This channel hosts two podcasts that currently have an audience spanning 50 countries! 17 Carat K-Pop is a podcast covering news from both the world of K-pop and the music industry as a whole. Episode topics include the history of K-pop, artist-specific episodes diving into their music video universes, album reviews, and much more! The other podcast with episodes on this feed is Enthusiasts, a show about both specific fandoms and fandom culture as a whole. Support this podcast: https://podca ...
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Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson, an embodiment of inclusive spirituality and wisdom, as he examines life & offers a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche. Discover how to live a truly happy and meaningful life by using your divine gifts and wisdom to reach your highest potential. Listeners beware: this program may create a paradigm shift as stereotypes are dispelled, vulnerabilities spill through and universal truths emerge. Visit The Meaningful Life Center, called a “Spiritual Starbucks” by ...
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Partake in a 60 Day Journey with daily minute-long insights and exercises by spiritual leader, Rabbi Simon Jacobson, author of 60 Days: A Spiritual Guide to the High Holidays. Every day leading up to and through the High Holidays, you will be guided through a personalized odyssey toward finding hope, love, fulfillment and the realization of your deepest aspirations and dreams.
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Picture this... Each episode I invite a wonderful guest to bring in a selection of songs of their choosing. This could be whatever they'd like... their favorite songs of all time, the songs they like to cook to, the songs they listened to today, etc. literally whatever they want. We play those songs & shoot the shit. Its simple but its fun. I hope you enjoy :-) -- https://is-this-music.pinecast.co/
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Greeting Ladies & Gentlemen. Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m your host Michael Theo, otherwise known as Mr A+, you may have seen me on the hit television show Love On the Spectrum. With this podcast I hope to entertain and bring love and light into peoples lives. I'll be releasing episodes every Wednesday morning (Australian time). If you want to stay up to date on new episodes please tap follow my podcast and look me up on Instagram. Hope you enjoy my podcast ladies and Gentlemen. ...
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Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, had the opportunity to meet with several Catholic innovators and entrepreneurs who are on the cutting edge of evangelization. At the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley, California in July 2022, Dr. Ludwick talks with each person about their initiative, the value of that project/goal and the impact it could have on the Church. Learn about some of the most inventive and exciting ideas emerging in the Catholic ...
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Mark Pattison is a former NFL player, Sports Illustrated Exec, Philanthropist & Mountaineer who completed the Seven Summits on May 23rd, 2021 with his ascent of Mt Everest. NFL360 created a film called Searching for the Summit which followed Mark's journey up Mt EVEREST and won a EMMY for best picture in 2022. Through his life’s journey in business, sports & charity work, Mark has been fortunate to meet some of the world’s most incredible people who share their stories of how they overcame a ...
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Welcome to My side of the Crystal Ball Podcast! This podcast is hosted by Canadian Psychic Robert Lindsy Milne. The goal of starting this show is to combine old wisdom with new perspectives. We hope to create a space where people can let their curiosity run wild, while giving an opportunity to connect to like-minded people. The format of the podcast will give a chance for Robert to teach with the "What Would Robert Say" segment which transitions into an opportunity to learn with "The Expert' ...
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60 Day Journey. Finding Forgiveness in Times of Betrayal
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How do you deal with betrayal, especially when it comes from those you trusted most? Betrayal is one of the hardest challenges to navigate because it shakes the very foundation of trust, security, and certainty that we build our relationships on. So how do you overcome it? How do you learn to trust again? This is a challenge that speaks deeply to o…
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60 Day Journey. Finding Renewal in Times of Disruption
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How do we react when our lives are disrupted—when routines and predictability are suddenly upended? Generally, disruption is disorienting. We thrive on consistency, on having a defined plan. When that gets shaken, it creates uncertainty, and we often feel confused, disturbed, even demoralized. Whether it’s trauma, loss, or any unexpected event, esp…
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60 Day Journey. Finding Clarity in Times of Confusion
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Clarity is one of life’s greatest blessings, the ability to know with certainty the correct path to take in life. There is no joy like dispelling the shadows of doubt. But how do we actually find clarity, especially in times of great confusion? Today, perhaps more than ever, we're being constantly bombarded by conflicting messages and contradictory…
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60 Day Journey: Finding Love in Times of Hate
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There’s so much hatred in the world today—rational or irrational. The very essence of hatred, at its core, feels irrational. We see it everywhere: between individuals, in politics, in the media, and between nations. Wars rage on with no end in sight, and it can feel overwhelming, even depressing. To be clear, there is love in the world as well. We’…
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60 Day Journey. Finding Hope in Times of Fear
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Where do you turn in times of fear and uncertainty, when upheaval disrupts your regular routines? In such moments, we often get disoriented and demoralized. You might feel like a lost ship at sea, unsure how to navigate and where to turn. So, how do you find your bearings and maintain balance and equilibrium? We are living in such times now. The wi…
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With all that has unfolded in Israel over the past year—the losses, the pain, the tragedies, the atrocities, the senseless deaths—we can't help but wonder: Will the war in Israel ever end? This is not just an abstract question; it is a deeply rooted apprehension, a profound and painful tension that grips any decent heart witnessing such upheaval. T…
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Start Smart. The Key to Educating Our Youth
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How would you rate the current state of education for our children and youth? This isn't a small question. Just as the health of a tree depends on how its seed is planted, so too, healthy adults are the product of a good education. But what is a good education? Are our schools failing us? Are they failing our children? Our world today is facing man…
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With alarming threats emerging from Iran, many are asking: What will be? Should we be frightened? Will a larger war erupt? Will America get involved? And what will be the impact on Israel? These are not small questions, as the stakes go beyond just one region—they affect the entire world. War always has global repercussions, but conflict in that pa…
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Does anyone care when you are in pain? Does G-d care? Are we alone in our suffering? One of the most devastating aspects of pain and suffering is the isolation—the feeling that no one is out there. When you are weeping, when a child is crying, is anyone else crying with you? And above all, is G-d crying with you? This is a critical question in life…
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Why Are Our Leaders Acting Like Donkeys and Elephants
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If ever there was a leadership vacuum, it is now more glaring than ever. The world seems on the edge of a precipice. The Middle East is teetering on the brink of major conflict, with the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah military figure Fuad Shukr, compounded by the chaos caused by Iran and its proxies. This cris…
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Uncertainty Everywhere. Are We At a Turning Point in History
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How Can Trump's Shooting Change the World?
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The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has jolted the nation and the world. Whether you're his supporter or not, the shocking scene witnessed by millions on television—of a 20-year-old with an unknown motive, just a few hundred feet away, shooting at the President's head—has become an iconic image. Many are wondering: was…
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Let's talk about the state of leadership today. Our modern world is blessed in many ways. Unprecedented success and prosperity, breathtaking breakthroughs in science and medicine, revolutionary technology that is dramatically raising our standard of living. The list goes on. Yet we also face many profound challenges. Our society is deeply polarized…
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What Does Independence and Freedom Mean to You
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With July 4th, Independence Day, upon us, it's a good time to ask: What exactly is freedom and independence? What does it really mean? When the American Founding Fathers declared independence 248 years ago, it was straightforward. They felt the overbearing control of King George of Great Britain and that compelled them to throw off the shackles and…
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Reactive vs Proactive How to Train Yourself to Act, Not React
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Are you reactive or proactive? Most of us tend to be more reactive, and there are several reasons for this. Firstly, we start our lives as children reacting to our parents—their attitudes, smiles, approval, and disapproval and we mirror their behavior. Secondly, as we grow older, we seek acceptance from our peers, friends, and society. This often l…
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Do Real Men Cry? There's a pervasive myth that real men don't cry, implying that tears are reserved for women. This notion is not only demeaning, suggesting women are emotional and weak while men are tough and stoic, but it's also untrue. Is vulnerability a weakness? Is expressing emotions wrong? Where did this stereotype originate, and why does ou…
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Sinai’s Message to Jews, Christians and Muslims. 3336 Years Later
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With war continuing to rage in the Middle East, it would be wise to go back and trace the roots of this war and the long-standing antipathy and confrontation between the Muslims, Arabs, Jews and even Christians. We all know this isn't the first time that fighting has broken out in the region; there is unfortunately an ongoing history of deep tensio…
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Why Is Memory So Important: The Past Gives Birth to the Future
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Why is memory so important? How does it affect our lives on a daily basis? How can it transform us?Very often if you want to appreciate something, you have to think what life would be like without it. What would our days look like if we did not have our memories? If every morning we woke up with a clean slate, a blank picture and we had to rebuild …
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MAESTRO! (Seventeen Talk, Vol. 16)
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A massive guide to all things 17 IS RIGHT HERE! Hope breaks down everything worth knowing about the compilation album’s four new songs and music videos: behind-the-scenes facts, Easter eggs, symbol interpretations, lyric breakdowns, parallels to past eras, and even summaries of the mythological stories (among others) that are mentioned in the lyric…
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Tears and Joy in the Holy Land. Diary from Israel
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We are always looking for miracles in our lives, seeking out extraordinary moments within our ordinary routines. Those aha moments that affect, inspire and transform who we are. I'd like to share with you some miracles I recently experienced. Life is filled with paradoxes. Joy, pain, tears, celebration... the roller coaster of the cycles and viciss…
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From being a “Lost Child” to the “Winning” superstar that she is today, this episode chronologically recaps IU’s career and catalog! This is both a guide to IU for those unfamiliar with her work and a chance for long-time fans to recall key moments from each year since IU’s debut. From releasing music videos that put original spins on classic stori…
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A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop artists! Read more about one of the top picks here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/txts-take-on-the-little-prince --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support
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Has Our Education System Failed Us How to a Raise Heathy Children
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The continued unrest on our university campuses has raised very powerful and existential questions: Are our education systems healthy or corrupt? Are we actually giving the very best to our children and to our students? Are we setting them up for life and providing the necessary tools to help them not only survive but also thrive? There's clearly a…
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(Part 5) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 70)
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While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread hap…
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Are Our Universities Being Attacked by Hamas
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With protests breaking out on our campuses across the country, everyone is asking what is going on? Why suddenly now? What's happening? What's behind all this?Initially, the protests seemed to be a spontaneous reaction of innocent students simply outraged at innocent civilians being killed in Gaza. But if that's the case, why were there no protests…
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Thorough breakdowns of the latest K-pop-company-related feuds, from the drama between HYBE and its subsidiaries to the lawsuit against a different “Big Four” company over its construction project failures. Plus: a major change that threatens North American tours, the sentencing of someone who extorted a BTS fan, the latest “K-pop is past its prime”…
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(Part 4) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 69)
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While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread hap…
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(Part 3) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 68)
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While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread hap…
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Freedom is one of our most cherished values. It is a monumental achievement of our times. The human aspiration for freedom, the desire to live as a free people, reflects the deepest longing of the soul, and is a vivid departure, standing in stark contrast to the days when monarchs and tyrants ruled. But what does freedom truly mean? Is it merely th…
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A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, P-pop, and T-pop artists! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support
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The Kabbalah of Existential Loneliness
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Do you ever feel lonely? Not due to lack of companionship, friends, social circle or support system, but a fundamental nagging feeling that you are all alone in this universe? An inner cosmic vacuum: is there anyone out there that cares? Am I truly on a metaphorical island unto myself, surrounded by people yet really utterly alone, each person for …
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(Part 2) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 67)
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Can a (Truly) Religious Person be Immoral
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Is religion synonymous with morality? And is morality synonymous with religion? It is indeed disconcerting to witness a religious figure act immorally — doing something criminal, abusive, violating another, behaving in a manner that contradicts the moral standards we associate with their position. This stark contrast is very unsettling, as it chall…
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Throughout this in-depth guide to The Little Prince, Hope draws attention to the parallels TXT make to it in their new songs, short film, “Deja Vu” music video, and even teaser images. Simultaneously unpacking minisode 3: TOMORROW and The Little Prince reveals how complementary the stories are and how TXT’s world-building has actually been covering…
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How to Break Bad Habits and Build Good Ones
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Do you have a habit that you find increasingly difficult to break? Or is there a good habit that you wish to incorporate into your daily routines but you can't seem to make it stick?Very often we resolve to stop a certain obsessive behavior - overeating, biting our nails, being attached to our phone etc., or to begin a new commitment - spending mor…
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DREAM()SCAPE Theory Time! (NCT Talk, Vol. 21)
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Everything to know about NCT DREAM’s DREAM()SCAPE-era videos and images, from the overall plot to the specific nods to EXO’s story! Check out more NCT theories here! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/nct-talk.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support
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Are You Forgetful. 5 Secrets to a Better Memory
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Some dance to remember, some dance to forget… Despite the sentiment, in most areas of life most of us would like to be less forgetful and more retentive. But how? What causes us to forget things? And what is the secret to remembering? Please join Rabbi Jacobson in this, well, memorable workshop as he shares his experiences as a “chozer” (rememberin…
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Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts Ep. 66)
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While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread hap…
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Truthfulness Responsibility Understanding Security Tenacity How important is trust in our lives and relationships? Do we appreciate the crucial role it plays? Are we aware of the impact trust has -- for good and for bad -- on virtually every decision we make? Trust is the heartbeat of our existence, a beacon that guides our decisions and relationsh…
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As we journey through life, two essential elements guide us: love and individuality. These core values nourish our growth and well-being. Love completes us, while individuality allows us to be true to ourselves. However, can these two intricate needs coexist without contradiction? As individuals, our primary focus leans towards self-preservation an…
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A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! For more information about these picks: Episode about TAEYONG’s TAP: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/TY-for-TY-Tracks-e2gdndo Episode about LE SSERAFIM’s EASY: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/LE-SSERAFIMs-New-Era-e2g3nrg P1Harmony album review: htt…
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The ultimate guide to TAEYONG’s TAP Era: the best lyrics, the thematic parallels to the SHALALA Era, theories about the “TAP” music video, the hidden meanings in the teaser images and videos, and so much more! For more thoughts on TAEYONG’s music: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/taeyongs-purposeful-playfulness For more discography analyses: http…
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Is Arrogance Masking Ignorance and Insecurity
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The root of many problems and disagreements in life is arrogance. But what exactly is arrogance? And how do you deal with it; both with your own personal arrogance and with the arrogance of others? Ostensibly, we think of arrogance as a result of an overinflated ego. Take a gifted individual who is endowed with unique qualities and virtues. Instead…
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Were you ever in a situation where you wished a miracle would happen in your life? Someone close to you may have been ill or suffering in some way, or you may have experienced a setback, or faced a difficult predicament. You really hoped and prayed for a miracle to happen. All of us at some point will have moments when we wish for a miracle to save…
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Hope uses the movie Black Swan as a starting point for understanding the messages in LE SSERAFIM’s new mini-album, EASY; assesses the ways the group’s new songs build on the foundation of their older ones; describes how the poem “Good Bones” is uniquely incorporated into the group’s story; and overall shows why LE SSERAFIM’s discography remains as …
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A short overview of times the makers of Monster Energy (aka Monster Beverage Corporation) sued entities who used the word “Monster” in branding, the latest example being K-pop rookie girl group BABYMONSTER. Other news covered in this episode: TikTok’s feud with Universal Music Group, all the things that went wrong at end-of-year awards shows, a cru…
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Can you find joy in difficult times? Is it possible to find happiness during dark days? Joy and happiness are critical for a healthy life. We all know what it feels like when we're happy, when we're joyous and celebrating; experiencing the joy not just externally but also internally. Inner joy creates a state of peace and calm, a sense of belonging…
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What is intelligence? Human beings are considered to be the most intelligent of creatures; we value the mind, education, smart people... But as is often the case, we use a word without defining the axioms and assumptions that define the concept behind that word?What exactly is intelligence? Is it IQ - the intelligent quotient , or is it EQ - the em…
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A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-17-carat-k-pop-9b8?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusia…
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The Kabbalah of Today’s Global Conflicts: The Battles between Islam, Christianity and Judaism
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With the current war raging in Israel, the big question returns. Why is it that this region - more than anywhere else in the entire world - has had so many battles and fought so many wars over the last three millennia? From the beginning of Biblical times with the war over the land of Canaan and the land of Israel, to the wars waged by the Assyrian…
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