All That Matters Podcast
1) The Wit and Wisdom of Yiddish-an ATM reprise from 2023
The Yiddish language shares much wit and wisdom, including how, in some ways, we are all connected: reminding us, "Di gantse velt iz eyn shtot." (The whole world is one town.)"Jan shares some insights...Show More
2) What a Cloud Weighs, How a Heart Grows
Learning little known facts about the universe around us can actually help us discover new facets of ourselves. Doing that, we get to see a bit more of how wonderful a world we can be.
3) The Soul's Aurora Revisited
The luminescence of nature's dancing aurora borealis can be manifested in our own lives, if, as Dickinson says, we "dwell in possibility."
4) The Artist/Waitress and Her Gifts-an ATM reprise*
There are people we come across, some often, some not, who make human connection an unexpected gift.Jan shares the story of a wondrous woman and an everyday diner who serves up a positive spin on the ...Show More
5) The Day The Dolphins Appeared
On the passing this week of my father-in-law, Matthew Solomon, I return to my first book, Life Can Be This Good, and the exit interview I imagine could take place when we transition from this life. On...Show More
6) Walking in Peace: For Darren Levine
I, and many countless individuals, mourn the passing this week of an inspirational friend, teacher, prosecutor, and seeker of justice, Darren Levine. Here is my tribute to him, and a reminder to treas...Show More
7) Claiming Small Miracles
Recently actor Noah Wyle discussed the power of John O'Donahue's Book of Blessings in writing for the hit TV show, The Pitt. He says the verses help tune health workers towards finding strength and sm...Show More
8) The Fiddler and the Prince
Often to get at what is really going on in our lives, we have to find clarity as to the central conflict with which we are dealing. Jan shares the true story of how the landmark musical Fiddler On The...Show More
9) Time To Bring You Alive
The news of the world can sometime deaden the spirit. Time to bring ourselves into the sweet darkness, to choose that which brings us alive. Jan shares two poems that do just that, reminding us that b...Show More
10) Following The Good In Us
There is good in each of us; values to live by and love by. How do we serve it, find it, tap it for direction that brings optimism and opportunity?Jan shares 5 power prompts from his book, Sacred Woun...Show More