{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/601d34f4d5952b6dae8cb884/68d5a41a6a283f70b7a124ee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cider for the Soul: A Gentle, Autumnal Chat with The Ripples Guy","description":"<p>Enjoy this replay of our&nbsp;Monthly Zoom with the <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/RipplesGuy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Team Ripples Patreon Community</a> </p><p>We followed our usual format:</p><p>pebble (a resource that I've found useful in my work or life)</p><p>boulder (and activity I'm using personally or professionally)</p><p>ponder (a collection of information and ideas I've been pondering)</p><p><br></p><p>The notes and links from the session are pasted below.</p><p>You can also watch the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/IXGE3furODg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">video replay</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>PEBBLE</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DX1XFV4F/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Group Therapy</a> documentary</p><p><a href=\"https://arbinger.com/store/the-anatomy-of-peace/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict</a> (and we explore the book in this<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ripples-pondcast/id1553793983?i=1000727226454\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> episode</a> of The Ripples Pondcast)</p><p><br></p><p>BOULDER</p><p>Gratitude Prompt: Tell me about a memorable moment of gratitude where you were either the giver or receiver, or share a note of gratitude you wish you’d previously shared with someone.</p><p>From this <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/opinion/send-thank-you-notes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hE8.S2G3.Y7Xc7JRJMA5E&amp;smid=url-share&amp;ck_subscriber_id=3230784329\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NYT article</a></p><p>Soul Pancake: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/oHv6vTKD6lg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Science of Happiness - An Experiment in Gratitude</a></p><p>Soul Pancake: <a href=\" https://youtu.be/-OBgdoAmuwI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Street Compliments</a></p><p><br></p><p>PONDER</p><p>1. Anne-Laure Le Cunff: The Peril of Productivity, and the Happiness of Tiny Experiments (No Small Endeavor <a href=\" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-small-endeavor-with-lee-c-camp/id1513178238?i=1000723422921\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast episode</a>)</p><p>2. There’s a path to a good life beyond happiness and meaning (<a href=\"https://wapo.st/3Uy8v7j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post Article Giftlink</a>)</p><p>3a. Dan Harris, 10% Happier Podcast <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821?i=1000717140194\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your Brain Is Suggestible. Here’s How To Turn That to Your Advantage</a></p><p>3b. Dan Harris<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821?i=1000682587392\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Science Of Burnout — And How To Recharge From Stress | Kristin Neff</a></p><p>4. Fauxstalgia (Ghost Longing)</p><p>Fauxstalgia, or ghost longing:&nbsp;terms that ChatGPT helped me and my friend use to short hand a form of grief that occurs when you find yourself missing something that you never had (Here's the <a href=\"https://chatgpt.com/share/68c5d6dd-725c-800b-9b3d-d23914f5657c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ChatGPT thread</a> I created in the midst of our conversation)</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy"}