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An Easter message from Bishop Andrew Brook. The God of second chances was at work at the first Easter, and he still is today, in our lives... For God so loves the world. Cover Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash.  

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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

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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2452天。Photo by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash有位同学私信我问我：叶老师，我想买一些国外的大师的摄影作品集，请问有没有推荐的购买渠道？买书其实相对比较简单，京东、淘宝搜一搜就可以了，淘宝的话注意别是一些小卖家，别买到盗版的就行。但其实最关键的问题是你要买谁的书呢？让老师来推荐吗？未必适合你，或者是朋友推荐的就更不好说了。我们也不可能说把大师们的作品都买回来来囤着，其实是有这种情况的，很多人有那种囤货习惯，就是囤相机、囤镜头，囤摄影的附件，比如说滤镜啊什么的，是吧？然后也囤了一大堆的摄影书，总觉得书买到手了，就觉得自己学到手了，其实这是非常低效的一种方法。不要盲目的去买这种摄影的作品集，因为作品集是以图片为主，文字是比较少的，简单的去阅读作品集，你很难说你会从中吸收到什么有价值的东西。那我们应该怎么去选购作品集和画册呢？我给你三个切实可行的建议：薇薇安·迈尔的纪录片《薇薇安·迈尔：谁动了保姆的照片》海报首先是最容易实现的，其实有很多摄影大师或是艺术大家们都有电影、有纪录片。你可以先到网上去看一看，多去了解一下这些艺术大师们他们都在干些什么，他们的理念是什么，他们作品什么样的，如果实在是喜欢你再把它买回家。由于有了对整个人的背景资料的了解，对他所处的时代，当时的一些这种艺术的观点都有一点浅浅的接触了，你再来看他的作品集才能够真的从中受益。《希利尔讲艺术史》 文化发展出版社 图片来源：京东第二种方法更严谨一些，你可以先去读一下艺术史，然后再读一下艺术史下的摄影史。先去了解一下看看历史的脉络，这个摄影是如何发展的，其中有哪些流派，哪一些的风格，代表人物是谁。读完了以后你总会有自己喜欢的人嘛，对吧？就像你看个电视剧，你看完了总是有自己喜欢的主角或配角嘛。然后你再去买他的作品集或者画册。由于有了对整个艺术史的了解，那你对这个人的理解，对他作品的理解就不再是片面性的了，你可以更全盘的去看待他。他推翻了什么，他继承了什么，谁又是继承于他的受他启发的，或者是想要推翻他的。艺术史就是在这样的继承和推翻的过程中不断前进。秋山亮二《你好，小朋友》摄影展 © 叶梓第三种去选购作品集的方法就是要要靠缘分的了。你所在的城市或者是周边的城市有没有一些比较好的展览呢？比如说前段时间我刚在香港看了巴塞尔艺术展，在北京、上海、深圳、广州啊，很多城市都会时不时的有一些非常优秀的展览，不管展览规模的大与小，只要是你感兴趣的，我特别推荐大家多去看看展览。试着去感受一下这些艺术家们给了你什么样的启发，或许看完你会喜欢它，或许看完了你很讨厌它，即便你不喜欢他的作品，其实你也会有所收获的，因为你可以借此来反思：唉，我为什么这么不喜欢他这个作品呢？他到底是触动了我内心深处的哪一个雷点呢？这样你不仅是对摄影、对艺术更了解了，对自己也会更加了解了。在广泛看展的过程中，你或许也会发现你喜欢的艺术家，这个时候你会发现展厅里边其实是有卖他的画册的，你可以把它买回家。这个时候它不仅是一个很好的纪念品，而且是你跟这个作者他有了一定的时空上的交错，对他的作品有了一些这种真实的感受以后再去购买的，这显然会更贴近于你的需要，能给你带来更多的收获。《戴安.阿勃丝传》 广西师范大学出版社 图片来源：京东好，今天我们就简单给大家三种去选购作品集或者是画册的方法，希望对你有所启发。我也再次强调我的观点，单独阅读作品集是没什么用的，我们可以通过纪录片、通过艺术史、通过这些艺术家的人物传记或者是他们的展览先了解他们，再来决定自己应该买哪一本画册。你身边有没有朋友是喜欢囤书的呢？你可以把今天的早自习里的观点讲给他听，也可以和他去讨论一下，看看他买的这些书给了他什么样的收获。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2452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。

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 

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2450天。经常有同学会遇到这样一种矛盾，手头有台相机，然后也喜欢用手机拍照，他就会问我说老师，我到底应该是用相机先学呀还是手机先学呀？用手机拍照总觉得有点可惜，感觉不是那么严肃认真，拍摄的画质也不是那么放心，用相机拍照吧，又总觉得难带又搞不懂，相机难度会比较大。我今天先给大家一个标准答案，就是我真的是建议你从手机开始学摄影，为什么呢？我给你三个方面的原因：Photo by Emmanuel Lau on Unsplash第一，现在的手机你真不能说它一定比相机差。是，它感光元件是小一点，如果论极端条件下的画质可能是差一点，但是它也在很多时候会比相机更好。因为手机有更强大的芯片，还有网络联网的能力，它可以把图片上传到云端去申请云端的支援，它可以用AI来协助拍照这件事。所以并不是什么时候相机的画质都比手机好的，尤其是你对后期处理还不太了解的时候，那么手机的机内处理或许能帮上你大忙。Photo by Math on Unsplash第二个原因呢，是手机的操作明显比相机要简单。相机有那么多的按钮要去学，不说别的，就说什么叫焦距，什么叫定焦，什么叫变焦，什么叫对焦，什么叫焦点……光这几个焦就能给你绕得死死的，让你头昏眼花。用手机拍照的时候一切都变得简单了，比如说焦距切换，你就记个什么1倍、0.5倍、3倍、5倍……你还别说，它还真的是挺好理解的，不是吗？当器材变得更简单，我们就有更多的心思腾出来去应对审美上的问题，你到底站在哪个地方用哪个角度来拍，要不要蹲低，构图应该怎么构，光线、色彩怎么运用……这些东西都是决定你这张照片是否会好看的一个关键要素。所以把心思从器材上抽身出来，去花在审美上，显然会更有成效，更容易拍出好照片。今天我在直播的时候又遇到一个学员问我说：老师，你能不能教教我手机的专业模式怎么用啊？我还是那个观点，手机的专业模式能不用就不要用，为啥呢？因为如果把手机也搞得像相机一样复杂，那它就失去了它的这种便捷性的优势了。更何况手机的专业模式其实不如它普通的拍照模式能够充分的调用它的机内的运算的能力，相当于你把优势放弃了，就用它的一个短板，我觉得不到迫不得已不用专业模式。这是第二个我推荐你先用手机学摄影的原因。Photo by Ambitious Studio* | Rick Barrett on Unsplash还有第三个原因也非常重要，就是手机拍的片子好发呀。赶紧就发朋友圈，发群里边给亲朋好友欣赏。他们一点赞、一夸你，你不就更高兴了吗，你有了一个成就感啊，获得成就感是一个非常重要的帮助你把一个爱好坚持下去的动力。有多少同学是相机拍了一大堆片子，回家以后根本没时间看，没时间修的，就躺在硬盘里变成了电子垃圾，对吧？照片堆的多了，你未来说想要找一张照片，想回顾一个回忆，你都是找不到的。从这一点上来说，它真的不如手机，拍了就发，朋友圈里面至少留了一个视觉的日记。这种兴趣爱好类的学习，咱也不要指望自己像是高考一样，是吧？寒窗苦读多少年，然后才有所成就，没必要。你不用把自己搞得这么苦，不用把学习搞得这么苦，更不能把摄影的爱好搞得这么苦，我们就是要及时行乐，就拍了就发，发了大家觉得开心、喜欢，那就最好了。从这一点上来说呢，你用手机来学习摄影，你获得的正反馈会更加的及时，未来你有了更多的兴趣再去学你的相机摄影都不迟。那么基于以上三个原因，我还是那个结论，如果你有相机也有手机，我推荐你先学手机摄影。当然了，如果你相机买都买了，那肯定要用还是要用一下的，那你就可以手机、相机双修呗。手机重点关注审美，相机呢，你先重点关注一些操作，那些这功能到底什么意思，这样的话就两不耽误。我自己的摄影教学最近两年都是集中在做手机摄影的教学，为什么呢？因为我发现想对普通的老百姓来做摄影艺术的普及，手机摄影真的是个非常好的切入点。所以如果你也想跟我一起来学学手机摄影的话，你可以关注我的视频号，每天早上10:30左右会开始一场长长的摄影干货的直播。视频号的二维码我放在下方了，大家可以扫描进去订阅。未来如果你有朋友也想学摄影的话，也欢迎你把我推荐给他，也欢迎你把我的这个观点告诉你的朋友，让他先学手机摄影，那么今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2450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。

In today's show: Holly debuts her rock-omendation, the article on The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research. And after exploring why 'ignorance' is good for science and curiosity, Anthony embarks on tectonic travels to the South Sandwich Islands and (with the help of good old Google Earth) we stitch together the fascinating formation of these landscapes, their connection to todays polar ice caps, and we encounter some of the largest seal and penguin populations on the planet ...Find us on Instagram @thegeocoGeoCo 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: Brian McMahon on Unsplash

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

Barry Stokes speaking on Ephesians 6:10-20 Photo by Benjamin Finley on Unsplash

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2447天。昨天我们有提到格式塔闭合，有提到它的两种应用，一种是故意不给出让画面完整的事物或者是人物，让观众自己去填补在脑海里，或者是你干脆帮他填上。其实格式塔闭合不光是有关于人物、动物在画面中是否出现的，它还可以是曝光的或者是对焦的。© 叶梓比如说我这里有一张照片拍的是天坛公园，大家一看就知道是吧，祈年殿。但是我的对焦是对在了前方的松枝上面，后面的祈年殿和灯都是模糊的，包括那些其他的树都是模糊的。Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash那么像这种对焦在近处，让远处模糊的画面，它也可以用在人像摄影时。比如说你身后有非常漂亮的建筑，你可以对焦在建筑上，让人物故意的产生一种模糊。这种做法就会让画面中出现一种空白，出现一种未知，然后让观众自己去想象未知的东西应该是什么样子的，那个人物他就可以想象是他自己或者是他身边的重要的其他人。Photo by HONG FENG on Unsplash剪影式的拍摄方法不也是这样的吗？在曝光的时候，我们可以选择非常明亮的背景和相对比较暗的人物，然后把这个人物拍成黑漆漆的样子。当然了，我们不能让他完全看不出是个人，还得是个人样，但是又看不出他长什么样。这样的照片它往往不是一目了然的，相反它就会不一目了然，让人看的时候就会有一点时间要放到这个照片里面，这样一来你就非常成功的抢夺了观众的注意力。在这个时代，要得到别人的一点注意力可是特别不容易的，很多照片被我们零点几秒就刷过去了，看都不会多看一眼，但有的照片它就是会吸引你的目光，你可以去找一找有哪些照片它成功地吸引了你。这有点像写诗歌，我们背过那么多的诗歌，你现在应该还能想起来不少，对不对？每一首诗它是简短的，它是留有大量的想象空间的，它有的话是没有说尽的，这样你就有把玩它、回味它的空间。但如果你诗歌写得像论述文一样超级清晰，是个科学论文，那它美感就不足，当然了，它有它自己别的功用。Photo by Boston Public Library on Unsplash所以我们拍照的时候你也可以把你拍的对象或者你想拍的照片分成这两种：你到底要写诗还是要写论述文？如果你要写论述文，那你比如拍一个建筑，你就尽量像素高一点，拍的清楚一点，角度讲究一点，要么正面拍，要么45度拍，对吧？注意一下畸变不要太厉害，既要让它有质感，又不能说太多的东西在阴影中导致看不清。拍人也是一样的，如果你要用论述文的拍人方法，那就拍全，全身照，可别只拍半身。脸要露出来啊，眉毛要不要露出来啊，耳朵要不要露出来啊……你一听就不对了吧，这个有点像是拍证件照了，对吧？证件照就是论述文，它的目的就是要讲清楚这个人长什么样。© 叶梓而如果是写诗的时候呢，这个人他甚至可以是模糊的，只要他的感觉留下了，性格留下了，就可以了。我们不强求去说明他的每一面，每一个特色。所以有了这样的拍摄思路，你是不是又可以打开一个新的世界了？哦，原来我们不能苛求每张照片都像论述文一样去事无巨细的、清楚完整的去描述整个画面，很多时候我们允许画面中有未尽的事宜，这就又是昨天说到的格式塔闭合的原理了。好吧，今天我们先聊这么多，更多摄影问题欢迎在底部向我留言，我会尽力为你解答。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2447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。

扫码关注我的视频号上午10点直播间学摄影你好，我是叶梓，今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的2446天。经常有人问我说：老师，在这里照片应该怎么拍？应该有哪些技巧？问这个问题就好像是说我们拍照的目的就是去完成这些技巧，有点像是小学的时候做填空题，或者是按照一个数学的公式去写出答案。但实际上摄影它不像是个理科，它其实更像个文科，它像是文学，拍照的目的远不只是去完成某个公式这么简单。我今天给你提供一个新的思路，这一个思路可以有两种完全不同的做法，下次你拍照的时候就可以去试试这么干。这个做法要从心理学开始讲起，因为一张照片不仅是你在创作、你在拍摄，也是观众在观看，那一拍一看，它才完成了这个信息的传递。而从观看者的角度来看照片的时候，他们的心里会有一种叫做格式塔闭合的这么一种心理的规律。什么意思呢？就是观众在看一个照片一个画面的时候，他总是期待这个画面是完整的，整个故事是完整的。Photo by Andrew Shelley on Unsplash我不知道大家有没有拍过空的椅子，如果拍过的话，你可以在底部留个言告诉我一下。空椅子总会让我们觉得那个地方曾经有个人或者即将坐过去一个人，看着是一个静物场景，但是它又充满了故事感。怎么回事？因为观众会在自己的脑中去填补那个空椅子上该有人的这么一种遗憾。又因为那个人是他自己想象进去的，可能是他的家人、他的朋友、他生命中某个重要的人或者是他自己，这样的话这个画面就从你的拍摄变成了跟他有关，更容易打动他人。Photo by Rhamely on Unsplash格式塔闭合的现象还会出现在比如说你拍一条空的小路的时候，观众就总会觉得那个路上应该走个人，这其实也是邀请观众来共同参与完成一个画面。Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash当然了，你也可以把这些技巧反过来用，既然观众期待那里有点啥，你就真的放一点啥。就比如说在树梢、在屋檐上方放一只飞鸟，在河面上、湖面上放一只小鸭子，你帮他去完成这个格式塔闭合。不过比较而言，我更喜欢用前面的方法，就让观众自己来做这个事情，因为观众的亲身参与完成了整个画面，那他们就更容易感到共鸣，更容易喜欢这张照片。如果是我来填补的这个空缺，真的把一个东西放那的话，怎么说呢，就是它是令人满足的照片，但是你要说真的去打动一个人的话，我觉得这个还是比较难的。© 叶梓好，今天我们是通过一个心理学的角度来试图理解一下我们拍照的一种思路、一种方法，希望对你能有所启发。还是那句话，有更多摄影问题，欢迎在底部向我留言，我会尽力为您解答。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的2446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。

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

For our final Winter 2025 episode, our host Aspen is joined by Mabel's provider Dr. Nicole to discuss menopause and perimenopause! What are they? How common is menopause? What can people do to manage it? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Reproductive Left! We'll see you again in May to kick off our Summer 2025 season. Image: Ricardo Gomez Angel via 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 

We talk about pushing ourselves and stepping out of comfort zones, but how does that look, in reality? How do we know it's a success and use what we learn from each new experience? No matter what we try, it's a win. We get to learn or we get to grow, right? Episode 98 brings the joy of exhibiting somewhere new, and the win of realising it's all a bit much! Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News  https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Victor on Unsplash@theotherartfair@raemelodyart@aawatson_art@sophiedunster_artist@fionac.nyc@karen_turner_artist @veredbrett@rebeccatuckerpaintings@nicolerose_design_and_art@keiko.yanagi@_naokikawano_@feedicksonreidartist@mike_thebridge_art@billbaileyofficial extraordinary portraits @chatterbox_mediahttps://what3words.com @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcast⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ and ⁠Karen George⁠ are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.You can find more about them and their work on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis. ⁠Karen George Art⁠ ⁠https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/⁠@karengeorgeart on instagram⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ ⁠https://www.gaynorljart.com/⁠@gaynorljart on instagramThanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'Ben's IMBD page: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/⁠ Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree

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2441天。Photo by Ameen ALmayuf on Unsplash一位叫简的同学在早自习后方留言，说老师，您现在最常用的是相机还是手机拍照呢？她说了她的心路历程，她说她刚进入摄影爱好的领域的时候用的是相机，就是只有相机才能拍出那种效果来。但是拍了一段时间以后就不拍片了，因为虽然相机拍的很满足，但是挺累的，拿着相机漫山遍野的跑，出片也慢，修片也慢也累。后来就很多照片堆在电脑里、硬盘里，就不再发照片了。那听了我的课以后，重新拿起手机去拍照，时效是快了，但是又发现有的效果拍不出来，比如说小花拍出来不够清晰之类的。所以她想问我到底是用手机拍的多还是相机拍的多，然后有没有什么好的拍照手机可以推荐。手机的长焦微距功能可以把花拍的很清楚 © 叶梓首先我先纠正一个问题，这个小花清不清楚，跟它是手机相机其实关系不大，跟它们是什么镜头有关系？手机如果是有微距镜头的，有长焦微距的尤其是，那么它的近摄能力是很强的。而相机如果不是专门去换一支长焦镜头拍，那么对于拍小花来说，它说不定还干不过手机。所以相机手机的区别不在这里。Photo by Charlotte Butcher on Unsplash那差别在哪里呢？第一个就是它的方便程度。这里面就包括尺寸啊、重量啊，拍了以后是不是可以快速的发出来啊等等，这个大家都知道，我就不再细说。Photo by lucas Favre on Unsplash第二个重要的区别是大部分的相机是可以更换镜头的，你想用超广角就换个超广角镜头，想用超长焦就用个超长焦镜头，想方便换个变焦镜头，想要微距，换个微距镜头，不同的镜头可以带来完全不同的视觉效果。这一点在手机上就有点受限，现在大部分手机是有多支镜头的，它虽然不能换，但是提供了好几个。但是提供的再多，3支头、4支头，也总有那么一下是你觉得你想要一个头的效果，但是却没有那个头的。比如说相机有鱼眼镜头，手机呢就基本上没有，你就得外接，对吧？相机呢有非常长的长焦镜头，手机呢长到比如5倍、10倍，再往上走基本上就是个假的镜头，就是裁切出来照片，画质就大量下降了。你要外接手机的长焦镜头效果并不好，抖动也很厉害，画质也比较差。还有第三个大的区别呢，是相机的感光元件比较大，它用来捕捉光线形成图像的一个CMOS，它比手机大得多，所以不管是白天拍照还是晚上拍照，它的画质理论上都应该比手机要好得多。手机在大光比下也能记录很多细节 © 叶梓最后一个区别是手机比相机要更依赖计算摄影，更依赖在机内的对照片、对图像的处理。就比如说大光比的情况，亮的太亮暗的太暗这么个场景，如果用手机去拍它，它可能会自动打开HDR，然后拍摄多张从明到暗的照片，再把它堆站在一起，形成一个曝光既没过度也没有不足的照片。而相机它不管光比多大，它就是一张照片一次曝光完成。这个时候它对大光比的宽容度或许还没有手机那么大，更别说现在的新手机在拍照时候还会动用AI来进行图像处理等等等等。Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash对我来说呢，使用手机和相机拍照还有一个心态上的巨大差异，就是用相机拍照的时候，我总觉得还是有种仪式感，感觉我在做创作。拍出来那个画质也是足够放心的，不仅是可以在手机上看一看，平时跟朋友聊天拿出来欣赏欣赏，即便有一天去办展览啊，参加一些展览啊，或者是有一些什么样的交流活动啊，你把它印刷下来挂在墙上的时候，它的画质也是足够优秀的，哪怕只有2000万像素、1000万像素的相机的画质，其实也是足够足够好的。所以从心态上我就会更信赖相机，更觉得自己在创作。但是它确实又重又复杂又麻烦，所以我日常拍摄有很多小片子，我就直接手机拍了。手机又快，然后又始终在你身边，对吧？拍照没什么负担，所以心态上比较放松，比较轻松，这个确实也有一些好处。© 叶梓我举个例子，前两天在楼底下拍的一个云彩，中间露出天空的部分像只大鸟，大鸟里边飞了一只小鸟，而且那个小鸟的羽翼是残破的，它的羽毛是断掉的。这张照片纯属我下班回家路上一抬头顺手拍的一张照片，纯手机照片。你说这个时候，如果我是在生活中发现了美，还要去掏什么相机，换个长焦头再来拍的话，那肯定是来不及了。所以对我来说有一个重要的区别，就是相机拍照呢，我更多的是用来拍个人的创作，或者是比较严肃的这种题材。手机呢就是日常想什么拍什么，随手拍。我还特意看了一下我用相机手机拍摄的照片数量，大概是手机是38万张，相机77万张，差不多就是1:2，手机1，相机2这个比例。不过我想这个比例对大家不会有什么特别的参考，想用什么用什么呗简单讲就是。如果你对画质有追求，你就用相机去拍它，如果你觉得以开心快乐为主，我旅行为主，我生活为主，这个拍照是我的一个随手干的事，那你就用手机来拍摄就足够了。对，这里还有一个小小的影响，就是因为我做摄影教学，要让更多的摄影爱好者来爱上摄影，所以我就会拍很多的手机摄影的样片，所以这可能也会导致我的手机拍的照片比以前拍的要再多一点。Photo by Arnel Hasanovic on Unsplash至于手机的型号选择呢，这个跟你自己的预算啊，跟你喜好都有很大的关系，我就不方便这个直接给答案，但是我会告诉你一个规律。就以我的感知，小米适合人文、街拍、纪实、讲故事；那华为Mate70系列，现在色彩最准的就是它啦；苹果手机拍照中规中矩，但是录像的质量绝对是遥遥领先；还有vivo和OPPO是拍人像非常好看。这是一个非常粗糙的总结方法，大家就这个简单一听。如果你现在想买手机的话呢，之前我也谈过这个事，大家可以再等等，因为今年的vivo、OPPO的超大杯——就是那个旗舰机，还没出，马上就要出了，你等它俩出了再看一看，哪家最强，哪家是你最喜欢的。到时候有机会我再给你来解析这个事。如果大家想学到更多的手机摄影的知识，你也可以来我的直播间，在视频号或者是抖音关注我：“叶梓玩摄影”。周一到周四的上午大概10点来钟，我都会用直播的形式来教大家怎么把手机的照片拍得更好看。视频号的二维码我也放在下方了，大家可以去扫描、去关注。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的2441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。

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2443天。我们总说学习审美就要学构图、光线、色彩。构图是大家最熟悉的，那色彩也是大家有点感觉的，光线这个东西到底是怎么影响画面的呢？今天我们就从大的框架上来谈一谈为什么我们要注意用光，光对一张照片到底会有多大的影响。首先，随着光线条件的不同，我们拍出来照片的整体调性就会不同。© 叶梓有的时候可以拍得很明亮，做高调摄影。© 叶梓有的时候可以拍的很昏暗，做低调摄影。© 叶梓有的时候可以有很大的对比度，就是亮的地方很亮，暗的地方很暗，做剪影摄影，或者是其他比较有力量感的画面。这是光线对照片整体调性的确立。除此之外，针对一个具体的事物而言，光线随着它的角度不同，会产生不同的立体感。比如说这里有个石膏圆球，如果这个光线是从正面照过去的，就是说在你的手机或者相机旁边是光源，那么你看到的将是一个平面的圆饼，没有一点立体感。如果这个光线偏一点呢，就产生立体感了，它变成一个三维图形。© 叶梓这个和拍人脸是一样的，如果从正面来的光，人脸是最没有立体感的。© 叶梓但是如果是偏高一点或者偏左一点、偏右一点，那么这个人脸因为他的鼻子旁边就开始出现一条阴影了，于是鼻梁就立起来了。由于嘴唇旁边出现一点阴影了，所以嘴唇就显得丰满了，眼窝也会开始有一点点陷进去，眉骨会有点高起来，这样这个人就立体了。© 叶梓不过这还没完，光线的角度还决定了一个照片的质感。我还是以拍人为例，如果是正面来的光，它的质感最没，就是整个皮肤显得很光滑，没什么粗糙感。© 叶梓但从侧面来的光呢，皮肤的粗糙感会最明显。Photo by Mike Kenneally on Unsplash这不一定是个坏消息，因为在拍摄比如说面包片、小饼干这样东西的时候，我们就需要有强烈的质感，所以你可以给它打个侧光，甚至是侧逆光。Photo by Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash如果是逆光的话呢，咱们现在春天的很多花啊叶啊都会变成透明的样子，这也是一种特别的质感，说明它是很薄的事物。所以光线的角度影响了事物的质感。随着光源的面积变大或变小，其实质感也会发生一些变化。光源面积越大，质感越轻微，看上去越光滑，光源面积越小，质感就越强烈。© 叶梓最后就是光线带来的色彩了。有的颜色的光是偏一点黄的，有的是偏一点蓝的，有的是正规的白色，这些光线撒到事物上的时候，就会赋予这些事物以共同的色彩。这就好像是日出日落的时候，那天地之间都是一片暖暖的颜色。Photo by Alberto Restifo on Unsplash但是如果你在正午的晴天，你会看到你的影子其实是蓝色的，为什么？因为那里不是没有光，是没有太阳光，而它的光来源于天空，天空是蓝色的。所以光线可以影响一个事物的颜色。好，以上就是光线对我们照片的四个方面的影响，它影响明暗的调性，影响事物的立体感、质感，还有色彩。听到这里你是不是觉得自己应该好好学习用光了呢？你可以在下方关注我的视频号二维码，我会在周一到周四的上午10点来钟讲摄影的直播公开课，到时候我们一起来学习。如果你有更多的摄影问题，也欢迎在底部留言，我会非常乐意为你解答。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2443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。

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2442天。春天来了，花开了，我知道很多同学都去拍花去了。你有没有发现拍花其实是个挺难的事情，每次拍完的画面就乱七八糟的，花朵就那一朵还是挺好看的，但是整体画面看上去就没有那种柔美浪漫，那种干干净净清清爽爽的感觉了。那怎么样去拍花会更好看一点呢？我提供三个思路：Photo by Maxx Gong on Unsplash第一个思路是站在远处来拍，把整棵树的树冠形状都给拍下来，如果那个树比较大，那就会更好看了。想想在河滩上或者在山上有那么一棵圆不隆冬的粉色的树，多好看啊，在草地上它也挺好看的，对不对？但是，很快我们就发现了第二个问题，就是拍完整的树冠的这种拍法会比较难，因为那么好看的树肯定不止你一个人发现了，周围肯定有很多的游客都在拍那棵树，很多人肯定是挡在你的镜头前的。Photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash所以这个时候呢，我们就可以用第二种拍法了，就是拍摄树的局部，不要拍那么大的一个范围，这样就更容易躲掉那些游客们了。拍局部的时候你可以使用2倍、3倍或者相机里的50mm以上的中焦或长焦镜头来拍照，越长的镜头就越容易去拍出一个简洁的画面来。负面案例，朝树干方向拍摄，树枝太乱但是，如果你真的试着拍过的话，你会发现没有那么简单，因为花儿它不是只有花儿啊，它是长在树干上面的。如果这个树它当时还没长叶片就更糟糕了，就是除了花以外，它的背面有很多很多的乱七八糟的树枝，这些树枝往往是深色的，而且它们横七竖八的没有什么规律，所以拍到画面中就是个干扰项。柔软的、浪漫的颜色好看的花，和那种生硬的不近人情的横七竖八的树枝搭配在一起，那不是一个互相矛盾的结果嘛。Photo by Anders Jildén on Unsplash所以应该怎么办呢？你可以这么来思考这个问题。如果你是站在树的树冠的外围，然后往树的方向拍照片，你拍到任何一朵花是不是背后都会有树干有树枝啊？但是如果你站在树的下面，仰头再来拍树梢的那些花的时候，它的背景是什么呢？是天空，对吧？同样的，你也可以去拍树梢，但是用地面的绿色的草地当背景，或者用红墙、黄墙、白墙来当背景，这个时候就会特别好看了。Photo by Xianyu hao on Unsplash再进一步，你甚至可以用这个树背后的古建筑的屋檐来当背景。当然了，屋檐因为也挺漂亮的，所以你就得把它模糊一点、虚化一点，用点大光圈或者手机里的人像模式把背景模糊掉，这样你的背景就足够好看了。不过这里要注意一个细节，就是你一定要拍树梢，要拍树梢，要拍树的最外围的尖尖上的花，只有这样你才可以选到最好看的背景。如果你是站在树外往里拍的话，那你这个背后的树枝真的是会很麻烦的。Photo by Cody Chan on Unsplash第三种拍花儿方法就是干脆拍微距的照片。如果你的手机有长焦微距或者说微距能力很强，你可以贴得很近很近的去拍一朵花。这个时候由于你贴的太近了，所以背后就会出现非常明显的模糊，即便有树枝也无所谓了，反正模糊到根本不知道它的存在了。这种拍法呢，好处是能够让花朵本身的美发挥到极致，坏处也有，就是有点单调，因为它毕竟只有一朵花或者是两三朵花，对吧？Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash如果你在花上能找到一点小蜜蜂啊或者其它的一些小虫子什么的，那或许也能给这个照片增添一抹故事感。这里唯一要注意的就是贴得太近去拍照的时候，你手机可能会对焦对不上，这个时候你要离远一点，因为不能近于手机的或者相机的最近对焦距离。还有就是枝头在风吹动下会晃得比较厉害，如果实在不行就伸只手把着那个枝头，让它别到处乱晃，不然的话你在微距的情况下，可能拍着拍着那个花就跑了，也不好对焦，也不好构图。好吧，今天我们就分享了三种有关春天拍花的小技巧，从远到近三个距离，希望对大家拍花有一些启发和收获。那么如果有更多的摄影问题，想学什么都可以在其底部给我留言，我会尽力为你解答。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2441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。

We long to be present in our lives, and we run from it too. In a culture which emphasises the running - into distraction and avoidance - how might we turn towards the intimacy of presence with our own lives and what we care about the most? Why does this even matter (and it does!)? And how do we do that without dishonouring those parts of us that want to protect us from the inevitable tragedies and losses that come along with beauty and sacredness? 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 to Turning Towards Life Live 03:01 The Importance of Community and Connection 06:01 Exploring the Poem 'Prayer' by Marie Howe 08:53 The Struggle Between Presence and Distraction 11:44 The Human Condition: Longing and Running 14:58 Finding Humor in Our Inner Conflicts 17:51 The Sacredness of Everyday Life 21:05 Navigating the Complexity of Life 24:04 The Balance of Beauty and Tragedy in Existence 27:13 The Role of Presence in Our Lives 30:08 Conclusion and Reflections on the Conversation Here's our source for this week: Prayer Every day I want to speak with you. And every day something more important calls for my attention – the drugstore, the beauty products, the luggage I need to buy for the trip. Even now I can hardly sit here among the falling piles of paper and clothing, the garbage trucks outside already screeching and banging. The mystics say you are as close as my own breath. Why do I flee from you? My days and nights pour through me like complaints and become a story I forgot to tell. Help me. Even as I write these words I am planning to rise from the chair as soon as I finish this sentence. Marie Howe from The Kingdom of Ordinary Time (Norton, 2008) Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

At dawn in the heart of the Amazon Biosphere, Colombia, the world emerges from its slumber in a harmonious symphony of life. The dense, emerald-green rainforest envelops you, and the morning stillness gives way to a vibrant medley of birdcalls, insect chatter, and distant howler monkeys marking their territory. This timeless soundscape reflects the pulse of one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a sanctuary teeming with life awakening under the golden hues of a new day. UNESCO listing: Recorded by Rafael Diogo. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage IMAGE: Photo by Ivars Utināns on Unsplash

"The recording was so beautiful to listen to, that I decided not to do my usual stripping the wav down to its bones and rebuild it into something else.   "I took my cue from Rafael's description using Emerald as the title. I also included the whole recording as the base and created a reflection of electronic sounds to mirror and respond to the sounds of the Amazon, layering to build up to the dawn with a pulsating arp representing the jungle awakening but also its importance in the life force and energy of our planet."   Amazon biosphere, Colombia reimagined by Museleon. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage IMAGE: Photo by Ivars Utināns on Unsplash

Public demonstration at Querétaro, Mexico. Stereo 44khz 16bit. XXXX reimagined by Erick Ruiz Arellano. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage Photo by Tito Texidor III on Unsplash

"¡Viva México! reimagines a field recording of children singing a protest song against the police, transforming their original rage into a lively, dance-like rhythm. The music shifts from anger to joy, creating a paradoxical celebration of resistance and childhood." Queretaro protest reimagined by Francesco Ganassin and Sergio Marchesini. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage Photo by Tito Texidor III on Unsplash

For 21 March 2025, Friday of the 2nd week of Lent, based on Matthew 21:33-43,?45-46 (Photo by Johny Goerend on Unsplash )

Deleting data and research is book burning. No need to read 1984, we're living through it. Data is a representation of reality. By controlling data, one can control our understanding of reality, and in the hands of an autocratic regime erasing data is a highly effective tool for erasing dissent. After all, no one can claim the regime is causing problems if no evidence of said problems exists.  We are witnessing the full scale dismantling of our science and institutions. -o-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth  Bluesky Social: @everythingisPHMastodon: @everythingispublichealth Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com     Photo Credit: Photo by Enayet Raheem on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/white-printer-paper-with-black-text-0UxQZNoLnlk?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplashSupport the show

Have you ever dreamt about something that happened during your day and written it off as nothing? Have you been told that this happens solely because your mind is processing the day? This is one of the most common questions about dreams! While we do process our day while asleep at times, we have found that OFTEN, God is in the midst of those dreams, using the natural occurrences from your day and the people you interacted with to communicate something to you in language you can understand. Becoming underwater breathers requires us to let go of fleshly wisdom or advice and delve into the mysterious language of God and the ways of His Kingdom! We have to become like little children, humble and curious, to enter the Kingdom of God. - Matthew 18:3In this episode, Margaux shares an example of this playing out, in a dream from one of the membership dreamers. 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

We look out at the world and see horizons everywhere, lines on the ‘edge of the world' that we know are markers of the beyond. When we move and shift our position, what is beyond the horizon reveals itself in new ways.  And we are like this too - what is within us and what is between us is marked by horizons that are not fixed lines but invitations for movement and discovery. What would become possible if we committed ourselves to standing in new places inside ourselves, and taking one another by the hand to meet on new horizons between us than the habitual, familiar ones we have grown used to? 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 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 to Turning Towards Life 02:02 Exploring the Concept of Horizons 10:15 The Nature of Limitations and Possibilities 16:35 Shared Horizons in Relationships 22:01 Imagination and New Horizons 28:38 The Power of Connection and Support Here's our source for this week: HORIZONS are everywhere: both inside and outside of what only feels like our sense of self. The edge between what I think is me and what I think is you is as much a horizon as any line of mountains or that far dark line on the distant ocean. Horizon is the line between what we think we know and what we do not know, between what we think we see and do not see: horizons mark the threshold between the world that I inhabit and the one that seems to wait for me, between a world I can almost understand and what lies beyond the imagination of my present life. Horizons are creative, disturbing, invitational edges just by the fact that they exist. David Whyte from ‘Consolations II: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words' Photo by Sam Williams on Unsplash

I read news articles about each major airplane incident that has occurred so far in 2025. From DC, to Pennsylvania, Houston, Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. What is truly happening? Is there now a sudden fear of flying? Cover art: Unsplash (credit: Ryuno)  and Canva.

The sun is shining-we are energised! Woo hoo… let's get sorted, find our sketchbooks and get painting. We are emerging from hibernation and ready to have inspiration land on us. Now the season is turning we're topping up the vitamin D, getting with the season and flourishing. You ready? Come join us, let's do this! Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News  https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by  on Unsplash  @kvhs_@visualartistsass@kirstygallagher@suebulmer@annafmacdonald@organisedartist@theotherartfair@raemelodyart@karengeorgeart @ginabelfordart@gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcast⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ and ⁠Karen George⁠ are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.You can find more about them and their work on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis. ⁠Karen George Art⁠ ⁠https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/⁠@karengeorgeart on instagram⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ ⁠https://www.gaynorljart.com/⁠@gaynorljart on instagramThanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'Ben's IMBD page: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/⁠ Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-treeGaynor Leverett-Jaqueswww.gaynorljart.com

For 16 March 2025, The Second Sunday of Lent, based on Luke 9:28b-36 (Photo by Johny Goerend on Unsplash)

For 15 March 2025, Saturday of week 1 of Lent, based on Matthew 5:43-48 (Photo based on one by Evelina Friman on Unsplash)

Eric Messersmith & Brian Johnson discuss #NFL free agency.***thumbnail photo by Dave Adamson courtesy of Unsplash

There is action to be taken in the world, for sure. Urgent action to take care of our lives, our communities, and the wider world in which we all live. But there is a also a deep well of presence, patience, intimacy, and connection right in the centre of each of us. When our action is fearful, rushed and out of touch with this still centre, it easily spills over into polarisation, panic and disconnection. And when the source of our action is this centre, the essential aliveness and goodness that we all are at the heart of things, much more that is sustaining and care-filled becomes possible. What is it to find our way back to the vastness that is our origins, and to let our lives and relationships be infused by that at each moment, especially now? This week's Turning Towards Life 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 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 Welcome and Introduction to Silence 04:03 The Importance of Silence in Our Lives 08:00 Silence as a Political Act 12:04 Finding Our Center in Silence 15:58 The Role of Silence in Action 20:08 Cultivating Silence for Deeper Connection 23:46 Reflection and Observation in Leadership 28:10 Gratitude for Silence and Connection 31:51 Conclusion and Invitation to Return Here's our source for this week: Within Each of Us There is a Silence  Within each of us there is a silence —a silence as vast as a universe. We are afraid of it…and we long for it. When we experience that silence, we remember who we are: creatures of the stars, created from the cooling of this planet, created from dust and gas, created from the elements, created from time and space…created from silence. In our present culture, silence is something like an endangered species… an endangered fundamental. The experience of silence is now so rare that we must cultivate it and treasure it. This is especially true for shared silence. Sharing silence is, in fact, a political act. When we can stand aside from the usual and perceive the fundamental, change begins to happen. Our lives align with deeper values and the lives of others are touched and influenced. Silence brings us back to basics, to our senses, to our selves. It locates us. Without that return we can go so far away from our true natures that we end up, quite literally, beside ourselves. We live blindly and act thoughtlessly. We endanger the delicate balance which sustains our lives, our communities, and our planet. Each of us can make a difference. Politicians and visionaries will not return us to the sacredness of life. That will be done by ordinary men and women who together or alone can say, "Remember to breathe, remember to feel, remember to care, let us do this for our children and ourselves and our children's children. Let us practice for life's sake." by Gunilla Norris Photo by Janke Laskowski on Unsplash

What makes something truly beautiful? Is beauty something we create, or is it something we discover? In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of beauty—its role in art, creativity, and life itself. We explore how beauty can be designed but also how it often emerges unpredictably, striking us in ways we never expected. True beauty isn't just about surface appeal; it has depth, meaning, and a life of its own. But when we try too hard to manufacture beauty from the wrong place, we risk creating something hollow, something that looks perfect at first glance but falls apart upon closer inspection. Real beauty includes the mess, the rawness, the imperfections—it's in the thorn as much as it's in the rose. When artists embrace this, they have the power to shift perspectives, showing us how even something "ugly" can be breathtaking in the right light. This conversation will challenge the way you think about beauty and inspire you to explore your art in ways that might just change everything.     Key Themes & Takeaways:   Beauty is real, but we don't fully control it. Some of it can be designed, but much of it is wild, chaotic, and surprising. The most powerful beauty is often discovered, not manufactured.   Depth vs. Surface-Level Beauty: Authentic beauty runs deep and has substance beyond its presentation. Fake beauty may look impressive but can feel empty, lifeless, or even ugly upon closer examination.   The Role of the Artist in Revealing Beauty: True beauty includes the full picture—the flaws, the heartbreak, the unexpected elements. Great artists help us see the world differently, finding beauty in what others overlook.   The Risk of Creating from the Wrong Place: Trying to force beauty can lead to something that feels artificial and disconnected. Instead of chasing perfection, embrace the raw, real, and unfiltered.   A New Way to See & Create: Beauty is not just in what is obviously "pretty"—it's in the contrast, the complexity, the truth. This shift in perspective can revolutionize the way you approach your own creativity.     Why Listen? This episode is for artists, creatives, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of beauty—what it is, how it functions, and why it matters. If you've ever struggled with making your work feel authentic or questioned why some things resonate more deeply than others, this conversation will offer powerful insights. Join us as we uncover the real function of beauty and explore how embracing its unpredictability can elevate your art, your perspective, and your creative process.     -- (Photo by Sarah Dorweiler 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 

Its All a DistractionS3E17In this episode we enter into another clip from last month's Membership call which includes candid conversation about navigating years of feeling far from God, how to hold on to the truth when circumstances are confusing and backwards, renewing our minds in the face of challenging experiences. We will also learn about what Mall's mean in dreams and the importance of writing down even one symbol that you remember from a dream when you've lost the rest. 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

March 3, 2025I am findingmyself stuck and experiencing physical stress responses to triggers, with no evidencethat warrants such a reaction. Trauma that I experienced decades ago issneaking up now in surprising ways. I feel I am being invited into deeper healingthat helps release and reprogram the trauma I experienced. Today I willintroduce a new modality that helps calm the nervous system down through soundsand frequencies. The poems and narratives I am reading arefrom Ranier Maria Rilke, Jan Richardson, Alexandra Vasiliu, and Mary Oliver. Thanks toDr. Carol Lewis and the UF Mindfulness Center for leading us through thismodality through the UF Mindfulness 360 Series.  https://www.ufmindfulness.org/workshop-programsPhoto by Touann Gatouillat Vergos on Unsplash

We discuss legendary music museums, Chinese airlines, sustainable breakfast buffets and the pros and cons of travelling with donkeys. Thanks to Florian Giorgio for his photo on Unsplash

How can we start to become more aware of the ways we conduct ourselves in our lives, especially the way we conduct ourselves towards others? At a time when we are being encouraged to cheapen our relationships with one another, or to wield power over one another, can we catch on more sensitively to the ways we carry our shame, our wish to dominate, our fear, and how the protective parts of us respond to that in the way we bring ourselves to others? Can we nurture in us that which brings our fullest qualities forward, and which evokes them in others? And how do we attend to the patterns over time in us that we're expressing - patterns which may have been born in our own childhood or in the generations before us - and intervene thoughtfully and with integrity so we can more and more be the ones we are here to be? This week's Turning Towards Life is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction to Turning Towards Life 03:00 Exploring the Source: Children Learn What They Live 05:46 The Impact of Parenting on Self-Perception 09:10 Understanding Inner Patterns and Their Origins 11:54 The Role of Consciousness and Observation 14:58 Navigating Power Dynamics in Relationships 18:11 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 21:03 Compassion and Understanding 24:12 The Importance of Reflection and Choice 26:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife 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. Here's our source for this week: Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence. If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate. If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself. If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world. Dorothy Law Nolte, 1954 Family Column for the Torrance Herald newspaper Photo by Piron Guillaume on Unsplash

In this episode we talk about the negative associations of aging but also how it can be a doorway to the gifts and spiritual opportunities that come with growing older. • Includes a guided meditation leading us to an appreciation of the wisdom and lessons we've learned as an entrance into this precious moment. 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:   #3 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,   #6 in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart,   #38 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 Riccardo Bernucci on Unsplash 

Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on the physical nature of Jesus' propitiatory sacrifice. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Em bé khóc nhè on Unsplash

If someone asked you to describe democracy in one word, what would you say? An October 2024 survey by the Political Psychology of American Democracy Policy Project, led by UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy Dean David Wilson, asked people just that. Many respondents said, “freedom,” but a lot of others said, “broken.” In Berkeley Talks episode 220, Berkeley political scientist Henry Brady discusses how we got to a place of growing disillusionment with democracy, where so many mistrust the U.S. government and deride fellow voters' ability to make informed decisions. In his Feb. 3 talk, part of the Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lectures series, Brady says factors include the rise of moral traditionalism and social division; the rise of the religious right; the demise of unions; and concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion and who belongs. There's also a new division between less-educated elites and elite professionals, “which I think really affects us as university folks,” he says. Watch Brady's full lecture on YouTube, which includes slides from his talk. Brady is the Class of 1941 Monroe Deutsch Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He served as dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy from 2009-2021 and as director of the University of California's Survey Research Center from 1998-2009. He is co-author, most recently, of the 2021 book, Unequal and Unrepresented: Political Inequality and the New Gilded Age.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Find us on YouTube @Berkeley News.Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Photo by Dyana Wing So via Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Episode 16 of season 3.In this episode we hear a group interpretation of Anna's dream about serving food in a restaurant and wearing red lipstick. This episode gives you a small window into the twice-monthly membership calls, with this interpretation snippet taken from the last call.The topic of the call began delving into the controversy of “mundane” dreams and how easy it is to disregard them. However, these more mundane, less spectacular dreams are often packed with pure communication from the Father. Just like finding Jesus in the day to day routines of life is the foundation of relationship with him, perhaps the night to night mundane dreams are the foundation of our dream like with him.Anna's mundane, ordinary dream turns out to be anything but. It turns out to be a destiny dream speaking directly to a question of her heart.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