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Passing Through Life
by sonomaxime
Passing Through Life is a quiet, thoughtful space where I, Maxime, share the beautiful things I notice in everyday life—moments of light, nature, words, and wonder. Each episode is a gentle reflection on the world around us and the thoughts that arise when we slow down enough to really see.
Episodes
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The Odyssey Years
A reflection on the Odyssey years of life.
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Þetta reddast
Thoughts on uncertainty, changing perspectives, and starting anew in a new year.
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Summertime Sadness — The Unfinished Summers of Our Lives
Perhaps every summer we live is both a beginning and a farewell — a season we never truly finish living.
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Pretend to be an adult
First steps into adulthood — wearing a suit, starting a first full-time job, and learning to balance professionalism with the innocence of the inner child.
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Red Rose, White Rose — Desire and Regret
In this episode of Passing Through Life, we dive into Zhang Ailing’s haunting novella Red Rose, White Rose — a sharp exploration of desire, idealization, and emotional cowardice. Through the life of Tong Zhenbao, we reflect on the women we turn into symbols, the choices we make out of fear, and…
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Jane Eyre — Love, Moral Courage, and Finding Your Voice
In this episode, we delve into Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë — a timeless tale of independence, resilience, and the quest for authenticity. Through the eyes of Jane, a young woman forced to grow up amid rejection and unfairness, we witness her struggles to remain true to herself while navigating...
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — A Journey of Redemption, Connection, and Healing
In this episode, we follow Harold Fry, a man who sets out on a remarkable pilgrimage across England — on foot, with just the clothes on his back — in a quest for redemption, reconciliation, and peace. Through his improbable voyage, Harold reflects on regret, kindness, friendship, and the power of...
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Norwegian Wood — Love, Loss, and Coming of Age
In this episode of Passing Through Life, we delve into Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami — a profound story about love, loss, and growing up. Through Toru’s memories and relationships, we explore the delicate balance between letting go of the past and embracing the future, the struggles of...
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The Kite Runner — Redemption, Loyalty, and Friendship
In this episode of Passing Through Life, we delve into The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini — a powerful story about redemption, loyalty, and the enduring bonds of friendship. Through the struggles of Amir and Hassan, we explore the weight of regret, the chance for reconciliation, and the way...
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Walking the Razor’s Edge — Finding Meaning Beyond the World We Know
In this episode of Passing Through Life, I explore The Razor’s Edge by William Somerset Maugham — a novel that quietly yet powerfully asks what it means to live a meaningful life. Through the story of Larry Darrell, a man who walks away from wealth and comfort to seek inner peace, we reflect on...
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L’Étranger – Le silence du soleil
Dans cet épisode entièrement en français, je vous parle de mon livre préféré : L’Étranger d’Albert Camus. C’est le premier roman que j’ai aimé en apprenant le français, et il continue de me bouleverser à chaque relecture. Pourquoi Meursault refuse-t-il de jouer le jeu des émotions attendues ?...
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Love in the Desert — Sanmao, José, and the Art of Staying
In this episode, I take you into the heart of the Sahara with Sanmao, whose luminous memoir Stories of the Sahara captures a life both harsh and extraordinary. Through her eyes, we witness a world full of raw beauty, unpredictable adventure, and the quiet power of companionship. At the center of...
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Life Is Not Elsewhere — Learning to Be Here
For a long time, I believed life was always somewhere else — just beyond the next goal, the next achievement, the next version of myself. I rushed through milestones, convinced that happiness would greet me once I arrived. But somewhere along the way, I began to realize: life isn’t waiting down…
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The Veil and the Mirror – Walking with Kitty through Love, Loss, and Redemption
In this episode of Passing Through Life, Maxime reflects on The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham—a story of betrayal, redemption, and self-discovery set against the haunting backdrop of cholera-stricken China. Through the quiet transformation of Kitty Fane, we explore what it means to lose...
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Love, Echoed in Time — Reflections on Find Me
In this episode of Passing Through Life, Maxime invites you into the delicate, haunting world of André Aciman’s Find Me. Through gentle storytelling and quiet reflection, we explore how love lingers across time—sometimes as memory, sometimes as longing, and sometimes as a quiet return. From the...
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Living Deliberately: Lessons from Thoreau’s Cabin in the Woods
In this reflective episode of Passing Through Life, host Maxime invites you into the quiet woods of Walden Pond to explore the timeless wisdom of Henry David Thoreau’s classic work, Walden. What does it mean to live deliberately? Why did Thoreau choose a simple cabin over a comfortable life in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Passing Through Life is a quiet, thoughtful space where I, Maxime, share the beautiful things I notice in everyday life—moments of light, nature, words, and wonder. Each episode is a gentle reflection on the world around us and the thoughts that arise when we slow down enough to really see.
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sonomaxime
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Passing Through Life currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Passing Through Life about?
Passing Through Life is a quiet, thoughtful space where I, Maxime, share the beautiful things I notice in everyday life—moments of light, nature, words, and wonder. Each episode is a gentle reflection on the world around us and the thoughts that arise when we slow down enough to really see.
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Passing Through Life is created and hosted by sonomaxime.
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