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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 11:20)Zohran Mamdani Takes Office: NYC Has Its New Muslim, Democratic Socialism Mayor, and in His Inaugural Address He Didn't Hold BackMayor Zohran Mamdani Inaugural Address by New York City Office of the MayorPart II (11:20 – 20:21)“The Warmth of Collectivism,” Anti-semitism, Democratic Socialism, and the Future of the Democratic Party: The Leftist Challenge of Mayor MamdaniPart III (20:21 – 26:16)The Ruin of Tim Walz: The Corruption Scandal in Minnesota Has Ended Gov. Tim Walz's Political FutureSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – The phrase “warmth of collectivism” ignites controversy as history, politics, and lived experience collide. From bread lines to block parties gone wrong, lofty promises meet stark realities. The piece argues collectivism consistently delivers the opposite of its rhetoric, exposing irony, disappointment, and warning signs that echo across nations and generations today, with relevance still growing...

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Warmth Rekindled: A Winter Reunion in Buda's Hidden Tea House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-06-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Buda Várnegyedben, egy kis, földalatti teaházban jártunk, ahol az idő megállni látszott.En: In the Buda Castle District, we visited a small, underground tea house where time seemed to stand still.Hu: A huzat megsimította az arcokat, ahogy a hideg téli széltől menekülve besurrantak az emberek.En: The draft caressed people's faces as they sneaked inside, fleeing from the cold winter wind.Hu: A gyertyafény táncot lejtett a régi faasztalok tetején, miközben az erős, fűszeres teák kellemes aromája terjengett a levegőben.En: The candlelight danced on the tops of the old wooden tables, while the strong, spicy aroma of tea wafted pleasantly through the air.Hu: Egy téli délután Bálint lépett be az ajtón.En: One winter afternoon, Bálint walked through the door.Hu: Gondolatai súlyosak voltak, mégis reménnyel töltötte el a meleg, hívogató légkör.En: His thoughts were heavy, yet the warm, inviting atmosphere filled him with hope.Hu: Azelőtt, hogy leült volna, tekintete találkozott egy ismerős szempárral.En: Before sitting down, his gaze met a familiar pair of eyes.Hu: Piroska volt az.En: It was Piroska.Hu: Szemben, egy sötét, hangulatos sarokasztalnál Zsófia ült, de most Bálint tekintetét a másik irányba vonzotta valami.En: Opposite, at a dark, cozy corner table, Zsófia sat, but now something drew Bálint's eyes in the other direction.Hu: Az idő megszakította a régi barátságot, mint a hó, amely betakarja a földet.En: Time had interrupted the old friendship, like snow covering the ground.Hu: Azonban Bálintban ott élt a vágy, hogy újra felmelegítse a múlt emlékét.En: However, within Bálint lived the desire to once again warm the memory of the past.Hu: Mély levegőt vett, és határozottan elindult Piroskához.En: He took a deep breath and decisively headed towards Piroska.Hu: – Szia, Piroska – köszöntötte halkan.En: "Hi, Piroska," he greeted softly.Hu: Hangjában bűntudat csendült.En: There was a hint of guilt in his voice.Hu: Piroska pillantása hideg volt, akárcsak a kinti időjárás.En: Piroska's gaze was cold, like the weather outside.Hu: Egy pillanatig csak a csésze teáját bámulta, de végül felnézett.En: For a moment, she just stared at her cup of tea, but eventually looked up.Hu: – Bálint... Mit keresel itt? – kérdezte.En: "Bálint... What are you doing here?" she asked.Hu: – Beszélnünk kell. Azt hiszem, rosszul végződött a múltkori beszélgetésünk – mondta, remélve, hogy bátorsága kitart.En: "We need to talk. I think our last conversation ended poorly," he said, hoping his courage would hold.Hu: Zsófia kíváncsian nézte a barátait.En: Zsófia watched her friends curiously.Hu: Ő volt mindig is a csendes meder, aki igyekezett fenntartani a békét.En: She was always the quiet mediator, trying to maintain peace.Hu: A beszélgetés eleinte akadozott, mint a már kifogyó gyertya fénye.En: The conversation was initially halting, like the flickering light of a dwindling candle.Hu: A múltbéli félreértések és sértettségek óriás falat emeltek közéjük.En: Past misunderstandings and grievances raised a giant wall between them.Hu: – Azt hittem, nem vagyok fontos neked – mondta Piroska, engedve kicsit a hangjában lévő merevségből.En: "I thought I wasn't important to you," Piroska said, letting a bit of stiffness leave her voice.Hu: – Mindig fontos voltál nekem. Ostobaság volt köztünk ez a vita – válaszolt Bálint őszintén.En: "You've always been important to me. It was foolish of us to fight," Bálint replied honestly.Hu: A hangulat hirtelen feszült lett.En: The mood suddenly became tense.Hu: Reggelente a szobában vergődő első napsugár pillantott be Piroska szemébe, miközben felismerte Bálint szavainak igazságtartalmát.En: The first rays of morning sunlight that crept into the room glanced into Piroska's eyes as she recognized the truth in Bálint's words.Hu: – Én is sajnálom... – válaszolta végül, lassan, de őszintén.En: "I'm sorry too..." she finally replied, slowly but sincerely.Hu: – Talán adhatnánk ennek még egy esélyt?En: "Maybe we could give this another chance?"Hu: Bálint bólintott, szinte megkönnyebbülten.En: Bálint nodded, almost with relief.Hu: A gyertyák fényében a két régi barát ismét egymásra talált.En: In the candlelight, the two old friends found each other again.Hu: A kinti zimankós hideg távoli emlék volt csupán, ahogy a teaház meleg fénye körbeölelte őket.En: The icy cold outside was just a distant memory as the warm glow of the tea house embraced them.Hu: Így történt, hogy ebben a kicsi, földalatti teaházban a barátság újra életre kelt, mint az első tavaszi virág, mely áttöri a téli fagyot.En: This is how, in this small, underground tea house, their friendship was revived, like the first spring flower breaking through the winter frost.Hu: A történetük mostantól újra együtt folytatódott, új reményekkel és ígéretekkel.En: Their story now continued together once more, with new hopes and promises. Vocabulary Words:district: Várnegyedunderground: földalattidraft: huzatcaressed: megsimítottafleeing: menekülvewafted: terjengettgaze: tekintetfamiliar: ismerőscozy: hangulatosdesire: vágygreeted: köszöntötteguilt: bűntudatstared: bámultamediator: mederdwindling: kifogyógrievances: sértettségekstiffness: merevségfoolish: ostobaságtensed: feszültcrept: vergődősincerely: őszinténrelief: megkönnyebbülésrevived: újra életre keltembraced: körbeöleltehalted: akadozottinterrupted: megszakítottadraft: huzatopposite: szembenmisunderstandings: félreértésekapology: bocsánatkérés

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lars's Journey: Finding Warmth in Cold Winter Landscapes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kafeen Duftende Dråper lå i hjertet av Oslo.En: The café Duftende Dråper was located in the heart of Oslo.No: Utenfor dalte snøfnugg sakte ned, og vinden virvlet dem rundt som små ballettdansere.En: Outside, snowflakes drifted down slowly, and the wind swirled them around like little ballet dancers.No: Inne i kafeen var alt varmt.En: Inside the café, everything was warm.No: Den rike aromaen av nybrygget kaffe fylte luften, og bordene var fulle av pratende mennesker.En: The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and the tables were full of chatting people.No: Denne dagen var Lars, en stille kunstner, også her.En: This day, Lars, a quiet artist, was also there.No: Han satte pris på varmen mens han tenkte på dagens oppgave.En: He appreciated the warmth while he pondered over today's task.No: Lars trenger nytt utstyr.En: Lars needs new equipment.No: Han maler vinterlandskap.En: He paints winter landscapes.No: Problemet er at det er bitende kaldt ute, og hans gamle klær gir ikke nok beskyttelse.En: The problem is that it is biting cold outside, and his old clothes do not offer enough protection.No: Han er på vei til en sportsbutikk for å finne noe bedre.En: He is on his way to a sporting goods store to find something better.No: Kaffen gir ham styrke før turen.En: The coffee gives him strength before the trip.No: Lars ser på venstre hånd.En: Lars looks to his left hand.No: Der sitter Kari og Erik, bestevenner og ofte i Oslo sentrum.En: There sit Kari and Erik, best friends and often in downtown Oslo.No: De drikker kaffe og leder en livlig samtale.En: They drink coffee and lead a lively conversation.No: Lars smiler for seg selv, men ønsker ikke å forstyrre.En: Lars smiles to himself, but he doesn't want to disturb them.No: Han nyter ensomheten i kaotiske rom.En: He enjoys solitude in chaotic spaces.No: Senere går Lars til sportsbutikken.En: Later, Lars goes to the sports store.No: Det er overfylt, og folk haster rundt.En: It is crowded, and people hurry around.No: Han beveger seg målrettet mot hyllen med vinterutstyr.En: He moves purposefully toward the shelf with winter gear.No: Hans hjerte synker når han ser at det han trenger, en spesiell, tykk jakke, er utsolgt.En: His heart sinks when he sees that what he needs, a special, thick jacket, is sold out.No: Lars står der, usikker på hva han skal gjøre.En: Lars stands there, uncertain about what to do.No: Skal han vente på nytt skjorteinnslag?En: Should he wait for new stock?No: Eller prøve noe annet som kanskje ikke er like bra?En: Or try something else that might not be as good?No: Han ser seg rundt, føler at tiden løper.En: He looks around, feeling that time is running out.No: Da oppdager han et alternativ — en annen jakke, men det er den siste på stativet.En: Then he discovers an alternative — another jacket, but it's the last one on the rack.No: Nærheten står en annen kunde som kikker på jakken også.En: Nearby stands another customer also eyeing the jacket.No: Lars nøler, men så tar han et dypt pust og snakker til personen.En: Lars hesitates, but then he takes a deep breath and speaks to the person.No: "Hei, jeg er Lars.En: "Hi, I'm Lars.No: Jeg maler landskap, spesielt om vinteren.En: I paint landscapes, especially in winter.No: Jeg trenger virkelig noe varmt til å stå i snøen.En: I really need something warm to stand in the snow."No: "Den andre kunden, en ung kvinne med et vennlig smil, nikker.En: The other customer, a young woman with a friendly smile, nods.No: "Jeg forstår.En: "I understand.No: Jeg har selv opplevd hvor krevende det kan være ute om vinteren.En: I've experienced how challenging it can be outside in winter.No: Klart du kan ta jakken.En: Of course, you can take the jacket."No: "Lars er overrasket, men glad.En: Lars is surprised, but happy.No: "Tusen takk.En: "Thank you so much.No: Det betyr virkelig mye.En: It really means a lot."No: "Lars forlater butikken med et smil.En: Lars leaves the store with a smile.No: Det er første gang på lenge han har snakket med en fremmed, og det føles bra.En: It's the first time in a long while that he has talked to a stranger, and it feels good.No: Han innser at å dele sin lidenskap gir ny energi og varme, mye som en ny jakke.En: He realizes that sharing his passion brings new energy and warmth, much like a new jacket.No: En tryggere følelse omfavner ham, som et varmt teppe fra en annen vinters osvann.En: A feeling of safety embraces him, like a warm blanket from another winter's dream. Vocabulary Words:café: kafeensnowflakes: snøfnuggdrifted: daltetswirled: virvletaroma: aromaenbrewed: nybryggetequipment: utstyrlandscapes: landskapbiting: bitendeprotection: beskyttelselively: livligconversation: samtalesolitude: ensomhetenchaotic: kaotiskeshelf: hyllengear: utstyrpurchased: kjøptspecial: spesiellthick: tykkalternative: alternativrack: stativethesitate: nølerbreathe: puststranger: fremmedpassion: lidenskapenergy: energisafety: tryggereblanket: teppeexperienced: opplevdchallenging: krevende

Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome back to The Adam Carolla Show! In this episode, Mike Dawson joins Adam in the studio to recap the biggest stories and events that occurred during the holiday break. Adam sounds off on the “warmth of collectivism,” his communist grandmother, how low-character people are easily corrupted, and much, much more! IN THE NEWS: Russia and China have condemned the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the move a violation of sovereignty and saying they're “deeply alarmed” by the use of force against the oil‑rich nation. In Minnesota, Somali day care operators are facing threats and a freeze on federal child care funding after a right‑wing influencer accused them of fraud — claims that investigators have yet to verify. And CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil is making headlines for urging viewers to “hold him accountable” as he takes over CBS Evening News, acknowledging deep public mistrust of mainstream media voices.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @dawsangelesLIVE SHOWS: January 8 - Loveland, COJanuary 9 - Colorado Springs, COJanuary 10 - Colorado Springs, CO (2 shows)January 11 - Greenwood Village, COJanuary 16 - Grants Pass, ORJanuary 17 - Bend, ORThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinecardiff.co/adamHomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamPluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“The mind is an attribute of the individual. There is no such thing as a collective brain. There is no such thing as a collective thought. An agreement reached by a group of men is only a compromise or an average drawn upon many individual thoughts. It is a secondary consequence. The primary act—the process of reason—must be performed by each man alone.””Individualism regards man—every man—as an independent, sovereign entity who possesses an inalienable right to his own life, a right derived from his nature as a rational being. Individualism holds that a civilized society, or any form of association, cooperation or peaceful coexistence among men, can be achieved only on the basis of the recognition of individual rights—and that a group, as such, has no rights other than the individual rights of its members.Do not make the mistake of the ignorant who think that an individualist is a man who says: “I'll do as I please at everybody else's expense.” An individualist is a man who recognizes the inalienable individual rights of man—his own and those of others.”“An individualist is a man who says: “I will not run anyone's life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone—nor sacrifice anyone to myself.”- Ayn Rand The Collectivist Conspiracy - G. Edward Griffin on Unslaved VENEZUELA: A Warning To The West Feat. David Guenni This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dwtruthwarrior.substack.com/subscribe

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Friendship and Warmth in a New Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השלג התחיל לרדת בשקט על השכונה החדשה של יעל וליאור.En: The snow began to fall quietly on Yael and Lior's new neighborhood.He: הכול נראה לבן ונקי, כמו חלום קריר.En: Everything looked white and clean, like a cool dream.He: הבית החדש היה קצת זר, ומלא בתיבות שעדיין לא נפתרו.En: The new house felt a bit unfamiliar and was full of boxes that had yet to be unpacked.He: יעל הביטה מבעד לחלון וחשבה על כל החברים שהשאירה מאחור.En: Yael looked out the window and thought of all the friends she left behind.He: "אני רוצה להכיר חברים חדשים," היא חשבה בליבה.En: "I want to make new friends," she thought to herself.He: ליאור, לעומתה, ישב מול הטלוויזיה, שקוע במחשבותיו.En: In contrast, Lior sat in front of the TV, lost in his thoughts.He: המעבר לבית החדש לא היה קל עליו.En: The move to the new house wasn't easy for him.He: הוא מאוד התגעגע לבית הספר הישן ולחבריו.En: He missed his old school and friends a lot.He: יום אחד, בזמן שהשלג כיסה את המדרכות והבתים, יעל הבחינה בקבוצת ילדים משחקים בפארק הסמוך.En: One day, as the snow covered the sidewalks and houses, Yael noticed a group of kids playing in the nearby park.He: הם צחקו וזרקו כדורי שלג זה על זה.En: They laughed and threw snowballs at each other.He: היא קיבלה החלטה אמיצה – לנסות להצטרף אליהם.En: She made a brave decision – to try and join them.He: "אני הולכת לפארק," אמרה ליאור, שנראה שקוע מאוד במחשבותיו ולא התעניין במה שקורה סביבו.En: "I'm going to the park," she said to Lior, who seemed deep in thought and uninterested in what was happening around him.He: יעל לקחה את הכובע והכפפות שלה ויצאה לשחק.En: Yael took her hat and gloves and went out to play.He: הילדים בפארק קיבלו אותה בברכה.En: The kids in the park welcomed her warmly.He: מיד הם החלו לשחק יחד.En: They immediately began playing together.He: יעל הרגישה שהיא מתחילה להרגיש בבית.En: Yael felt she was starting to feel at home.He: במהלך המשחק, יעל חשבה על ליאור.En: During the game, Yael thought of Lior.He: היא רצתה שגם הוא ירגיש יותר טוב עם הבית החדש.En: She wanted him to feel better about the new house too.He: היא הציעה לילדים להזמין את ליאור להשתתף בקרב כדורי השלג.En: She suggested to the kids to invite Lior to join in the snowball fight.He: הילדים הסכימו ברצון.En: The kids happily agreed.He: יעל רצה חזרה הביתה.En: Yael ran back home.He: "ליאור, תרצה להצטרף אלינו?En: "Lior, would you like to join us?He: יש קרב כדורים ממש כיפי!En: There's a really fun snowball fight!"He: " ליאור היסס לרגע, אך אז ראה את החיוך של יעל.En: Lior hesitated for a moment, but then he saw Yael's smile.He: זה היה חיוך שכל כך אהב.En: It was a smile he loved so much.He: הוא קם מהספה, לקח את המעיל שלו ויצא עם יעל.En: He got up from the couch, took his coat, and went out with Yael.He: בפארק, ליאור השתלב במהירות.En: In the park, Lior quickly fit in.He: הקרב היה מלא בצחוק ושובבות.En: The fight was full of laughter and mischief.He: השלג היה קר, אך הלב התחמם.En: The snow was cold, but their hearts were warm.He: באותו רגע, הדברים השתנו.En: At that moment, things changed.He: תחושת הבית החלה להתפשט בלבבות השניים.En: The feeling of home began to spread in their hearts.He: כך, יעל הפכה לבטוחה ועצמאית יותר בלב השכונה החדשה.En: Thus, Yael became more confident and independent in the new neighborhood.He: ליאור התחיל להיפתח לרעיונות חדשים ופשוט ליהנות מהרגע.En: Lior began to open up to new ideas and simply enjoy the moment.He: לפתע, הבית החדש כבר לא הרגיש כל כך זר.En: Suddenly, the new house didn't feel so unfamiliar anymore.He: השלג המשיך לרדת, מכסה את העולם בלובן זך, אך הפעם עם שמחה חדשה.En: The snow continued to fall, covering the world in pure white, but this time with a new joy. Vocabulary Words:neighborhood: שכונהunfamiliar: זרunpacked: לא נפתרוcontrast: לעומתהnoticed: הבחינהbrave: אמיצהdecision: החלטהwarmly: בברכהconfident: בטוחהindependent: עצמאיתuninterested: לא התענייןmischief: שובבותsuggested: הציעהhesitated: היססfit in: השתלבlaughter: צחוקpure: זךhearts: לבבותspread: להתפשטsuddenly: לפתעunfamiliar: זרdream: חלוםthoughts: מחשבותcovered: כיסהsidewalks: מדרכותfight: קרבhesitated: היססsmile: חיוךjoined: הצטרףmoment: רגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Jonah Goldberg ruminates on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration speech and the mayor's strange appeal to the "warmth of collectivism." He then reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another and explains how the Minnesota fraud story is discrediting some mainstream journalists. Show Notes:—The Remnant with Chris Stirewalt The Remnant is a production of ⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠⁠click here⁠⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6pm: CBS News unveils their new marching orders // A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows teenagers dislike the news // Conservatives Hit the Roof Over Mamdani’s Inauguration Day Vow to Bring ‘The Warmth of Collectivism’ to NYC // Mamdani Supporters Chant ‘Tax the Rich’ as Bernie Sanders Speaks // John’s New Years Day Cold Plunge // Talking Sports With Ry // Seahawks-49ers tilt has chance to reignite rivalry: ‘Everything is on the line’ // Seahawks emerge as betting favorite for Super Bowl // The overblown reaction to John’s upcoming facelift

4pm: CBS News unveils their new marching orders // A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows teenagers dislike the news // Conservatives Hit the Roof Over Mamdani’s Inauguration Day Vow to Bring ‘The Warmth of Collectivism’ to NYC // Mamdani Supporters Chant ‘Tax the Rich’ as Bernie Sanders Speaks // John’s New Years Day Cold Plunge // Talking Sports With Ry // Seahawks-49ers tilt has chance to reignite rivalry: ‘Everything is on the line’ // Seahawks emerge as betting favorite for Super Bowl // The overblown reaction to John’s upcoming facelift

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Warmth: A Tale of Hope in a Psychiatric Ward Shop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'hivern entrava suaument per les finestres de l'hospital, creant un ambient tranquil al petit espai de la botiga de caritat del psiquiàtric.En: The winter sun gently entered through the windows of the hospital, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the small space of the charity shop at the psychiatric hospital.Ca: Els flocs de neu ballaven a l'exterior, cobrint els jardins amb un mantell blanc.En: The snowflakes danced outside, covering the gardens with a white blanket.Ca: Dins, Laia revisava la roba amb cura, assegurant-se que cada peça comptés amb una etiqueta clara.En: Inside, Laia carefully examined the clothes, making sure each piece had a clear label.Ca: L'Andreu i el Martí van entrar junts, fent soroll amb les botes mullades.En: Andreu and Martí entered together, making noise with their wet boots.Ca: Andreu es va aturar al llindar, la seva respiració una mica accelerada.En: Andreu stopped at the threshold, his breathing a bit accelerated.Ca: La calidesa de la botiga contrastava amb el fred de fora.En: The warmth of the shop contrasted with the cold outside.Ca: Martí, com sempre, va xocar amistosament contra el braç de l'Andreu.En: Martí, as always, playfully bumped against Andreu's arm.Ca: "Va, company, és només roba. És com casa," va dir Martí, intentant alleugerir el seu humor.En: "Come on, buddy, it's just clothes. It's like home," Martí said, trying to lighten his mood.Ca: La botiga era petita però acollidora.En: The shop was small but cozy.Ca: Tenia prestatgeries plenes de roba donada: abrics de tots colors, bufandes teixides a mà i jerseis que feien olor de lavanda.En: It had shelves full of donated clothes: coats of all colors, hand-knitted scarves, and sweaters that smelled of lavender.Ca: La Laia es va apropar amb un somriure càlid.En: Laia approached with a warm smile.Ca: "Veig que busques alguna cosa especial, Andreu", va dir.En: "I see you're looking for something special, Andreu," she said.Ca: "Busco un jersei, alguna cosa que... em faci sentir bé."En: "I'm looking for a sweater, something that... makes me feel good."Ca: La selecció, tanmateix, era limitada, i Andreu se sentia ansiós.En: The selection, however, was limited, and Andreu felt anxious.Ca: Laia el va observar atentament.En: Laia watched him closely.Ca: "No sempre és el més maco el que necessitem. Tria el que et faci sentir bé, no el que veus."En: "It's not always the nicest thing we need. Choose what makes you feel good, not what you see."Ca: Andreu va assentir, passant la mà pels fils de diverses peces.En: Andreu nodded, running his hand through the threads of various pieces.Ca: Quan la seva mà va topar amb un jersei groc i verd llampant, va parar-se.En: When his hand touched a bright yellow and green sweater, he stopped.Ca: Li recordava la platja on jugava de petit.En: It reminded him of the beach where he played as a child.Ca: Però dubtava.En: But he hesitated.Ca: Les mirades dels altres li semblaven pesades.En: The looks from others seemed heavy.Ca: El Martí va notar la seva indecisió.En: Martí noticed his indecision.Ca: "Què passa, Andreu? Aquest és el que et fa tornar a casa, oi?"En: "What's wrong, Andreu? This is the one that takes you home, right?"Ca: L'Andreu va agafar aire i va contemplar-lo.En: Andreu took a breath and contemplated it.Ca: Els nervis es barrejaven amb una mica d'esperança.En: His nerves mixed with a bit of hope.Ca: La Laia va encoratjar-lo suaument.En: Laia gently encouraged him.Ca: "Confia en tu mateix."En: "Trust yourself."Ca: Amb un últim sospir, Andreu va prendre el jersei amb fermesa.En: With one last sigh, Andreu firmly took the sweater.Ca: Se'l va posar i va sentir una onada de calidesa.En: He put it on and felt a wave of warmth.Ca: No era només el teixit; era la sensació de suport i companyia.En: It wasn't just the fabric; it was the feeling of support and companionship.Ca: Martí i Laia li van somriure, compartint l'alegria del moment.En: Martí and Laia smiled at him, sharing in the joy of the moment.Ca: Sortint de la botiga, l'Andreu va alçar els ulls al cel nevat.En: As Andreu left the shop, he looked up at the snowy sky.Ca: Ara, el jersei era més que un tros de roba.En: Now, the sweater was more than just a piece of clothing.Ca: Era un símbol d'un nou any ple d'esperança i del caliu dels amics.En: It was a symbol of a new year full of hope and the warmth of friends.Ca: Amb la neu caient suaument al seu voltant, va sentir que aquest any seria diferent, amb un nou començament al seu costat.En: With the snow falling gently around him, he felt that this year would be different, with a new beginning by his side. Vocabulary Words:the threshold: el llindartranquil: tranquilthe snowflakes: els flocs de neuto lighten: alleugerirto hesitate: dubtarthe warmth: la calidesathe label: la etiquetathe selection: la seleccióthe nerves: els nervisthe garden: els jardinsto contemplate: contemplarthe sigh: el sospirthe support: el suportthe space: el espaito bump: xocarthe knitted: teixidesto encourage: encoratjarthe wave: l'onadato enter: entrarthe shop: la botigathe anxiety: l'ansietatthe companionship: la companyiathe hope: l'esperançathe atmosphere: l'ambientthe blanket: el mantellto examine: revisarthe indecision: la indecisióthe fabric: el teixitthe sweater: el jerseithe looks: les mirades

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Rushing is just being unprepared.And being unprepared is just avoiding what you don't want to feel.People who rush around don't want to sit with themselves. That's what they're running from. When you take the time to be fully present, you realize things need to change. But if you keep moving like a headless chicken, you never have to face that truth. I work way better when I take my dog on walks than sitting in the office for 10 hours straight. I get more done working less because I'm actually feeling fueled. That's rhythm versus rushing.You don't have a song without pauses in the beat. The sun needs the moon. Warmth needs winter. You need to slow down to hear God's notes—the spontaneity and intuition of the spirit that only speaks when your logical mind isn't controlling the tempo. When you're done with any action, pause, breathe, feel what you are before moving to the next task. That ensures your day isn't mechanical, driven by force or pressure.This episode reveals why rushing is a symptom of deeper internal chaos, how pauses create rhythm, and the simple awareness practice to unravel the state of rushing. Find the aesthetic alignment of balance—the dance between sharp discipline and natural flow. Listen if you're ready to stop running and start flowing.New episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern Time The Greek God Physique Blueprint - https://www.justinegliskis.com/The Greek God Physique Strategy Session - https://calendly.com/egliskiscapital/greek-god-physique-strategy-callJoin 497+ https://signup.justinegliskis.com/Email egliskis@pm.me to get in contact with meDiscover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

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Episode Title: ASMR Whispers Wrap Me In Warmth And PeaceDescription:In this episode, we dive into the soothing world of ASMR whispers and explore how gentle, calming voices can bring warmth and peace to your mind. Discover the science behind ASMR and learn how these soft sounds can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and create a relaxing atmosphere no matter where you are. We also share tips on incorporating ASMR whispers into your daily routine to build moments of calm and comfort.Take a few minutes to immerse yourself in this quiet, comforting experience—it's a simple way to find peace amidst a busy day. Join us again next time as we continue to explore ways to nurture calmness and relaxation.DISCLAIMER

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Warmth on the Great Wall: A Dongzhi Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬日的薄雪下静静地伫立，古老的石砖被装饰得五光十色，因为冬至节快到了。En: The Great Wall stood silently under a light dusting of snow in winter, its ancient stones decorated with a myriad of colors as the Dongzhi Festival approached.Zh: 五彩的灯笼在夜空中轻轻摇曳，节日的欢笑声在古老的墙上回荡，宛如一幅神奇而喜庆的画卷。En: Multicolored lanterns gently swayed in the night sky, and the sound of festive laughter echoed across the ancient walls, resembling a magical and joyous painting.Zh: 梅站在长城上，呼吸着清新的冷空气。En: Mei stood atop the Great Wall, breathing in the crisp, cold air.Zh: 她已经很久没有感受到这种节日的氛围。En: It had been a long time since she felt this festive atmosphere.Zh: 身为一个事业心极强的职业女性，她总是忙于工作，忽视了自己个人的生活和感情。En: As a highly career-driven professional woman, she was always busy with work, neglecting her personal life and feelings.Zh: 然而，这个冬至节，她决定给自己一个假期——参加在长城举行的文化庆典。En: However, for this Dongzhi Festival, she decided to give herself a break—by attending a cultural celebration held on the Great Wall.Zh: 梅一边喝着热乎乎的姜茶，一边四处张望。En: While sipping on hot ginger tea, Mei looked around.Zh: 不远处，她看到一个神情专注的男子正在欣赏灯笼上的图案。En: Not far away, she saw a man with a focused expression appreciating the patterns on the lanterns.Zh: 他是金，一个同样被繁忙工作淹没的年轻人，对真挚的交流有着强烈的渴望。En: He was Jin, a young man also overwhelmed by busy work, who had a strong desire for sincere communication.Zh: 梅有些犹豫。En: Mei hesitated a bit.Zh: 过去的伤害让她变得不容易敞开心扉，而她总是忙碌的工作计划也不给她太多时间去探索个人生活。En: Past hurts had made her less open, and her perpetually busy schedule left her little time to explore her personal life.Zh: 然而，这一刻的美好气氛和节日的氛围最终让她鼓足勇气上前。En: However, the beautiful atmosphere of the moment and the festive spirit finally gave her the courage to step forward.Zh: “你好，这些灯笼真漂亮，不是吗？En: "Hello, these lanterns are really beautiful, aren't they?"Zh: ”梅轻声说道。En: Mei said softly.Zh: 金抬头微笑，“是啊，特别是在这样的夜晚更显得有生气。En: Jin looked up and smiled, "Yes, especially on a night like this, they seem even more vibrant."Zh: ”两人慢慢交谈起来，共同体验着节日带来的愉悦。En: The two began to talk slowly, sharing the joy brought by the festival.Zh: 而当雪默默飘落在灯笼和古砖之间，梅和金不约而同地感受到一种久违的温暖。En: And as snow silently settled between the lanterns and the ancient stones, both Mei and Jin felt a long-lost warmth.Zh: 两人决定共度这个特别的夜晚，走遍每一个灯笼点缀的角落。En: They decided to spend this special evening together, exploring every corner adorned with lanterns.Zh: 尽管寒风凛冽，他们在彼此的陪伴中找到了温暖和快乐。En: Despite the biting wind, they found warmth and joy in each other's company.Zh: 这个冬至节，梅意识到，生活中不仅仅需要工作和目标，也需要时间去与他人建立真正的联系。En: This Dongzhi Festival, Mei realized that life is not just about work and goals; it's also about taking time to build genuine connections with others.Zh: 她感受到一种新的平衡，一种充满希望的新开始。En: She felt a new balance, a hopeful new beginning.Zh: 也许，这段旅程是友谊的开始，或者是更深层次的关系。En: Perhaps this journey would be the start of a friendship, or even a deeper relationship.Zh: 梅和金在古老的长城上，微笑着，仿佛看到了更广阔的未来。En: Mei and Jin smiled at each other on the ancient Great Wall, as if seeing a broader future ahead. Vocabulary Words:stood: 伫立dusting: 薄myriad: 五光十色approached: 快到gently: 轻轻swayed: 摇曳echoed: 回荡resembled: 宛如breathing: 呼吸crisp: 清新neglecting: 忽视sipping: 喝着patterns: 图案hesitated: 犹豫courage: 勇气vibrant: 生气sharing: 体验settled: 飘落adorned: 点缀biting: 凛冽genuine: 真挚connections: 联系balance: 平衡journey: 旅程broader: 广阔ancient: 古老stones: 石砖festive: 节日atmosphere: 氛围overwhelmed: 淹没

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Do you believe that to be a badass, you also have to be the "B-word"—that you cannot be effective and liked at the same time? Many leaders chase power, thinking it comes from controlling resources—like holding the "car keys" to get what they want. But power and status are not the same thing; power is what you control, but status is how much you are respected. And in the long run, resources follow respect.   Why this matters If your audience doesn't value or respect you, it is nearly impossible to be influential, regardless of your title. Most professionals treat influence as a transaction, only focusing on their network when they need a job or a favor. But human judgments are not random; people instantly categorize you as "friend or foe" based on your warmth and competence. If you aren't intentionally building your "status bank" when you don't need anything, you won't have the leverage when the stakes are high.   In this episode, we unpack: The Power vs. Status Split: Why power controls valued resources, while status is respected and valued by others. The "Car Keys" Trap: How holding resources (like budgets or authority) creates temporary influence but fails to build lasting respect. The Podium Coaching Gap: Why women consistently ask different questions about negotiation and promotion than their male counterparts. The Friend or Foe Radar: The two distinct dimensions—Warmth (intent) and Competence (ability)—that our brains use to judge every leader. The "Latte" Rule: Why the absolute best time to build your network is when you are content and simply ordering a coffee. Navigating Hotspots: How to execute tough decisions, like layoffs, with both assertiveness and warmth to protect your professional reputation. Authenticity vs. Strategy: Why being "likable" isn't about faking a personality—it's about strategically demonstrating that you care about others' outcomes.   Timestamps (0:00) — Intro (1:47) — The differentiator between Influence, Power, and Status (3:00) — Guest Intro: Alison Fragale and the Likable Badass framework (5:00) — The "Podium Coaching" moments: What women ask that men don't (11:11) — Power is holding the car keys: Controlling resources vs. earning respect (14:45) — Status defined: Why resources follow respect (16:40) — Friend or Foe: The science of Warmth and Competence (24:00) — The "Latte" Metaphor: Networking when you don't need a favor (28:00) — How to handle "bad guy" moments (layoffs, tough calls) while keeping status (34:10) — The Authenticity Trap: Can you "fake" likability?   The takeaway Power is controlling resources. Status is being the resource.   Resources follow respect.   Stop choosing between being liked and being effective. Be both.   About Alison Fragale Alison Fragale, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and a professor who specializes in behavioral science to help women excel. She is the author of Likable Badass, a book dedicated to helping women get the success they deserve by mastering the science of status.   Connect with Alison Fragale Website: alisonfragale.com Book: Likable Badass Newsletter: The Upper Hand (Substack) LinkedIn: Alison Fragale, PhD Instagram: @alisonfragale   Subscribe to Career Blast in a Half Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/career-blast-in-a-half/id1670977528 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b3kSamj8RbTNNgOg5E5oi?si=5fea15335a744e73 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGM7j8croBkkZ4bLqN7DOQ/   About Career Blast in a Half A third of our lives is spent working. Career Blast in a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powerful, and actionable career fuel to keep your success track no matter where you are in your career or what's to come next. Hosted by career strategist Loren Greiff.   Work with Loren Join the 30-Day BLAST Program: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/our-programs   Connect with Loren Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what career topics you'd like us to cover!  

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John Hoey of The Y returns to give Nestor the receipts and warm trail of holiday fun from the 5K Turkey Trot on a chilly Thanksgiving morning that took place all over the community and wound up being featured on the Ravens' NBC broadcast for the world to see with their pumpkin pie. The post John Hoey of The Y returns to give Nestor receipts and warmth of Turkey Trot on chilly Thanksgiving first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Advent // Love John 3:16-17 (NIV)“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” Love That Was Given for The Liberty of The Human Heart. What A Gift That Comes with God's Love!! … No Condemnation John 3:18-22 (ESV)“…But whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.” But We Weren't Designed to Live in Darkness Love is The Longing of The Human Heart Of every individual…We are created first and foremost to know the love of God…But mankind has chosen differently from God's desire and design… John 1:11-12 (NIV)“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 3:16 (NIV)“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” We see this about God's love…SO LOVED - His love is INTENSEHE GAVE - His love is GENEROUSHIS ONE AND ONLY SON - His love is INTENTIONALWHOSOEVER - His love is INCLUSIVEWOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE - His love is GRACIOUS His love is Intense, Generous, Intentional, Inclusive, and Gracious  1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NLT)“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-9 (NLT)“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us…For once, you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So, live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.”  This Christmas, May We Again Experience The: Intense… Generous… Intentional… Inclusive… And Gracious… Love of God May We Love as We Have Been LovedMay The Light of Love Illuminate Our Hearts and Shape the Way We Live May We Live and Love with IntentionalityMay Our Lives Be the Light in a Darkening World, The Warmth of a Fire in a World That Grows Colder…May We Neither Live nor Love in Vain…

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love and Warmth: A Christmas Miracle in Volendam Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In Volendam, lag een klein en knus café aan de hoofdstraat.En: In Volendam, there was a small and cozy café on the main street.Nl: Het was winter en overal lag er een dikke laag sneeuw.En: It was winter, and everywhere lay a thick layer of snow.Nl: Binnen in het café was het warm en gezellig, gedecoreerd met twinkelende lichtjes en kerstdecoraties.En: Inside the café, it was warm and cozy, decorated with twinkling lights and Christmas decorations.Nl: De tafels waren bedekt met rode lopers en er klonk zachte kerstmuziek.En: The tables were covered with red runners, and soft Christmas music played.Nl: Jeroen was de eigenaar van het café.En: Jeroen was the owner of the café.Nl: Hij wilde het perfecte kerstfeest organiseren.En: He wanted to organize the perfect Christmas party.Nl: Hij hoopte dat de mensen van het dorp blij zouden worden van zijn evenement.En: He hoped that the people of the village would be happy with his event.Nl: Maar er was een probleem: de verwarming was stuk.En: But there was a problem: the heating was broken.Nl: Terwijl de koude winterwind langs de grote ramen blies, zuchtte Jeroen diep.En: While the cold winter wind blew against the large windows, Jeroen sighed deeply.Nl: Hij wilde niemand tot last zijn en dus probeerde hij alles zelf op te lossen.En: He didn't want to burden anyone and tried to solve everything himself.Nl: Femke, Jeroens zus, was ook in het café.En: Femke, Jeroen's sister, was also in the café.Nl: Zij had al door dat Jeroen het moeilijk had.En: She had already noticed that Jeroen was having a hard time.Nl: "Jeroen, laat mij helpen," zei Femke bezorgd.En: "Jeroen, let me help," said Femke with concern.Nl: Maar Jeroen glimlachte alleen en wimpelde haar aanbod af.En: But Jeroen just smiled and declined her offer.Nl: "Ik red het wel," zei hij, terwijl hij nog een kerstkrans aan de muur hing.En: "I can manage," he said, as he hung another Christmas wreath on the wall.Nl: Sanne, een vaste gast en amateurmuzikant, zat in haar vaste hoekje met een warme chocolademelk.En: Sanne, a regular guest and amateur musician, sat in her usual corner with a hot chocolate.Nl: Ze zag Jeroen heen en weer rennen.En: She saw Jeroen running back and forth.Nl: Sanne bewonderde zijn doorzettingsvermogen maar voelde dat hij hulp nodig had.En: Sanne admired his perseverance but felt he needed help.Nl: Stiekem was ze ook een beetje verliefd op hem.En: Secretly, she was also a little in love with him.Nl: Ze besloot iets te doen.En: She decided to do something.Nl: Op kerstavond brak een sneeuwstorm los.En: On Christmas Eve, a snowstorm broke out.Nl: Mensen stroomden binnen voor warmte.En: People streamed in for warmth.Nl: De verwarming was nog steeds kapot en Jeroen begon te beseffen dat hij het niet alleen aankon.En: The heating was still broken and Jeroen began to realize that he couldn't handle it alone.Nl: Het café was vol, en het werd steeds kouder.En: The café was full, and it was getting colder.Nl: Femke kwam naar Jeroen toe.En: Femke came over to Jeroen.Nl: "Het is tijd om hulp te accepteren, broer," zei ze zacht.En: "It's time to accept help, brother," she said softly.Nl: Jeroen keek rond naar de gezichten vol verwachting die op hem waren gericht.En: Jeroen looked around at the expectant faces focused on him.Nl: Hij wist dat Femke gelijk had.En: He knew Femke was right.Nl: "Sanne, Femke, ik heb jullie hulp nodig," gaf hij eindelijk toe.En: "Sanne, Femke, I need your help," he finally admitted.Nl: Femke begon meteen warme dranken uit te delen.En: Femke immediately started handing out warm drinks.Nl: Sanne pakte haar gitaar en speelde een vrolijk kerstliedje.En: Sanne picked up her guitar and played a cheerful Christmas song.Nl: De gasten begonnen te zingen en de sfeer werd vrolijker, ondanks de kou.En: The guests began to sing, and the atmosphere became more joyful, despite the cold.Nl: Samen met de hulp van Femke en Sanne, veranderde het café in een warme en gezellige plek.En: Together with the help of Femke and Sanne, the café turned into a warm and cozy place.Nl: Iedereen vergat het koude weer buiten.En: Everyone forgot the cold weather outside.Nl: Er werden verhalen verteld, koekjes gedeeld en vriendschappen gesloten.En: Stories were shared, cookies passed around, and friendships formed.Nl: Uiteindelijk realiseerde Jeroen zich dat hij niet alles alleen hoefde te doen.En: In the end, Jeroen realized that he didn't have to do everything alone.Nl: Vrienden en familie zijn er om te helpen.En: Friends and family are there to help.Nl: Het werd een onvergetelijke kerstnacht.En: It became an unforgettable Christmas night.Nl: En Jeroen leerde dat vragen om hulp geen teken van zwakte, maar van moed en vertrouwen is.En: And Jeroen learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of courage and trust.Nl: Het café bleef die avond laat open.En: The café stayed open late that evening.Nl: De sneeuwstorm ging voorbij, maar de warmte binnen bleef.En: The snowstorm passed, but the warmth inside remained.Nl: Het was een kerst vol liefde, muziek en samenhorigheid.En: It was a Christmas full of love, music, and togetherness.Nl: Jeroen keek naar zijn vrienden en wist dat hij altijd op hen kon rekenen.En: Jeroen looked at his friends and knew he could always count on them.Nl: En terwijl de nacht vorderde, begon er een nieuw verhaal.En: And as the night progressed, a new story began.Nl: Sanne en Jeroen vonden hun weg naar elkaar, en hun liefde begon als het mooiste kerstcadeau ooit.En: Sanne and Jeroen found their way to each other, and their love began as the most beautiful Christmas gift ever. Vocabulary Words:cozy: knustwinkling: twinkelenderunners: lopersburden: lastdeclined: wimpelde afperseverance: doorzettingsvermogenadmired: bewonderdebroke out: brak losexpectant: verwachtingcheerful: vrolijkatmosphere: sfeercourage: moedtrust: vertrouwentogetherness: samenhorigheidunforgettable: onvergetelijkerealized: realiseerde zichamateur: amateursolve: oplossenstreamed: stroomdenguest: gastturned into: veranderdecourage: moedoffering: aanbodtrusted: vertrouwdeaccepted: accepterensoftly: zachtwhispered: fluisterdewreath: kransguitar: gitaarmusician: muzikant

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Italy's Warmth: A Winter in Central Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca camminava lentamente per i viali di Central Park.En: Luca walked slowly through the avenues of Central Park.It: L'aria era fredda e pungente, tipica dell'inverno a New York.En: The air was cold and biting, typical of winter in New York.It: Sui rami degli alberi, una leggera spolverata di neve creava una cornice magica.En: On the branches of the trees, a light dusting of snow created a magical frame.It: Intorno a lui, le luci di Natale brillavano ovunque e i visitatori erano avvolti in sciarpe e cappelli colorati.En: Around him, Christmas lights shone everywhere, and visitors were wrapped in colorful scarves and hats.It: L'atmosfera era allegra, ma Luca si sentiva solo.En: The atmosphere was cheerful, but Luca felt lonely.It: Mentre passeggiava, pensava alla sua famiglia in Italia.En: As he strolled, he thought of his family in Italy.It: Sua sorella Giulia e suo fratello Marco erano a casa, a Napoli, dove stavano preparando i tortellini alla vigilia di Natale.En: His sister Giulia and his brother Marco were at home, in Napoli, where they were preparing tortellini on Christmas Eve.It: Ridevano e scherzavano, e Luca poteva quasi sentirli.En: They laughed and joked, and Luca could almost hear them.It: Provava un forte desiderio di essere lì, con loro, a cantare canzoni natalizie e a brindare con un bicchiere di spumante.En: He felt a strong desire to be there, with them, singing Christmas songs and toasting with a glass of spumante.It: La distanza era difficile da sopportare.En: The distance was hard to bear.It: I fusi orari non aiutavano, e il lavoro non gli permetteva di prendere un volo per l'Italia.En: The time zones didn't help, and work didn't allow him to take a flight to Italy.It: Ma Luca non voleva arrendersi alla malinconia.En: But Luca didn't want to give in to melancholy.It: Decise di immergersi nelle tradizioni natalizie di New York.En: He decided to immerse himself in the Christmas traditions of New York.It: Cercò eventi organizzati dalla comunità italiana e puntò l'attenzione su ciò che potesse ricordargli casa.En: He looked for events organized by the Italian community and focused on what could remind him of home.It: Un giorno, scoprì che a Central Park si sarebbe tenuto un evento natalizio con una piccola fiera italiana.En: One day, he discovered that a Christmas event with a small Italian fair would be held in Central Park.It: Sebbene inizialmente fosse scettico, decise di andarci.En: Although initially skeptical, he decided to go.It: C'erano bancarelle che vendevano panettone, cioccolata calda e addobbi natalizi.En: There were stalls selling panettone, hot chocolate, and Christmas decorations.It: Le voci dei venditori italiani, con quell'accento familiare, riscaldarono il suo cuore.En: The voices of the Italian vendors, with that familiar accent, warmed his heart.It: Improvvisamente, il suo telefono iniziò a suonare.En: Suddenly, his phone started to ring.It: Era una videochiamata da Giulia e Marco.En: It was a video call from Giulia and Marco.It: "Auguri, Luca!"En: "Happy holidays, Luca!"It: gridarono in coro.En: they shouted in unison.It: Luca sorrise, vedendo i volti felici dei suoi fratelli e la sua famiglia riunita intorno al tavolo.En: Luca smiled, seeing the happy faces of his siblings and his family gathered around the table.It: Persino sua nonna, con il grembiule sporco di farina, fece capolino davanti allo schermo.En: Even his grandmother, with an apron stained with flour, peeked in front of the screen.It: Cantavano insieme 'Tu scendi dalle stelle', e Luca si unì a loro con gioia.En: They sang 'Tu scendi dalle stelle' together, and Luca joined them joyfully.It: Il freddo e la lontananza sembravano svanire.En: The cold and distance seemed to fade away.It: In quel momento, si sentì collegato ai suoi cari, come se il mare e l'oceano non esistessero più.En: In that moment, he felt connected to his loved ones, as if the sea and the ocean no longer existed.It: Quando la chiamata finì, Luca si guardò intorno.En: When the call ended, Luca looked around.It: Capì che poteva trovare la bellezza ovunque, e che il vero spirito delle feste era dentro di lui.En: He realized that he could find beauty everywhere, and that the true spirit of the holidays was within him.It: Decise di iniziare nuove tradizioni con i suoi amici a New York.En: He decided to start new traditions with his friends in New York.It: Sentiva il calore dell'Italia nel cuore, anche in una città così diversa e lontana.En: He felt the warmth of Italy in his heart, even in such a different and faraway city.It: Ed ebbe la certezza che, nonostante la distanza, era possibile trovare la famiglia in ogni sorriso e in ogni gesto.En: And he was certain that, despite the distance, it was possible to find family in every smile and in every gesture.It: Luca tornò a casa, sereno, sapendo che avrebbe sempre potuto mescolare vecchie tradizioni con nuove avventure.En: Luca returned home, at peace, knowing he could always mix old traditions with new adventures.It: In quel freddo giorno d'inverno a Central Park, Luca aveva trovato un nuovo scopo e una nuova speranza.En: On that cold winter day in Central Park, Luca had discovered a new purpose and a new hope. Vocabulary Words:the avenue: il vialebiting: pungentethe dusting: la spolveratathe branch: il ramothe frame: la corniceto stroll: passeggiareto bear: sopportareto immerse: immergersito focus: puntare l'attenzionethe event: l'eventothe stall: la bancarellathe vendor: il venditorethe spirit: lo spiritothe purpose: lo scopoto wrap: avvolgerethe scarf: la sciarpato prepare: prepararethe desire: il desiderioto toast: brindarethe time zone: il fuso orariothe look: lo sguardothe decoration: l'addobboto warm: riscaldarethe apron: il grembiuleto peek: fare capolinojoyfully: con gioiathe ocean: l'oceanoto start: iniziaredespite: nonostantethe gesture: il gesto

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