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A breath of fresh air Podcast

Leadership lessons from the Farm - a little extra love, support and inspiration to start your day. This daily offering written by Executive Coach, author, farmer and former tech COO Michal Berman is intended to do just that. Please subscribe michalberman.substack.com

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1:27

What will become?

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/25

Can we appreciate old and young at the same time? The wisdom of past experiences to offer us what might come. And the energy and curiosity of an open mind. Even the physicality of it, our incredible healing powers of our body’s internal systems and the intuitive knowing in muscle memory in fluid movement. Staring at the salsify flower one branch the flower, and the other the seed. Within the same stock expressing what will become and what it is. > What is for you? What do you hope will become? Get

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2:26

Earning your ‘stripes’

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/23

I stopped to smell the rose, Max dog kept walking by, he was more interested in what was under the deck at the yurt. Isn’t it funny that, the incredibly beautiful pungent scent of rose stops me in my tracks and yet it matters not to Max dog. What is important to one is not important to another. What is impactful to one may not be impactful to the other. The trick is to find the congruence. We both want to enjoy our walk home and be patient with each other in what we both want to see on the way.The

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0:59

I’m over here!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/21

… that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph Waldo EmersonA lone firefly blinked in dusk - I’m over here, I’m over here, don’t forget about me.How easily we can forget about these magical creaturesCan we just as easily forget our own magic? Our own power? And what is our ‘here’ - the way of expressing our true purpose. What is your magic? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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4:46

Perspective is everything

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/19

On our evening walk to the pond, we were called to look up. The bird that called a large bright yellow finch. The largest we’ve seen all season. Beautifully impressive and lit up by the sunlight it’s black wings contrast against the bright yellow feathers of its body. Yellow finch called out in song, C responded in kind and we all played like that for a while. Wondering what the view was like from up there, 60 ft in the air on the dead branch of the tall maple. how wonderful it must be to see it all

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1:42

How far can he go?

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/17

We came across a lone orchid in amongst the wild sunflowers and stuffed up one bloom, with only it’s black butt showing was a bumble bee gorging on the pollen to be had. Joy bliss and satiation emanated from this tiny creature. Having finished with that flower bud Bumblebee slowly backed out and made ready to get to the next bud. Methodical, tenacious and dedicated to the pursuits is all Bumblebee represented. Certain not to give in to any obstacle and give over to the joys of the pursuit. We

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1:50

Wait, stop, look - they are amazing.

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/16

The bees that stop at the Asparagus, now flowering and turning to seed - feast on the pollen.A butterfly having just emerged from its chrysalis.Rock flowers bursting with bright yellow starry flowers.Everywhere we look there is something to behold in Spring time - emerging, becoming, being.We are also constantly changing, learning and growing. I caught up with a farm friend to share how we each are doing, and he offered - I learned something new today and so it was a great day, I love learning. A

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2:25

Are you speechless?

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/06/15

But give us a question and we'll look for our own answers.” ― Patrick RothfussToday is about showing up and putting words on this pageThe most beautiful moment left me speechless today. Watching the wind play with the tall grass on a hillside just before the pond. The sun high in the mid-morning sky. Being with the dance of wind, grass, bees. Being in it to witness, to accept and to enjoy. Gratitude is the feeling that permeates the moment. All that is in bloom is breathtaking. All that is growing

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1:57

Accepting our nature

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/05/11

I forgive Max-dog his nature as soon as I see his happy tail walking down the path. He stops listening to chase what his nose tells him is there. He slows his pace ready to go after the dreaded red squirrel. He doesn’t care that we say “get out of there” as he dives in and checks what is available in the compost. He is happy to offer his kisses when he feels good and not when he doesn’t. These are elements of his nature. And while I may have a judgment about them or him in the act, I will forgive

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1:01

Green!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/05/11

So much green!Looking south from the top of the pond we took in the sensation of green.Green permeating everything in a welcomed wayGreen to signify summer is on its way.Green an energized feeling that invites keen observation and a strange combination of calm excitement.Green bright fluorescent and depth of dark reflected from the cedar forest onto the water making everything seem greenWhere is your promise of something to come you wish to acknowledge now? Get full access to A breath of fresh air

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2:59

Finding the others

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/05/06

A lone turkey vulture watched us from the branch of a large maple on the eastern ridge of the pond. Sitting still except its head following our approach. Max-dog had not spotted Turkey Vulture yet, and I wondered how long before Max-dog would give chase, and Turkey Vulture would take flight. It wasn’t too long after I formulated the thought that Max-dog burst into a flat out run towards the vulture in the tree.Turkey vulture hardly fussed, gracefully spread its wings and moved into the sky flying

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1:18

Ocean for a sky

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/05/05

Today I watched the night take over the skyAnd patterns move along the cloud coverA single spot revealed the dark night sky beyond the cloudAgain the notion of singular coming upCuriousSometimes it feelsLike we are aloneForgetting we are partOfThe sky clouds and starsWhat do you need to remember?Full quote:I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it's because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it's

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1:03

Lone Goose

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/05/04

this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.” ― GoetheA lone goose flew around the pond pondering a landingI watched it circleIt passed me at the north end flying low enough we made eye contactI saw it appreciated my welcome but max dog was too predictable to give goose any comfortIt circled back and continued southWhat do you wish to circle and spy? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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3:18

Cat tails

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/30

So much of this time is life among death the daffodils grow despite the frost and occasional snowfall the new grass shoots up in between the straw spent grass of the year before the cat tails not yet visible save for what’s left in place, we know will come up life begins in place of the death of the years before life and death, death and life we revel in the resilience of all that’s new and acknowledge what will inevitably be in the here and the now we celebrate, us and all the wildlife forage in

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2:42

Tea in hand

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/28

They are everything and everywhere all at once.They are the meaning.” ― Lauren OliverTea in hand Max dog and I walked down the path towards the pond. It’s completely gray cloud cover with spots of rain now and then. Cooler today. But tea in hand is instant warmth and comfort of a shared experience that connects us through the ages of tea in hand walking with dog down a well worn one path.The ritual of tea is an homage of love for the earth, the farmer, community, place politics and rhythm. All

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What are you doing here?!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/22

A shell bleached from the sun nestled among fall leaves called out for a closer look.Perfectly round, striations larger on the outside and thinning to the center. It cannot be a seashell carried with glacial ice to this spot on the south shore of the pond. A local snail perhaps?Beauty is everywhere if we stop to look, so we have to be slow enough, open enough, willing enough.I facilitated an in person offsite for an engineering team, the first for this team in two years. People checked in with

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1:02

Illuminate the contrasts

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/21

Sunrise illuminates in contrasts.Some things are transformed in the emerging light, the greenhouses turn into white tunnels, the grasses show bright green underneath grey browns of the previous seasons.Standing in the shadow of the eastern ridge nothing here yet reached by the light, the pond is flat, utterly still, reflecting the surrounding moraine a perfect image.Everything is in contrast between light and shadow.What can you see in the contrasts? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at

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1:00

Sunrise is like a slow embrace

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/20

To witness the start of a day is a gift of Grace, an invitation to choose how to be.The bird calls fill the air with activity, they are who call in the day. The rabbits aren’t yet up yet squirrels and chipmunks are still in their nests.Max dog and Emmett the cat are ready to explore what’s here and what’s been of the night before.What is calling you to explore today? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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1:02

Peepers!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/19

Just like that the peepers (the tiny pond frogs) are here. One good and warm full sun day and they’ve sounded their bright joyous song. Peep peep peep Peep!And more bird songs accompany them. Everyone is getting busy with Spring - much to do, prepare, and create.Activity abounds from sunrise to night - the peeps keep peeping and the birds keep singingWhat do you want to create with the energy of Spring? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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1:02

Magic in the wind

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/18

Ripples across the surface of the pond at first look like they came from within the water. Something swimming? could it be the wind travelling across the surface?The source unknown the effect of ripples travelling along the surface causing a V like shape. But it’s too early for fish or tadpoles or turtles.The wind can be magic like that.What magic do you want to feel right now? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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0:59

Morning of transitions

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/04/15

Frost covered the fields, giving everything a silvery glow.This was to be a morning of transition.The sun would burn off the ice within a few hours. The cloud cover gave a hint of more weather to come. This might be a day of transitions.We pay attention to the changes and prepare as best we canHow will you prepare in transition? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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