What happens when one woman dares to challenge centuries of religious tradition, not with protest, but with compassion, wisdom, and an unwavering heart? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Cindy Rasicot on her Nautilus award-winning book This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda.
 
Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Cindy Rasicot is a retired psychotherapist and author of This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, a Nautilus Gold and Special Honors: Ordained to Lead: Women’s Spiritual Legacy Award. In 2005 she travelled to Thailand with her family where she met Bhikkhuni Dhammananda — an encounter that changed her life forever. In 2020 she wrote the award winning memoir Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter’s Spiritual Quest to Thailand. Her memoir is a soulful story of spiritual healing through her loving connection with Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. The book was a finalist in the international Book awards, The Sarton Awards, and Chanticleer International Book Awards. https://cindyrasicot.com

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This Fresh Existence with Cindy Rasicot

What if everything you’ve been through was actually preparing you to become the woman you were always meant to be?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lori Pappas on her Nautilus award-winning book The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Lori Pappas was one of the first female computer sales reps in the world in her 20s; an award-winning entrepreneur in her 30s and 40s, and, after failing retirement, founded an international charity and moved to Africa in her 50s. At 67, she met the “love of her life” online, and at 75, Lori launched her next career with her award-winning book, The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within. Lori leveraged her experience with successful business models to create an innovative D.R.E.A.M. framework, The Magic of Yes includes practical strategies for personal growth and self-care, empowerment tools for leadership and success in business, and most importantly, tips for how you can access your inner wisdom in everyday life.  https://www.loripappas.com 

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The Magic of Yes with Lori Pappas

Hey listeners!
I'm really excited to share this upcoming release with you - out soon on Spotify 27th June.

This is a raw, emotional piano ballad that speaks out against the mistreatment of a young woman—judged, unfairly targeted, and torn apart by cruel gossip. It's a story of her struggle in a world too quick to condemn, and a plea for compassion, dignity, and understanding.

This track is for anyone who’s ever been judged, hurt, misunderstood, or overlooked.

If it reminds you of someone or resonates on a personal level, show some love—drop a like, leave a comment, or share it with someone who needs to hear it.
My dream is for this piece to reach those who need a supportive message—and I can't do that alone.

Peace out, and thank you for listening!

Take No Mind

In June 2025, London Insight Meditation hosted Yanai Postelnik for a retreat day on the theme of "Love in the time of Crisis".

Guided standing meditation

The preciousness of expressions of life

Responding with compassion

Guided sitting meditation

written by fictionalive // music, carefully used, provided by #mobygratis // fusion of it all: fictionalive with the popoems series and the hyper media reports / fair use only. - June, 2025

to(tally) fictionalive or not: 

drop inspired by @vengerX and @sociopathy - celebrating your appearance

0I00II /// Just too cool, deeply misunderstood—yet with an archer’s precision of attention / listing darkness mix / #mobygratis /// 0I00II

Disclaimer: Ladies and gentlemen, and anyone who needs a special mention, I'm throwing caution to the wind and speaking out about this chaos. I'm going live, ready or not. So, sit back, relax, and try to enjoy - it's all for your own good.

Disclaimer: Meine Damen und Herren, und alle die, die ein Sternchen oder sonst was benötigen, ich kann jetzt nicht mehr Schweigen, zu dieser Misere - ich gehe jetzt einfach mal auf Sendung - ob man es will oder nicht - wohl bekomm's - es ist nur zu Ihrem Besten!

Just too cool, deeply misunderstood—with an archer’s precision of attention / listing darkness mix

Times change. Sensitivity evolves. Nature nourishes me.
Alone, amidst a flower bed, "Les Soucis," (The Worries) I play for them so that they may grow strong and beautiful. And I play for you, so that, as you listen to this set, your worries may vanish and beautiful vibrations may fill you with joy, peace, and love. Let us choose to see the beauty in this world.

I thank Mathieu Cuendet from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to play in one of the greenhouses on his estate, where he practices conscious and responsible farming. A place where Nature shows us how magical, balanced, and beneficial it is when we treat it with love.

Cuendet Market: Market gardeners for three generations, they work the land in an artisanal way without chemicals.

Produce more than 300 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. https://www.marche-cuendet.ch

WC_Rino_Live Set pour Les Soucis

A gentle safe place guided meditation to ease you into relaxation

Safe Place Meditation 1

28 year old singer-songwriter from West Cork. 

Film Director, Actor, and artist Rinaldo Marasco started djing to expand his creative aspirations.
Contact : rinaldo@buonasera-productions.ch

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

fictionalive with the popoems series and the hyper media reports
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2001* / 2011* / 2024*

My face in thine eye, thine in mine appears,
And true plain hearts do in the faces rest;
Where can we find two better hemispheres,
Without sharp north, without declining west?
Whatever dies, was not mixed equally;
If our two loves be one, or, thou and I
Love so alike, that none do slacken, none can die.

by John Donne (1572-1631)

If we can summon the dead to life, why not awaken the living?

A repository of guided meditations for all.

New tracks tagged #compassion