Oportuno: Recent Episodes
Eugene Vickery
The purpose of Oportuno is to provide opportunities to give, learn, explore and think. From our website, Oportuno.org, you can access our “Oportuno” Podcast, “Oportuno” YouTube Channel and learn about several ministries helping Children.
This story illustrates how acts of kindness, no matter how small, can create authentic connections with others, leading to discovery, friendship, and understanding. The narrative unfolds around the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, situated approximately 5 nautical miles east of Ushuaia in the Beagle Channel of Southern Argentina, South America.
Video Version of this Podcast Episode on the “Oportuno Podcast” Bumble Channel:https://rumble.com/v4stqdx-056-storytime-island-lighthouse.html
Attribution for Harmonica Music:Renzo Cheesman on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/renzoch96?
website:https://oportuno.org
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A story of the transformation from material clutter to the riches of human connection illustrating how acts of kindness can improve the world. “Django’s Journey of Giving” is a tale that will inspire you to find treasure in togetherness and adventure.
Link to video version of this Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/6qQfJR_FKLQ
Attribution for Harmonica Music:Leon van Egmond for Harmonica Tunes in this Podcast Episode. Leon van Egmond on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/leonvanegmond?
website:https://oportuno.org
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A story of a solitary violinist living simply in the forest, whose music unknowingly touched countless lives. His melodies inspired others to play, showing that following your dreams, even in isolation, can make a profound difference. As the saying goes, "The true legacy of a life's work is not measured by fame or fortune, but by the unseen ripples of positive inspiration it sets in motion."
Video Version on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/MzcDnze3n4M
Music Attribution: The Two Violin Compositions in this Podcast Episode, entitled "Kalinaw" (Cebuano/Filipino word that means "peace", "calmness", or "tranquility") and “Takipsilim” (Filipino word that refers to the twilight or dusk period) were composed by Dominique Casacop, who can be contacted at the Fiver url shown below:https://www.fiverr.com/domc123?
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website:https://oportuno.org
The Gift of a Flower goes back thousands of years back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The practice of giving flowers has evolved over time, but its underlying significance as a gesture of affection, appreciation, and celebration remains deeply ingrained in human culture. This is a modern day story of someone giving another person a flower.
Video of this Podcast Episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5-Qr4pmTosI
website:https://oportuno.org
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The story "Harmonious Journey," is a tale of musical discovery and mentorship. A young man, named Enthusiast, meets a seasoned old traveler, an extraordinary harmonica player, named Balladeer, and they begin to travel together. Along their travels, Balladeer mentors his protégé Enthusiast on how to play the harmonica. The harmonica becomes an instrument for music, song, and storytelling.
Video of this Podcast on YouTube:https://youtu.be/OEsqfWfQtUg
Flipbook of Harmonious Journey:https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4dc0b8b2f0.html
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Attribution for Harmonica Music:
Renzo Cheesman for Harmonica Tunes 1 to 12 played at the end of the Podcast Episode.Renzo Cheesman on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/renzoch96?
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Leon van Egmond for Harmonica Tunes 13 to 22 played at the end of the Podcast Episode.Leon van Egmond on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/leonvanegmond?
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website:https://oportuno.org
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The Journey of the Wise Wanderers is a story about three travelers who find freedom and wisdom through their adventures, despite having few possessions. They share their experiences through poems, stories, and songs, reminding us of our universal longing for freedom, warmth, and the beauty of life, even in difficult times.
YouTube Video of this Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/kJVRrnYs83I
website: https://oportuno.org
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The Reading, of the Book, "The Minimalist's Wealth" explores the idea that true wealth is not in the excess of things but in the richness of family, friends, and inner peace.
Video, of this Podcast Episode on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel:
https://tinyurl.com/4rkzdwrv
FlipBook of the the Book, "The Minimalist's Wealth":https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d25b632299.html
“Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpbH-1R-lQcwB1qgdjcxYorGBvEdQQEDE
“Oportuno” Podcast:https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Below are a few of the many books you may wish to read, with the Bible, being the most purchased and read book in the world. Some of the links, might have Affiliate Links, where I receive a small commission with no additional cost to you.
The “Bible”. The Holy Bible is a compilation of revered texts penned by ancient prophets and historians. Over a span of more than 4,000 years, these authors meticulously documented the intricate relationship between God and His people. The inspired narratives have been passed down through generations, shaping what we now recognize as the sacred scripture, the Holy Bible. The Bible is considered the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 5 to 7 billion copies sold and distributed worldwide. There are many places and options to obtain a Bible. Below is a link to Bibles on Amazon, in the King James Version:https://amzn.to/3MHHxpZ
"Biblical Minimalism: Following Jesus from a Life of Abundance to a More Abundant Life"by Cheryl E. Smithhttps://amzn.to/3QKf448
"Unstuffed: Decluttering Your Home, Mind, and Soul" by Ruth Soukuphttps://amzn.to/3ML52i6
"The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own" by Joshua Beckerhttps://amzn.to/3SELShG
"Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul" by Bill Hybelshttps://amzn.to/46quQHu
"The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify" by Francine Jayhttps://amzn.to/3ugKwj8
"Living with Less: An Unexpected Key to Happiness" by Joshua Beckerhttps://amzn.to/3SKRfvM
"The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life" by Joshua Becker.https://amzn.to/3QGgU63
"Christian Minimalism: Simple Steps for Abundant Living" by Becca Ehrlichhttps://amzn.to/3G3ciSJ
website:https://OPORTUNO.org
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A story reminding us that there are many types of wealth, other than money and material possessions.
Video Podcast Episode on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/DZ297C_BlLQ
PDF of the Story in English:https://oportuno.org/files/049_Treasure_Island.pdf
PDF of the Story in Italian:https://oportuno.org/files/049_L'Isola_del_Tesoro.pdf
Video of the story, in Italian:https://youtu.be/JLf05UwMlWQ
Give, Learn, Explore, Think T-Shirts are available on the “Oportuno” Etsy Store:https://www.etsy.com/shop/Oportuno
A big thank you to Alessandro Zamboni, for the selfie. Alessandro’s photo, used for this story was edited, to fit the narrative of this story, Treasure Island. Alessandro is an Extraordinary Internet Marketer generously sharing his wealth of knowledge. I encourage you to visit Alessandro’s website:https://AlessandroZamboni.com
website:https://oportuno.org
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An interesting equation of how the sum of your age and birth year will always equal the current year, regardless of what age you are, and a story of a mathematical genius who used their mathematical skills to solve complex problems and make a difference, for the better, in the world.
Video of Podcast on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/hI0PeTdgN-I
website:https://oportuno.org
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Story of how a traveling wanderer helped a destitute man find happiness and contentment.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Audio on the “Oportuno” Podcast Channel:https://pnc.st/s/oportuno/b4b6b331/047-storytime-traveling-wanderer-
Video of This Story on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/rL4bWfutjjQ
Link to PDF of the Story:https://oportuno.org/files/047_The_Story_of_the_Traveling_Wanderer.pdf
Website: https://oportuno.org
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In this conversation, Wren and Zane discuss starting a Ripple Effect of Kindness providing a math example to show how one act can positively impact many lives. The Golden Rule and the Parable of the Good Samaritan inspire them. They believe their acts of kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference for the better in the lives of others, and help create a world of boundless kindness.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
website: https://oportuno.org
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A Story, about a Flutist named Koji that left his home village, with nothing more than his backpack and flute.
Flute Music, by Erik the Flutemaker, used in this Podcast Episode, provided courtesy of the Flutist and Flute Maker, Erik the Flutemaker.
Voice Attribution: The voice of Kojo by Erik the Flutemaker
Flute Music by Erik the Flutemaker, courtesy of Erik the Flutemaker, in the order they are heard in the Podcast Episode, are as follows:
C Penny Whistle_ From The Castle Tower-111107904, Chinese Flute Sample_ Ancient Scroll-105089239,D Whistle_ The Highland Storm-111108324,End Blown Oriental Flute-248838427, Japanese In Sen Flute-555621129,Kiowa Inspired Love Flute_ Desert Prayer-106865810, Oriental Flute_ Hang Drum Song-111107326, Oriental Flute_ Journey's Rest-111107728,The Shepherd's Song-278173735, The Silk Road Pass with the Medium Kokin-678653151,
These Songs, by Erik the Flutemaker, and many other songs by Erik the Flutemaker, can be found on Erik the Flutemaker's Soundcloud Channel: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eriktheflutemaker/sets
Info on Erik the Flutemaker:
Erik the Flutemaker’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ErikTheFlutemakerCom
Erik the Flutemaker’s Websites:
Erik The Flukemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/
Flutemaker Ministries: https://flutemakerministries.org/
Videos on Erik the Flutemaker’s YouTube Channel:
The Master Flutes: https://youtu.be/yhmoUGLoTgU
The Parable of the Flutemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/blogs/articles/8013783-the-parable-of-the-flutemaker
Podcast Episode 43, “Erik the Flutemaker” on the Oportuno Podcast: https://pnc.st/s/oportuno/195ecd56/043-erik-the-flutemaker
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A Fable about a priceless gift available to everyone living on Planet Earth that can change your life, if valued and utilized properly.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
“The Priceless Gift” as a PDF file:https://oportuno.org/files/The_Priceless_Gift.pdf
“Time’ Video on the Oportuno YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/OFu1D5NwC50
Music Attribution: Music used in this podcast episode is “Time Machine” by Tak Cheung of the “Wok with Tak” YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@wokwithtak/featured
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A fascinating introduction to flute making and flute playing by Erik Sampson, also known as Erik the Flutemaker. Eric has made over 150,000 flutes, in over 50 years, of making and playing flutes.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Erik Sampson’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ErikTheFlutemakerCom
Erik Sampson’s Websites:
Erik The Flukemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/
Flutemaker Ministries: https://flutemakerministries.org/
Videos on Erik Sampson’s YouTube Channel, referred to in the Podcast Episode:
The Master Flutes: https://youtu.be/yhmoUGLoTgU
The Parable of the Flutemaker: https://eriktheflutemaker.com/blogs/articles/8013783-the-parable-of-the-flutemaker
Erik Sampson’s Music on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eriktheflutemaker/sets
Flute Music by Erik Sampson played at the end of Podcast Episode: Oriental Flute: Journey's Rest, D Penny Whistle: Whispers Of Spring, Oriental Flute: Pandas Dream and The Sheppard’s Song.
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A conversation with two renowned scientists and researchers who have dedicated their lives to exploring the medicinal potential of rainforest plants and protecting the rainforest. This is the fourth, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.
Links and Information:
ORGANIZATIONS:
Rainforest Action Network:https://www.ran.org/
Amazon Watch:https://amazonwatch.org/
Rainforest Foundation US:https://rainforestfoundation.org/
World Wildlife Fund:https://www.worldwildlife.org/
Cultural Survival:https://culturalsurvival.org/
Indigenous Environmental Network
https://www.ienearth.org/
VIDEOS:
Macaw Clay Lick in Tambopata Amazon Rainforest | PERU on the Rainforest Expeditions YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/xMSCXWRTkC8
Rainforest Expeditions YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/c/rainforestexpeditions
BOOKS:Smithsonian Atlas of the Amazon Hardcover – March 17, 2003 by Michael Goulding:https://amzn.to/3ZBxPtt
Attributes for Sounds of the Amazon: Amazon Sounds used in Podcast, available on Pixabay.com, attributed to: Amazon Florest by Jonasrocha, Sunrise in the Amazon Jungle by Mar 33, Amazon Jungle Morning by Trundlefly, Amazon jungle day crickets birds and frogs from boat on river...by Kyles, Amazon Jungle Afternoon Shower by Trundlefly.
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Find out more at https://oportuno.pinecast.co
A conversation, with Two Photojournalist. This is the third, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.
Links to additional information:
Please consider, helping the Ministries of your choice, with your money, time and talents, that are helping others in need.
Below are two Ministries, that help Children, where you can donate, help out or sponsor a Child with monthly donations:
Kingdom Lighters Children’s Centre, Christian School and Orphanage in Uganda:https://oportuno.org/kingdom_lighters_ministries.html
Ambassadors To The Nations, Christian Schools in Nicaragua:https://oportuno.org/ambassadors_to_the_nations.html
Information about Photojournalist:
How To Become a Photojournalist (With Steps, Tips and FAQs):https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-a-photojournalist
The Photojournalist's Guide to Making Money Kindle Editionby Michael Sedge:https://amzn.to/3SilpnZ
website: https://oportuno.org
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A phone conversation, between two friends. This is the second, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Wok With Tak YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@wokwithtak
Cookware:
Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Multi-Ply Clad Wok, 13" with High Dome lid:
https://amzn.to/3ZO0kVN
Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Glass Cover:
https://amzn.to/3QXmFMI
Sunrise One Piece Seamless Design Stainless Steel Wok Spatula:
https://amzn.to/3HgtRQB
website:https://oportuno.org
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Find out more at https://oportuno.pinecast.co
A conversation, with a “Minimalist Digital Nomad”. This is the first, in a series, called “Conversations”. Even though, the Characters, and Story, are fictitious, the “Conversations” are based on fact, and meant to provide not only entertainment, but knowledge, motivation and encouragement.
Links to information:
Videos:
Wok With Tak YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@wokwithtak
How To Chose Backpacking Packs pm the REI YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/LI1va-97f4w
4 Years in 1 Bag on the Travel Go Explore YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/kPFONrJhuUE
HOW TO PACK ULTRALIGHT: I show you what's inside my bag as a Minimalist Digital Nomad on the Benji Around the World YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/sjDzVIO64pg
Books:
“Cooking the One Burner Way”, by Buck Tilton:
https://amzn.to/3XmJ742
Cookware:
GEERTOP Stainless Steel Frying Pan 10 Inches:https://amzn.to/3GU6ife
Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Multi-Ply Clad Wok, 13" with High Dome lid:
https://amzn.to/3ZO0kVN
Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Glass Cover:
https://amzn.to/3QXmFMI
Sunrise One Piece Seamless Design Stainless Steel Wok Spatula:
https://amzn.to/3HgtRQB
Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker:
https://amzn.to/3WrPWjm
Wonderchef Nigella Stainless Manual Non-Electric Steel Pressure Cooker, 1.5, 2 or & litres:
https://amzn.to/3J1LPYo
https://youtu.be/k9UlMZ_1Ku4
Places:
Peter’s Dive Resort located in Southern Leyte, Philippines
https://www.petersdiveresortph.com/
Hotels, on the Island of Paros, in Greece:https://santorinidave.com/best-places-paros
Santa Marta, Columbia, South America:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Marta
Cartagena. Columbia, South America:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Colombia
Courses:
Spanish Lessons. Free and Paid Courses”
https://spanishforyourjob.com/
Live Abroad Now Anywhere. Course how to work remotely, online, from anywhere in the world:
https://liveabroadnow.com/
website:https://oportuno.org
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Mathematics plays a fundamental role in our understanding of the universe. Learn how the Mandelbrot set and other fractals are helping us to understand the universe, and how it is being used to benefit mankind.
Links To Further Information about the Mandelbrot Set:
“Atheists CANNOT Explain This Secret Code Seen in Creation” on the Answers in Genesis YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/taKaFUNJ6Ec
The Fractal Geometry of Nature Hardcover by Benoit B. Mandelbrot:https://amzn.to/3vcJT7r
Website:https://oportuno.org
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The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Bamboo Painter”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Tak Cheung (Author of The Bamboo Painter) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Bamboo_Painter_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Master Wood Carver”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Tak Cheung (Author of The Master Wood Carver) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Master_Wood_Carver_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Fox and the Tiger.”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Video illustrating "The Fox and the Tiger” by Tak Cheung on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/aLfIJVcMKro
Tak Cheung (Author of The Fox and the Tiger) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Fox_and_the_Tiger_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Lost Horse”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Video illustrating "The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/0WGzlHrNpRY
Tak Cheung (Author of The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Lost_Horse_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “Building A Chariot Behind Closed Door”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Video illustrating "Building A Chariot Behind Closed Door" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/1g7AsdZSJiE
Tak Cheung (Author of Building A Chariot Behind Closed Door) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/Building_A_Chariot_Behind_Closed_Door_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org/
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “Playing Music to a Cow”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links, etc:
Video illustrating "Playing Music to a Cow" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/fVoT7Yvm4pg
Tak Cheung (Author of Playing Music to a Cow) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/Playing_Music_to_a_Cow_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org/
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “Waiting by a Tree Stump for Rabbits”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s
Video illustrating "Waiting by a Tree Stump for Rabbits" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/Al89msq3-BQ
Tak Cheung (Author of Waiting by a Tree Stump for Rabbits) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg/featured
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/Waiting_by_a_Tree_Stump_for_Rabbits_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
The Chinese Chengyu, entitled “The Frog in the Well”. Chengyu shares the wisdom of Chinese Culture from previous generations of Chinese. A Chengyu is usually only 4 Chinese Characters Long, making a Chengyu very easy to communicate to others. Even though a Chengyu is only about 4 characters long, the Chengyu can communicate what it may have taken someone many years to learn.
Video illustrating "The Frog in the Well" on the Oportuno Podcast YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/y7Bgu-RGjG8
Tak Cheung (Author of The Frog in the Well) “Wok With Tak” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg
PDF of Story: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Frog_In_The_Well_by_Tak_Cheung.pdf
website: https://oportuno.org/
Your mindset can evolve, grow and change for the better and does not have to be a permanent, fixed mindset. Ultimately, your mindset will become your belief system; and your actions will follow what you believe.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
The story of "The Tale of Two Wolves", courtesy of the Nanicoke Indian Tribe: https://www.nanticokeindians.org/page/tale-of-two-wolves
website: https://oportuno.org/
Interview with an Inventor, John Andrew, about his new book entitled: NCMR INVENTING METHOD: A Formula for Innovation. If you want to invent, have an invention or just wanting to know more about the inventing process, this podcast is for you.
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Mealtimes can bring people, families, communities; and even nations together. Learn how using a wok can provide fast, inexpensive, delicious and healthy cooking.
Wok With Tak YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5IL4yyiwYxKZUyZEeyRlg
Wok with Tak Website: https://www.wokwithtak.com/
Oportuno Website: http://oportuno.org/
music credit: Mandarin Calmly Music by JMC-ID from Pixabay
Thankfully, we do not have to wait until a new Calendar Year begins to start changing the course of our life journey. Begin today making necessary changes in your life to point you in the right direction to your goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Simplemind Mind Map Software: https://simplemind.eu/
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/
website: https://oportuno.org/
Avoid Time Traps and replace all that gained time with meaningful things, like spending time with friends, family and associates, enjoying outdoor activities, reading books, working on your plans, meal preparation, your hobby, etc.
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Plaque of Take Time by Author Unknown: http://oportuno.org/files/Take_Time_by_Author_Unknown.jpg
Website: https://oportuno.org/
There is something calming, satisfying and fulfilling in possessing the tools and skills of a trade and enjoying working in your chosen trade. Having that can do attitude with the tools and skills to back it up will provide you the confidence required for people to choose you over those less confident.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Exercise To Help You Determine or Improve Your “Tools of the Trade: https://oportuno.org/files/Exercise_To_Help_You_Determine_or_Improve_Your_Tools_of_the_Trade.pdf
10 Animals That Use Tools: https://youtu.be/bF5FBBb29FY
Otzi The Iceman - 5000 Year Old Mummy: https://youtu.be/m5oXjYMY2pM
The Stargazers - The Happy Wanderer ( 1954 ): https://youtu.be/UPfGL0tDP30
"How Do I Delight Myself in the Lord?" by Pastor John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-delight-myself-in-the-lord
Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
In this podcast episode, I will attempt to share the fact that food connects all mankind in many ways, as we all need food to survive; and help you to realize that, happiness will grow when food and drink is appreciated and properly utilized during our everyday lives. From Farm to Table, the entire process, can be a celebration. Consider each meal a celebration. Time to celebrate being together and celebrate being blessed to have food and celebrate all the bountiful blessings God has provided.
You might have heard the saying, You can't leave your problems behind, implying that you can not run away from your problems, because they will follow you. My experience is, that you can indeed leave many of your problems behind simply by changing your mindset, changing your routine, and yes even changing your physical location.
https://oportuno.org/files/Travel_by_Edna_Saint_Vincent_Millay.pdf
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Achieving happiness and success is being willing to plan and carry out the small things and enjoying living in the moment while doing those small things. If you want big things, then focus on the little things.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Ambassadors To The Nations Website: https://www.ambassadorstothenations.com/,
Video of Pastor Dean Melton and Pastor Daniel Ortega Reyes: https://www.facebook.com/FCCofCharlotte/videos/836796133392443/,
Little Things Poem: https://oportuno.org/files/Little_Things.pdf ,
Serenity Prayer: https://oportuno.org/files/Serenity_Prayer.pdf ,
James Kambugu of Kingdom Lighter Children's Centre Website: https://kingdomlighters.org/
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
This Podcast Episode, is an effort to help you realize, that Christians are called and sent to Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Minister to the Needs of Others in their Congregation, with their Congregation including everyone they meet everywhere along Life's Journey.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Walk A Mile In His Moccasins by Mary T. Lathrap: https://tinyurl.com/Walk-A-Mile-In-His-Moccasins ,
Elvis Presley – YouTube Video – Walk A Mile In My Shoes: https://youtu.be/z-NgDbK9N6g
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Your motivation to achieve your dreams, goals and aspirations will diminish without a plan to keep your time, thoughts, actions and energy focused on accomplishing a specific plan of action to achieve a specific goal. Learn how to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER, and GET PAST GO, by using the word PAST as a Mnemonic, to mind map your journey to the destination of your choosing.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Mnemonic Using The Word Past: https://oportuno.org/files/Mnemonic_Using_The_Word_Past_To_Help_Plan_Your_Future.pdf
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
What is holding you back from pursuing your dreams? For many people, the only thing keeping them from their dream is to create a plan of action and acting on that plan.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Buckets: website: https://www.buckets.co/ ,
Buckets Support Page: https://support.buckets.co/hc/en-us ,
Guide To Using Cards: https://blog.buckets.co/the-beginners-guide-to-using-cards-eb2d42cce8f7 ,
Eric Greninger – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ35CujPRymAxbJObXOn0gA ,
Buckets Social – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MzNLu3ZLe5qFrShMwQUmQ/featured ,
Buckets Blog: https://blog.buckets.co/tagged/using-buckets ,
About Sandbox: https://support.buckets.co/hc/en-us/articles/115000883567-Using-The-Sandbox-The-Basics ,
BOOK: Personal Kanban by Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry: https://amzn.to/2ZfRtkb ,
BOOK: Kanban - 3 Books in 1 by Gary Metcalfe: https://amzn.to/2Zfxsu0
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Do not only plan for projects and goals but also plan and act on a Daily Routine. Plan and incorporate a Daily Routine into your schedule.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
BE that person you know it would take to have the life, things, goals or destination you long for; and once you are that person that can achieve those goals, dreams and aspirations you long for, then DO by planning and acting on your plans and once the plans are carried out, then you'll HAVE.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
You don't always have to reinvent the wheel. Someone may have already documented the steps you need to take to get where you're going; and all you need to do, is simply follow the directions.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
We're all time traveling, but at the same rate of speed. We'll all end up somewhere, at a future time. Where and how we end up in the future, will depend on how we controlled and managed our time during our time travel.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
The more you learn of another Culture, you'll discover, there are more similarities than differences between your culture and theirs. Learning about a particular culture; and appreciating and accepting the differences in another culture will enrich your life.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Duolingo Website: https://www.duolingo.com/
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Ambassadors To The Nations is an International Missions Ministry helping Children in many Countries. This Podcast provides you the opportunity to learn about Ambassadors To The Nations and how you can be a part of this great organization.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Ambassadors To The Nations Website: https://www.ambassadorstothenations.com/child-sponsorship/
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Ideas are real and powerful. Just knowing that everything, begins with an idea, illustrates the great value of ideas. Learn how you can develop that mental thought, that idea, from your mind, to a tangible thing that can be used and shared. The idea comes first, then innovation how to best develop that idea. This podcast suggest five steps to follow to maximize your idea's full potential.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Kanban is a great method for personal or team project management. If you have a Team working on a common goal, imagine how effective your Team could be if all Team Members, regardless of where located in the world, used and managed their respective duties all using the same Kanban System, right from their computer, smart phone or tablet. This episode shares with you a basic knowledge of the Kanban Project Management System and how to use free software to manage both Personal and Group Projects utilizing the Kanban Principles of Project Management.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Buckets: website: https://www.buckets.co/ ,
Buckets Support Page: https://support.buckets.co/hc/en-us ,
Guide To Using Cards: https://blog.buckets.co/the-beginners-guide-to-using-cards-eb2d42cce8f7 ,
Eric Greninger – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ35CujPRymAxbJObXOn0gA ,
Buckets Social – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MzNLu3ZLe5qFrShMwQUmQ/featured ,
Buckets Blog: https://blog.buckets.co/tagged/using-buckets ,
About Sandbox: https://support.buckets.co/hc/en-us/articles/115000883567-Using-The-Sandbox-The-Basics ,
BOOK: Personal Kanban by Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry: https://amzn.to/2ZfRtkb ,
BOOK: Kanban - 3 Books in 1 by Gary Metcalfe: https://amzn.to/2Zfxsu0
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Learn how to develop and maintain a network of like minded people to broaden your horizons and enrich your life. As part of the human race, we're all linked together. We're all family. Perhaps seemingly, a very dysfunctional family. Look at everyone, as your potential extended family, on this wonderful spaceship earth. “The Guiding Principle to Building your Network, should be the Golden Rule”.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Example How To Categorize Contacts: https://oportuno.org/files/Example_How_To_Categorize_Your_Contact_Manager.pdf
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Knowing what is important to have and eliminating the rest is living the simple life. Experience the freedom that simple living provides.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Using a system to achieve your goals that consistently keeps you on task will take you further, faster with better results than you ever dreamed possible. Focus on one thing at a time and do that one thing well. This episode includes the story of “The Hare and The Tortoise” translated by Reverend George Fyler Townsend, in the year 1867, to emphasize “Slow and Steady Wins The Race” and the Poem, 'Tis the Set of the Sail” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in the year 1916, to emphasize “It's Not the Strength of the Gale but the Set of the Sail”.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Tortoise and The Hare: https://oportuno.org/files/The_Hare_and_the_Tortoise_translated_by_Reverend_George_Fyler_Townsend.pdf,
'Tis the Set of the Sail: https://oportuno.org/files/Tis_the_Set_of_the_Sail_a_Poem_by_Ella_Wheeler_Wilcox_in_1916.pdf
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Create a Blueprint with Action Steps to guide you through all actions necessary to run an ongoing business or project. Continually improve and evolve your Action Steps Blueprint into a streamlined well organized method on how to best run your business and life with maximum efficiency.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
SimpleMind: http://simplemind.eu/ ,
Google Calendar: http://google.com/calendar
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Habits do shape and change our lives as well as the lives of people around us. There are good habits and bad habits. Learn how to form good habits. Change your life for the better by replacing bad habits with good habits.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
Your subconscious mind is constantly working in the background to piece all the pieces of the puzzle together to provide the best answer in the form of a conscious thought. Once that best answer to a project; or even a new creative idea rises to the surface as a conscious thought, write that thought down.
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
It's not enough to just have your Goal Management Tools, such as your Calendar, Mind Map, Free Form Database, etc. You need to also have a reminder system so you'll remember to know when and how to use your Goal Management Tools; to keep you on track, constantly moving forward toward your Goal. This episode provides you a Mnemonic, using the word TIME, that reminds you when and how you're to utilize your Goal Management Tools.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Mnemonic Using The Word Time: https://oportuno.org/files/TIME_Mnemonic.pdf
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
How to plan and achieve your goals using Calendars, Mind Maps and Free Form Databases; and also emphasizes the importance of starting now, and finishing what you start.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
Example_Of_Goal_Mind_Map: https://oportuno.org/files/Example_Of_Goal_Mind_Map.pdf ,
SimpleMind http://simplemind.eu/ ,
Google Calendar http://google.com/calendar ,
Personal Knowbase http://www.bitsmithsoft.com/index.htm ,
MyBase http://www.wjjsoft.com/
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html
This first episode of Oportuno talks about how Podcast is “The New Radio”; and provides a brief history of radio and podcast; as well as providing information how you can start your own Podcast Channel.
Links To Show Notes and/or Video/s:
YouTube Video - Path To Pocasting - 10 Steps: https://youtu.be/WMkBkDPqbUw
Oportuno Website: https://oportuno.org/podcast.html