Chalice in Wunderland: Recent Episodes
Frances Wells
Welcome to my podcast! I’m grateful that you’re here. I’m here to share my stories. It’s my intention to prevent suffering through storytelling. Even better, I know what we heal together through sharing. I’d like for their to be artistry, however. In other words, there is beauty interwoven with our shadows. I look at the shadow as an individual’s hidden regrets. That’s only one way to look at it, but I’ll elucidate this meaning in time. Friends, enemies—we are one human family. Everyone is a brother, sister, mother, father, auntie, uncle or grandparent. •Respect•
Ici je continue d’essaie à parler en français aven plein de bêtises. Je suis sans abris. C’est dur de me souviens la grammaire et la vocabulaire française. Aussie je suis nerveuse d’essayer de parler quand beaucoup de gens sont autour de moi. Pour améliorer mon niveau il faut que je parler.
J’ai eu un jour difficile. Mes colocataires ne comprends pas le français et suis plus confortable maintenant avec le français après ce jour là. Comment est-ce que si facile de faire les mensonges qui peux blesser quelqu’un? Je me sens faible après aujourd’hui. Ici je partage des pensées et avec difficulté.
Ideas to help make life easier, restful and peaceful, especially if you’re around children of any age, animals, those with disabilities and the elderly. Just a quick lesson.
For this episode, I’m continuing our princess story readings from the book: “The Princesses: Sixteen Stories Selected by Sally Patrick Johnson, illustrated by Beni Montresor”.There is more than one version of the story I will read. Today, I’ll be reading Walter de la Mare’s version of “The Dancing Princesses”. I dedicate this reading to Anne-Marie and John-Michael, as well as anyone who loves literature and listening to a storyteller.
In this episode I begin with a short story about Jesus, taken from the Bible, and then talk about mental health topics that will be hard for many listeners. Therefore I’m providing a trigger warning. Triggering topics included in this post are suicide, murder, sexual assault, parental alienation, domestic violence and medical abuse. If you are suffering from suicidal ideation, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Your life matters. Don’t give up. Keep fighting. Look for resources. And no, you are not selfish, you are hurting. I ask God to provide for you so that you are not feeling hopeless. I’ve been fighting for a long time. I’ve learned a lot. I’m still here and the SI is less frequent and less intense. I want the same for you. Please keep trying. I love you.
I think you’ll find this thought provoking even with the rough reading I’ve given. Imagine sitting in class and listening to another student read aloud. This reading is a rush reading because I am moving, and would like to add as many of these Princess stories as possible before I leave this book in Seattle, or possibly gift it to my daughter.
I decided to resume my podcast by reading a selection from: One of Sixteen Stories Selected by Sally Patrick Johnson, The Princesses with pictures (you can’t see) by Beni Montessori. This book has no copyright stating it can not be shared in any format. I dedicate this to Chai and my children. It’s a freestyle reading, meaning I practiced only the first half of the story. You can hear where I’m uncertain of a sentence or word. I’m outside so there could be some background noise for this one.
This is a brief introduction to my second discussion which is presented to you as a taste of the philosophical buffet I am offering, my chef-d’œuvre, Chalice in Wunderland. As a philosopher, I engage in the study and creation of engaged literature. Can you think of your favorite examples of engaged literature? Socrates and Jordan Peterson, as well as the beloved Rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Puscifer, Scott Mescudi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Steve DeAngelo with the Last Prisoner Project, Ms. Elizabeth Leiba, Iboo Tall, Jérôme Royer, Ernest Crim III, Bobby Judas Lockhart (DJ of Excellence, Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Poet, Engaged Artist), Kelly Closse (polyglot, musician, philanthropist) and Dr. Carole Edwards have all made significant contributions using discourse to teach and help people live their best lives. I would also like to mention DJ Hookz, otherwise known as Daniel Hooks. He is a gifted and skilled musician of House music. His music helped me get through my French MA program, teach my students, carry my first child, and enjoy the process. I listened to the same mix every day walking in the morning from Tech Terrace to teach my students for two months. I never tired of it. I broke the thumb drive and lost it when my daughter was a toddler. One of his best mixes ever, if not, the best. Never backed it up. Let’s hope and pray that I can recover his work and return it to the rightful owner. That being said, I honor your efforts everyone. I would like to take a moment to single out Beyoncé for her artistry in Black is King! Next, Rihanna for showing us model behavior, Oprah Winfrey for believing in herself and teaching us about the art of conversation, and Ms. Viola Davis. If I could have my dream President, it would be you or my favorite Romeo of all time, Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio. Hey, it worked for President Reagan but I argue that Mr. DiCaprio is next level, and the level is in resonance with us today. In the USA we have today. He is well spoken and charming. Intelligent, learned, wise, compassionate, creative, in tune with the full expression of the human condition, as he has demonstrated through his acting career. Creed should make a scent just for him. But I digress. As I was saying, we need a smooth operator, after we support the presidency of our current Commander in Chief, President Joe Biden who I have been helping via my discourse. Eventually he will see it. Finally, thank you to my meditation teacher, Michel. You are a blessing from God! And to the four monks who have provided teachings that I count on to be pleasing in the eyes of God, a good example of healthy conflict resolution in my country of origin, a respectful traveler, an advanced meditator, to have another tool for me to fight suicidal ideation and save my life. I am so grateful to Ajahn Achalo, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Dalai Lama, and my cousin Gaura#chaliceinwunderland #ttufrenchmaprogram #chaliceariellamichellewells #philosopher #artist #phdhopeful #author #pixarhopeful
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This podcast is my first, so welcome! I feel like you could use this to fall asleep, if nothing else. Thank you for your attention!
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