7in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart  # 43 in the Top 100 meditation All time chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian Photo by Kati Hoehl on Unsplash 

What if the key to unlocking your best work isn't doing more—but doing less? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of simplicity in the creative process. We explore how overthinking, over-planning, and overcomplicating your work can actually rob it of authenticity, spontaneity, and truth. When complexity leads the way, ego often follows close behind—and that's when we lose the raw, honest impulse that makes art powerful in the first place. As artists, it's easy to get caught up in trying to make things impressive. But often, the most moving and memorable work comes from a place of emotional truth, not intellectual control. We talk about the importance of letting go, honoring the process, and learning to feel our way through rather than think our way through. Whether you're an actor, writer, filmmaker, or any type of creative, this episode is a call to return to your instincts—to simplify, to trust, and to reconnect with the deeper voice that wants to come through you.     Key Takeaways:   Simplicity vs. Complexity How unnecessary complexity can block creativity and authenticity Why simplicity is often the most powerful artistic choice   The Trap of Overthinking How ego and intellect can misguide the creative process Why feeling is often more effective than thinking in artistic work   Trusting the Process Letting go of control and surrendering to the unknown Understanding that art often works through you—not the other way around   The Role of Skill and Training Why developing your craft matters—but shouldn't limit your exploration How preparation allows you to navigate the unexpected when it arrives   Returning to Your Creative Impulse Reconnecting with the core of what moved you to create in the first place Learning to release outcomes and embrace presence     Why Listen? If you're feeling stuck, disconnected from your work, or caught in a cycle of overthinking and perfectionism, this episode offers a refreshing reset. It's a conversation about getting back to what really matters: truth, presence, and the simple spark that started it all. Join us as we peel back the layers and return to the essence of creativity—where simplicity leads, and the art becomes something truly alive.     -- (Photo by Christophe Meyer on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com 

In the latest episode of the award-winning Rising Tide: the Ocean Podcast David and Vicki talk with retired NOAA Captain Craig McLean about the Trump administration's attacks on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. 20 percent of its workforce including weather forecasters and ocean and climate scientists have already been laid off and more than 10 percent of the budget cut and things could get worse. Having spent his career as a ship's master in the uniformed NOAA Corps and as a lawyer and administrator including Acting Chief Scientist during the first Trump administration when he stood up for scientific integrity during the Sharpie-gate scandal, Craig will give us his unique perspective on what's going on, and the importance of what NOAA does day to day to help our economy, security and environment and what we can all do to protect its work. This is one you won't want to miss. ** Links & Resources ** NOAA : https://www.noaa.gov/ Dr. Carol Lichfield: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Litchfield  Dr.Rita Caldwell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_R._Colwell United States Coast and Geodetic Survey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_and_Geodetic_Survey  National Marine Sanctuary Program: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ Blue Frontier: bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. Blue Frontier on Substack: https://davidhelvarg.substack.com/ Inland Ocean Coalition: inlandoceancoalition.org Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protection Fluid Studios: fluidstudios.org Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future. photo src: Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

Natural disasters such as wildfires can provoke a great deal of anxiety about immediate and long term risk, so I wanted to have someone on whose job it is to think only of the worst case scenarios and how we can navigate them. Nobody better for the job than an ER doctor! For this episode, I talk to Mary C. Meyer, MD MPH, an emergency medicine physician with The Permanente Medical Group and an expert in climate medicine who has served as director of disaster preparedness for Kaiser in Northern California as well as in global health disaster deployments, including Haiti, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. We talk disaster management and unexpected risks from wildfires, including a potential fungus among us. To Do-Harden your home- learn how to keep your home safe(r) from wildfiresLearn about controlled burns and more wildfire safety from the “Fighting Fire with Fire” episode with Native American Wildland Firefighter Bodie Shaw. Learn more about health impacts of wildfires and what you can do in the “Our Health in Wildfire Season” episode Sign up for emergency alerts in your communityFind out if where you work has a Disaster Plan or has done a Hazard Vulnerability AssessmentHave Go Bags ready during times of high wildfire risk or in generalMake plans with your family and loved ones for emergencies, including meeting points, shelter areas, evacuation routes and moreDo something small once per week to tackle climate change and help decrease the impact of climate-fueled disasters. None of us have to do everything, but we can all do something. Listen to the “Clean AIr and Climate Action for Busy People” episode to get startedEpisode Photo by Malachi Brooks on Unsplash

The narratives about time and growing older that our culture hands us often fail to name and invite the kind of luminous gathering of life that we can become with age. What if we found a way to fully grieve the losses of aging, rather than fight against them, and in doing so we deepen into a kind of translucent generosity of heart and spirit in which we allow ourselves to give ourselves away to those around us and to life itself? And what if we could do that together, rather than alone? This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife Join Turning Towards Life Live: www.turningtowards.life/ttl-live-interest Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon Music and Spotify. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 03:11 Exploring Wendell Berry's Work 06:00 The Nature of Time and Aging 12:01 Grief and Acceptance 18:12 Generosity in the Face of Loss 23:57 Community and Intergenerational Wisdom Here's our source for this week: Sabbaths 1993 I No, no, there is no going back. Less and less you are that possibility you were. More and more you have become those lives and deaths that have belonged to you. You have become a sort of grave containing much that was and is no more in time, beloved then, now, and always. And so you have become a sort of tree standing over a grave. Now more than ever you can be generous toward each day that comes, young, to disappear forever, and yet remain unaging in the mind. Every day you have less reason not to give yourself away. by Wendell Berry Photo by Maria Krasnova on Unsplash

Chasing after what we want so badly - from our friends and other relationships - can make it infuriatingly difficult to have and be what we most need. Can we find a way to move towards our longings also find out that although there is much that we might legimately want and long for, the act of receiving and giving right here, in the midst of where we already are, can so often bring us much that we really need. In the process of cultivating a steady reciprocity of receiving and giving we can become a person who meets the truer needs of those around us. The metaphor of the water wheel, in its steady turn of giving and receiving, has much to stir our imagination in this regard, as Rumi teaches us in this week's luminous source. This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife Join Turning Towards Life Live: www.turningtowards.life/ttl-live-interest Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon Music and Spotify. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Audience 02:53 Exploring Rumi's 'The Water Wheel' 05:55 Curiosity and Aliveness in Relationships 08:55 The Nature of Friendship and Reciprocity 11:53 Receiving and Giving in Life 15:10 The Balance of Stillness and Movement 17:53 Desires and the Journey of Staying Present 21:08 The Invitation to Stay Together 24:00 Conclusion and Reflection on the Conversation Here's our source for this week: The Waterwheel Stay together, friends. Don't scatter and sleep. Our friendship is made of being awake. The waterwheel accepts water and turns and gives it away, weeping. That way it stays in the garden, whereas another roundness rolls through a dry riverbed looking for what it thinks it wants. Stay here, quivering with each moment like a drop of mercury. Rumi Photo by Jonathan Wheeler on Unsplash

What makes a movie truly unforgettable? Is it the story, the performances, the cinematography—or something deeper? In this episode, we explore the essence of the cinematic experience, diving into how film has evolved over the years and where it might be headed next. We take a critical look at the impact of CGI—where it has elevated storytelling and where it has fallen short. We reflect on the artistry of classic filmmaking, where narrative, acting, lighting, and cinematography took center stage, and discuss what has been lost (and gained) in today's digital era. As industry professionals with over 20 years of experience in acting, filmmaking, screenwriting, and producing, we bring an insider's perspective on the changing landscape of film and television. We discuss what it takes to make a mark in today's industry, where aspiring filmmakers, actors, and writers often get stuck, and how true creativity comes from breaking away from the norm—not just doing things “right,” but doing them true. If you're a film lover, a creative, or someone passionate about storytelling, this conversation is for you.     Key Themes & Takeaways:   The Evolution of the Cinematic Experience What makes a movie feel truly cinematic? How has CGI changed the way we experience films—for better and for worse?   The Lost Art of Classic Filmmaking How older films relied on strong narratives, acting, cinematography, and lighting. What has been lost in the digital age, and what we can learn from the past.   The Rise of TV and Streaming How television has reshaped the way we consume storytelling. The blurred lines between film and TV in today's media landscape.   The Business of Filmmaking Today The financial realities of making movies in the modern industry. Why some creative approaches thrive while others fall flat.   Standing Out in the Film Industry The importance of authenticity over conformity in storytelling. How to carve your own path as a filmmaker, actor, or screenwriter.     Why Listen? If you're a filmmaker, actor, writer, or just someone who loves the magic of movies, this episode will challenge you to think differently about the art and business of film. Whether you're looking to find your voice as a creator or simply want to understand why certain movies resonate more deeply than others, this conversation is packed with insights that might just change the way you see cinema. Join us as we explore what makes a movie truly great—and where storytelling is headed next.     -- (Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash)   ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!  www.WayoftheArtist.com