Podcasts about Yin

Johnson Wagner & Angel Yin joined the program today. Yin talked about the importance of the LPGA sharing the stage with celebrities, how important it is for her to maintain consistency, the work done by Craig Kessler, the global events and more. Wagner recapped a lot of the year and his work as a broadcaster from recreating golf shots on TV, the way the 17th played at The Players in the playoff, calling this year's Masters on radio, the roller coaster of the week in Augusta and in particular that Sunday, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and more.

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In this episode, we explore the seasonal shift of the Winter Solstice and how its energy can shape the way you decorate and move through your home during the holidays. I share how Feng Shui views this moment in the year when Yin reaches its deepest point and the first spark of Yang begins to quietly rise. I'll also share small, intentional adjustments you can make to align your space with that growing light. We'll talk about using Christmas décor with purpose: choosing colors with meaning, understanding the symbolism behind traditional holiday decor and creating a home that supports the energy and intention of the season.Folklore Friday: Ancient site aligned with the Winter Solstice, we take a cross-cultural look at how people throughout history have marked the return of the light. This episode offers a blend of seasonal energy, design inspiration, and old-world wisdom to guide you through this turning point of winter.Subscribe to the monthly newsletter HERE: https://substack.com/@learnfengshuiSend questions here: ⁠info@learnfengshui.com Connect on social media & contact me HERE ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠---------Sources: Decorating through the 5 Elements: https://substack.com/@learnfengshui/note/p-180757031?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=442rsjRituals and customs for the Winter Solstice: https://www.wofs.com/winter-solstice-5-rituals-and-customs-for-an-auspicious-year/https://jenniferraye.com/solar-terms-seasonal-points-for-winter/Sites that align with the Winter Solstice: https://www.businessinsider.com/winter-solstice-sun-aligned-ancient-sites-2022-12TimeStamps:00:03 Intro01:03 Feng Shui inspired Christmas decor and the 5 elements09:48 Winter Solstice, Energy shifts and adjustments13:31 Winter Solstice customs for a auspicious year17:57 11 ancient sites that align with the Winter Solstice26:35 Final thoughts  

In dieser fünften Folge unserer Beziehungsserie sprechen wir über ein Thema, das für mediale und feinfühlige Menschen besonders wichtig ist:Wie wirken Yin und Yang in uns – und wie beeinflussen sie unsere Beziehungen?Wir schauen uns an, warum spirituelle Partnerschaft nicht aus Verschmelzung entsteht, sondern aus innerer Balance. Und warum viele Frauen – gerade wenn sie medial sind – in extreme Energiezustände rutschen, die Beziehung unnötig schwer machen.✨ In dieser Folge erfährst du:Warum Beziehung energetische Balance braucht – nicht nur LiebeWie du deine Yin-Kräfte erkennst (Weichheit, Präsenz, Intuition, Empfangen)Wie du deine Yang-Kräfte erkennst (Klarheit, Grenzen, Richtung, Entscheidung)Was passiert, wenn Yin und Yang in dir im Ungleichgewicht sindWie du spürst, ob deine Energien harmonisch verteilt sindWie du die Yin- und Yang-Energie anderer Menschen wahrnehmen kannstWarum mediale Menschen besonders schnell in Schieflagen rutschenUnd was du tun kannst, wenn du merkst, dass jemand energetisch nicht in Balance istDiese Folge ist ein tiefer Blick in das energetische Fundament von Beziehung:Balance statt Drama. Präsenz statt Kontrolle. Weichheit statt Überanpassung. Klarheit statt Härte.Wenn du Beziehung auf einer neuen Ebene verstehen möchtest – energetisch, seelisch, bewusst – dann wird dir diese Folge unglaublich guttun. 

In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Kristine Heinze- sie ist Feng Shui Beraterin und eröffnet mir etwas neue Welten ;) Wir reden über die Philosophie und Anwendung von Feng Shui im Alltag. Kristine erklärt die Ursprünge und Prinzipien von Feng Shui und wie es auf die Wohnkultur übertragen werden kann. Von mir gibt es Einblicke in die Bedeutung von Schlafqualität und von Kristine von persönlicher Wohnumgebung. In turbulenten Zeiten sehnen wir uns nach Vertrauen und Sicherheit. Wenn das YANG derzeit im Außen vorherrschend auf uns einprasselt und eine Krise die nächste jagt, sollten wir unsere inneren Räume ins absolute YIN bringen, sowohl physisch als auch mental, um das Ungleichgewicht wieder in die Balance zu bringen. Authentische (Schlaf-)Räume werden als dialogfähig betrachtet, da sie auf feine Weise auf die Bedürfnisse der Bewohner*innen reagieren und gleichzeitig eine ausgewogene Energieausstrahlung aufrechterhalten. Feng Shui dient als Kraftquelle und deutet uns, unsere Ressourcen richtig einzusetzen. Denn unsere Umgebung triggert und nimmt Einfluss auf uns. # **Themen dieser Episode:** ✅ Die Wohnkultur hat sich seit der Industrialisierung verändert ✅ Die Ausrichtung des Bettes sollte die Tür im Blick haben. ✅ Familienfotos sollten nicht im Schlafzimmer hängen ✅ Ein Holzbett kann erdend wirken und die Schlafqualität verbessern. # So findest du Kristine Heinze Entdecke mehr über [Kristine und die Feng Shui Prinzipien](https://www.raumwende.de). # Über den Podcast: Dieser Podcast bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps zu Themen rund um die Schlafgesundheit. Ob Schlaftipps, Schlafprobleme oder rund um das Thema Schlaf Gesundheit -- wir klären auf und geben dir das Wissen, das du brauchst, um deinen Schlaf selber zu steigern. Jetzt reinhören und deinen Schlaf verbessern! # Hier findest du mich auch Folge mir auf [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/freundinnen_der_nacht/) & Facebook. Höre dir gerne alle Folgen an [Website](https://freundinnendernacht.de/)

En este episodio te cuento:Qué energía trae diciembre, el mes de la Rata en astrologia Bazi.Por qué este mes no es para mirar hacia afuera aunque parezca lo contrario por la NavidadCómo puedes sentir que te influye/afecta en tus decisioones el Agua Yin que trae este mes.Qué puedes estar experimentando estos días a nivel mental y emocional.✔️Qué zonas de tu cuerpo necesitan más cuidado ahora: riñones, lumbar, oídos, articulaciones, sistema nervioso.✔️Qué alimentos agradecerá tu cuerpo para equilibrarse energéticamente.✔️ Qué decisiones internas pueden aparecer sin buscarlas y por qué diciembre es el mes del clic.✔️ Qué ritmos y hábitos ayudan a llevar la energía más Yin del año sin agotarte.Cómo trabajar con la energía de la Rata en tu casa.Qué lugares del hogar es mejor no tocar este mes para evitar tensión.✔️Qué días favorecen cerrar asuntos, qué días favorecen empezar algo… y cuáles es mejor no tocar.Un episodio repletito de información para entender por qué estás como estás, qué te está pidiendo el cuerpo y cómo cerrar el año por todo lo alto. ¿A que apetece? ❄️Me encantará saber qué te ha parecido este episodio. ❄️Puedes escucharlo en plataformas de podcast como Spotify, iTunes, Ivoox, Google Podcast, Anchor, Breaker, PocketCasts, Radio Public, y muchas más.❄️Si prefieres escucharlo sin música y con subtítulos, puedes disfrutar de este capítulo completo en YouTube.❄️Me haría muchísima ilusión leer tus preguntas, comentarios y experiencias. Puedes dejarme tus opiniones aquí mismo, en YouTube, o en las plataformas donde escuchas Verde Menta. Si prefieres, también puedes escribirme en Instagram.❄️Si te ha parecido interesante este contenido, compártelo con quienes crees que también lo disfrutarían. ¡Así ayudas a más personas y también me ayudas a mí!❄️Si te gusta Verde Menta, me encantaría que dejaras una valoración (unas estrellitas) en la plataforma donde lo escuchas, o simplemente dale “Me gusta” al video aquí en YouTube. ¡Mil gracias por tu apoyo!Academia de Feng Shui y Astrología Bazi: https://www.bohom.es/academia-online/Instagram: instagram.com/bohomfengshuiYoutube: youtube.com/@bohomfengshuiTikTok: tiktok.com/@bohomfengshuiEmail: hola@bohom.esWeb: https://www.bohom.es

A new regulation mandating the sealing of public security administrative penalty records, including those related to drug use, has sparked an intense debate on social media, with many people worrying that it may condone illegal activities and undermine social security.一项要求封存治安管理行政处罚记录（包括涉毒记录）的新规在社交媒体上引发激烈讨论，许多人担心，这可能纵容违法行为并损害社会安全。Addressing such fears, legal experts said the records will be sealed, not deleted or expunged, which in no way will condone or cover up illegal activities. Strict access restrictions already exist for sensitive industries involving minors and public safety, they added.法律专家对此回应称，这些记录将被“封存”，而非删除或抹除，这绝不会纵容或掩盖违法行为。他们补充说，涉及未成年人和公共安全的敏感行业本就有严格的准入限制。The new rule, which is part of the revised Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, will take effect on Jan 1, 2026.这项新规属于新版《治安管理处罚法》的一部分，将于2026年1月1日起实施。It garnered a lot of attention after a comment posted about a promotion video of the revised law by Nantong Culture and Tourism's official Douyin account went viral. The comment — "Which young master got caught using drugs?" — triggered public anxiety, with many users on social media expressing the concern that offenders may exploit the policy to "whitewash" their records.在南通文旅官方抖音账号发布的新版法律宣传视频下，一条评论迅速走红，引发了大量关注。评论写道：“是哪家少爷吸毒被抓了？”这勾起了公众焦虑，许多网友担心违法者可能利用政策来“漂白”记录。Public concern mainly focuses on four key points: whether the rule creates a backdoor to erase past offenses, weakens deterrence against drug-related crimes, endangers community safety through information blind spots, or prioritizes leniency over justice.公众的担忧主要集中在四点：新规是否会成为抹除违法记录的“后门”、是否会削弱对涉毒违法行为的威慑力、是否会因信息盲区危及社区安全、以及是否会让宽容压倒正义。Ji Ying, an associate professor of law at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, attributed the controversy to public misunderstanding that drug-related administrative records will be expunged, allowing unrestricted access to career opportunities.对外经济贸易大学法学院副教授冀莹表示，争议源于公众误解，以为涉毒行政记录将被完全删除，使涉毒人员可以毫无限制地获得职业机会。"This misunderstanding sparked worries about public safety and social fairness, and frustration regarding overlooked anti-drug enforcement efforts," Ji said.她说：“这种误解引发了公众对社会安全和公平正义的担忧，也造成了对禁毒执法努力被忽视的挫败感。”Noting the unique status of drug use among administrative violations, she said: "Members of the public maintain zero tolerance toward drug-related behaviors. They believe that a one-size-fits-all sealing policy will not only violate justice and fairness, but also endanger social security. Their concern reflects society's correct understanding of drug hazards and its firm pursuit of justice."她指出，吸毒在行政违法中具有特殊性：“公众对涉毒行为零容忍，他们认为一刀切的封存政策可能损害公平正义，也可能危及社会安全。他们的担忧反映了社会对毒品危害的正确认识及对正义的坚守。”Ji emphasized that China's legal system distinguishes "administrative violations" from "criminal offenses".冀莹强调，中国法律体系严格区分“行政违法”和“刑事犯罪”。Drug use is classified as an administrative offense, with a maximum penalty of 15 days' detention under the Public Security Administration Punishments Law, while trafficking, manufacturing and illegal possession of drugs are crimes.吸毒被归类为行政违法，根据《治安管理处罚法》最高可处罚拘留15日，而贩毒、制毒、非法持有毒品则属于刑事犯罪。China's current Anti-Drug Law stipulates that drug users shall be subject to public security administration penalties, and no penalty shall be imposed on drug users who voluntarily register with public security organs or receive drug rehabilitation treatment at qualified medical institutions.现行《禁毒法》规定，吸毒人员依法接受治安管理处罚；主动向公安机关登记或在合格机构接受戒毒治疗的，不予处罚。Addressing fears of information asymmetry, such as neighbors or employers being unaware of past drug users, Ji said that stringent supporting supervision measures remain in place, and the record-sealing system features differentiated and refined management.针对公众担心邻居、雇主等可能因信息不对称而不知情的问题，冀莹表示，严格的配套监管仍在实施，封存制度本身也具有分级、精细化管理特点。Law enforcement agencies maintain official records of violations, which relevant authorities may access when necessary, and entry restrictions for specific occupations remain in place for special offenses such as drug use, she said.她指出，执法机关会保留违法记录，相关部门在必要时可以调取，同时对涉毒等特殊违法行为，各类特定职业仍设有准入限制。China's multiple laws and regulations require a clean record in terms of drug use for key positions such as ride-hailing drivers, teachers and security guards.我国多部法律法规要求网约车司机、教师、保安等关键岗位必须无吸毒记录。"The sealing of records does not mean that the records don't exist anymore. ... China's legal system has been striving to strike a balance between safeguarding public safety and realizing humanized and lenient law enforcement," Ji said.冀莹表示：“封存记录并不意味着记录不存在了……中国法律体系一直在努力在保障公共安全与实现人性化、宽缓执法之间寻找平衡。”Furthermore, the country's antidrug framework combines strict enforcement with rehabilitation.此外，中国的禁毒体系兼具严格执法与戒治帮扶。An online dynamic control system, which was established in 2006, monitors drug users and offenders by accessing a database of their identity records. This system mandates regular follow-ups and random testing for individuals post-detoxification.自2006年建立的在线动态管控系统，通过身份信息数据库监测吸毒人员，对戒毒后的人员进行定期回访和随机检测。Relevant authorities also monitor narcotic and psychotropic drug circulation, forming closed-loop management through community and rehabilitation feedback.相关部门还会监测麻精药品流通情况，通过社区与康复反馈形成闭环管理。Yin Bo, a law professor at China University of Political Science and Law, said the new rule responds to real challenges, as data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that China registered about 8 million public security cases on average annually from 2019 to 2023, many of these involving minor offenses including drug use, fighting and gambling.中国政法大学法学院教授印波表示，这项新规回应了现实挑战。国家统计局数据显示，2019—2023年期间，我国每年平均登记约800万起治安案件，其中许多属于轻微违法行为，如吸毒、斗殴和赌博。"Many individuals with a single minor public security violation record face outright disqualification at key stages of their lives, such as job applications. This is not only unfair to them, but also creates a large marginalized group in society," Yin said.他说：“许多只有一次轻微治安违法记录的人，却在求职等关键人生节点被直接淘汰。这对他们不公平，也会造成社会上庞大的边缘群体。”He noted that the new rule doesn't endorse special-group protection, but a second-chance policy. The sealed records are invisible in most routine background checks, allowing such individuals to compete fairly and transform themselves from ‘potential risks' to active social contributors, Yin added.他指出，新规不是对特殊群体的保护，而是一项“第二次机会政策”。封存后的记录在常规背景审查中不可见，这使他们能公平竞争，从“潜在风险”转变为积极的社会贡献者。Ji, from the UIBE, said that drug use is noncriminal because legislators view addicts as "patients" in need of compulsory rehabilitation, given the absence of direct victims — a stance grounded in global common practice.冀莹补充说，吸毒被视为行政违法而非犯罪，是因为立法者认为吸毒者本质上是需要强制戒治的“病人”，且其行为缺乏直接受害者——这一立场符合国际通行认知。administrative penalty行政处罚information asymmetry信息不对称drug rehabilitation戒毒治疗marginalized group边缘群体closed-loop management闭环管理

What does it mean for your reality that every moment of your life is being co-written by you and God? Josh Trent welcomes Dr. Steven Young, Hermetic Expert, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 784, to explore how every moment in our lives is co-orchestrated by both God and the self, why our wounds are divine assignments, how we can shift reality using frequencies, and why imagination is more powerful than desire. Get 33% Off Dr. Steven Young's Hermetics Course Dr. Steven Young's Hermetics Course bridges the modern and the mystical by teaching the Seven Hermetic Principles, the universal laws revealed in The Kybalion, in an actionable, science-meets-spirit format. This course empowers you to reshape your reality from the inside out by mastering principles like Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, and Polarity. Beyond philosophical teachings, this immersive program provides tools to rewire your mind, reprogram limiting beliefs, and recalibrate your energy, whether you're healing trauma, improving your health, or simply raising your vibration. 33% OFF WITH CODE "JOSH33" In This Episode, Dr. Steven Young Uncovers: [00:50] God Orchestrates Every Single Moment How both God and ourselves orchestrate every moment of our lives. Why we're a God self. How humans used to communicate via telepathy. Resources: Dr. Steven Young 754 Dr. Steven Young | How to Use Your Mind to Change Reality Beyond Limitations [03:55] Purpose: The Ego vs God How the ego and infinite God can be harmonized. Why God doesn't have free will, but humans do. How we exist in a purpose that's beyond comprehension. Why we either produce from lack or wholeness. How the frequency of lack produces more lack. [10:05] God Experiences Life Through You Why we need to learn to honor our mothers. How our wounds are a gift from God. Why the dense energies we're given will eventually expand. How God experiences infinite frequencies through humans. Why God wants to have experiences through us. Resources: 538 John Wineland | A New Masculine Paradigm: Leading With Love, Living Your Truth + Healing The World [15:25] What Dictates Your Reality Why we shouldn't rely only and knowing and intellect. How the relationship to an object dictates our reality. Why many parents overprotect their children and create friction in their relationship. How polarity works. Resources: Cosmic Joke [18:55] The Pendulum Swing Why people who ask for connection experience extreme loneliness. How God makes us experience the polar opposites. Why getting off the pendulum swing allows us to become nothing and everything. Resources: The Punisher (2004) [21:50] Relationship Pendulum What Steven's visit to Tibet with his ex-partner taught him. How he's struggled in finding a partner. What led him and his ex-partner to start getting back together. [26:15] Distorted Sexual Energy How the Yin and Yang symbol represents God, and both sides are one. Why Steven doesn't judge malevolent sexual energy. How sexual energy is a creative force. Why lack represents separation. [31:35] The Root Source of All Addiction Why we need to honor the anger that we feel towards the demonic sexual energy. How the Western healing system tells us something's wrong with us. Why God loves us no matter what we do. How addictions distract us from feeling ourselves. Resources: Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson [37:10] Spiritual Separation + Deception Why labels put us in a box and separate us from the infinite. How the spiritual people live in separation. The purpose of deception in the human experience. [39:50] The Power of Words How Steven's brain got attacked by flash-eating bacteria. Why we should rely more on intuition than intellect. How the word "vulnerability" implies we put ourselves at risk. The problem with conscious capitalism. Resources: Emotional Epigenetics™: The Sacred Science of Identity Transformation (Remember Who You Are) [46:25] A Business Is a Living Entity The five planes of existence. Why businesses are living things. How the intention and desire behind creating a business shape its outcomes. Why our desire to have a thriving future wants to happen. [51:10] The Purpose of Hermetic Laws How Steven was called to create the course. Why hermetic principles help us navigate the five planes of existence. How hermetics create more peace in our lives. Why Steven's favorite hermetic law is the law of correspondence. [54:50] Everything In Your Life Is a Manifestation How we need to look beyond things to understand them. Why the double slit experiment confirms the hermetic laws. How we don't need to step into our power because we've always been beyond powerful. Why we're never not manifesting. How our conscious awareness slows down vibration to change wave form to solid. Why we create reality just like God. Resources: Patch Adams (1998) What The Bleep Do We Know?! (2004) [01:00:40] How Imagination Can Shift Reality How what we imagine creates our reality. Why our imagination is more powerful than our conscious desires. How schools take away our imagination to keep us enslaved. Resources: An Experimental study of imagination. [01:04:20] Science and Spirituality Are One How alchemy merges science and spirit. Why spirit and science operate as one. How religion separated science and spirituality. Why we're now heading toward the merge of science and spirituality. [01:08:05] Recognize Your Subconscious How Carl Jung impacted Steven's work. Why our work here is to recognize our subconscious self. How Steven's partner shows him love even when he's not loving. [01:13:00] Advanced Hermetics Why the hermetic teachings become more powerful once we start embodying them. How advanced hermetic practices reveal our shadow and ego. Why hermetics are the source code for all spiritual teachings. How people can de-materialize and re-materialize to time travel. Why Atlantis was an advanced civilization that communicated telepathically. Resources: Byron Katie [01:20:20] The Third Reality How everything has been happening faster in the last 5 years. Why we're finally starting to remember our divinity. The importance of choosing what we allow into our consciousness. How chaos is being balanced out. Resources: 782 Tom Bilyeu: Do THIS Before AI Takes 300 Million Jobs [01:25:10] Nothing Can Grow Without Space How Steven's friend spent 9 months in silence in a monastery. Why we can't have an experience without space. How nouns and judgment put us in a box. Why so many people don't feel fulfilled. How cognitive biases prevent us from seeing the opposite story. "For 36,000 years, humanity lived in complete harmony with dimensional beings because we understood and lived by the Hermetic laws. 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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Dewey, former show rider and thoroughbred jockey, NASM certified personal trainer, certified health and wellness coach, 200hr + Yin yoga teacher, dog mom, and all-around outdoorsy, crafty human, for an honest conversation about the seasons of life that make consistency feel harder than it should. We talk about our own experiences, the beliefs we've had to unlearn, and what helps us stay grounded, steady, and kind to ourselves when routines shift or life gets chaotic. You'll hear how we personally navigate overwhelm, find our footing again, and reset without slipping into all-or-nothing patterns. We also share something we've been working on behind the scenes that we're really excited about! Sign up for the Steady Through the Season 4-Week LIVE Series with Sarah & I! This is a live, supportive series to help you break the all-or-nothing cycle and stop waiting for January to feel like yourself again. Each week, we'll focus on simple, sustainable habits you can use even when life is full. This isn't about perfection or rigid rules. It's about support, strategy, and sustainability even when life feels full. If you want consistency without pressure, and support without perfection, this is for you. Sign up below: https://www.creative-wholistics.com/steadythroughtheseason

This episode we look at many of the natural events and talk about those observing and writing things down, and why they may have wanted to do so. For more, check out our podcast blogpage:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-139   Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 139: Observing the "Natural" World. Members of the Onmyou-ryou, dressed in the official robes of their office, sat around in their observation tower, measuring the location of the stars.  They kept their light to a minimum, just enough so that they could write down their observations, but not so much that it would destroy their vision.  As they looked up, suddenly they saw a strange movement: a streak through the sky.  They waited, and observed, and then there was another, and another after that.  It was as if the stars themselves were falling from the heavens.  They watched as it seemed that the constellations themselves were melting and falling apart.  Quickly they scribbled down notes.  Tomorrow, with the light of day, they would consult various sources to see just what it could mean.  For now, their role was simply to observe and record.   Welcome back, everyone.  It is the height of holiday season in the US as I record this, and in our narrative we are in the middle of the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, who came to power in 672 and who has been shoring up the Ritsuryo state instigated by his late brother, Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  We have talked in recent episodes about how Ohoama put a lot of the state under the control of members of the royal family, or at least those with claims to royal blood, and how he had also begun work on the Chronicles—the very works that we have been using to try and understand the history of this and earlier periods.   It seems clear that Ohoama and his cohorts were doing their best to solidify their control and, in the process, create what they felt was a modern state, leveraging the continental model, but not without their own local flavor.  After all, they were also investing in the kami based rituals of state and specifically in Ise shrine, which they claimed as an ancestral shrine for their lineage. This episode, let's dig into another thing that was getting reported around this time.  And that is… science!  Or at least observations of the world and indications of how people were interacting with it. Before going into the subject, I want to acknowledge that "science", or "Kagaku" in modern Japanese, may not look like what we think of as "science" today.  The word "Kagaku" itself appears to come about in the late Edo period, and became associated with the western idea of "Science" in the Meiji period.  Today we think of it as observations, yes, but also testing via the scientific method. I think it might be more appropriate to categorize a lot of earlier science under a term like "learning" or "study", and it seems to have encompassed a wide range of topics of study, some of which we would include as "science" and some which we might refer to more as "arts".  There is also a very fine line with religion and philosophy as well. From a modern perspective, I think one could fairly argue that "science"—particularly the so-called "hard" sciences—refers to something that can be empirically tested via the scientific method.  So you can see something, form a hypothesis, create a test, and then that test should produce the same results no matter who conducts it, assuming you account for the variables. And please don't @ me about this… I know I am simplifying things.  This isn't a podcast about science unless we are talking about the social sciences of history and archaeology. In contrast to our modern concept of science, much of what we see in the Asuka era is built around using our reasoning to arrive at the truth of something.  In cases where we are dealing with clearly physical phenomena that have observable causes and effects, this can lead to remarkably reliable results.  One example of this is calendrical science—it isn't that hard to observe the passing of days and seasons.  Even the rotation of the earth and the movements of stars and even something with as large a period as comets could be observed and tracked, especially if you had centuries of data to comb through.  In fact, they often would predict things that it turns out they couldn't, themselves, see.  They could predict that an eclipse would occur, for example, even when that eclipse was only visible somewhere else.  And they didn't have to calculate gravitational pull, mass, or distances between different heavenly bodies for that to occur. Similarly, in the agricultural sphere: you had so many people who observed the seasons and would figure out new ways of doing things.  It doesn't take an understanding of chlorophyl to know that plants generally do better when exposed to sunlight. I believe the leap happens when you get to things that go beyond purely observable means.  Sickness, for example—how do you explain viruses or germs without equipment like microscopes to see what our eyes alone cannot?  And if such "invisible" things could cause so much damage, then why could there not be other "invisible" elements, such as kami and boddhisatvas?  And as humans we are driven to make connections.  It is one of the things that has driven our technological innovation and rise, but it is also something that can easily go awry.  Like when you are sitting in a dark house, alone, and you hear a noise.  Rationally, you might know that houses settle and creak, but that doesn't necessarily stop your brain from connecting it with thoughts that someone must be in the house making that noise. Or even how we make judgments based on nothing more than how someone talks or what they look like, because our brains have made connections with those things, for good or ill. A large part of the rationalization that was accomplished in Asian thought had to do with concepts of Yin and Yang, the negative and the positive, the dark and the light.  This was thought of as a kind of energy—qi or ki—that was embedded in things.  We discussed this somewhat back in episode 127, because yin yang theory, along with the five element theory, known as Wuxing or Gogyou in Japanese, became embedded in the idea of the calendar.  Why was summer hot, except that it was connected with an excess of fire energy?  And the cold, dark days of winter would be associated with an excess of water, naturally. I should note that while this is one of the more comprehensive philosophical systems in use, it was not the only means by which various phenomena and effects were rationalized.  After all, it had to be imposed on a framework of how the world otherwise worked, and descriptions of the world came from a variety of places.  There was, for example, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, or Sanhaijing, which detailed the world as envisioned in the period before the Qin dynasty, although there were occasional updates.  The Sanhaijing  described regular plants and animals in the same breath as gods and monsters.  There were also various buddhist sutras, which brought their own cosmological view of the universe that had to be squared with other visions, including those passed down locally describing the archipelago as the "Reed Plain" and giving particular importance to eight of the islands—though which eight depends on which variant of the creation myth you are referencing. To categorize the study of the natural—and what we would consider the supernatural—world around them, the Ritsuryou set up specific bureaus.  One of these was the Onmyou-ryou, the Bureau of Yin-yang, also known as the Onyo no Tsukasa.  This Bureau oversaw divination, astronomy, time, and calendars.  At its head was the Onmyou-no-kami.  Below them were the various scholars studying the core subjects, as well as technical practitioners to carry out the rites and divination. On the continent, priority was generally given to astronomical and calendrical studies, and many of the more magical practices or rituals would fade away, likely because there were local Taoist institutions who could take up much of that work.  In Japan, however, it seems that the calendrical studies tended to ossify, instead, while onmyoji came to fill a role not just for the state but also among the population for divination and other such practices.  Even into the Edo period one could find private onmyoji, and the Bureau itself lasted until the very beginning of the Meiji period. Another important institution of the Ritsuryo government for learning was the Daigakuryou, the Bureau of Great Learning.  Students of Japanese may recognize the term "Daigaku" referring, today, to universities. The original concept for the Daigaku-ryou, or Daigaku no Tsukasa, was focused on the study of those things that were considered perhaps a bit more practical and necessary to anyone who might want a political career.  Since this was founded on concepts of Confucian government, it is little wonder that it was originally designed to focus on Confucian studies, among other things.  This fits into the idea of a supposed meritocracy, where one's education was part of the examination.  You may recall from Episode 115 we talked about the National University in Chang'an, which is likely something that the Daigaku Ryou could only ever dream of becoming. Early arts taught at the Daigaku Ryou included the Confucian classics, mathematics, writing, and Chinese pronunciation.  These were all things that you would need to know to become a part of the bureaucracy The idea of a school may have been born along with the early institution of the government, with mention as early as 671, in the last year of Naka no Oe's reign, but we don't have it clearly established in the code until later.  Full operations may have been somewhat delayed due to the tumultuous events of Ohoama's accession to power in 672, but we do see it explicitly mentioned in the year 675.  On the first day of the year we are told that Students from the Daigaku Ryou, along with students from the Onmyou-Ryou and from the Gaiyaku Ryou, the Bureau of External Medicine; along with the Woman of S'ravasti, the Woman of Tara, Prince Syeonkwang of Baekje, and Silla labourers offered presents of drugs and various rarities. We talked about the first two, the Daigaku-ryou and the Onmyou-ryou, but the Gaiyaku Ryou doesn't seem to have a lot of information out there beyond this mention.  Later there would a "Ten'yaku Ryou", or Bureau of Medicine, established in the code.  Since we don't have any extant codes from this period beyond what was written down in the Nihon Shoki, we don't know for certain what the Gaiyaku-ryou was , and it is possible that the Gaiyaku-Ryou was a precursor to the Ten'yaku Ryou.  "GAI" means "outside" or "external", leading me to wonder if this referred to external medicine in contrast to internal medicine, or if it meant medicine or drugs from outside teh archipeloago. I would point out that these students are found with the Woman of S'ravasti, or Shae; the Woman of Tara; a Baekje prince and Silla labourers.  In other words, they were all people from outside of the archipelago.  This is not entirely surprising as it was from outside that much of the learning was coming into the country. "Yaku" or "Kusuri", which can be translated as either "Drugs" or "medicine", could refer to a number of things.  How effective they were is somewhat questionable. Almost certainly some of them had confirmed medicinal efficacy, but others may have been thought to have been effective due to things like their connection to the five elements, or wuxing, theory. For example, something red might be assumed to have a warming effect because of the presumed presence of the fire element.  And the power of the placebo effect no doubt made them seem at least partially effective.  Consider, for example, how many people will swear by certain remedies for the common cold when all it really does is distract you, or perhaps make you a bit more comfortable, until the symptoms pass on their own. A more certain science was probably that of Astronomy, which we've mentioned a few times.  The passage of the stars through the sky was something that could be easily observed.  There is a theory that some of the first lines in the Yijing, or book of changes, may actually be a description of the changing of seasons as different aspects of a given constellation rise over the horizon, and the placement of certain stars would help in the adjustment of the lunar calendar, since the moon's orbit does not match up exactly with the solar year, and year the solar year was quite important to things like agriculture and even sailing to the mainland. This all makes 675 a seemingly banner year for science, as four days after the presentation of medicine to the throne, the government erected a platform by which to observe the stars.  This wouldn't need to be much—it could have been an earthen mound, or just a tower, from which one could get above the ground, presumably see over any buildings, to the horizon.  Granted, Asuka might not be the best place for such observations, with the nearby mountains meaning that the true horizon is often obstructed.  Nonetheless, it may have been enough to make calculations. Astronomy platforms, or Tenmondai, would continue to be used up until at least the Meiji period.  Without a telescope, observations were somewhat limited—though they also didn't have the same level of light pollution that we have today.  Remember, many woke just before dawn and went to sleep not too long after the sun went down, which only makes sense when you are living in a place where creating light, while doable, also ran the risk of burning your entire house to the ground. It is worth noting that the sky for the ancient Japanese was likely quite different than what most of us see when we look up, unless you are fortunate enough to live in a place with very little light pollution.  For many of those living today in the cities and suburban landscape, go outside at night and you might see the moon and some of the brightest stars, but for most of the ancient Japanese, they would look up and see the heavenly river, the Amakawa, or Milky Way.  They would have looked up at a sky glittering with myriad dots of light, as well as planets and more.  It was both familiar and strange—something one saw regularly and yet something that was also extremely inaccessible. Astronomical observations would have been important for several reasons, as I've mentioned.  They would have been used to keep the calendar in check, but they would also have likely been used to help calibrate the water clock, which helped to tell time.  Of course, going back to the five elements and yin yang theory, it is also believed that the energy, the qi or ki, changed with the seasons and the movements of the stars and planets—planets were not known as such, of course, but their seemingly erratic movements compared to bright lights in the sky meant they were noticed and assigned values within the elemental system. One of the things that came with the changing seasons, the heavenly movements, and the flow of ki was a concept of "kata-imi", literally directional taboos.  There were times when certain directions might be considered favorable or unfavorable for various actions.  This could be something as simple as traveling in a given direction.  In the centuries to come this would spawn an entire practice of kata-tagae, or changing direction.  Is the north blocked, but you need to travel there, anyway?  Well just go northwest to say hello to a friend or visit your local sake brewery, and then travel due east.  Ta-da!  You avoided going directly north!  There were also mantra-like incantations that one might say if they had to travel in an inauspicious direction to counteract the concept of bad influences. This also influenced various other things, and even today you will often see dates where a year and month might be followed by simply the character for "auspicious day" rather than an actual day of the month. So observing the heavens was important, and it was also important that they tostudy the works of those on the continent, whose records could help predict various astronomical phenomena.  Except that there was one tiny problem:  I don't know if you've noticed, but Japan and China are in two different locations.  Not all astronomical phenomena can be observed from all points of the globe.  The Northern Lights, for example, are rarely seen in more southerly latitudes, and while eclipses are not too rare, a total eclipse only impacts certain areas of the earth, along relatively narrow paths. I mention this because it isn't always clear if the records we get in the Nihon Shoki are about phenomena they directly observed or if they are taking reports from elsewhere and incorporating them into the narrative.  One such event is the comet of 676. The entry in the Nihon Shoki tells us that in the 7th lunar month of the 5th year of Temmu Tennou, aka 676 CE, a star appeared in the east that was 7 or 8 shaku in length.  It disappeared two months later. We've mentioned some of this before, but the sky was divided up into "shaku", or "feet", though how exactly it was measured I'm not entirely sure.  It appears to be that one foot was roughly 1.5 degrees of the sky, give or take about a quarter of a degree, with 180 degrees from horizon to horizon.  So it would have been about 10 to 12 degrees in the sky.  Another way to picture it is if you hold out your arm towards the object, and spread your index and little finger, it would probably fit between those two points.  This comet hung around for some time, and a great part about a comet like this is that it was viewable from multiple locations.  After all, as the earth turned, different areas were exposed to the comet as it passed through our part of the solar system.  Thus we have records of it from not just the Nihon Shoki:  We also find it in the Anglo-Saxon chronicles, where it was thought to have foretold the end of Bishop Wilfred's control of Northumbria.  We also see it in Tang, Silla, and Syrian sources. These sources aren't always in complete agreement.  For one thing, they noted when they first saw it, which might have been impacted by local conditions.  And then conversion between lunar and solar calendars can also sometimes get in the way.  Roughtly speaking, we have the Nihon Shoki providing dates of somewhere from about August or September of 676, on the Western calendar, to October or November. Tang sources put it from 4 September to 1 November.  Silla Chronicles claim that it first appeared in the 7th lunar month, so between August and September.  A Syrian Chronicle notes a comet from about 28 August to 26 October in the following year, 677, but this is thought to have been a mistake.  European sources generally seem to claim it was seen in August and lasted for three months.  All of these sightings put it at roughly the same time. Working with that and with known comets, we think we actually know which comet this is:  The Comet de Cheseaux also known as the Comet Klinkenberg-Cheseaux.  And I should mention this is all thanks to a research paper by M. Meyer and G. W. Kronk.  In that paper they propose that this is the comet with the designation of C/1743 X1, or the common names I just mentioned.  If so, based on its trajectory, this comet would have been visible in 336, 676, 1032, 1402, 1744, and is next predicted to show up in 2097.  And no, those aren't all exactly the same amount of time.  It is roughly every 350 years or so, but with the movements of the solar system, the planets, and various gravitational forces that likely slow or speed up its movement, it doesn't show up on exactly regular intervals.  Still, it is pretty incredible to think that we have a record of a comet that was seen the world over at this time, by people looking up from some very different places. Comets were something interesting for early astronomers.  They may have originally been seen as particularly ominous—after all, in the early eras, they were hardly predictable, and it would take years to get enough data to see that they were actually a somewhat regular occurrence.  In fact, it is likely that early astronomers were able to figure out eclipse schedules before comets.  Still, they seem to have come to the realization that comets were in fact another type of natural and reoccurring phenomenon.  That isn't to say that they didn't have any oracular meaning, but it did mean they were less of an obvious disturbance of the heavenly order. We have another comet mentioned in the 10th lunar month of 681, but that one seems to have had less attention focused on it, and we don't have the same details.  Then in the 8th lunar month of 682 we have an entry about a Great Star passing from East to West—which was probably a shooting star, rather than a comet.  Comets, for all that they appear to be streaking across the sky thanks to their long tails, are often relatively stable from an earthbound perspective, taking months to appear and then disappear again. Then, on the 23rd day of the 7th month of 684 we get another comet in the northwest.  This one was more than 10 shaku in length—about 15 degrees, total, give or take.  Given the date, we can be fairly confident about this one, as well: it was the famous Halley's comet.  Halley's comet is fascinating for several reasons.  For one, it has a relatively short period of about 72 to 80 years, though mostly closer to 75 to 77 years in between sightings.  The last time it visited the earth was in 1986, and it is expected back in 2061.  Halley's comet has been recorded since the 3rd century BCE, and, likely because of its short period, it was the first periodic comet to be recognized as such.  There are other periodic comets with short periods, but many of them are not visible with the naked eye.  Halley's comet is perhaps the most studied comet, given its regular and relatively short periodicity.  It is also connected to the famous writer, humorist, and essayist, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, aka Mark Twain.  He was born only a few days after the comet reached perihelion in 1835 and died a day after it reached the same point again in 1910, and while he may not have visited Japan in his lifetime, it was a period of great change both in his home country of America and in Japan.  America, of course, would undergo a Civil War over the issue of slavery in the early 1860s, and shortly after that Japan would have its own civil war in the form of the Meiji Revolution.  And while he never visited—and translation could only do so much to capture the art of his prose—Mark Twain's works were apparently quite influential in Japan in the early 20th century. Of course, comets were just one of the celestial phenomena to be observed.  The astronomers were interested in just about anything happening in the sky.  We have accounts of both solar and lunar eclipses, and not necessarily full eclipses either.  We even have notice of the movement of some planets, such as in 681, when they noted that the planet mars "entered" the moon. Obviously the astronomers weren't recording every raincloud that came through—at least not in the main chronicles—but they did capture a fair number of events.  They did record particularly memorable storms.  For instances, in the 8th lunar month of 675 there was a storm that is said to have caused sand to fly and which then damaged houses.  This sounds like a wind storm without rain—after all, if there was rain, you would expect that the sand would have been wet and tamped down.  It is possible to have hurricane level winds without the rain.  While typhoons typically bring rain, especially as they usually build up their strength at sea, it is possible to have the winds alone, as I've experienced, myself, in Tokyo.  This most likely happens in an isolated area—there is water and rain somewhere, but the typhoon can be large, so parts of it may only get the wind and little or no rain.  I wonder if something like that happened in this instance.  It is also possible that this record refers to actual sand being brought across from the continent.  In some instances, sand can be lifted up from as far away as Mongolia and carried all the way to Japan, though it is pretty rare. And it wasn't just wind and sand.  We get accounts of hail coming down as large as peaches, torrential rainstorms, and even ash, likely from a volcanic eruption that was otherwise unrecorded.  There are also accounts of snow, though typically recorded in times where you wouldn't expect to see it, such as the third lunar month, which would mean snow in late April or early May. Mostly these storms are mentioned in terms of how they affected the immediate fortunes of the living, but sometimes storms did even more damage.  In 682, for example, a hoar-frost was reported in both Shinano and Kibi in the 7th lunar month.  On its own, this probably wouldn't have been worth mentioning, but the chroniclers add that because of storms the "five grains had not formed".  So storms had diminished the crops and the hoar-frost was apparently the killing blow.  The harvest that year would be lean, and it would not be a happy time for many that winter. And then, just as important as what was happening was what was not.  There are several mentions of droughts, particularly towards the end of Spring, early Summer.  This is traditionally a drier period, and if it is too dry it could harm the harvest.  And so the government was expected to find a way to bring the rain—a tall order, the general resolution to which seems to be prayers and rituals designed to bring rain.  In a place like Japan, I suspect that it was usually just a matter of time before the prayers were "successful", thus reinforcing their presumed efficacy. Some of the things that they recorded were a bit more mysterious.  For example, in the second lunar month of 680 we are told that a sound like drums was heard from the East.  There are many things this could theoretically be, from rumbles of thunder to some other phenomenon, though the following year we have a note about thunder in the West, so theoretically they knew the difference between thunder and drums.  Later that same year, 680, we are told that there was a "brightness" in the East from the hour of the dog to the hour of the rat—about 8pm to midnight.  Was this some kind of aurora?  But wouldn't that have been in the north, rather than the east?    Could it have been some kind of lightning?  But that is a long time for a lightning storm to hang around.  And there are other strange things, some of which seem impossible and we have to doubt.  For example, in 684 they said that, at dusk, the seven stars of the Big Dipper drifted together to the northeast and sank.  Unless they are just recording the natural setting of the stars of the big dipper.  Certainly, over time the constellation appears to rotate around the north star, and it dips down to or below the horizon in the autumn months.  So were they just talking about the natural, yearly setting of the stars, or something else? There may be some clues in that the 11th lunar month, when that was recorded, we see several other heavenly phenomena recorded.  Two days after the Big Dipper set, at sunset, a star fell in the eastern quarter of the sky that we are told was as large as a jar.  Later, the constellations were wholly disordered and stars fell like rain.  That same month, a star shot up in the zenith and proceeded along with the Pleiades until the end of the month.  While this sounds like shooting stars and a possible meteor shower, a later commenter suggested that this was all a heavenly omen for the state of the court, showing the "disordered" state of the nobility at this time.  Of course, this was also a year and change before the sovereign's eventual passing, so there is also the possibility that the Chroniclers were looking at events later and ascribing meaning and importance after the fact. In another account of something seemingly wonderous: in 682 we are told that something shaped like a Buddhist flag, colored like flame, was seen by all of the provinces and then sank into the Japan sea north of Koshi.  A white mist is also said to have risen up from the Eastern mountains. There are various things that could be going on here.  It strikes me that the white mist could be a cloud, but could also be something volcanic.  And the flame colored prayer flag makes me think about how a high cloud can catch the light of the rising or setting sun.  That could look like a flag, and can seem extremely odd depending on the other conditions in the sky. Or maybe it was aliens. Okay, it is unlikely that it was aliens, but I think that these do give an idea of the kinds of records that were being made about the observed phenomena.  Obviously the Nihon Shoki is recording those things that were considered particularly significant for whatever reason.  This could just be because it was something odd and unexplained, or perhaps it was more well known but rare.  It may have even had religious connotations based on some aspect, like evoking the image of Buddhist flags.  And it is possible that it was thought to have had significant impact on events—perhaps even an impact that isn't clear to us today, many centuries removed from the events. Some things were clear, however.  Lightning strikes are often mentioned specifically when they strike something of note.  In 678, we are told that a pillar of the Western Hall of the New Palace was struck by lightning, though apparently the building itself survived.  Then, in 686, Lighting appeared in the southern sky with a large roar of thunder.  A fire broke out and caught the tax cloth storehouse of the Ministry of Popular affairs, which immediately exploded in flames.  After all, a thatched roofed, wooden building filled with kindling in the form of cloth—and likely a  fair amount of paper and writing supplies to keep track of it all—sounds like a bonfire waiting to happen.  There were reports that the fire had actually started in Prince Osakabe's palace and then spread to the Ministry of Popular Affairs from there. It is also worth noting that recording of such events was still somewhat new to the archipelago as a whole. They were learning from the continent, but also defining their own traditions. Observations of natural phenomena weren't just relegated to celestial occurrences or weather.  After all, there was something else that one could observe in the sky:  birds.  Now this wasn't your average bird-watching—though I'm not saying that there weren't casual birders in ancient Japan, and if we ever find someone's birding diary from that era I think that would be so cool.  But there were some things that were significant enough to be mentioned. For example, in 678 we get a report of "atori", or bramblings.  Bramblings are small songbirds which are found across Eurasia.  Notably they are migratory, and are known to migrate in huge flocks especially in the winter time, and sure enough on the 27th day of the 12th month we are told that the bramblings flew from the southwest to the northeast, covering the entire sky.  This makes me think about some of the other mass migrations that used to occur that have largely been reduced significantly due to habitat loss, disruption to traditional migratory routes, and other population pressures on various bird species.  Still, having so many birds that it blocked out the sky certainly seems a significant event to report on.  We later see a similar account in 680, with the flock moving from southeast to northwest.  Given the location of Asuka it sounds like they were flocking in the mountains and heading out over the Nara Basin, perhaps seeking food in another mountainous area. In 682, the birders were at it again.  This time, around midday on the 11th day of the 9th lunar month, several hundreds of cranes appeared around the Palace and soared up into the sky.  They were there for about two hours before they dispersed.  Once again, cranes are migratory and known to flock.  Cranes are also known as a symbol of long life and joy—and I can understand it.  Have you ever seen a flock of cranes?  They are not small birds, and they can be really an incredible sight.  Flocks of cranes themselves were probably not that rare, and it was no doubt more about so many gathering around the palace which made it particularly special. It wasn't just birds in the sky that were considered important symbols, though.  Birds often are noted as auspicious omens.  Usually strange birds, plants, or other such things are found in various provinces and presented to the throne.    So in 675, Yamato presented auspicious "barn-door fowl", likely meaning a fancy chicken.  Meanwhile, the Eastern provinces presented a white falcon and the province of Afumi presented a white kite.  Chickens are associated with the sun and thus with the sun goddess, Amaterasu, and albino versions of animals were always considered auspicious, often being mentioned in Buddhist sources.  Later, in 680, we see a small songbird, a "Shitodo", also described as white, and probably albino, sent to the court from nearby Settsu. Then, in 681 there is mention of a red sparrow.  Red coloration is not quite the same as albinism, though it is something that does occur at times, when the brownish coloration comes out more red than brown, and I suspect this is what we are talking about.  This is most likely just a recessed gene or genetic mutation, similar to causes for albinism, but just in a different place in the DNA.  As for why it was important:  I'd first and foremost note that anything out of the ordinary (and even some ordinary things) could be considered a sign.   Red was also seen as an auspicious color, so that may have had something to do with it as well.  And then there is the concept of Suzaku, the red bird of the south.  Suzaku is usually depicted as an exotic bird species of some kind, like how we might depict a phoenix.  But it was also just a "red bird", so there is that, and perhaps that was enough.  Not that this red sparrow was "Suzaku", but evoked the idea of the southern guardian animal.  A year prior, in 680, a red bird—we aren't told what kind—had perched on a southern gate, which even more clearly screams of the Suzaku aesthetic. It is probably worth noting here that in 686, towards the end of the reign, not that anyone knew it at the time, Ohoama decided to institute a new nengo, or regnal period.  It was called Shuuchou—red or vermillion bird—and it likely referred to Suzaku.  This nengo was cut short, however, with Ohoama's death that same year.  Nengo were often chosen with auspicious names as a kind of hope for the nation, so clearly "red bird" was considered a good thing. A month after the red sparrow, Ise sent a white owl, and then a month after that, the province of Suwou sent a red turtle, which they let loose in the pond at the Shima palace.  Again, these were probably just examples of animals seen as auspicious, though they would have likely been recorded by the Onmyou-ryou, who would have likely combed through various sources and precedents to determine what kind of meaning might be attached to them. Color wasn't the only thing that was important.  In 682, the Viceroy of Tsukushi reported that they had found a sparrow with three legs.  There are numerous reasons why this could be, but there is particular significance in Japan and Asia more generally.  A three legged bird is often associated with the sun Andusually depicted as a black outline of a three legged bird inside of a red sun.  In Japan this was often conflated with the Yata-garasu, the Great Crow, which is said to have led the first mythical sovereign, Iware Biko, to victory in his conquest of Yamato.  Thus we often see a three legged crow depicted in the sun, which was an object of particular veneration for the Wa people from centuries before.  And I suspect that the little three-legged sparrow from Tsukushi  I suspect that this had particular significance because of that image. Animals were not the only auspicious things presented to the throne.  In 678, Oshinomi no Miyatsuko no Yoshimaro presented the sovereign with five auspicious stalks of rice.  Each stalk, itself, had other branches.  Rice, of course, was extremely important in Japan, both from a ritual and economic sense, so presenting rice seems appropriate.  Five stalks recalls things like the five elemental theory—and in general five was consider a good number.  Three and five are both good, prime numbers, while four, pronounced "Shi", sounds like death and is considered inauspicious.  Three, or "San" is sometimes associated with life, and five is associated with the five elements, but also just the fact that it is half of ten, and we have five fingers on one hand and in so many other ways, five is regarded as a good number in much of Asia. That the stalks had multiple branches likely referred to them bearing more than the usual amount of rice on them, which seems particularly hopeful.  Certainly the court thought so.  In light of the auspicious gift, all sentences of penal servitude and lower were remitted.  In 680, Officials of the Department of Law gave tribute of auspicious stalks of grain, themselves.  I'm not sure, in this case, that it was all that they hoped, however, as that began three days straight of rain and flooding. A year earlier, in 679, we are told that the district of Ito, in Kii, immediately south of Yamato, sent as tribute the "herb of long life".  We are told that it "resembled" a mushroom—probably meaning it was a mushroom, or maybe something formed into a mushroom shape.  But the stem was about a foot long and the crown was two spans, about 6 feet in diameter.  This is pretty incredible, and I have to wonder if there is a bit of exaggeration going on here. Another tribute was a horn found on Mt. Katsuraki.  It branched into two at the base, was united at the end, and had some flesh and hair still attached, about an inch in length.  They claimed it must be horn or a Lin, or Kirin, sometimes referred to as an Asian unicorn—a mythical creature considered to be quite auspicious and benevolent.  This was on the 26th day in the 2nd lunar month of the year 680, probably around March or April.  I highly suspect that what they found was an oddly shaped bit of antler from  a buck whose antlers had begun to come in and which might have been taken out by wolves or bears or something else altogether.  The fact that the ends were said to be fused together could just be referring to some kind of malformation of the antlers.  The fur and flesh could mean that the antlers were still growing—antlers would probably just be coming in around early spring time.  Still, there is no telling how long it was there, so it could have been from the previous year as well.  Attributing it to a kirin seems a bit of a stretch, but it was clearly something unusual. Animals and plants were recorded in tribute, but also when something odd happened.  Fruiting out of season was one such occurrence, which we've seen elsewhere in the chronicles as well.  There was even a record when the famous Tsuki tree outside of Asukadera had a branch fall down.  Presumably it was a large and noticeable branch, and by now this appears to have been a tree with a bit of age to it that had seen a lot, so it makes sense it got a mention. Finally, we go from the heavens to the earth.    Perhaps the most numerous observations in the Chronicles were the earthquakes.  We've noted in the past that Japan is extremely active, volcanically speaking, so it makes sense that there are multiple accounts of earthquakes each year, especially if they were compiling reports from around the country.  Most of these are little more than just a note that there was an earthquake, but a few stand out. The first is the 12th lunar month of 678.  We are told that there was a large earthquake in Tsukushi—modern Kyushu. The ground split open to the width of about 20 feet for more than 30,000 feet.  Many of the commoners' houses in the area were torn down.  In one place there was a house atop a hill, and though the hill crumbled down the house somehow remained intact.  The inhabitants had apparently been home and must have been oblivious, as they didn't realize anything had happened until they woke up the next morning. Again, probably a bit of hyperbole in here, but if we think back to things like the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, where large areas of land shifted noticeably along the fault lines, it is likely that this was a similar or even more catastrophic event.  And here I'll give a quick plug for Kumamoto, which is still working to rebuild from the earthquake, and if you ever get a chance, I recommend a visit to the Kumamoto Earthquake Memorial Museum or Kioku, where you can see for yourself just how powerful mother nature can be. Another powerful earthquake was mentioned in the 10th lunar month of 684.  If the earthquake in Tsukushi had hit mostly agricultural areas, based on the description, this seems to have hit more populated regions.  We are told that it started in the dark of night, the hour of the boar, so about 10pm, give or take an hour.  The shaking was so bad that throughout the country men and women cried out and were disoriented—they could not tell east from west, a condition no doubt further hindered by the dark night sky.  There were mountain slides and rivers changed course, breaking their banks and flooding nearby areas.  Official buildings of the provinces and districts, the barns and houses of the common people, and the temples, pagodas, and shrines were all destroyed in huge numbers.  Many people and domestic animals were killed or injured.  The hot springs of Iyo were dried up and ceased to flow.  In the province of Tosa, more than 500,000 shiro of cultivated land sank below sea level.  Old men said that they had never seen such an earthquake.  On that night there was a rumbling noise like that of drums heard in the east—possibly similar to what we had mentioned earlier.  Some say that the island of Idzu, aka Vries Island, the volcanic island at the entrance of Edo Bay, increased on the north side by more than 3,000 feet and that a new island had been formed.  The noise of the drums was attributed to the gods creating that island. So here we have a catastrophic quake that impacted from Iyo, on the western end of Shikoku, all the way to the head of Edo Bay, modern Tokyo.  This appears to be what seismologists have labelled a "Nankai Trough Megathrust Earthquake".  Similar quakes have occurred and are predicted to occur in the future., along a region of Japan from the east coast of Kyushu, through the Seto Inland Sea, including Shikoku, through the Kii peninsula and all the way to Mt. Fuji.  The Nankai Trough, or Southern Sea Trough, is the area where the continental shelf drops down, and where the Philippine tectonic plate slips underneath the Eurasian—or more specifically the Amuric—plate.  As these plates move it can cause multiple events all along the trough at the same time.  Since being regularly recorded, these quakes have been noted every 100 to 150 years, with the last one being the Showa Nankai quakes of 1944 and 1946. For all of the destruction that it brought, however, apparently it didn't stop the court.  Two days after this devastating quake we are told that Presents were made to the Princes and Ministers.  Either they weren't so affected in the capital, or perhaps the date given for one of the two records is not quite reliable.  Personally, I find it hard to believe that there would be presents given out two days later unless they were some form of financial aid.  But what do I know?  It is possible that the court itself was not as affected as other areas, and they may not have fully even grasped the epic scale of the destruction that would later be described in the Chronicles, given the length of time it took to communicate messages across the country. Which brings us back to the "science" of the time, or at least the observation, hoping to learn from precedence or piece out what messages the world might have for the sovereign and those who could read the signs.  While many of the court's and Chronicler's conclusions may give us pause, today, we should nonetheless be thankful that they at least decided to keep notes and jot down their observations.  That record keeping means that we don't have to only rely on modern records to see patterns that could take centuries to reveal themselves.  Sure, at this time, those records were  still a bit spotty, but it was the start of something that would be remarkably important, and even though these Chronicles may have been focused on propaganda, the fact that they include so many other references are an incalculable boon to us, today, if we can just see to make the connections.  And with that, I think I've rambled enough for this episode.  We still have a couple more to fully cover this period. Until then, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

In dieser Folge spreche ich über inneren Widerstand: ein Thema, das viele Frauen aus ihrem Alltag kennen. Wir wissen oft genau, was uns guttun würde, was wir verändern wollen, was wir loslassen sollten. Und trotzdem kommen wir nicht ins Tun. Stattdessen bremsen wir uns aus, schieben auf oder halten am Alten fest.Aus Sicht des Yin ist Widerstand kein Fehler und keine Schwäche. Er ist ein Schutzprogramm unseres Systems. Ein Zusammenspiel aus Körper, Psyche und Energie, das versucht, Stabilität zu bewahren, selbst dann, wenn wir uns eigentlich Veränderung wünschen.Ich spreche darüber, warum wir das Neue manchmal ablehnen, obwohl es für uns wäre, warum Frauen an überlagerten Rollenbildern hängen, wie ungelebte Bedürfnisse blockieren und weshalb unser inneres Tempo nicht mit dem Tempo des Alltags mithält. Du erfährst, wie innere Ablehnung entsteht, wie sie sich zeigt und wie du diesen Mechanismus auflösen kannst, ohne Druck und ohne Young-Push.Diese Folge hilft dir zu verstehen, wie Widerstand spricht, was er schützt und welche Schritte dir helfen, Vertrauen aufzubauen, Klarheit zu gewinnen und dich zu öffnen für das, was du wirklich willst.Themen dieser Folge• Was innerer Widerstand wirklich ist• Warum Widerstand kein Fehler, sondern ein Schutz ist• Bindung an das Bekannte und die Angst vor Unsicherheit• Überlagerte Rollenbilder und ihre Wirkung• Ungelebte Bedürfnisse als Blockade• Wenn Kopf-Tempo und Yin-Tempo nicht zusammenpassen• Innere Ablehnung: Warum wir Chancen abwehren• Wie du den Widerstand erkennst und verstehst• Mini-Schritte statt Druck und Perfektionismus• Vertrauen stärken und innere Erlaubnis geben• Warum Veränderung Identität herausfordert• Wie du Widerstand  auflöst und ins Tun kommstMeine Links für dich: Free Webinar Yin-Prinzip, Seminare, Retreats + Coachings Instagram Facebook Buch Das Yin-Prinzip Möchtest Du mehr zu einem bestimmten Thema hören, soll ich einen bestimmten Gast einladen oder möchtest Du selbst zu Gast im Yin-Magazin sein – dann schick mir gerne eine Nachricht per E-Mail an info@danielahutter.com oder via WhatsApp: +436642250429.

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Achtung: in dieser Folge wird an zwei Stellen das Thema Suizid thematisiert. Die Beleuchteten Brüder attackieren mal wieder eine Naturwissenschaft. Dieses Mal ist ist die Physik dran und Benni überraschenderweise der problematische Part. Aber keine Sorge: es werden auch wieder sehr positive und sehr negative Lichter auf unsere Welt geschmissen. Genau wie man die Brüder kennt. Yin und Yang, Licht und Schatten, Black und Decker.

In dieser Folge spreche ich über ein Thema, das jede Frau kennt:  Kritik. Nicht die sachliche Rückmeldung, die uns weiterbringt, sondern die vielen Schichten, die oft darunter liegen: emotionale Kritik, Projektion, unausgesprochene Erwartungen und Fremdenergie, die einfach bei uns landet.Ich erzähle dir, wie Kritik früher bei mir ein Alarmsystem ausgelöst hat, warum sie im Körper Stress verursacht und weshalb so viele Frauen automatisch in alte Muster fallen: gefallen wollen, erklären, harmonisieren, reparieren. Und ich zeige dir, wie ich heute damit umgehe:  klarer, bewusster, im Yin.Wir sprechen darüber• was Kritik im Nervensystem auslöst• wie weibliche Prägungen unsere Reaktionen beeinflussen• warum emotionale Kritik nichts mit dir, sondern mit dem Gegenüber zu tun hat• wie du Projektion und Erwartungskritik erkennst• wie du dich von Fremdenergie abgrenzt• und was es braucht, um im Yin zu bleiben, statt sich zu verlierenDu erfährst auch, was mein Wendepunkt war und wie das Yin-Prinzip mir geholfen hat, alte Muster zu lösen. Kritik ist nicht mehr Bedrohung, sondern Orientierung: Was gehört zu mir? Was nicht? Und worauf will ich überhaupt reagieren?Diese Folge ist eine Einladung, weibliche Kraft neu zu leben, innere Grenzen zu stärken und dich nicht länger von Kritik verunsichern zu lassen.Meine Links für dich: Free Webinar Yin-Prinzip, Seminare, Retreats + Coachings Instagram Facebook Buch Das Yin-Prinzip Möchtest Du mehr zu einem bestimmten Thema hören, soll ich einen bestimmten Gast einladen oder möchtest Du selbst zu Gast im Yin-Magazin sein – dann schick mir gerne eine Nachricht per E-Mail an info@danielahutter.com oder via WhatsApp: +436642250429.

It's gonna be 65, but don't get used to it. This is Minnesota, and that means November is winter. Or at least winter-adjacent. But that's okay. You don't care how cold it is when you're watching the coming onslaught of Christmas movies and messed up thrillers. Why those two seem to correlate I cannot say. Yin and yang, I guess.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics covered:Christmas moviesIn-flight entertainmentThe airplane experienceRunning ManBlue Eyed GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In dieser Folge spreche ich über meine Reise mit dem Yin-Prinzip und was ich in all den Jahren über Körperbewusstsein, Weiblichkeit und weibliche Kraft gelernt habe. Lange dachte ich, Yin sei vor allem Energiearbeit und Bewusstsein. Doch heute weiß ich: Yin beginnt im Körper.Wenn wir Weiblichkeit leben wollen, braucht es mehr als Achtsamkeit. Unser Nervensystem, unser Hormonsystem und unsere Körperweisheit bestimmen, wie tief Yin-Energie in uns wirken kann. Ich erzähle dir, warum Stress und Cortisol unser Yin schwächen, was ein gesunder Körper mit weiblicher Kraft zu tun hat und wie Yin-Bewusstsein Heilung und Balance fördert.Mein Fazit nach zwanzig Jahren Yin-Prinzip: Weibliche Kraft entsteht, wenn Energie und Körper zusammenwirken. Wenn du spüren willst, wie sich Yin wirklich anfühlt,  dann ist diese Folge für dich.Highlights dieser FolgeWarum das Yin-Prinzip nicht nur energetisch ist, sondern im Körper beginntWie Nervensystem und Hormonsystem das Yin direkt beeinflussenWas passiert, wenn Energiearbeit nicht im Körper verankert wirdWarum weibliche Kraft Erdung, Nahrung und Körperbewusstsein brauchtWie Yin-Bewusstsein Heilung, Vitalität und Gelassenheit fördertMein persönliches Learning nach 20 Jahren Yin-PrinzipMeine Links für dich: Free Webinar Yin-Prinzip, Seminare, Retreats + Coachings Instagram Facebook Buch Das Yin-Prinzip Möchtest Du mehr zu einem bestimmten Thema hören, soll ich einen bestimmten Gast einladen oder möchtest Du selbst zu Gast im Yin-Magazin sein – dann schick mir gerne eine Nachricht per E-Mail an info@danielahutter.com oder via WhatsApp: +436642250429.

In this episode we unpack the ancient Chinese classic, "The Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu from circa 400 BCEThis book explores...*The art of not over-doing*The cyclical nature of all things *Acting in accordance with the nature of realityHost: Zach Stehura  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UnpackingIdeas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Amon Greene amonra16.ag@gmail.comIntro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Polyenso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free PDF of the book: Red Pine TranslationResources MentionedTao: The Watercourse Way by Alan Watts (book)Trying Not to Try by Edward Slingerland (book)Taoism: An Essential Guide by Eva Wong (book)Timestamps0:00 Introduction4:51 Amon's background 10:10 Historical Context of the Tao Te Ching11:50 Confucianism vs. Taoism15:38 Wu Wei22:25 Going with the flow27:26 De37:22 Wu Wei Government39:56 Wu Wei vs. Flow42:33 Restraint of taking action46:29 “The Tao that can be spoken is not the Eternal Tao”51:10 Mistaking the word for the thing 55:37 Yin and Yang1:03:15 The cyclical nature of everything1:10:55 Wrapping up1:15:09 Outro

Episode 355 dives into the art of Feng Shui and how its timeless principles can transform your home office. We explore why having a dedicated workspace matters, the power of the commanding position, and how to select the perfect desk and chair to support your energy and focus. You'll also learn how to apply the Bagua map to organize your office for greater productivity, balance, and career success.What we talk about in this episode:-Feng Shui principles to enhance your home office-A dedicated workspace being essential for productivity-The importance of the commanding position for feeling in control-Choosing a solid desk to symbolize stability in your career-A good chair to support both physical and energetic well-being-Clearing clutter to open pathways for opportunities…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERETime Stamps for this Episode:[02:59] Introduction[04:05] Yin principles of creating cozy spaces[09:22] Creating a cozy bedroom[17:06] The impact of color choices[24:04] Common mistakes[26:11] Top tips for creating cozy spacesNEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

This week I'm joined by Yogatique Bangkok Co-Founder Minh Lowe. Minh has a 23 year Yoga practice and draws her inspiration from a blend of the essential aspects of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anursara, Iyengar and Yin practices. Since teaching her first class 14 years ago, Minh has committed to making her classes welcoming, challenging and safe.Read Minh's articles here: https://medium.com/@Minh.LoweAccess a comp coaching spot (tick the GOYA box) here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingThe November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/saleIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It's just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Welcome Back From The Weekend!!! We Talk About The Best & Worst Parts, The Inventor Of The Frozen Burrito Is Dead, Stealing Never Pays, Getting Body Parts Instead Of Neds, We Spoke To An Awesome Listener From Alaska, Jeff Hensley Stops By, & Yin n Yang!!!

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are sharing tips to help you create a cozy space with feng shui. Starting with the importance of yin energy, we discuss the role of color, and practical tips for designing inviting living and bedroom areas. We go over the significance of texture, lighting, and natural materials that can help to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also address some common mistakes that can detract from coziness.What we talk about in this episode:-Why creating a cozy space is essential for winter-The soothing capabilities of soft, plush materials-Quiet spaces absorb acoustics and create calm-Why we recommend lower profile, soft textured sofas-A solid headboard for your bed to create a cozy feel-Texture as key to an instantly cozy space…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERETime Stamps for this Episode:[02:59] Introduction[04:05] Yin principles of creating cozy spaces[09:22] Creating a cozy bedroom[17:06] The impact of color choices[24:04] Common mistakes[26:11] Top tips for creating cozy spacesNEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In dieser Folge von "Welt.Macht.China" geht es um ein Thema, das für viele Menschen in China fester Bestandteil des Alltags ist: die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin (TCM). Sie beruht auf jahrtausendealtem Wissen über das Gleichgewicht von Yin und Yang sowie den Energiefluss im Körper – und verspricht Heilung auf natürliche Weise. Wir fragen: Welchen gesellschaftlichen und ideologischen Stellenwert hat TCM heute in China? Wie wird sie genutzt, vermarktet – und manchmal auch überhöht? ARD-Korrespondentin Eva Lamby-Schmitt nimmt uns mit nach Shanghai, in eine TCM-Cocktailbar und eine Apotheke, um zu zeigen, wie alt und neu, Wissenschaft und Aberglaube, Heilkunst und Geschäft aufeinandertreffen. Außerdem berichtet Cui Mu von der Deutschen Welle aus Bonn, wo er eine Akupunktur-Session besucht hat – und erklärt Host Joyce Lee, wie TCM auch in Deutschland Einzug hält, etwa als Ergänzung in der Krebstherapie. Eine Folge über Tradition und Moderne, Glauben und Fakten – und die Frage, wie viel Heil in der Heilkunst wirklich steckt. "Welt.Macht.China" ist der China-Podcast der ARD. Aktuelle und ehemalige Korrespondent*innen und Expert*innen haben sich zusammengetan, um einen vielfältigen Einblick zu geben in das riesige Land. Es geht um Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, das Leben und den Alltag in der Volksrepublik, außerdem um Klischees und Chinas Rolle in der Welt. Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden zweiten Dienstag in der ARD Audiothek und in allen anderen Podcast-Apps: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/10494211/ Ihr habt Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik? Schreibt uns an weltmachtchina@ard.de. Und hier noch ein Podcast-Tipp von uns: Wer die KI bestimmt, bestimmt die Zukunft. Und neben den USA ist da vor allem ein Kandidat im Rennen: China. Was hinter der chinesischen KI-Strategie steckt, wie das Land gerade seine Technologie heimlich in die ganze Welt exportiert und wir davon abhängig werden: Darum geht es in der neuen Folge "Der KI-Podcast" (ARD). Jeden Dienstag in der ARD Audiothek und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. https://1.ard.de/der-ki-podcast

What if one side of your body suddenly stopped moving — and your doctor said, “It's a migraine”?Hemiplegic migraines are rare, disorienting, and often confused with strokes. They challenge everything you think you know about how your brain, body, and energy connect.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, hosted by Diane Ducarme, we explore the science and the story behind this rare form of migraine — one that blurs the line between neurology and mystery. Together, we look at how the body can temporarily lose its flow, and how to gently help it find its rhythm again.In this episode, you'll learn:

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Melanie Ann Layer to explore her powerful journey from personal breakdown to building the transformative Alpha Femme brand. They dive into authentic power, creating a business from nothing, the energy behind our thoughts, and the connection between masculine and feminine energies. Melanie also shares how love, emotional safety, and inner strength become the foundation for both wealth and meaningful relationships. Join us as we uncover the vulnerable moments behind her success and discover what it truly means to let wealth flow boldly, unapologetically, and from the heart. [4:07] Everyone Saw It but Me "I don't know what the hell happened. I'm like, how on earth did I get here? I was at odds with every person that mattered in my life because they had been telling me for a long time to let go of this partner." [10:33] From Car Seat to CEO "I actually built a six-figure business in the front seat of my Honda. No website, no social media, no nothing." [17:48] Authenticity Is Your Magnet "If you're willing to just be who you are and do your best, you're going to be an energetic match for certain people." [20:14] The Invisible Coach "But it was all personal power and communication and relationships. So it was like helping women really take their power back." [25:05] The Exponential Wealth "I had been super triggered by women who were teaching about money because I was seeing people who are earning less than me teaching about money." [35:25] Yin and Yang "When I hear people talk about masculine and feminine, I think it's misunderstood, because neither of them is bad. We need all of it, it's yin and yang, it's completion." [48:25] Growing in Love, Growing in Revenue "The year we got engaged, we had our first million-dollar year and it's like the better our relationship gets, the better the business gets." [54:44] Animosity to Emotional Safety "From him doing his best to be nice, but really not really. He just didn't want me to be uncomfortable because he didn't like it, you know? So it creates this animosity. But when it's like, 'I can handle you being sad all night', that's the feeling I get from him now that's so powerful." [1:02:19] When Thoughts Have Energy "The feeling thought has an energy. When you feel a thought, you can feel it." [1:11:11] The Power Within "When I was able to understand power, instead of circumstantial power, there is nothing on this planet that I cannot handle." Follow Melanie Ann Layer on Instagram @melanieannlayer - https://www.instagram.com/melanieannlayer?igsh=MXRzYmtvZGVxeWlqaQ== Follow Alphafemme on Instagram @alphafemme - https://www.instagram.com/alphafemme?igsh=MWpjaDZpaHRranJvZw== Follow Melanie Ann Layer on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15vwg8Vx9T/?mibextid=wwXIfr Connect with Kelly here: Follow Me on Instagram at @chaselifewithkelly - https://www.instagram.com/chaselifewithkelly/ Follow Me on TikTok at @iamkellychase - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkellychase _t=8WCIP546ma6&_r=1 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqhN0CXWVATKfUjwrm65-g Work with Me: Private 1:1 Business & Mindset Coaching- More Details- https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/private-coaching Rejection to Redemption - More Details: https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/rejection-to-redemption Online Business Accelerator- More Details: https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/online-business-accelerator Money Magnet - More Details: https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/money-magnet Goddess Magic Course Bundle - More Details - https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/goddess-magic Kelly's Favorites https://linktr.ee/chaselifewithkelly Visit Our Website! https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com

Wir leben in einer Zeit, in der endlich wieder zueinander finden muss, was seit Jahrtausenden getrennt ist: das Yin und das Yang, die weibliche und die männliche Energie, die in jedem von uns steckt.

Recorded on the day when Sean Dyche was confirmed as the new Head Coach of the Reds, we discuss: A better fit for Forest? Yin and yang Preparing for Porto Presented by Rich Ferraro with Steven Toplis and Steve Burns. Everyone at 1865 sends deepest sympathies to Pearce family following this week's sad news. Subscribe to 1865: The ORIGINAL Nottingham Forest Podcast via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Social Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and partnered with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanHub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of our ‘Ready, Set, Leap' series, we welcome back Feminine Energy Therapist and Master Energy Healing Yogi, Dr. Zerri Gross. In this week's episode, Dr. Z reveals how to identify and balance your feminine and masculine energies to boost both self-awareness and social awareness. Discover how masculine energy—driven by production, action, and survival—helps you get things done, while feminine energy—rooted in presence, alignment, and supportive connection—encourages you to slow down, see the bigger picture, and grow sustainably. Learn why vulnerability is one of your greatest strengths and how embracing the “Be-Do-Have” mindset can elevate your planning, productivity, and personal development. Get ready to explore how to balance productivity with mindfulness so you can approach your academics, your relationships, and your goals from a place of true empowerment. Dr. Z completed her Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Argosy University. She also received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus. Dr. Z is a 3x International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Retired Veteran but at her core, she's a passionate advocate for helping women reclaim their power, embody their femininity, and create a holistically balanced life. As the founder of Greater Self LLC (a holistic wellness company) and Greater Self Therapy (a private psychotherapy practice), Dr. Z blends traditional therapy, alternative healing, and embodiment practices to support women, leaders, healers, and creatives in releasing overwhelm, perfectionism, compassion fatigue, and trauma responses.With over a decade as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she specializes in feminine energy healing, yoga, and somatic-based therapy, bridging the gap between mental health and holistic self-care. She is trauma-informed, Reiki-trained, and holds certifications in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Restorative yoga guiding others to reconnect with their bodies, release emotional weight, and step into the flow of empowered femininity. To learn more about Dr. Z, connect with her on IG @greaterself_dr.z or visit her website at GreaterSelf.org to get your FREE guide to unlock the power of self love.

This week on the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are discussing feng shui rituals to honor the autumn season. Starting with the significance of autumn from the feng shui perspective, we explore the cyclical nature of yin and yang, and the connection to the metal element. We share practical rituals to align with the energy of the season that can help embrace change and letting go as we prepare for the winter ahead.What we talk about in this episode:-Autumn as a time for letting go and decluttering-Rituals that can help align with seasonal energies-Engaging with nature to help connect with seasonal changes-Wearing white to enhance the metal element's energy-Sound rituals to activate energy…and much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERETime Stamps for this Episode:[01:27] The essence of autumn[02:48] Yin and yang as is relates to seasonality[06:30] Feng shui rituals for autumn[09:53] The metal element and autumn[11:24] Sound ritualsNEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

I was typically an early adopter of crappy health trends. By the time more people got there and it went mainstream in the “alternative” I was over it. Why? Because it didn't work.In this solo episode of Yin on the Rocks I'll be sharing the many natural health mistakes I made, in hopes of saving my community some time going down the rabbit holes. And I'll talk about a few mistakes I intuitively knew to avoid.At my one year anniversary of being on a low poison diet and following the Toxic Bile Paradigm, I'll discuss what I've learned, and the results I've seen. ***MORE FROM BETHSign up to take a 5-minute King Hero's Journey archetype quizApply to become a member of the House of Free Will MinistryRumbleKing Hero Telegram ChannelTwitter (X)InstagramSign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype ReadingOrder a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness'Donate by PayPal if you're inspiredFollow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify***If we're just meeting...I'm Beth Martens, a pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and business coach, and my calling is a life or death thing. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family's firm, eight trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I used archetypes and deprogramming harmful patterns to save my life.I was doing nearly everything wrong, in the physical, but tapped into and let go of the roots of the matter that were embedded and unconscious. And I went from dying to living practically overnight.Today I help people who love the truth more than their beliefs, and who want to serve with their life's work and be on their Hero's Journey, to de-program the beast system and stop making it easy for those trying to kill us.I host regular King Hero interviews highlighting leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom.Also watch on Fakebook, X and Rumble!

In the next episode of my weekly podcasting schedule something completely new is happening at nearly the same time, Fridays at 2 PM CDT.Yin on the Rocks was short-lived, but I'm committed to live-streaming every week, so… in this first-ever episode of Beth of Fresh Air I'll tell you the origin story of how it got born. For a hint, here's a recent comment from one of my subscribers...In this one I'm going to talk about new beginnings, plot twists, expectations, the trepidations you face being at the beginning…again, and the archetypal patterns to watch for. And I'll share a personal story about my latest reset and what I learned from it.Finally, I'll reveal a hidden meaning in the podcast title that I noticed after choosing it!***MORE FROM BETHSign up to take a 5-minute King Hero's Journey archetype quizApply to become a member of the House of Free WillRumbleKing Hero Telegram ChannelTwitter (X)InstagramSign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype ReadingOrder a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness'Donate by PayPal if you're inspiredFollow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on... Apple Podcasts Spotify***If we're just meeting...I'm Beth Martens, a pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and business coach, and my calling is a life or death thing. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family's firm, eight trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I used archetypes and deprogramming harmful patterns to save my life.I was doing nearly everything wrong, in the physical, but tapped into and let go of the roots of the matter that were embedded and unconscious. And I went from dying to living practically overnight.Today I help people who love the truth more than their beliefs, and who want to serve with their life's work and be on their Hero's Journey, to de-program the beast system and stop making it easy for those trying to kill us.I host regular King Hero interviews highlighting leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom."Lately we've been all been inundated with so much. Your podcast is, as always, a calming breath of fresh air... So I thank you, for all you do."

Chia seeds are praised as superfoods—but for some, they can be a hidden migraine trigger. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, we unpack the science, the nuance, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom behind these tiny seeds. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who bridges Eastern and Western perspectives in migraine care, this episode helps you understand how something as small as a chia seed can have such a big impact on your vascular health, inflammation, and migraine physiology.You'll discover:

Dr. Judy Morgan hosts Steve Wohlberg, author of "Will My Pet Go to Heaven?" Steve shares his personal journey of faith and the loss of his dog, Jax, which inspired his book. He discusses biblical verses that suggest animals may be reunited with their owners in the afterlife, such as Psalm 104 and Romans 8. Steve also recounts the impact of his book on others, including a man who found renewed faith after losing his dog. Dr. Judy emphasizes the importance of hope and the unconditional love pets bring, sharing her own experiences with grief and the presence of animals in her life. They also discuss the therapeutic benefits of animals and the lessons they teach us. Listen in! SPECIAL OFFER: Some of Steve's White Horse Media supporters have donated to a "Book Giveaway Fund" and they would like to offer a FREE copy of "Will My Pet Go to Heaven?" for the first 10 callers who call White Horse Media and request a copy. You must say you watched or listened to Steve on this podcast. Call 1-800-78-BIBLE. Callers not in the first 10 group can still order the book. It makes a great gift! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitehorsemedia7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevewohlberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitehorsemedia Website URL: whitehorsemedia.com PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1 Hi Dr, Judy Morgan, here, let me ask you something, how much have you already spent trying to help your pets? $1000s in vet bills with minimal results, $100s on supplements that didn't work, and countless hours researching and second guessing yourself. What if you could turn all that frustration into real knowledge that actually works? The Holistic Pet Health Coach certification with Dr Ruth Roberts isn't another generic pet nutrition course. This is 16 weeks of veterinary level education. The same training that qualifies for 40 continuing education hours for veterinarians. You'll master how the body actually works, why chronic diseases develop, and how to address root causes using integrative medicine and targeted nutrition protocols. This is about understanding your pet's health at a level most vets never reach. It's about having answers when conventional medicine says there's nothing more we can do. Don't spend another year wondering What If. Go to holisticpethealthcoach.com mention HPHC10 and save 10% on this program that could transform how you care for your pets forever. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2 Listen up podcast listeners! Here is your chance to order Dr Judy's recent best selling book, Yin and Yang 2.0 Nutrition for Dogs. Dr Judy Morgan, world renowned holistic veterinarian and veterinary food therapist, shares her passion for healing with whole foods, minimizing the use of medications and chemicals. Making food for your dog doesn't have to be complicated. It can cost less than buying prescription diets and medications. This award winning book includes over 60 new recipes that maximize health with whole foods, not drugs. You can even get a signed copy from Dr Judy herself. Order yours at NaturallyHealthyPets.com and use the code PODCAST65 for 15% off. Your dog is begging for it.

What happens when a Type-A, Stanford alum, and mom of six learns to slow down? For Jennifer, when yoga entered her life, she discovered a new kind of success: presence. In this episode, Adrienne and Jennifer—co-leaders of Vibrant Yoga Leadership 300 hour Yoga teacher training school and longtime collaborators—share stories of how yoga taught Jennifer to listen instead of push, breathe instead of rush, and stay curious about every style and season. Whether she's traveling with her husband, trying new yoga styles around the world, or co-leading advanced teacher trainings, Jennifer embodies a modern yogi's curiosity and heart. Her story is a beautiful reminder that slowing down doesn't mean losing momentum—it means finding peace within it. Tune in for a conversation about balance, growth, and finding peace in every season of life.SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US! Email us at yogachanged@gmail.comSend us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

In this upcoming episode of Yin on the Rocks, Dagmar and I will be discussing a mutual passion and the reason we strongly connected this past year, living a low poison life and loving our livers.While the idea of healing the liver was nothing new to either of us, as it's common in natural health spaces, when we discovered the work of Dr. Garrett Smith and his Toxic Bile Paradigm it was a game changer.Join us live to talk about the ins and outs of shifting to this very different, but extremely useful, practical, and provable paradigm for healing the toxicities and deficiencies we often unknowingly suffer. We will also get into the many natural health cults, fads, and trends  we've fallen for as part of in our healing journeys. 

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Quick-Glance Summary I walk you through an MIT experiment where 54 EEG-capped volunteers wrote essays three ways: pure brainpower, classic search, and ChatGPT assistance. Brain-only writers lit up the most neurons and produced the freshest prose; the ChatGPT crowd churned out near-identical essays, remembered little, and racked up what the researchers dub cognitive debt : the interest you pay later for outsourcing thought today. A bonus “switch” round yanked AI away from the LLM devotees (cue face-plant) and finally let the brain-first team play with the toy (they coped fine), proving skills first, tools second. I spiced the tale with calculator nostalgia, a Belgian med-exam cheating fiasco, and Professor Felienne's forklift-in-the-gym metaphor to land one mantra: *scaffolds beat shortcuts*. We peeked at tech “enshittification” once investors demand returns, whispered “open-source” as the escape hatch, and I dared you to try a two-day test—outline solo, draft with AI, revise solo, then check what you still remember. Net takeaway: keep AI on a leash; let thinking drive, tools navigate . If you think I'm full of digital hot air, record your own rebuttal and prove it. Resources MIT study MIT Media Lab. (2025). Your brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of cognitive debt. https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/ Long term consequences (to be honest - pulled these from another list, didn't check all of them) Clemente-Suárez, V. J., Beltrán-Velasco, A. I., Herrero-Roldán, S., Rodriguez-Besteiro, S., Martínez-Guardado, I., Martín-Rodríguez, A., & Tornero-Aguilera, J. F. (2024). Digital device usage and childhood cognitive development: Exploring effects on cognitive abilities. 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We are together in South Bend and teach a class to PhD students in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Our joint teaching experience makes us wonder: What should all doctoral students learn or what should we all teach the next generation of IS students? We come up with Nick's rules for a good PhD education: First, understand what knowledge and inferences are. Second, learn different methods and then deep dive into a primary method. Third, pick a domain and learn its foundations and history. Fourth, develop a mindset of mastery to become the world's expert on your topic. And finally, develop and hone your writing skills.  Episode reading list Bacon, F. (1620/2019). Novum Organum. Anodos. Hume, D. (1748/1998). An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. In J. Perry & M. E. Bratman (Eds.), Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings (3rd ed., pp. 190-220). Oxford University Press. Popper, K. R. (1959). The Logic of Scientific Discovery. Basic Books. Yin, R. K. (2009). Case Study Research: Design and Methods (4th ed.). Sage Publications. Berente, N., Ivanov, D., & Vandenbosch, B. (2007). Process Compliance and Enterprise Systems Implementation. In: Proceedings of the 40th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Waikoloa, Hawaii, pp. 222-231. Castelo, N., Bos, M. W., & Lehmann, D. R. (2019). Task-Dependent Algorithmic Aversion. Journal of Marketing Research, 56(5), 809-825. Recker, J. (2021). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner's Guide (2nd ed.). Springer. Mackie, J. L. (1965). Causes and Conditions. American Philosophical Quarterly, 2(4), 245-264. Gable, G. G. (1994). Integrating Case Study and Survey Research Methods: An Example in Information Systems. European Journal of Information Systems, 3(2), 112-126. Chalmers, A. F. (2013). What Is This Thing Called Science? (4th ed.). Hackett. Shadish, W. R., Cook, T. D., & Campbell, D. T. (2001). Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference (2nd ed.). Houghton Mifflin. Taylor, F. W. (1911). The Principles of Scientific Management. Harper and Bros. March, J. G., & Simon, H. A. (1958). Organizations. John Wiley & Sons. Nelson, R. R., & Winter, S. G. (1982). An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change. Harvard University Press. 

This week on Yin on the Rocks we're unpacking the story and archetype of Blue Beard, the failed magician predator that every optimistic maiden will have to be betrayed by and face on their path to true discernment and transformation.Because while innocence, forgiveness, and surrender are beautiful feminine qualities, there is grave potential for them to be lost in the "it'll be just fine" paradigm that isn't innocence at all, but ignorance in disguise.We will no doubt weave through truther-world and other cult experiences where the Blue Beard figure often shows up.Join us to unpack the archetypes of Blue Beard!***In this weekly encounter with Dagmar where we'll be discussing topics like....traditional roles in relationshipsthe relationships between mothers and daughters, fathers and daughters, and sistersthe pitfalls of ascension spiritualityspiritual cults we've been inthe multitude of food cults and the falloutthe Love Your Liver frameworkour relationship with foodthe limitless gifts of deep playthe generosity of spirit required to create and share workTo get to know her better before or after the livestream, you can watch Dagmar Stansova's one-woman play, Loose Underwear, to give you a taste of her background as an actress, playwright, method actor and writer, teacher, and coach. I highly recommend watching!!And find more about my work at www.bethmartens.com.

“Mateship is essentially a code of conduct that embodies friendship, equality, solidarity, and it's often forged in adversity.” “We all have something to give one another.” “Be generous with your time when you can.”   Episode summary | In this episode of the Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy speaks with Shayna Goodworth, a yoga teacher and community builder, about the importance of generosity in both personal and professional settings. Shayna shares her journey from Australia to the United States, her understanding of mateship, and how she fosters community through her initiative, Seagulls. The conversation delves into the healing power of the ocean, the significance of connection, and practical ways to be generous in our daily lives. Shayna emphasizes that generosity is not just about financial giving but about investing time and creating meaningful relationships.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | We grow when we give. Generosity is about being of service. Mateship is a code of conduct that embodies friendship and equality. Creating community is essential for combating loneliness. Time is the most precious resource we have. The ocean has profound healing effects on our well-being. Mindfulness is about being aware of what's going on around us. We all have something to give one another. Home is where you make it, and it's in your heart. Meditation is a crucial part of personal wellness.  Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Generosity and Community 02:53 Shayna's Journey: From Australia to North Carolina 06:02 Understanding Mateship: Building Connections at Work 09:01 The Mateship Pyramid: Social Connections and Loneliness 12:13 Practical Ways to Be a Good Mate 14:53 Generosity in the Workplace: Personal Experiences 17:47 Seagulls Community: Women, Ocean, and Connection 22:06 Space Holding as Generous Leadership 24:52 Balancing Care for Others and Self-Care 28:05 Lessons from the Ocean: Healing and Growth 31:00 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections   Guest Bio | Shayna Goodworth has been a student of yoga since 2012 and to deepen her practice, she took part in a RYT200 hour program in the United Kingdom in 2021 and is passionate about Vinyasa, Yin & Trauma Informed styles of yoga along with meditation as a way to heal the body. Yoga is integral in her daily life and she is currently Longwave's Yoga resident SeaGal facilitator, devoted to fostering community through a shared connection with the ocean.    Raised on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, her spiritual path began early through learning about the local environment and waterways. This instilled in Shayna a profound respect for nature and the power of place-based connection. Her vision for SeaGals at Longwave and Wrightsville Beach is rooted in this philosophy: to cultivate meaningful bonds among women and create space to ground, reflect, and honor ourselves in unity. Or simply, her mission is centered around Ocean, Women & Community. These three pillars have helped Shayna inform and hone her leadership styles of inclusion, authenticity and humility and she enters her first year as a 30 year old.   Guest Resources:  Find Seagals at https://longwaveyoga.com/schedule  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/longwaveyoga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticoceanproject.inc/ A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern Figuring out Thirty by Bridget Hustwaite Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols   Bridge Between Resources: 5 Degree Change Course Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Shayna Goodworth, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 246, Special Guest, Jon Sichel.

Ever felt like your team isn't pulling its weight or sat through a meeting where nothing gets done? In this episode of Nudge, Professor Colin Fisher reveals why sometimes it's actually better to work alone than in a group. ---  Read Colin's book: https://colinmfisher.com/ Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/  Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/  --- Today's sources:  Almaatouq, A., Alsobay, M., Yin, M., & Watts, D. J. (2021). Task complexity moderates group synergy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(36), e2101062118 Darley, J. M., & Bats on, C. D. (1973). “From Jerusalem to Jericho”: A study of situational and dispositional variables in helping behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 27(1), 100–108. Wuchty, S., Jones, B. F., & Uzzi, B. (2007). The increasing dominance of teams in production of knowledge. Science, 316(5827), 1036–1039.

In this third episode of Yin on the Rocks we are diving deep into the Queen aspect of the feminine that shows up in women's lives and relationships. We will talk about the gifts, the shadows, why the Queen is not a feminine King, how mythology and media have portrayed the Queen, how it may have evolved, and how the stories of our personal experiences illustrate it.Jump into one of the chats to be part of the conversation. We can't wait to see you there!! ***In this weekly encounter with Dagmar where we'll be discussing topics like....traditional roles in relationshipthe relationships between mothers and daughters, fathers and daughters, and sistersthe pitfalls of ascension spiritualityspiritual cults we've been inthe multitude of food cults and the falloutthe Love Your Liver frameworkour relationship with foodthe limitless gifts of deep playthe generosity of spirit required to create and share workTo get to know her better before or after the livestream, you can watch Dagmar Stansova's one-woman play, Loose Underwear, to give you a taste of her background as an actress, playwright, method actor and writer, teacher, and coach. I highly recommend watching!!And find more about my work at www.bethmartens.com.

In this fourth episode of Yin on the Rocks, Dagmar will be telling the story of Wolf Woman. She goes by many names: The Bone Collector, The Resurrector, The Wild Woman. She is the luminous animal inside us, the battery behind all acts of creation,  the alchemist in the retrieval of all things woman. She lives between the worlds in misty lands, eats paradox for breakfast.  She's the bridge to the river beneath the river. She knows the ways of the world but doesn't bow to them, she knows words but doesn't need them, she knows what she loves but allows what must die to die.She's your gal if you lose something or something unusual is found or needs to get lost.  She is young and old, she can be injured but not destroyed. She's untameable, the keeper of all things wild. She's the part of us that asks “How do I re-create my day? How do I re-vive what's most alive in me?”  She's your uncivilized advisor, protector of your soul and re-creator of your inner life.Join us to unpack the Bone Collector Wolf Woman!***In this weekly encounter with Dagmar where we'll be discussing topics like....traditional roles in relationshipsthe relationships between mothers and daughters, fathers and daughters, and sistersthe pitfalls of ascension spiritualityspiritual cults we've been inthe multitude of food cults and the falloutthe Love Your Liver frameworkour relationship with foodthe limitless gifts of deep playthe generosity of spirit required to create and share workTo get to know her better before or after the livestream, you can watch Dagmar Stansova's one-woman play, Loose Underwear, to give you a taste of her background as an actress, playwright, method actor and writer, teacher, and coach. I highly recommend watching!!And find more about my work at www.bethmartens.com.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this solo episode, Blaine explores the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, diving into its origins, meaning, and practical relevance in everyday life. She explains the dynamic interplay between Yin (cool, dark, restorative) and Yang (hot, light, active) energies, and why maintaining balance between them is essential for health and vitality.Blaine illustrates how these dual forces appear in nature and within our bodies, highlighting the importance of rest and activity, stillness and movement. She also introduces the Five Elements Theory in Chinese Medicine, showing how Yin and Yang pairings within each element influence our overall well-being.Whether you're new to Energy Medicine or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers valuable insights into how these timeless principles can support a more balanced and harmonious life.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:45 – Understanding Yin and Yang05:11 – Examples of Yin and Yang in Daily Life08:44 – Yin and Yang in the Human Body13:44 – The Importance of Balance in Yin and Yang19:05 – Conclusion Episode Resources:Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: https://www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #YinAndYang #EnergyHealing #ChineseMedicine #FiveElementTheory #EnergyMedicine

In this episode of Yin and Yancy, Andrew and Yancy dive into the double-edged sword of information overload in today's fitness and performance world. With endless tips, hacks, and advice at our fingertips, it's easy to get distracted or overwhelmed instead of focusing on what really matters—being consistent and building a strong foundation. They discuss how too much information at the wrong time can become an obstacle rather than a tool for progress, especially for beginners who can't yet fully apply or make sense of advanced strategies.Through their conversation, they emphasize that there are no shortcuts to lasting success. Just knowing something isn't enough—you need to experience it, apply it, and grow through the process. Andrew and Yancy share insights on why many so-called “hacks” promoted by influencers only work after years of doing the basics consistently. The key takeaway? Don't chase quick fixes or get lost in the noise. Invest your time and energy into mastering the fundamentals, being consistent, and using information at the right place and time to support sustainable growth.Tune in to this episode for a grounded reminder that true progress doesn't come from shortcuts or information overload—it comes from steady effort, learning, and applying knowledge in ways that fit your current journey. Enjoy the episode!

When Getting Fired Becomes Your Greatest Gift: The Creative Breakthrough That Changed Everything What happens when losing your job becomes the catalyst for finding your true calling? Artist and author James McCrae reveals how getting fired from his corporate advertising position launched him from unemployed executive to viral social media sensation, transforming his relationship with creativity and authenticity in the process. After years as a brand strategist in New York City, McCrae found himself at a crossroads when his entire department was eliminated during a corporate acquisition. Instead of frantically job hunting, he made a decision that would change his life: he sat in meditation and asked what wanted to be born through him. The Artist’s Journey: From Small Town to Social Media Success McCrae’s creative journey began in small-town Minnesota, where poetry served as his escape and a way to “create new worlds and explore the universe in much more depth” than his surroundings offered. His path meandered through painting, graphic design, and eventually corporate brand strategy, where he describes “sneaking into the business world through the back door as an artist.” The turning point came when he started creating social media content and memes that began going viral. Rather than viewing social media as merely a marketing tool, McCrae transformed these platforms into his personal “art gallery of digital art and poetry.” The Yin and Yang of Creative Expression McCrae introduces a revolutionary framework for understanding creativity through the ancient concept of yin and yang. He argues that our society has created an overemphasis on “yang” energy (doing, productivity, action) while neglecting the essential “yin” energy (receptivity, stillness, pure potentiality). “All doing begins with non-doing,” McCrae explains, comparing creativity to farming. “You want to make art, but you can’t start by growing crops. You need to tend the soil, plant the seeds, and water the soil first.” This approach involves removing distractions and cultivating mindfulness through practices like meditation, spending time in nature, and consuming art. McCrae’s breakthrough came when he began a serious mindfulness practice in New York City, discovering meditation, yoga, and Eastern philosophy that helped him “tune out all the distractions and tune into my own inner being.” From Ego to Intuition: The Art of Inner Listening McCrae distinguishes between ego-driven and intuition-driven creativity, describing the ego as speaking “like an alarm going off or like a dog barking,” while intuition whispers quietly “almost more of a feeling than it is a thought.” His daily practice involves meditating each morning before writing, then “taking dictation from the muse” rather than forcing ideas. He emphasises that creation and editing must be separate processes: “You should not write and edit at the same time. They’re completely different mindsets.” The Vulnerability Revolution: Why Authenticity Goes Viral McCrae’s breakthrough moment came when he stopped trying to project a perfect image and started sharing his authentic self. While other self-help authors played it safe, he began posting what he calls “apocalyptic poetry” and “sarcastic existential memes.” “I’m just going to allow myself full permission to be an artist and express myself however I want,” he decided. The result was explosive: “I started really going viral online. Suddenly, I was getting thousands of followers every day, and people were reposting my memes all over the internet.” His key insight: “You can be yourself much better than you can be anyone else. There’s only one you.” This authenticity created what he calls intimacy with his audience, proving that “people are hungry for something that’s honest and real and valuable.” Redefining Creative Blocks and Writer’s Block McCrae challenges the concept of writer’s block, reframing it as simply having nothing ready to come out. “Creative expression is like a purge,” he explains. “You’re purging this energy that’s built up in you.” When creativity feels stuck, his solution isn’t to force it but to “fill up your cup of inspiration” through life experiences: reading, visiting art museums, travelling, falling in love, or getting your heart broken. “Writer’s block is more like your well is empty and you need to go out and experience emotions and novel experiences.” The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Creativity “There’s no creativity without vulnerability,” McCrae states, emphasising that emotions are “way more intelligent than our thoughts.” He compares thinking purely with the mind to “fishing in a shallow pond,” while accessing emotions allows you to fish “in a deep ocean where you can catch much more exotic, beautiful fish.” This emotional depth provides access to the subconscious mind, which McCrae describes as “full of so many more insights and ideas than the conscious mind.” Social Media as Creative Canvas McCrae transformed his relationship with social media after his literary agent rejected his memoir. Rather than waiting for traditional gatekeepers, he decided to treat social media like “writing a book in real time, post by post,” with each piece treated “with the same level of artistic integrity that I would treat a book or a poem or a painting.” This shift in perspective turned social media from a source of frustration into “a sandbox for my own creative exploration” and eventually led to the book deal he originally sought. Three Essential Practices for Creative Awakening McCrae leaves readers with two fundamental practices he considers essential for any creative person: Daily Mindfulness Practice: Commit to some form of mindfulness daily, even just five minutes. This could be meditation, nature walks, visiting art museums, or attending concerts, anything that breaks routine and allows access to inspiration. Keep a Dedicated Notebook: Every creative idea, from business concepts to poems, starts in McCrae’s notebook. “All my ideas, even my business ideas, like the classes that I teach, the workshops that I teach, the poems I write, everything I do, it starts in my notebook.” He describes it as “ground zero for your creative process” where there are no bad ideas and you can freely experiment. The Deeper Message: Creativity as Life Force McCrae argues that creativity isn’t just a skill but fundamental to human nature: “Creativity is a life force that we all not only have access to, but that is who we truly are.” He points to human design, from imagination and intuition to hands perfectly constructed to hold paintbrushes and pens, as evidence that we’re engineered for creative expression. The challenge is that society conditions us away from this natural creativity through rigid structures and capitalistic pressure to be productive. However, McCrae insists that reconnecting with our creative nature is “always just one shift in perception away.” Why This Matters Now In an age of increasing automation and artificial intelligence, McCrae’s message about authentic human creativity and vulnerability becomes even more relevant. His journey from corporate termination to viral success demonstrates that our perceived failures can become our greatest breakthroughs when we have the courage to listen to our inner creative voice. McCrae’s story offers hope to anyone feeling trapped in corporate structures or disconnected from their creative nature. Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply be yourself, trust your authentic voice, and allow your creativity to emerge naturally. You can watch the full conversation on YouTube About James McCrae James McCrae is a viral artist, author of “The Art of You,” and creative coach who helps creators find their authentic voice and build successful creative businesses. His social media content has reached millions, and he specialises in teaching the intersection of spirituality and creativity. Connect with James McCrae: Instagram: @wordsarevibrations

Many different cultures from China and Southeast Asia honor the dead on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month during the Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as Zhongyuan in Daoism and Yulanpen or Ullambana in Mahayana Buddhism. In this episode, we'll trace the origins of ancestor worship to ancient Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones, or “Dragon Bones,” which were used to inscribe petitions to ancestral spirits and hold the earliest evidence of Chinese writing. Then we'll explore how regional variations of those ancient beliefs blended with the Buddhist Ulambana Sutra (or Mulian Rescues His Mother from Hell), Daoist visions of the afterlife, and Confucian teachings on filial responsibility. Over time, these influences eventually gave rise to the Hungry Ghost Festival which has continued to evolve into modern celebrations that weave together ancient traditions and modern lifestyles to honor both personal ancestors and members of the community lost in historical tragedies.TranscriptsFor transcripts of this episode head over to: https://archpodnet.com/tpm/21LinksSee photos related to episode topics on InstagramLoving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!Learn More About Chinese History with the China History PodcastLos Angeles Hungry Ghost Festival 2025Video: Taiwan's “Ghost Grappling”Video: Mulian Saves His Mother Performance at Kiew Lee Tong Temple in SingaporeAcademic SourcesCampany, Robert F. 1991. Ghosts Matter: The Culture of Ghosts in Six Dynasties Zhiguai. Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews (CLEAR) 13:15.Chan, Selina Ching. 2023. Unequal Inscriptions of the Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Festival Celebrations as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong. China Perspectives(132):49–59.Deutsch, Lauren W. Chinese Joss Paper Offerings.Liu, Jingyu. 2020. The Unimpeded Passage: The Making of Universal Salvation Rites and Buddho-Daoist Interactions in Medieval China.Shirin, Shakinah. 2021. Past and Present Rituals of Hungry Ghost Festival. Intercultural Communication.Zhao, Yin. Indian Cultural Elements on the Ullambana Festival.ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

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The best things get created when you are improvising, something both Dagmar and I love to do. We have many topics of interest in common and unique background and experiences that easily intersect.This week our focus is on the relationship between sisters, both biological and spiritual. We'll be talking about the many universal experiences, and no doubt some deeply personal ones as well.In the Yin on the Rocks podcast on the King Hero channels, Dagmar and I are entering into the watery world of the feminine, perfecting the art of breathing underwater, and rebranding the unknown in conversations that promise to be full of deep fun!In this weekly encounter with Dagmar where we'll be discussing topics like....traditional roles in relationshipsthe relationships between mothers and daughters, fathers and daughters, and sistersthe pitfalls of ascension spiritualityspiritual cults we've been inthe multitude of food cults and the falloutthe Love Your Liver frameworkour relationship with foodthe limitless gifts of deep playthe generosity of spirit required to create and share workJump onto the livestream to help us kick this conversation off. We can't wait to see you there!!To get to know her better before or after the livestream, you can watch Dagmar Stansova's one-woman play, Loose Underwear, to give you a taste of her background as an actress, playwright, method actor and writer, teacher, and coach. I highly recommend watching!!And find more about my work at www.bethmartens.com.

"My location holds no boundaries!" - Yin Johnson, whose 37-year investigative career spans continents and countless fraud cases. In this episode, we explore how Yin built her global investigation practice and leverages her extensive network to solve complex cases.Yin shares her journey from sports instructor to renowned international investigator, offering insights on financial and intellectual property fraud across different cultures. We discuss how technology has transformed her work and the power of building strong investigative connections worldwide.Kelly want's her rolodex! Connect:LinkedIn: Yin JohnsonBooks: Reprobates | Killer SmileLinkedIn: Kelly Paxton

Welcome back to Black Hoodie Alchemy, folks! My head was jumbled, my body was in a lot of pain, and I wasn't really sure what my next move was after this near-death experience at the beginning of the year -- so I took a bit of a longer, unexpected, and unannounced break. Some of it was out of frustration, a lot of it was out of total exhaustion, and even more of it was rooted in a level of surrender and acceptance. Some real serenity prayer sort of stuff on a very Jungian level, but it was all worth it. I'm feeling pretty damn solid now. Joe Rupe, host of Lighting the Void helps me get into all this, unpacking some of his mental health experiences and some of my recent ones, along with analyzing mental in the fringe spiritual, new age, conspiracy theory and fortean communities. People are always getting into these head-spaces and schools-of-thought for one reason or another, yet so many of them fail to ask themselves what these ideas and beliefs do for them on a daily practical level. People analyzing "real" alien species on internet forums, reading the "latest leaks" from Q, or trying to hex their neighbors are likely not considering the fundamental idea: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Because of this, their mental health usually suffers on a noticeable level. But beyond this, we get deeper into Jungian psychology and the relationship between our inner child and the archetypes of the Great Mother and Father, i.e. the Yin and Yang, et cetera. It's a heavy episode but in many ways it's a celebratory return with great music, some fun shout outs and an awesome guest! Thanks for tuning in, folks -- there's a lot more to come. I'm feeling better than I have all year and we hope you dig the listen.my links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DIVE MANUAL AUDIOBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (narrated by Joe Rupe)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HUNT MANUAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BHA LINKTREE w books, shorts, and much more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOE RUPE'S LIGHTING THE VOIDmy convo with Joe about Hermeticismmy convo with Ronnie Pontiac about alchemy and Manly Hallmy convo with Leticia Martinez about alchemy and medicinemy convo with AP Strange about unexplainable phenomena & mental healthSHOUT OUTS:Farewell, My Heartfind Farewell on instaSeedperson's new instaAlex Arck on instaPatrick's Southern Paranormal World youtube videos (i swear these are quiet noises and not jumpscares):Start listening around 11:35 with headphones and wait for itStart at around 1:45 with headphones and listen carefullyThis week's featured music -- some of the heaviest hitters that the underground has to offer! Feast For Worms - Grim Pesci x NightwalkerAny Reason At All - LEGITInfestation - Alex Arck

What are the gifts and the challenges of being a Human Design Projector? What does it mean to guide others? How might Projectors orient towards success as a non-sacral being?As a Generator, I've been blessed to be surrounded by wise Projectors and their unique perspectives on life. I've also witnessed firsthand some of the difficulties that Projectors work through as they decondition from societal definitions of success and discover the authentic flow of their energies.In this conversation, my dear friend Joanne Chen, a 2/4 Splenic Projector, joined me to discuss all things Projectors. We talked about Joanne's journey – from pursuing a career as a classical musician in NYC to living in Bali and guiding others on their spiritual journey.We also discussed the relationship between Projectors and Generators: how they can support one another in the process of deconditioning, while appreciating each other's natural gifts.Here's Joanne's bio:Joanne is an energy refinement mentor and spiritual guide known for her clarity, resonance, and multidimensional approach to transformation.Rooted in decades of experience as a professional pianist and teacher, she brings the same precision and depth to her current work, supporting clients of all ages worldwide in recalibrating their energetic systems and realigning with their natural frequency.Her guidance weaves together universal laws, Taoist wisdom, Human Design, Gene Keys, QHHT, breathwork, and nervous system attunement.She is also trained in Yin yoga and Reiki with a background in cognitive behavior-based teaching and emotional pattern recognition. However, it is her intuitive clarity and ability to hold a safe, potent space that clients often describe as a “breath of fresh air.”Whether working with high-level visionaries or those undergoing profound personal shifts, Joanne's work helps people experience their own energy as the architect of reality - and return to truth without bypassing.Joanne is also offering a special discount for Healing The Spirit listeners for her signature programs. Reach out to her directly for details and mention the podcast!Find out more about Joanne and her work through her website divinehumangrid.com, her offerings list, and Instagram. If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.