Here's Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin: Recent Episodes
Kathrin Gabriel-Jones
Here's Hoping is a podcast about how we find our way along the path of life in this new world. Kathrin shares conversations with a broad variety of people about how we make meaning in this new world.
Coffee shops have always been my happy places, no matter where I’ve lived. And crafting this imaginary coffee shop has been one of my greatest discoveries, and I’d like to be doing this for many years yet to come.
Today, Kathrin shares a life update about the future of Here's Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, as sharing a glimpse into the origin story behind this imaginary coffee shop.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
There’s always a little extra room for wisdom from Uncle Iroh: While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others goes a long way.
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Please note: this episode contains foul language.
Kathrin talks with Sunflower about how a parent can break the cycle of family dysfunction and trauma with their own children.
Sunflower, along with their three partners, Sage, Iris, and Foxglove, host And They Were Roommates, produced by the Quaple Networka limited-run advice podcast about LBGTQIA+ life, love, and everything in between.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Iron Widow, written by Xiran Jay Zhao, retells the story of the only female emperor in Chinese history as a Young Adult sci-fi series. (content warnings for violence and gore.) It is an incredibly fantastic book with more than 20 awards in 2022 and a beautifully empowering LGBTQIA+ poly love story.
(Please consider purchasing Iron Widow from an independent bookstore or borrowing from your local library. Remember, Here’s Hoping receives no affiliation.)
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When we think about talking to our past self, context matters. Today, we share a string of pearls from my conversation with Joanna Basile: if you could fold time and space and tell your past self something, what you say to your past incarnation?
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Joanna Basile, writer, podcast host, and yoga teacher, blends movement and philosophy into her work. I cannot recommend her work enough for her wisdom, her talent, or the beauty she brings to the world.
Joanna Basile’s podcast, Unrehearsed, can be found on every platform.
Today’s quote comes from the show Russian Doll.
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Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
The show, Russian Doll, is a bit of a mind-bender to be sure, but it is certainly a wonderful ride. (Please note content warnings for domestic violence and substance abuse.)
Does The Dog Dieis a crowd-sourced database of content warnings for books, movies, TV, and more. I have personally used Does the Dog Die repeatedly over the past seven years and found it to be incredibly helpful when screening media before viewing. (note, Here’s Hoping receives no financial benefit from recommending Does the Dog Die, just the good feeling of knowing that other people can enjoy media safely.)
988 Lifelineprovides free and confidential, 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
When Joanna Basile and I shared a conversation together, I asked her a question that’s become a favorite among all my guests: If you could fold time and space and tell your past self something, what you say to your past incarnation?
Here’s Hoping.
Some links to share
Joanna Basile, writer, podcast host, and yoga teacher, blends movement and philosophy into her work. I cannot recommend her work enough for her wisdom, her talent, or the beauty she brings to the world.
Joanna Basile’s podcast, Unrehearsed, can be found on every platform.
If you liked this episode of Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share us with a friend on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
The show, Russian Doll, is a bit of a mind-bender to be sure, but it is certainly a wonderful ride. (Please note content warnings for domestic violence and substance abuse.)
Does The Dog Dieis a crowd-sourced database of content warnings for books, movies, TV, and more. I have personally used Does the Dog Die repeatedly over the past seven years and found it to be incredibly helpful when screening media before viewing. (Note Here’s Hoping receives no financial benefit from recommending Does the Dog Die, just the good feeling of knowing that other people can enjoy media safely.)
988 Lifelineprovides free and confidential, 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
I shared a cup with Alice Kitchel in my imaginary coffee shop, in February 2021. Remember what was happening then? What was happening in your life during 2021?
And, during the conversation that I shared with Alice, we found this remarkable pearl of wisdom about something unexpected yet incredibly beautiful: resilience.
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Here are some links to connect you with Alice Kitchel:
- Puma Consulting and Coach
- Alice Kitchel's Art - About Alice
- Gallery of Alice Kitchel’s Early Work
- Gallery of Alice Kitchel’s Recent Work
If you’re curious about Denise Smith, founder of Peace of Thread, you can check out the pearls of wisdom shared by Fonde Werts on two Here’s Hoping episodes: Peace of Thread, Surprised by Connection and Peace of Thread, Persevering Hope.
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Thank you for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
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Today’s menu includes a small and powerful pearl of wisdom from Dr. Jen Pratt about the impact hope can have during a difficult time.
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You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learning more about Dr. Jen Pratt? You can hear her conversation on Nate Lurie’s podcast, We’re the Inspiration, on the March 16th, 2023 episode, “From Making Wishes to Granting Wishes with Dr. Jen Pratt”
More links to Dr. Jen Pratt include:
- Make-A-Wish Kid Now A Doctor In The Hospital That Treated Her - YouTube
- Former cancer patient now a doctor at the hospital that treated her | CNN
- From Teresa Freeman's "Real-Atable Podcast": Dr. Jen Pratt, Pediatric Physician, Children's Minnesota & Make-A-Wish Consultant
- From "Humanity Chats with Marjy": Make A Wish Kid Now a Physician Who Helps Other Kids Receive Wishes - Dr. Pratt
- From the "Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker" Podcast: From Cancer as a Kid to Becoming a Doctor Treating Kids...How Hope Heals Our Bodies
From the Talmud and the Book of Micah, chapter 6, verse 8: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly NOW. Love mercy NOW. Walk humbly NOW. You are not obligated to complete the work but neither are you free to abandon it.
If you liked this episode of Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share us with a friend on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Anthony Monti was one of the first visitors at my imaginary coffee shop, and although we don’t stay in contact as much as we might like, I remain grateful for every pearl of wisdom he’s shared with me along the way.
Today’s menu at Here’s Hoping features Anthony’s reaction to my question, what does hope mean to you? followed by a description of ferocious elegance…
…Here’s Hoping
Some links to…
…connect you with Anthony Monti:
- Anthony’s coaching practice on Noomii, the Professional Coach Directory
- Anthony’s Drum Lessons: Become the Drum on Lessons.com
AND
…today’s Quotes:
- Confucius: Our greatest glory is not in never falling. But in rising every time we fall.
- St. Francis of Assisi: All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.
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Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Life’s been A Lot lately. So today, you have Just Kathrin. Let’s share a moment together.
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You can start to learn more about Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on her official website as well as this Wikipedia page: enjoy and be inspired by her incredible work.
If you liked this episode of Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share us with a friend on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
How does hope unfold in a person’s experience?
In different ways depending on the person, the situation, or the day.
Dr. Jen Pratt shares her own experience with how hope unfolded in her life.
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Some links to share
You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learning more about Dr. Jen Pratt? You can hear her conversation on Nate Lurie’s podcast, We’re the Inspiration, on the March 16th, 2023 episode, “From Making Wishes to Granting Wishes with Dr. Jen Pratt”
More links to Dr. Jen Pratt include:
- Make-A-Wish Kid Now A Doctor In The Hospital That Treated Her - YouTube
- Former cancer patient now a doctor at the hospital that treated her | CNN
- From Teresa Freeman's "Real-Atable Podcast": Dr. Jen Pratt, Pediatric Physician, Children's Minnesota & Make-A-Wish Consultant
- From "Humanity Chats with Marjy": Make A Wish Kid Now a Physician Who Helps Other Kids Receive Wishes - Dr. Pratt
- From the "Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker" Podcast: From Cancer as a Kid to Becoming a Doctor Treating Kids...How Hope Heals Our Bodies
Curious about The Old Guard? Check out the IMDB page here.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
There’s a lot that happens in our imagination, in our mind…
But how does making a wish affect our body?
During my conversation with Dr. Jen Pratt, she shared a surprising pearl of wisdom.
Here’s Hoping.
Some links to share
You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learning more about Dr. Jen Pratt? You can hear her conversation on Nate Lurie’s podcast, We’re the Inspiration, on the March 16th, 2023 episode, “From Making Wishes to Granting Wishes with Dr. Jen Pratt”
More links to Dr. Jen Pratt include:
- Make-A-Wish Kid Now A Doctor In The Hospital That Treated Her - YouTube
- Former cancer patient now a doctor at the hospital that treated her | CNN
- From Teresa Freeman's "Real-Atable Podcast": Dr. Jen Pratt, Pediatric Physician, Children's Minnesota & Make-A-Wish Consultant
- From "Humanity Chats with Marjy": Make A Wish Kid Now a Physician Who Helps Other Kids Receive Wishes - Dr. Pratt
- From the "Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker" Podcast: From Cancer as a Kid to Becoming a Doctor Treating Kids...How Hope Heals Our Bodies
No matter the season, it’s worthwhile to check out the 1970 musical production of Scrooge, starring the 35-year-old Albert Finney. Today’s quote comes from the wise (and hilarious) Ghost of Christmas Present, played by the remarkable Kenneth More.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones, Minister of Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Dr. Jen Pratt shares a remarkable pearl of wisdom that inspires a rediscovery of the word, Wish, and blows my mind.
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You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learning more about Dr. Jen Pratt? You can hear her conversation on Nate Lurie’s podcast, We’re the Inspiration, on the March 16th, 2023 episode, “From Making Wishes to Granting Wishes with Dr. Jen Pratt”
More links to Dr. Jen Pratt include:
· Make-A-Wish Kid Now A
Doctor In The Hospital That Treated Her - YouTube
· Former cancer patient now a doctor at the hospital that
treated her | CNN
· From Teresa Freeman's
"Real-Atable Podcast": Dr. Jen Pratt, Pediatric Physician, Children's
Minnesota & Make-A-Wish Consultant
· From "Humanity Chats
with Marjy": Make A Wish Kid Now a Physician Who Helps Other Kids Receive
Wishes - Dr. Pratt
· From the "Human Hope
with Carlos Whittaker" Podcast: From Cancer as a Kid to Becoming a Doctor
Treating Kids...How Hope Heals Our Bodies
The 2005 movie, Constantine, may seem like an unlikely source for today’s quote, but it’s a movie that holds great significance for me because of the themes of faith, doubt, hope, and perseverance within the storyline. (Please note that it is, however, not a movie for children with a number of content warnings for gore and scary images. It is one of my favorites that I return to again and again.)
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
I ask Sage a challenging question, and his insight opens windows in my mind for empowering awareness.
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Sage is part of The Quaple Network’s limited-run podcast, And They Were Roommates, an advice podcast on life, love, and everything in between.
From the Talmud - Pirkei Avos (Ethics/Chapters of the Fathers) 2:16.
French Voltaire’s phrase “Perfect is the enemy of good” is a quote from an Italian proverb from the 1770s, that had roots in a phrase from the early 1700s, that had roots in a common phrase from earlier centuries all the way back to Aristotle. Humanity has been struggling with this problem for a long while, and it probably explains a lot of the nuance we all experience. (Sourced from Wikipedia.)
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Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Every day in some way, we may be surprised by connections undiscovered until an inspiration ignites our imagination.
Today’s episode is dedicated to a connection discovered within a Peace of Thread.
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Peace of Thread was founded by Denise Smith in 2012 with a mission: to empower refugee women to become economically independent through making and selling artisan bags. You can learn more about the remarkable artisans who create the 25 varieties of bags as well as the women of Peace of Thread who inspire empowerment and independence through connection and creativity.
Learn more about Peace of Thread’s remarkable story on this blog and discover press articles here.
Visit the Peace of Thread Shop to explore these creative, remarkable, and practical these beautiful works of art, which can be purchased at the Peace of Thread shop, at boutiques in Georgia and Virginia, and also on their Peace of Thread Etsy shop, too!
- Note: Here’s Hoping receives no remuneration or benefit from any purchase you make at Peace of Thread. These are not affiliate links; they are intended to spread the good work of Peace of Thread’s remarkable work.
You can discover more about Denise Smith, Founder & CEO of Peace of Thread, and the rest of the team, including the Peace of Thread artisans.
Clarkston, Georgia has been called the Ellis Island of the South. Curious about why? You can discover more on this History of Clarkston, Georgia page or on this Wikipedia page.
You can read more wisdom from Rev. Dr. Seth Jones at either of the following two websites: The Psychedelic Pastor and his Weebly page, Rev. Dr. Seth Jones Sermons.
You can always find more inspiration in any sacred text. Today’s quote from the Talmud is one of my favorites.
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Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
There is a lot happening in the world. And there’s inspirational hope persevering. This episode is dedicated to Peace of Thread, which grew from a seed of hope in Clarkston, Georgia, and extends roots of empowerment and inspiration.
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Peace of Thread was founded by Denise Smith in 2012 with a mission: to empower refugee women to become economically independent through making and selling artisan bags. You can learn more about the remarkable artisans who create the 25 varieties of bags and inspire empowerment and independence through connection and creativity.
Learn more about Peace of Thread’s remarkable story on this blog and press articles here.
Visit the Peace of Thread Shop to explore these creative, remarkable, and practical these beautiful works of art, which can be purchased at the Peace of Thread shop, at boutiques in Georgia and Virginia, and also on their Peace of Thread Etsy shop, too!
Note: Here’s Hoping receives no remuneration or benefit from any purchase you make at Peace of Thread. These are not affiliate links; they are intended to spread the good work of Peace of Thread’s remarkable work.
You can discover more about Denise Smith, Founder & CEO of Peace of Thread, and the rest of the team, including the Peace of Thread artisans.
Clarkston, Georgia has been called the Ellis Island of the South. Curious about why? You can discover more on this History of Clarkston, Georgia page or on this Wikipedia page.
Mr. Fred Rogers!
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones: The Psychedelic Pastor and Rev. Dr. Seth Jones Sermons.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Ian Macdonald is the pastor of Anamesa Christian Church in Sherman Oaks, California, and also the author of the blog, Jesus not Jesús: Finding the Diving in the Space Between Us.
You can learn more about Lenny Bruce on Wikipedia. And you can also review a whole slew of Lenny Bruce quotes here on Goodreads.
There are a lot of quotes attributed to Aristotle. You can find a whole host of quotes on Goodreads. You can learn about Aristotle.
You can read more wisdom from Rev. Dr. Seth Jones at either of the following two websites: The Psychedelic Pastor and his Weebly page, Rev. Dr. Seth Jones Sermons.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin and Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Our lives are formed by experiences throughout our lives: Pat shares two completely different experiences in the world that leave ripples in our lives...
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Maya Angelou. Enough said. Learn more about her and let your life become enriched through the knowing. Maya. Angelou.
I often return to the 2005 film, Constantine, whenever I find myself struggling with my faith. It’s rated R for language, gore, and frightening images and remains one of the most beloved films in my life, which was fundamentally formational for me.
While Parks & Recreation seems diametrically opposed to the film, Constantine, there are some truly poignant lines.
You can read some of Rev. Dr. Seth Jones’ work on either of the following two websites: The Psychedelic Pastor and his Weebly page, Rev. Dr. Seth Jones Sermons.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
There’s always something happening in the world, isn’t there?
Once upon a time, two friends shared a cup together while they talked about the world. The conversation turned to the legacy each of us leaves behind…
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You can learn more about Roberta Damon on her website.
Her books are amazing and include:
- A Voice Beyond Weeping
- Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible
- Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTube
- Dear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the Bible
- Theirs Is the Kingdom
Iron Widow, by Xiran Jay Zhao, who is an amazing human being. You can learn more about Iron Widow at the official website here. Xiran Jay Zhao also has a wonderful YouTube channel where she unpacks Chinese history as well as media.
You can read more wisdom from Rev. Dr. Seth Jones at either of the following two websites: The Psychedelic Pastor and his Weebly page, Rev. Dr. Seth Jones Sermons.
Finally, if you don’t know who Rush Limbaugh is or you (thankfully) forgot about him, you can read more about him on this Wikipedia page. Proceed with caution and bear in mind the following trigger warnings regarding racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, and antisemitism. Take care of yourself as you learn about the world.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork.
Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
Today’s menu presents a nugget from Gianni Neiviller, restauranteur, musician, and founder of RespirOSpace which focuses on breathwork, an alternative healing practice. At the time we talked in 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic had been raging for over a year, with upheaval and division present nearly everywhere.
Our conversation led us to The Breath…
Here’s Hoping.
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You can learn more about Gianni’s breathwork at RespirOspace.
Gianni’s music can be found on this Soundcloud.
You can learn more about Breathwork at the International Breathwork Foundation and also on this Wikipedia page.
If you are interested in learning more about Oscar Wilde, you can start with this Wikipedia page.
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching. You can always find more episodes ofFriends for the Journey.
Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
My imaginary coffee shop is on the road so the audio quality isn’t as great as usual because I recorded the intro & reflection while in an airport waiting to being a new chapter.
And, as this year comes to a close, Barbara Daggett’s pearl of wisdom seemed particularly appropriate: If you were to tell your past self something, what would you say?
I asked Dr. Barbara Daggett this question and received a gift of wisdom that I share with you today.
Here’s Hoping.
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You can learn more about The Expanse on this IMDB page.
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Special thanks to Tysorex for the original artwork. Additional graphics made with Canva.
Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
Thanks for visiting my imaginary coffee shop.
What takes you off guard?
I ask Sage a challenging question, and his insight opens windows in my mind for empowering awareness.
Here’s Hoping.
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Sage is part of The Quaple Network’s limited-run podcast, And They Were Roommates, an advice podcast on life, love, and everything in between.
You can learn more about John Kenneth Galbraith on this lengthy Wikipedia.
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Original café music composed & created by Rev. Dr. Seth Jones.
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Life has a way, doesn’t it?
Joanna Basile, yoga teacher, writer, podcast host, and I shared some moments in September of 2021. Our dogs were close beside us when we spoke, their wisdom resonating with us in the space between us.
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Joanna Basile, writer, podcast host, and yoga teacher, blends movement and philosophy into her work. When we shared moments together in September of 2021, each of us was accompanied by our dogs: I with Xena the Canine Princess, and Joanna with Duke Henry.
In this pearl of wisdom, Joanna shared the wisdom, love, and support of her blessed companion, Duke Henry.
This episode is dedicated to our companions, in whatever form they share our path.
Joanna Basile’s podcast, Unrehearsed, can be found on every platform.
You can learn more about the show, Leverage, on this IMDB page and this Wikipedia page. The episode that this quote comes from, The Grave Danger Job, is from the fourth season.
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If you know the source of today’s quote, please send me a note!
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In this time of Covid…
In this time of change…
In this time…where do you find the sacred?
Deborah Cautela and Kathrin shared some thoughts.
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Deborah Cautela, massage therapist and founder of Massage Therapy & Movement in Camden, Maine, believes a respectful touch creates the foundation upon which all body work develops. Additional insights and wisdom can be found on her blog.
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Kathrin is still in the grip of post-Covid-19 fatigue so today’s menu presents a full conversation Kathrin shared with her friend, Roberta Damon.
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This episode is exactly what the title says: Closed Due to Covid.
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Here’s Hoping.
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Wash your hands.
Wear your masks.
The pandemic is not over. Hang in there.
The question we stumbled across left many of us scratching our heads, wondering how we can bridge the gap left in the wake of so much polarization.
Today in our imaginary coffee shop, we get to hear Pat Parker’s answer to this question Here’s Hoping.
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Wikipedia has a great page about Middle French here.
Freedictionary.com offer a deeper dive into the word disparate here.
Gabe’s ability to synthesize diverse information into poetic and resonant explanations continues to amaze me. While I don’t know what sources Gabe to synthesize their remarkable statement about iron and humanity, I’ve included some very interesting articles from WGBH PBS NOVA, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Elsevier Science Direct Journal about iron, the stars, and us. These public documents have been shared with a request to please support each of these fantastic educational resources.
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We can really only know what we’ve experienced.
But what happens when we meet someone who’s experienced something completely different?
While I shared a cup with Pat and Ken Parker, we gathered around this warm nugget of golden thought, discovered something wonderful, and stumbled upon a question.
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Family not only need to consist of merely those whom we shared blood but, also those whom we’d give blood. Attributed to Charles Dickens, Goodreads source here.
Trauma is a topographical map that is written on a child and it takes a lifetime to read. Russian Doll, streaming on Netflix: Ruth Brenner, played by Elizabeth Ashley. IMDB source here.
You are where you are as a result of decisions you’ve made. – Ancillary Justice, by Anne Leckie: Breq, Goodreads source here.
Living includes every feeling. Every experience. Every Season. Every Thing.
Roberta Damon brings a golden nugget of wisdom by which we warm ourselves.
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Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me
Books authored by Roberta:
A Voice Beyond Weeping
Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible
Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTube
Dear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the Bible
Theirs Is the Kingdom
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The research I’ve done on this quote from the Talmud suggests that this quote is a compilation of several different sayings. However, I’ve included several links to sources about this quote:
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/pirkei-avot-ethics-of-our-fathers/
https://jewish-education.tumblr.com/post/167722479419/do-not-be-daunted-by-the-enormity-of-the-worlds
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2011/jewish/Chapter-Two.htm
https://www.quora.com/What-is-meant-by-You-are-not-obligated-to-complete-the-work-but-neither-are-you-free-to-abandon-it
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There’s a special offering on the menu at Here’s Hoping today: an honest reflection about Transition by your humble host and barista, Kathrin Gabriel-Jones.
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The history of the Voyager Golden Record is fascinating. You can review the contents of the Voyager Golden Record here.
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Pearls are the result of resilience. I hadn’t thought of that before. And sometimes we need to tell the story of how this pearl came to be.
AbbyLynn shares some thoughts about Resilience in this pearl of wisdom.
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Here are some links to connect you with AbbyLynn Haskell:
Sacred Storytelling and Broad Reach Sailing
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Steven Charleston provides a wealth of insights, reflections, and resources for spiritual life and discovery. He can be found on his Facebook page, and his library of published works can be found on his website, StevenCharleston.Com.
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What’s the world like where you are?
In a world that seems constantly filled with change or upheaval, that sometimes feels like a loaded question.
My friend, Anthony Monti, sat down to share a cup together, and we talked about the road we’re on; I’d like to share a small piece of our conversation with you today.
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For any fans of Doctor Who, you’ll recognize the saying, You never forget your first Doctor. For me, it was the Ninth Doctor played by the iconic Christopher Ecceslton. You can find more about him on the Doctor Who IMDB page.
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The winds of change are blowing hard across the globe.
It’s said, “the only constant in life is change,” and yup, that scans. Whether it’s gradual or sudden, change abounds. Dr. Barbara Daggett & I shared some moments together.
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While she did not receive much attention during her life, Simone Weil has become better known, more thoroughly studied, and received more attention since 1995. To learn more about Simone A. Weil, you can start at this Wikipedia page on Simone Weil and go from there.
The Rev. Dr. Seth Jones authored The Shimmering Cathedral: Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences & the Meaning We Make of Them. You can expect to hear great things from him in the years to come.
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Two years into the pandemic, words sometimes fail us when we try to express the complex soup of what we feel in the face of historic (and alarming) change that’s afoot in the world.
I asked Nathaniel how he would describe hope, and he shares a precious gift with us.
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If you’re not familiar with Little Prince, I recommend you check out the author, Antoine de Saint Exuperéy.
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If you’ve visited my imaginary coffee shop before, you’ve probably noticed how much I love words: what they mean, their synonyms, their opposites, and the nuances of how we experience words in our lives and our relationships.
One of these words is INTIMACY. What comes to mind when you hear the word, INTIMACY?
I asked Anna Morgan, Relationship Coach & Photographer down in Boston. Her response really blew my mind.
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Here are some links to connect you with Anna Morgan:
Best Self Studio,
Anna Morgan Photography, and
Anna Morgan Coaching
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While there are a number of potential sources for the quote, Comparison is the thief of joy, the story of the grief that Theodore Roosevelt carried through his life makes this quote very eloquent, evocative, and very fitting for this episode.
BETWEEN.
Ian MacDonald brings a new perspective into these two syllables, illuminating the mysteries of what’s there, what’s yet to be discovered, and what might never be fully named.
The pastor of Anamesa Christian Church in Sherman Oaks, California, Ian is the author of the blog, Jesus not Jesús: Finding the Diving in the Space Between Us.
As Promised, Laurie Anderson’s Official Website. Enjoy.
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Victor Hugo holds a wealth of quotes, including Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.
Sunflower refreshes our conversation with an enlivening reframe of what “work” means and how she has been able to find meaning and lessons out of everything she’s done, all the work she’s engaged in her life.
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Once Upon A Time ran from 2011 to 2018 with whimsy and heartache, just like fairy tales themselves.
What a world, huh?
A whole lot has happened since the summer of 2020: the Covid-19 pandemic, societal upheaval and divisions, world chaos and upheaval, I feel a little lost for words.
The construction and remodel of my imaginary coffee shop has reached a fever pitch with sawdust, boxes, and paint (not necessarily in that order,) and there’s a lot is happening in my own life as well as in the world.
So…in the face of … everything, I’ve remembered the conversation I shared with Dr. DJ Kinney, historian, and host of the podcast, The Cold War Vault, which examines those frightening and dangerous times in world history.
Remember, you can find more of Kathrin’s conversations on the Friends for the Journey podcast.
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The 13th Warrior didn’t experience much success at release but is a better movie than the previews might suggest.
The world is filled with unknown paths that turn, curve, and twist before us.
So, stepping into the future can feel fraught with uncertainty.
But we know where we’ve been. Here’s a reprise of the pearl of wisdom from Lucy Day Werts about facing the unknown.
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The Imperial Radch series by Ann Leckie is a delightful, moving, and wonderful series filled with poetry, song, and heartfelt wonder of the human experience.
Well, a lot of truth rests in the phrase "the best-laid plans sometimes veer dramatically off-road" ... or something like that.
I'm so grateful you've stopped by my imaginary coffee shop, and I'm sorry we have so little to offer on the shelves today. Here's my confession: the remodeling & construction plans have completely waylaid me and there is no episode today. You're welcome to scroll through the previous episodes of Here's Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin or visit any of the episodes of Friends for the Journey.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere, but I am a little behind. For now, imagine me painting, packing, cleaning, and working hard to put all things in the right place for the right time.
...with a cup of coffee in hand, of course!
Thanks for visiting. Please come back again soon.
All my love,
Kathrin Gabriel-Jones
Before I sit down with any of my guests, I send them a list of questions to consider, like a menu from which they can choose. One of those questions has become very popular with all my guests at Here’s Hoping.
When I sat down with my friend, Sunflower, she shared a pearl of wisdom that recalled one of those chapters, some of those pages, which reframed a discovery between us that felt truly meaningful.
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If you’re interested in learning more about Mr. Rogers, You can check out Fred Rogers Productions. You can also find a myriad of Mr. Roger’s quotes online by doing a quick search.
From this place, two years into a pandemic that seems never-ending even while there might be an end in sight, we might ask: “Are we post-pandemic? What the future might be like?
How will we know what’s strange after everything that’s happened in the past two years has felt strange?
So, I posed this question to my friend Pat Parker.
What a pearl she shared in response.
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Mae West’s wisdom: There are many different versions of Mae West’s quote about keeping a diary. I’d recommend just typing “Mae West Keep a Diary” and going from there. GoodReads is a good place to start.
Mark Twain’s wisdom: In nearly every source, Mark Twain’s quote remains constant, History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.
The unexpected closure due to staffing challenges continues.
We had a full slate of staff for a little while, then one of us fell ill and, well, it became a cascade of us taking care of one another through sleepless nights, bringing one another broths, fluffing pillows, and trying to stay hydrated.
It’s brought to mind how the people in my life inspire me through encouragement and care.
It reminds me of a conversation I had with Scott Cooper Tilton in 2020. I hope you find it encouraging as well.
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Well, it was bound to happen sometime, especially during this pandemic: My imaginary coffee shop is closed – yup, even the construction, is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. I share a brief reflection on something that I find to be the hardest work: taking care of myself. Thank you for stopping by. And, wherever you are, Here's Hoping you have a safe, healthy day ahead.
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Y’know when you have a plan in your mind and you’re just about to start putting that plan into action? Whether it’s planning something tangible like your meals for the coming week, or a creative project like this new redesign and construction for this coffee shop, there’s what we see in our mind's eye as that plan takes shape, and even begins to feel attainable; we might even feel secure in our plan. There’s a little space in that process where a certain hope in that plan ignites as we step into the future.
A lot can happen in that little space. Here’s Sage's pearl of wisdom. And Here's Hoping.
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New Year, New challenges, new insights! As you may recall, my imaginary coffee shop is under some more intensive construction and repair than previously expected. While my imaginary coffee shop is back under more extensive construction, I’m sharing some of my favorite conversations from the Friends for the Journey podcast. Here’s a delightful collection of golden wisdom from the Rev. AbbyLynn Haskell. Here’s Hoping.
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Links:
You can learn more about AbbyLynn Haskell at the following resources:
Broad Reach Ministries, Broad Reach Sailing, Acton Congregational Church UCC, Maine School of Ministry. Curious about Sacred Storytelling? More Information here! And, you can learn more about Jonathan Boyd – Tenor, too.
Here are some additional links to resources Abby mentions in our conversation:
- More about the cognitive and biochemical changes of storytelling: Gallo, Carmine. “Stories literally put our brain waves in sync.” Quartz at Work, Last accessed May 12, 2020.
- “The magical science of storytelling” David JP Phillips; TEDxStockholm: Last accessed May 12, 2020.
Finally, some supportive resources related to learning disabilities and neurodiversity, including Auditory Processing Disorder, which Abby mentions in this episode:
- Understood.Org,
- Learning Disability Association of America (LDA), and
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).
- Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Here’s a great book about Dyslexia that Abby recommends: The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can’t Read...and How They Can Learn, by Ronald D. Davis and Eldon M. Braun. As Abby describes it, “this book lifts up the benefits of being blessed with a learning challenge.”
2021 is ending.
What was your year like?
How did your experience differ from your expectations? Your hopes?
As I look at the end of this year, facing this new construction of my imaginary coffee shop, I have a few thoughts. Here’s hoping I can share them with you.
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You can learn more about The 13th Warrior here. Here is the text of the final battle prayer, which has been edited:
O merciful Creator, I have squandered my days
with plans for many things.
This was not among them. But at this moment,
I beg only to live the next few minutes well.
For all I ought to have thought
but have not thought;
all I ought to have said
but have not said;
all I ought to have done
but have not done,
I pray thee, God, for forgiveness.
Well, my imaginary coffee shop is under some more intensive construction and repair than I’d previously expected. So, while my imaginary coffee shop is back under more extensive construction, I’m sharing some of my favorite conversations from the Friends for the Journey podcast. Here’s a delightful collection of several pearls of wisdom held together by the friendship that grows during my conversation with Bingz Huang.
Here’s Hoping.
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Interested in reaching out to Bingz Huang? Check out her website here. Interested in learning more about Bingz? Read About Bingz here. You can learn more about either of her books, Empower Your Life with Gentleness and From the Womb of Gentleness on Goodreads. You can also read more on Medium Blog, including Learning from My Harshness as a Gentle Empath Mom
Other Resources:
Ministering to Ministers Resources (Library)
Ministering to Ministers Wellness Retreats
What comes to mind when you hear the word “hobby” or “artistic” or “creativity”?
Hearing Alice Kitchel, whose artwork inspires such deep and warm movement within my imagination, speak about the challenges she encounters in her relationship with creativity, changed my perspective a little.
It's often been said that having some creative outlet matters for my mental health, some hobby of some sort that doesn’t only involve working at my job, making meals to be eaten, cleaning the house (okay, collecting the dust bunnies), or doing any of the other necessary productive tasks that keep my life on track.
During my conversation, I realized I didn't have a creative outlet so I asked Alice about it. Her answer blew me away.
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Here are some links to connect you with Alice Kitchel:
Puma Consulting and Coach
Alice Kitchel's Art - About Alice
Gallery of Alice Kitchel’s Early Work
Gallery of Alice Kitchel’s Recent Work
If you’re familiar with the show The Office, then you’re familiar with the character of Pam Beesley. Today’s quote comes from episode 17 of season 3. Here is a really nice summary of Pam Beesley with today’s quote highlighted here.
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Welcome back! Thank you for your patience during the remodeling at my imaginary coffee shop. We’re still in process with the final stages of construction… y’know, it’s the little things that take the longest time.
And that’s what this first episode is all about: the little things. The individual words we use seem small in the context of a whole language, however, the meanings of the words hold deep reservoirs in our lives.
Anna Morgan introduces us to a new way of experiencing two words, powerlessness and optimism, and helps us discover something precious in between.
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A Photographer, Relationship Coach, and artist, Anna Morgan’s work expand beautifully into the world.
Here are some links to connect you with Anna Morgan:
Best Self Studio,
Anna Morgan Photography, and
Anna Morgan Coaching
No matter the season, it’s worthwhile to check out the 1970 musical production of Scrooge, starring the 35-year-old Albert Finney. Today’s quote comes from the wise (and hilarious) Ghost of Christmas Present, played by the remarkable Kenneth More.
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During the Here’s Hoping October Construction Project, I’m excited to release a full-length conversation from Kathrin’s first podcast, Friends for the Journey, to give you the chance to notice the pearls of wisdom within.
In this special release of my conversation with my friend, Roberta Damon, when our conversation ranges all over, touching on Forgiveness, one of the darkest moments of history, and clothing. Here’s Hoping you find this conversation meaningful.
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The origins of cynicism
TedEx video: https://youtu.be/Utzym1I_BiY
One perspective on cynicism from The School of Life
Sources about the Jerzy Bielcki & Cyla Cybulska story:
From Haaretz: Former Inmate Recalls Daring, Romantic Escape from Auschwitz
From The New York Times: JJerzy Bielecki Dies at 90 Fell in Love in a Nazi Camp
From Yadvashem, The Stories of Six Righteous Among the Nations
From Keene State College, Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me
Books authored by Roberta:
A Voice Beyond Weeping
Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible
Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTube
Dear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the Bible
Theirs Is the Kingdom
Roberta M. Damon, PhD, recipient of the Ministering to Ministers’ Campbell-Wallace Award
Interested in Contacting Roberta? Send her a note here.
Also:
Lewis B. Smedes’ book, Forgive & Forget, Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve
Finally, if you haven’t read Watership Down by Richard Adams, I encourage you to discover the beauty of this remarkable book.
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During the Here’s Hoping October Construction Project, I’m excited to release a full-length conversation from Kathrin’s first podcast, Friends for the Journey, to give you the chance to notice the pearls of wisdom within.
Inthis special release, I sit down with George Kao to talk about hope, faith, and relationships. George Kao provides authentic advice for soulful entrepreneurs through his many courses, such as Netcaring: How to Wisely Keep in Touch & Find New Kindred Spirits, Mindful Time Management for Joyful Productivity, Healthy Money Mindset & Habits, and more.
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George Kao’s website, and YouTube Channel contain some wonderful resources.
Website: https://www.georgekao.com/
George mentions the Fort Funston, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
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During the Here’s Hoping October Construction Project, I’m excited to release a full-length conversation from Kathrin’s first podcast, Friends for the Journey, to give you the chance to notice the pearls of wisdom within.
I originally sat down to talk with Pastor Skip Irby in June 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging across the globe. Yet, even now, there is such incredible wisdom in our conversation. Here’s hoping you find this conversation meaningful.
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Psalms of Lament by Amy Weems and Walter Bruggeman. If you’re interested in this book, please consider purchasing this book from a minority owned book seller. Here are a few lists to help you in your search:
Condè Nast Traveler: 55 Black Owned Bookstores You Can Shop Online: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/black-owned-bookstores,
African American Literature Book Club: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php
Literary Hub: https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/
July 27, 2009 performance of “You Can’t Hurry God” by Chicago Mass Choir
Erin Gravley and her sister, Grace, created a website called i dream of covid, which is dedicated to the collection and sharing of the wide variety of dreams people experience during this unprecedented time. Here’s the NPR interview with the creators.
The Shiyr Poets:
· How Long (Psalm 13) and On This Troubled Day (Psalm 10)
“A public [person in service], though they necessarily available at many times, must learn to hide. If they are always available, they’re not worth enough when they are available.” D. Elton Trueblood
Here’s a treasure trove of unique wisdom from Yogi Berra.
Interested in watching Good Will Hunting (again)? Enjoy.
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Animals ignite our Imagination, this renewable, organic resource in our lives, that can bring respite during even the most challenging times. And, when mixed with curiosity, each unique serving of The Animal Question can delight us, and even remind us we’re not alone in the world.
Today, Dr. Barbara Daggett shares some thoughts about the animal she’d like to have a conversation with: cats, and Kathrin shares an update about My Imaginary Coffee Shop. Here’s Hoping!
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Haven’t heard about the Cat, Miette? I’ve got you covered. Here’s an article from The Cut, “Patricia Lockwood’s Cat Doesn’t Always Speak in a French Accent,” all about her Cat, Miette.
Aaron Gilbreath’s article in Medium, The Cat Who Runs A Japanese Train Station,shares his personal experience with The Stationmaster Cat of Wakayam.
Emma Taggart’s article in My Modern Met, Football Fans Catch and Save a Cat Falling From a 50-Foot Stadium Balcony, tells the warm hearted tale (with a happy ending, whew!) of The Stadium Cat.
You can discover more of Uncle Iroh’s wisdom (and humor) on the show, Avatar, the Last Airbender, at the IMDB page.
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The first time I asked someone “what does hope mean to you?” there was a long pause before they answered. Looking back on that conversation, I think we were both surprised at how difficult it was to answer that question. It’s a simple four-letter word, right? I thought it should be a simple answer.
Not so simple after all.
So, I posed that question to my friend, Anthony Monti.
Here’s a pearl of wisdom from his response.
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Here are some links to connect you with Anthony Monti:
- Anthony’s coaching practice: Four-Letter Coach
- Anthony’s Drum Lessons: Become the Drum on Lessons.com, and
- Creative Percussion Coaching
You can learn more about the show, Avatar, the Last Airbender on IMDB here.
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Looking back at those first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, recalls a surreal sense of everything being on hold, suspended between the before times and the gaping, unknown of the future.
Cuz it’s hard to step into the future when you’re on completely unfamiliar ground… or you don’t trust the ground you’re standing on... the future seems even more alien and threatening.
Lucy Day lit a candle in my mind to help me see into the darkness & unknown of the future and feel equal to the task, even in the midst of the uncertainty. And it helped me really feel grounded when I say…..
Here’s Hoping
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You can learn more about The Tale of Genji on GoodReads here.
Here are some ways to learn about Lucy Day Werts on her sites:
Some People Juggle Geese
We Love Translations
You can read Lucy Day Werts’ writing on Medium
You can learn more about the show, Wynonna Earp on IMDB here:
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There is a lot happening in the world. In fact, it seems that we’re all living through some truly historical, history-making times.
In the midst of all the change and disruption in the world, it can be easy to wonder “what in the world is going on?”
In the context of human history, we are a blip along the thousands (and thousands) of years. And yet all we know about human history is what’s happening to us right now, in the world.
So, I asked Nathaniel a question about human history. Here’s the jewel that comes from our conversation.
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While the term, Maintenance Mindset, relates to many different fields, it was new to us in our conversation. However, a broad spectrum of industries uses this phrase to express different quality improvement and foundational improvements. Industries including Information Technology (IT), Health & Wellness, Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing Industry, and more.
Interested in an experiment? In your favorite online search engine, type “Maintenance Mindset” and an industry or field of study you’re interested in. The results are surprising!
If you’re curious about Gabe’s quote, The Origins of Iron Atoms, it’s transcribed below:
Iron atoms were first forged in the heart of dying stars going supernova, and the only way that megafauna like humanity can evolve (to the best of our understanding) is by taking advantage of the structural integrity of iron atoms to carry oxygen, so in a very real way, we all breathe because of stars that lived and burned for millions of years and then died in a burst of light and fire that made the atoms we depend on.
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From where we stand now, how do we think about 2020?
How do we look back at 2020?
And what will we see?
I posed this question to Joanna Basile – yoga teacher, poet, counselor, and in this pearl of wisdom, Joanna brings soft, warm illumination as we pause along the road of life to share a cup together in this imaginary coffee shop.
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Joanna Basile’s website, Basile Yoga, showcases her remarkable talents and skills in teaching Yoga and counseling. Joanna’s podcast, Unrehearsed, can be found wherever podcasts are found. You can also read Joanna’s writing on Medium here.
The character of Ron Swanson seems to loom large as an archetype of the modern world. If you’re not familiar with his character on Parks & Recreation, it’s a delightful show that’s worth discovering…and rediscovering.
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Today marks the inaugural episode of The Animal Question at Here’s Hoping! It’s a special day indeed.
Animals ignite our Imagination, this renewable, organic resource in our lives, that can bring respite during even the most challenging times. And, when mixed with curiosity, each unique serving of The Animal Question can delight us, and even remind us we’re not alone in the world.
Today, our special Animal Question episode comes from my guest, Anna Morgan, who shares how Owls capture her imagination and spark her curiosity.
Welcome!
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A Photographer, Relationship Coach, and artist, Anna Morgan’s work expand beautifully into the world. You can learn more about Anna Morgan’s wonderful at Best Self Studio, Anna Morgan Photography, and her work as a Dating & Relationship Coach at Anna Morgan Coaching.
Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, inspired millions with his open-hearted, joy-filled admiration and respect for the natural world. You can learn more about this remarkable man, his widow Terri, and the spectacular legacy that continues to thrive in the world.
Steve Irwin’s quote can be found in The Crocodile Hunter: the Incredible Life and Adventure of Steve and Terri Irwin.
You can learn more about the legacy of Steve Irwin and the amazing work of Terri Irwin and her children Bindi and Robert at Wildlife Warriors.
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Gianni’s pearl of wisdom is this: In exploring those words, those right words that can mean so much to each of us, there is a possibility of discovering what truly matters in our lives: Each of us has some words that form and inform our experience and give us guidance, allowing us to recognize where we happen to be in our life, whether we’re sitting, standing, reclining, or leaning against something bigger than us because we’re just so damn tired of it all.
Wherever you are in your world, there are words that can express your experience and allow your identity and your reality to be honored, so that YOU can have a place at your own table in life.
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Gianni Neiviller is the founder and practitioner of RespirOSpace, personal transformation through breathwork.
Gianni references his participation in 12-step programs. For anyone who is interested in learning more about these helpful and important organizations, you can click on the links below:
National 12-step
National AA
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Al-Anon
Can there ever be enough Mark Twain available for us? I don’t think so. Here is a great link to a plethora of Mark Twain's wit and wisdom on GoodReads.
Curious about the Netflix show, The Umbrella Academy? You can find out more on IMDB here.
The Umbrella Academy was originally a graphic novel, and you can find out more about it at GoodReads.
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It’s the summer of 2021 when this episode is released, and from this place, it can be hard to think about the future in the wake of the pandemic, not just in the world but in our own personal lives.
Knowing where we are in the world, knowing what tomorrow will bring, even with the usual annoyances and minor inconveniences that we encounter along the road…I know that I’m not the only person who misses knowing what tomorrow will bring.
From this place of unknowing, I post a question to Roberta Damon about Hope. While we didn’t come up with an answer, we discovered the possibility of rephrasing a question.
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No matter where you happen to be, whether the pandemic poses unique challenges for you or you’re hearing this podcast in a time after the pandemic has drawn to a close, remember that you don’t need to know all the answers in the confusion of the world.
If your world has been impacted by the pandemic, here are some additional resources for you to enjoy and share:
NPR’s Short Wave’s episode, Caregiving During the Pandemic Takes a Toll on Mental Health, provides some good insights and wonderful resources.
Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me
- Books authored by Roberta:
- A Voice Beyond Weeping
- Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible
- Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTube
- Dear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the Bible
- Theirs Is the Kingdom
Throughline’s “James Baldwin’s Shadow” presents a remarkable episode about James Baldwin.
The 2016 documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, shares the final, unfinished book, Remember this House, by James Baldwin
The impact of James Baldwin cannot be emphasized. Be sure to check out the James Baldwin Official Website.
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Ken Parker, part of the Dynamic Parker Duo, joined me in my imaginary coffee shop, where I was finally able to ask him about his remarkable ability to lift up those around him in words and relationships. Our conversation rambled through a number of explorations, revealing a number of beautiful insights.
Here’s one pearl of wisdom from our conversation, about compliments.
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Ken references Martin Buber when he said God is in the space between two people. Martin Buber really kinda rocks. Whether you’re already familiar with Martin Buber or not, I’ve included two links: the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Good Reads page with over 100 of Buber’s more memorable quotes. Enjoy!
What happens when a small group of immortals aspires to stem the flood of human suffering? The Netflix movie, The Old Guard, takes a close look at that question. Enjoy.
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There’s something that each of us knows, Y’know, that thing that we KNOW with all of our heart.
It changes throughout our lives, sometimes even during the course of a month, a week, or a day, each formed by our experiences, our relationships, our loves, our loss, and everything in between.
Deborah Cautela shares a remarkable insight about this aspect of hope, love, and life that unfolds
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Deborah Cautela, massage therapist and founder of Massage Therapy & Movement in Camden, Maine, believes a respectful touch creates the foundation upon which all bodywork develops. Additional insights and wisdom can be found on her blog.
Knives Out was written and directed by Rian Johnson, has an all-star cast, and presents a murder mystery fraught with comedy and drama. You can review all the details at the IMDB site, here.
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The year 2020 was a heck of a year. That’s an understatement if ever there were one.
Any one of the many, many, many upheavals that swept through and across the world.
What was 2020 like for you? Did you experience upheaval? Do you feel marked by events during the year? If so, you’re not alone.
When Kathrin shared a cup of coffee with Ian, we shared some thoughts about footprints along our path, the past, and how life impacts us along the way.
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You can check out more about Ian Macdonald on any of the following links:
- Ian Macdonald’s blog: Jesus not Jésus
- Ian Macdonald is the pastor of New Church Sherman Oaks
Dave Barry’s “Year in Review 2020” gave a particularly insightful (and occasionally humorous) piece.
Sometimes, it’s hard to know how to respond when someone asks how we are. Do we say, I’m okay? How do we know what okay means anymore? Here’s a video of a presentation Kathrin gave in on a very hot day in 2020 that explored the question, What Does It Mean to Be Okay?
You can find a link to the 2005 version of Constantine by following this link.
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What’s the thing that you hold onto? What matters to you?
My friend, Sunflower, and I shared a rambling conversation about life, the universe, and everything. Part of our meander carried us past an exploration of what we might think of hope, and how we might meet our lives head-on.
These particular words have never been put together in this fashion before.
That’s what makes it cool.
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The McElroy Family produces a beautiful buffet of delightful content, including The Adventure Zone, MBMBAM (My Brother, My Brother, and Me), Sawbones, Shmanners, and more, and are productions on the Maximum Fun network. Here are some poignant and beautiful glimpses into just how amazing The Adventure Zone is and the wisdom inherent in the Magical Merle. “I Choose Joy” (If The Adventure Zone were a musical) and this animated clip of Merle asking, Are You My Friend?
Sunflower is part of the Quaple Network and can be heard on the And They Were Roommates Podcast, which is available everywhere podcasts are found.
You can check out Kathrin’s other podcast, Friends for the Journey, wherever podcasts are found.
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Music has been created & produced by Seth Jones. Artwork by Ty_Sorex & Canva.
Think of the word, authentic. What comes to mind? My friend, Nathaniel, opens a cornucopia of insight and revelation when we turn to the question of what being “authentic” means.
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Diane Ackerman is a writer who explores human experience with the grit of a spelunker. Today’s quote comes from her book, Deep Play.
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This week’s pearl of wisdom comes from Dr. Barbara Daggett, veterinarian extraordinaire, who shares a perspective on how Hope unfolds in her mind, heart, and imagination.
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Al-Anon provides support for friends and family members who have been impacted by the drinking problem of a loved one. There are many different ways to find support, including Al-Anon International.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides a number of resources for support, including:
support for help after a loved one has survived a suicide attempt, support during stressful current events, youth and teens, veterans, LGBTQ+, and more.
Talk to Someone Now.
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And Apologies! I said the quote was from the movie Serenity, but it’s actually from the show, Firefly.
Avatar: The Last Airbender, IMDB
Click here to read the original quote from Season 2, Episode 8, The Chase.
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2020 was quite a year. And, being in the past, it’s easy to keep our eyes fixed on the future ahead of us. After all, why look backward, right? Just keep moving forward in our relationships…
…except when difficult conversations rise up in our relationships, our lives become more complex. Anthony Monti shares a gleaming insight during a conversation, an insight that rings a bell.
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Be sure to follow Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates, and be sure to share with your friends.
Here are some links to connect you with Anthony Monti:
- Anthony’s coaching practice: Four-Letter Coach
- Anthony’s Drum Lessons: Become the Drum on Lessons.com, and
- Creative Percussion Coaching
Since human history featured prominently in this pearl of wisdom, I’ve included a link to NPR’s podcast, Throughline, hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah
No matter the season, it’s worthwhile to check out the 1970 musical production of Scrooge, starring the 35-year-old Albert Finney. Today’s quote comes from the wise (and hilarious) Ghost of Christmas Present, played by the remarkable Kenneth More.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Music composed & produced by Seth Jones.
Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for their incredible artwork!
During January of 2021, it was hard to imagine how to talk about Hope in the height of the pandemic. On the day AbbyLynn and I sat down to share a cup of coffee in January, the world was gripped in the vice of the Covid-19 pandemic, so the idea of talking about hope seemed really daunting.
In this pearl of wisdom, there are shimmering glimmers of an essential truth about Hope. I’m so glad to share it with you.
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Be sure to follow Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates and news about the June Launch Day on the 2021 Solstice.
Here are some links to connect you with AbbyLynn Haskell:
Curious about Sacred Storytelling? https://broadreachministries.com/sacred-storytelling
Broad Reach Sailing: https://broadreachsailing.us/
The research I’ve done on this quote from the Talmud suggests that this quote is a compilation of several different sayings. However, I’ve included several links to sources about this quote:
- https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/pirkei-avot-ethics-of-our-fathers/
- https://jewish-education.tumblr.com/post/167722479419/do-not-be-daunted-by-the-enormity-of-the-worlds
- https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2011/jewish/Chapter-Two.htm
- https://www.quora.com/What-is-meant-by-You-are-not-obligated-to-complete-the-work-but-neither-are-you-free-to-abandon-it
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Music composed & produced by Seth Jones.
Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for their incredible artwork!
We’re in the last week before the official launch and there’s so much hubbub and activity as I put the final touches on my imaginary coffee shop. And, it seems only fair that you know some of the final important things you should know about me, your host at Here’s Hoping.
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Be sure to follow Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates and new episodes!
Stay tuned for pearls of wisdom from both Roberta Damon and Anna Morgan in upcoming episodes!
AORTA (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) provides tremendous resources which are fascinating and helpful.
Curious about the quote from the original Voyager? There’s a full list of all 55 of the spoken Greetings to the Universe. Check out the Jet Propulsion Laboratory website for a complete list of what’s on the Golden Record.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Music composed & produced by Seth Jones.
Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for their incredible artwork!
2020 introduced so many challenges in our experience together… as a world, as communities, as individuals. And now we find ourselves in a world that might just be different … or perhaps exactly the same? … or perhaps… we step into the unknown future.
Yet, even in the unknown present, the unknown future, there are connections between us. Some feel familiar, others new, and still others we have not yet explored.
Gianni Neiviller sends a wish out into the universe… and what a wish it is. Thanks, Gianni!
Please note: there is a moment or two of foul language within.
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Gianni Neiviller can be found helping the world take a deep breath at RespiOspace.
Captain Kathryn Janeway’s conversation with Ensign Harry Kim takes place in EmanationsSeason 1, Episode 9 of Star Trek Voyager.
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Music composed & produced by Seth Jones.
Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for their incredible artwork!
Every project develops from a seed of creativity, and the growth of that project follows its own path as it evolves.
The same is true for Here’s Hoping. This promotional peek gives you a glimpse behind the scenes as I sat down with Joanna Basile, who stopped by my imaginary coffee shop.
Delightful, just delightful!
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Joanna Basile’s website is truly fantastic. You can check it out here. Her new podcast, Unrehearsed, is currently in production!
Spirited Away, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is truly a wonderful experience.
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Music composed & produced by Seth Jones.
Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for their incredible artwork!
Life can be pretty busy and very full. And during the pandemic, it was even more challenging. Work, family, errands, job…it’s a lot.
Through the development of Here’s Hoping, some wonderful insights, discoveries have been found along the way.
Join us for a peek behind the scenes when Alice Kitchel stopped by the imaginary coffee shop, Here’s Hoping.
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You can learn more about Alice Kitchel’s work at Puma Coaching and her artwork as well.
Curious about Avatar: The Last Airbender? Enjoy! The episode that includes this quote, Uncle Iroh’s wisdom, is Zuko Alone.
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Special thanks to Ty_Sorex for the artwork, and Seth Jones for the music.
There’s a lot happening in the world at any given time: divisions, upheaval, dismay, and that’s all even without including the impact the pandemic has had (and continues to have) on our world.
This promotional peek shows a moment of whimsy that happened during a conversation with Roberta Damon, author of books, a family and marriage psychologist, a PhD in Psychology & counseling, and a good friend.
Grab a cup of something and have a seat in this imaginary coffee shop. It’ll only be a few minutes, and will give you a little whimsy to help you along your way
Some links to share
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Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me
Books authored by Roberta:
A Voice Beyond Weeping
Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible
Roberta’s Introduction to Dear Mrs. Noah on YouTube
Dear Abishag: Letters to Little Known Women of the Bible
Theirs Is the Kingdom
Roberta is the recipient of the Ministering to Ministers’ Campbell-Wallace Award
Interested in Contacting Roberta? Send her a note here.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory IMDB
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on Goodreads
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Special thanks to Seth Jones for the music (and ambient sounds) and to Ty_Sorex for the artwork!
Everywhere in the world, people are opening doors and walking through to a new experience. In a way, depending on which door we open, these doorways create some kind of origin story for an experience.
This promotional peek gives you the origin story for this podcast, Here’s Hoping. It all started with the Some People Juggle Geese website and its creator, Lucy Day Werts.
Some links to share
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The fantastic websites created by Lucy Day Werts:
We Love Translations and, of course, Some People Juggle Geese
Firefly IMDB
Click here to read the original quote from the eighth episode of Firefly, Safe.
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Welcome… to Here’s Hoping, my imaginary coffee shop. And not just a coffee shop for people, but also for our companion animals, who are always welcome here.
During each conversation, I ask my guests whimsical questions about what animal they’d like to sit down to talk with. Deborah Cautela shared a story about a companion who really left a powerful impression of love on her heart.
Some links to share
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Click here to contact Deborah Cautela or here.
Welcome to my imaginary coffee shop; I’m glad you’re here.
The premise of Here’s Hoping focuses on the pearls of wisdom, or golden nuggets, hidden within conversations that sometimes get lost in the shuffle of our lives. Yet, they’re not all weighty. Sometimes, lighthearted laughter and whimsy sparks a little glee and we get to enjoy the experience of “I digress…”
Occasionally, we encounter extra-ordinary experiences with ordinary aspects of our life that become welcome memories: that one fantastic cup of coffee, the meal from that one place that lingers in our mind and memory…
Here’s one digression that brought some wonderful memories…
Some links to share
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Here are some links to connect you with Ian Macdonald:
Ian Macdonald’ Blog: Jesus Not Jésus
Ian Macdonald is the pastor of https://www.newchurchshermanoaks.org/
Some Additional links to share:
Here is a Screenhub article about The 13th Warrior: https://screenhub.blog/2020/08/01/the-13th-warrior-forgotten-classic-michael-crichtons-best-adaptations/
The 13 Warrior on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120657/
Welcome to my imaginary coffee shop; I’m glad you’re here.
Animals ignite our imagination in movies, books, poetry, artwork.
Looking at the Here’s Hoping artwork, you may have noticed the octopus on my shoulder. Yup, an octopus chilling out on my right shoulder.
Curious? You’re not the only one. Check out the origin story of the octopus here.
And the blessing at the end of the trailer? I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Some links to share
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Here are some links to connect you with AbbyLynn Haskell:
- Curious about Sacred Storytelling? https://broadreachministries.com/sacred-storytelling
- Broad Reach Sailing: https://broadreachsailing.us/
Some additional links of interest:
- Octolab: https://youtu.be/dKWssIQplw8
- WaPo octopus article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/04/13/octopus-slips-out-of-aquarium-tank-crawls-across-floor-escapes-down-pipe-to-ocean/
- SlickRock octopus article: https://www.slickrock.com/2013/08/octopus-facts/
- Upworthy Article about Octopus¨ https://www.upworthy.com/octopus-intelligence-here-are-13-of-the-most-frighteningly-smart-things-they-can-do
- Scientific American article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-octopuses-smart/
- Long kiss goodnight (IMDB): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116908/
- Samuel L. Jackson lists his top five favorite Samuel L. Jackson characters of all time (Mitch Hennesey of Long Kiss Goodnight ranks his #1 favorite character he’s ever played. This movie is one of my all time favorites ever, and I’m clearly in good company!) https://youtu.be/VKXTX6OoRDo?t=145
Welcome to my Imaginary Coffee Shop, it’s great to have you here.
Now, since you’re my guest, it makes sense for me to introduce myself to you. Now, I could do a whole formal introduction, but it’s a coffee shop. So, we’re going to be a little less formal.
One of my guests, Tony Monti, has been a good friend over the past few years (of course, I’ve always called him “Anthony.”
A Musician, Coach, and During our conversation, he shared with me his first impression upon meeting me in 2018.
Disclaimer: profanity within. After all, Tony Monti is The Four-Letter Coach.
Some links to share:
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Here are some links to connect you with Tony (Anthony) Monti:
For coaching: Four-Letter Coach;
Drum rings, Music Coaching, & Lessons: Become the Drum (Percussion Lessons),
and
Find Tony on Facebook here.
Original music for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin has been composed & created by Seth Jones. Thank you, man; You Rock.
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the world simultaneously to a screeching halt while also speeding everything up to a frantic pace.
During the height of community spread, we struggled to flatten the curve even as we dealt with an infodemic from all the news sources and social media feeds.
Take-out became curbside and we discovered contactless delivery, while (for a little bit) the only available drive-thru was for Covid-testing.
We socially distanced while trying to create Covid-bubbles and quarantteams to connect with friends and loved ones while staying physically distanced and trying hard to not act like covidiots or be maskholes.
Amidst all that…
What does hope even mean anymore?
Each one of my guests receives a list of thematic questions from which they can pick and choose. Then we sit down and have a conversation about the things that matter to them.
Here’s a little glimpse behind the scenes with one of Kathrin's guests, Sunflower, one of the hosts for the And They Were Roommates podcast (here's a link! atwr_podcast). Come on in, have a seat. It’s good to have you here. This promotional trailer won’t take long. Enjoy.
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There are a lot of places online where you can learn about how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed language across the world. Here’s a cool NPR article about how this affected the Oxford Languages, maker of Oxford English Dictionary.
Be sure you check out the Quaple Network's podcast, And They Were Roommates!
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If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Original music for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin has been composed & created by Seth Jones. Thank you, man.
Y’know that feeling when you first open the door of your favorite coffee shop and walk inside?
Welcome to Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, a podcast dedicated to the pearls of wisdom that sometimes get lost in the shuffle of a busy life, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It seems nearly every aspect of our lives has been affected or changed: in some ways, everything’s more complicated, in other ways, there seems to be a lot of things that are being reviewed, examined, rediscovered, sometimes reclaimed.
So, I'm inviting people I know, people I love people, and I've never met before to talk with me about some essential aspects of being alive. And here, at Here’s Hoping, you’ll find some little Pearls of Wisdom from each conversation that has been isolated for you, so you can discover, and consider, ruminate, entertain, question, explore, redefine or even laugh about.
Each episode will be short enough to carry with you and meaningful enough to nourish you along your path.
Come on in, have a seat. This won’t take long. It’s good to have you here.
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Be sure to follow Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin on Instagram and Facebook for updates and news about the June Launch Day on the 2021 Solstice.
If you’re interested in having a conversation with Kathrin, send an email here. You can also check out the websites for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrinand Gabriel-Jones Coaching.
Original music for Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin has been composed & created by Seth Jones. Thank you, man.
Welcome to Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin.
All our conversations happen in my imaginary coffee shop where you can take a little break for a few moments. I know, you’ve got places to go, people to see, stuff to do, and a future to move into: but your visit here it won’t take long, and you might find something worthwhile while you’re here.
I'm your host, Kathrin Gabriel-Jones. Welcome. I'm glad you're here.