I talked about “brain inspiration” a little while back (back HERE…added some pics to that post too) and the post that vanished was supposed to be “part two” on the “brain inspiration” dealio because that’s what they are. They say that human beings only use a tiny fraction of their brains, and I like to think that the inspiration we find in daily life helps open up the closed-down parts.
I’m not the best at listening to things because if I do get time folding laundry or running errands I generally pick up the phone and call someone. With so many people in our families I always feel out of touch with someone or another. But I’m trying to figure out how to fit in more podcast listening because oh boy, I can almost feel these things opening channels in my brain.
Last summer my sister-in-law, in trying to console me after our tough BBS conference, told me to listen to this great podcast called “The Myth of Closure” all about “ambiguous loss.”
I challenged my sisters to join me in writing three lines a day like she talks about and I LOVE it.
Elie Wiesel came and did a lecture in one of my classes at Boston University and what he said took up a huge piece of my heart.
How did we end up living like this? Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we do this to our children? When did we forget that we are human beings, not human doings?
Let us insist on a type of human-to-human connection where when one of us responds by saying, “I am just so busy,” we can follow up by saying, “I know, love. We all are. But I want to know how your heart is doing.”
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I'm so glad I read this post today! I went and explored the On Being podcasts. I listed to one called The Anatomy of Gratitude. It has been fantastic!! Thanks for sharing today.
I love that you included some of Omid Safi's work in your post. I had the pleasure of studying abroad in Turkey during college on a program led by Omid. He is such a kind and intentional person. Always love reading your posts, thoughts, ideas, and reflections. I have tucked away so many tidbits for when I have my own kids, thanks to your blog 🙂
I always listen to TEDtalks when I clean my bathrooms each week. I've learned some amazing things!!
I love listening to podcasts! I enjoy the freakonomics podcast, and my current favorite to listen to is the happiness podcast with Gretchin Rubin and her sister Elizabeth Craft. So fun to listen to those two and I always come away with new ideas of how to foster more happiness in my life and how to form good habits. Cannot wait to check out On Being!
Happier with Gretchen Rubin is my fave! I also love Cohesive Home, The Simple Show, Serial, and What Should I Read Next?
I love podcasts too although I haven't heard of that one. I love Sawbones, Still Buffering, This American Life, Stuff you should know, Stuff you missed in History and Stuff Mom never told you 🙂
I love podcasts too although I haven't heard of that one. I love Sawbones, Still Buffering, This American Life, Stuff you should know, Stuff you missed in History and Stuff Mom never told you 🙂
Thanks for the recommendations! I am a huge podcast fan and often listen while I work or on long car drives. My must listens are Stuff You Missed In History Class, Vinyl Cafe with Stuart MacLean and Grown Ups Read Stuff They Wrote As Kids. I also love Bringing Up Betty: True Tales of Special Needs Parenting, but it hasn't been updated lately.
I love TED Radio hour. Each episode focuses on a topic and highlights portions of 2-3 TED talks on that subject, as well as discussions and interviews with TED talk presenters or other "experts".
In the LDS realm, there is a lot to explore on the Mormon Channel app. I highly recommend the "Conversations" series and "Gospel Solutions for Families" (neither of those are adding new episodes, but I love what is there!).
Podcasts are a little addictive once you get going! Thank you for recommending On Being. I am excited to explore that one!
I forgot to mention BYU Speeches! All Tuesday devotionals/forums are published through that outlet. Lots of great talks stretching back many years!
The Power of Moms podcast was actually my gateway into podcasts. I'm enjoying The Mom Hour right now. Also, Brains On! Science is a good one for kids. My 9 year-old loves to listen to it in the car.
Thank you for recommending this podcast! I have been looking for one to add. My current favorite one to listen to is The Lifebeats Project. She interviews people each week and shows the extradinary in them and by so doing the extradinary in each of us. It's very inspiring. I second the ones mentioned on the Mormon Channel. I have listened to all of the Conversations while I was training for a half marathon. I was so sad when they were done.
I love listening to podcasts and listen to so many! Based on the few you listed, I'm recommending a few that I think you'll also enjoy.
The first is Episode 34 from The Liturgists Podcast. It's all about Racism in America, and it's such an important listen, no matter what your current opinions are. I've listened to it three times now.
Next is a few episodes from Sorta Awesome podcast. Most recently the host did a four parter on her trip to Lebanon and about the refugees from Syria that are in Lebanon. It starts with Episode 73 and then continues with Part 1, 2, and 3. Episode 55 is another great one where they talk about being content and enjoying the place you live in right now. Episode 36 is a wonderful discussion on Advent. Great for this time of year! Lastly is Episode 39 where the discussion is about the Sabbath. I got so much out of this episode! I hope you give these a try and enjoy!
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