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Tales for Life

Do you love listening to stories that transport you to different worlds and times? Do you want to be entertained while you learn from the wisdom and experience of the characters and storytellers? If so, then Tales for Life is the podcast for you. In each episode, we will explore a folk or fairy tale from a different culture and region, and discover the life lessons, values, and morals that they offer. Whether it is about achieving success, love, being your best self, or other themes that help us on

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10:32

Always Be Learning

Tales for Life ·

2025/06/16

Learning isn’t just something we do in school—it’s a lifelong adventure. But sometimes, as adults, we forget that the learning never really stops. Whether it’s moving handling our finances, navigating relationships, or leveling up in our careers, staying curious is key to moving forward. In this episode, we dive into a classic English tale that shows us why embracing learning makes all the difference.Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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15:47

We Might As Well Dance

Tales for Life ·

2025/06/09

In life, the only people who never look silly dancing are the ones who don't dance...and they look even worse for not dancing. The same goes for life. You're not always going to hit the bullseye or succeed every time you try something, but that's okay, because if you never try, you'll never succeed. So enjoy the journey. This fun tale from Japan reminds us to do just that. So tune in and come along for the dance!Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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13:16

Being Clever is Good, But Being Wise is Better

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2025/06/02

Have you ever thought you couldn't move forward in life because you didn't have a fancy degree, enough degrees, or were educated in the right place? Does it feel sometimes like that person with all the answers will get the best of you every time? Guess what? Neither one matters! Come along with us for a tale from old India with a message for ancient and modern times alike that reminds us a head full of wisdom beats a head full of clever tricks every time!Music by Particle Dogs at

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10:57

We All Have a Place in Life and a Calling

Tales for Life ·

2025/05/26

In this entertaining episode, we delve into the timeless tale "The Husband Who Was to Mind the House," a humorous and wise story from Norway that shines a light on the importance of finding and embracing our true calling in life. Discover how this charming story illustrates that everyone has a unique role and place in the world, and how fully committing to our purpose can bring fulfillment to our lives while positively impacting those around us. It's a reminder to celebrate who we are, take pride in

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7:27

Do Unto Others...As Will Be Done Unto You

Tales for Life ·

2025/05/19

We've all heard of The Golden Rule, but we live our lives as if we don't really believe it. We do so at our own peril. Because it's not that what we do may come back to haunt us, it will. This episode's big dose of folk-sense comes to us with the help of a short tale from the Philippines.Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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8:12

Achievement Isn’t Just Speed, It’s Not Getting...

Tales for Life ·

2025/05/12

While reaching our goals can be as much about "slow and steady" as it is about moving in leaps and bounds, the real key to getting from where you are to where you want to be is to just...not...stop. Tune in to this episode for two quick stories, one from Greece and one from Norway, that remind us the only way to get from Point A to Point B...is to keep moving to Point B until you get there!Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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11:20

The Power of Kind Words

Tales for Life ·

2025/05/05

Words have power. Unkind words can cause pain and hurt, not just for the person receiving them, but the person saying them also is affected. But the best things in the world that have ever happened were the result of kind words. Come along with me for an English tale showcasing the power of kind words.Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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15:23

Your Road to Success Might Lie in Doing Something...

Tales for Life ·

2025/04/28

We all want to succeed, but the path for others might not be the path for us. Sometimes, many times, the road to success lies in doing something different...or at least different for us. Come along on this episode as an old German folktale provides us a whimsical story filled with the folk-sense of taking a new road.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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24:00

Be Bigger Than Your Issues to Conquer Them

Tales for Life ·

2025/04/21

"The Master Thief," a folktale from Germany, isn't just a story of a thief outwitting his godfather; it's a lesson for all of us that teaches us obstacles and challenges can't stop us if we see ourselves as bigger than they are and act accordingly. Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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9:18

Show Me How You Act in a Little Thing, And I’ll Tell...

Tales for Life ·

2025/04/14

Little habits shape who we are in big ways. In fact, these little habits are big windows into how we, or anyone else, will act. By paying attention to the small things, we get a glimpse of the bigger picture. Come along with me as we take a look at two short stories that help illustrate how observing a little thing tells us how someone will act in all things.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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11:49

To Get Different Results, Do Something Different

Tales for Life ·

2025/04/07

Are you stuck? Do you want more than what you have? Guess what? You'll never get un-stuck or get something more or different doing what you've been doing. Come along with me in this episode as we enjoy a Scottish tale that examines the time-honored wisdom required for getting different results - doing something different!Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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12:36

You Can’t Achieve Complete Success with Only Partial...

Tales for Life ·

2025/03/31

Any significant or meaningful goal we have in life, whether it be at work or at home, is going to come with obstacles and challenges. Whether or not your goal is a "SMART" (specific - measurable - achievable - relevant - time-bound) is not going to help you achieve it if you lack commitment. Come along on today's episode as we use a Philippine folktale to remind us that happiness and achievement only come with complete commitment.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at

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10:13

A Little Aesop Goes a Long Way

Tales for Life ·

2025/03/24

Perhaps the most famous teller of tales with meaning, Greek storyteller Aesop is known the world over for his fables. In this episode, we listen to a few of them, timeless as ever, and complete with their morals.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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9:47

Beware the Leprechaun

Tales for Life ·

2025/03/17

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we're taking a wee bit of a break from our usual theme to pay tribute to the Emerald Isle and some of its lore. This episode features a fun story, complete with beer, gold, and a crafty leprechaun!Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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11:21

Right Place, Right Time, Wrong Person

Tales for Life ·

2025/03/10

In this episode, we delve into the roles of luck and readiness in achieving success, inspired by an Armenian tale titled The Idiot. We'll discuss how being in the right place at the right time isn't enough—you must also be prepared to seize the moment and turn chance encounters into life-changing events. Join us as we explore the interplay of fate, fortune, and making the most of opportunities.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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13:07

It Is Your Beliefs That Hold You Back…or Move You...

Tales for Life ·

2025/03/03

Many times, success in life -- no matter how you define it -- is not a matter of money, good looks, or even your effort. It's often a matter of something you have inside of you -- your belief. It is your belief in whether you can and will succeed, or you cannot or won't, that can make all the difference. With the help of a splendid folktale from German, grab a piece of age-old wisdom that reminds us that moving forward in life is an inside job.Music by Particle Dogs at

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14:23

Struggle with a Purpose and You Will Succeed

Tales for Life ·

2025/02/24

Too often we set goals but either don't have a purpose to achieving them or lose track of that purpose. This episode of the Tales For Life podcast reminds us, through a fun Scottish tale, that holding tight to your purpose makes achieving your goals inevitable!Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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13:57

What You Have is Usually Enough

Tales for Life ·

2025/02/17

One of the greatest sources of discontent is not our lack of something but our lack of appreciating what we have. Wanting something else or something more can lead us down the road to unhappiness. While we may not be living in paradise, it's a sure bet that yearning for things we don't need will never get us there. With the help of an 18th century French folktale, we're cautioned about this line of thinking.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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13:50

True Love Sees Beyond the Obvious

Tales for Life ·

2025/02/10

Get ready to dive into an enchanting tale from ancient Japan that shows how true love is a superpower, granting us the extraordinary ability to see beyond the obvious. Discover how love can shatter visual barriers and reveal hidden beauty in ways you never imagined. Tune in and let this magical story remind you of the incredible power of love!Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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11:03

Don’t Let Little Things Become Big Things

Tales for Life ·

2025/02/03

Big things can often stop us, but when we see them as little things, or address them as little things before they become big things, we cannot be stopped. Venture back to old Japan for a fun story that teaches us the dangers of letting things pile up.Episode music made by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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