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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

Make a Splash

from The Everyday Human · host Eastin DeVerna

January: On ExistenceJanuary 2What can a frog and an old pond teach you about what it means to be human?Today's reflection was inspired by Matsuo Bashō and his poem "The Ancient Pond." We look at what it means to make a splash in your own pond--those positive effects and consequences of your actions in your life and the lives you touch.Reflection title: Make a Splash Creative inspiration: Matsuo Bashō's "The Ancient Pond"Reflection Question: What kind of splash will I make today? No matter how big or small, if I can positively affect one life or do some good in the world, the leap will have been worth it.

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