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A story about one man’s decision to walk away, leaving behind the world he knew in exchange for a life filled with hope, meaning, and possibility. Along his journey he encouraged people to share with others, travel light, take one step at a time, and the world will change when you change your mind; each step you take can light the way, to brighter skies and a brand new day. YouTube Video of this Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/QAOH9MWrOvY website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

This is a fictional story of a man who, after losing everything, finds himself living in a homeless camp. Struggling with despair, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an elderly musician playing an old guitar. This Podcast on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/xj-zEmoRny0 website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

Koko, the Ukulele Playing Chimpanzee’s adventure to save the African Elephants “Skies of Hope” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7jEij7j4B1U “Jungle Serenade” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8we3audfvV4 Two Organizations helping African Elephants: Save the Elephants at their website: https://savetheelephants.org. Save the Elephants is a leading organization dedicated to securing a future for African elephants. Founded by renowned zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Save the Elephants combines world-class scientific research with a deep connection to local communities. They specialize in elephant behavior, intelligence, and long-distance movement studies, applying this knowledge to conservation challenges. Save the Elephant's innovative approaches include high-tech tracking for landscape planning and low-tech solutions like beehive fences to reduce human-elephant conflict. Elephant Crisis Fund at their website: https://elephantcrisisfund.org. The Elephant Crisis Fund, a joint initiative of Save the Elephants and the Wildlife Conservation Network, provides rapid, catalytic funding to the most effective projects aimed at stopping the killing of elephants, thwarting traffickers, and ending the demand for ivory. With a 100% donation model, every dollar contributed goes directly to carefully vetted, urgent actions across Africa. The Elephant Crisis Fund's approach allows it to identify and support the most promising elephant conservation efforts continent-wide. =============================== website: https://oportuno.org =========================== DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

Paquito and Evander are two wandering musicians. On their respective journeys, what began as strangers meeting by chance blossomed into a friendship through the power of music. Experience their adventures, profound conversations, and how their melodies spread joy wherever they roam. This fictional story is a celebration of human connection and the pursuit of dreams. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Story, “Two Travelers” 12:51 - Music “Happy New Day” 16:57 - Music “Sonata Errante” Music Attribution: Stephen K. Donnelly for the Harmonica and Mandolin Music: Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/tenvolt? Tenvolt: http://tenvolt.com website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission at no additional cost to you.

In this fictional story set in the jungles of Africa, Koko, a talented chimpanzee ukulele player, mentors a young chimpanzee protégé named Congo. Years later, their paths cross again. Koko invites Congo to perform at the Bamboo Bungalow, marking the beginning of an extraordinary musical partnership. Together, they spread uplifting jungle serenades far and wide. YouTube Video of this Podcast: https://youtu.be/8we3audfvV4 Baritone Ukulele by Ranch, Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4auPjN2 Kit Includes, at at the time of this video, Baritone Ukulele 30″, microfiber polishing cloth, extra Set of D G B E Aquila premium metallic & nylon strings, padded bag, digital tuner and a strap. extra Set of D G B E Aquila premium metallic & nylon strings, padded bag, digital tuner and a strap. Ranch website to Baritone Ukulele by Ranch: https://ranchguitar.com/product/baritone-ukulele-ranch-30-inch-professional-ukelele-instrument-kit-for-adults-beginners-and-professional-players-ukalalee-starter-pack-bundle-gig-bag-tuner-strap-adjustable-tool-set/ Link to Ranch Website for a wide assortment of Ukuleles: https://ranchguitar.com/ Ranch Guitar Tuner Clip On for Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Bass, Banjo & Chromatic Tuning Modes, Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4bsNu4E Book: Hal Leonard Baritone Ukulele Chord Finder, Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3Kb54OC Online Music Teacher on Fiver, Andrea Nortje: Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/andreanortje? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janedoestudio Teaching Ukulele, Baritone Ukulele, Bass and Guitar. Music Attribution for Ukulele Music: Creative Commons CC0 Public Domain: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All Four Ukulele Tunes are by Monplaisir: Title: Time Gap Artist: Monplaisir Length: 01 minute 55 seconds Source/Artist website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/ License: Creative Commons CC0 Public Domain Title: Stay Quiet Artist: Monplaisir Length: 02 minutes 13 seconds Source/Artist website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/ License: Creative Commons CC0 Public Domain Title: Red Hair, Blue Sky Artist: Monplaisir Length: 02 minutes 16 seconds Source/Artist website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/ License: Creative Commons CC0 Public Domain Title: Sincere Love Artist: Monplaisir Length: 01 minute 41 seconds Source/Artist website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/ **License: Creative Commons CC0 Public Domain website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use an affiliate coupon code and/or click on an affiliate product link, I'll get a small commission at no additional cost to you.**

This story illustrates how acts of kindness, no matter how small, can create authentic connections with others, leading to discovery, friendship, and understanding. The narrative unfolds around the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, situated approximately 5 nautical miles east of Ushuaia in the Beagle Channel of Southern Argentina, South America. Video Version of this Podcast Episode on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/jODrQj_g0xw Attribution for Harmonica Music: Renzo Cheesman on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/renzoch96? website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

A story of the transformation from material clutter to the riches of human connection illustrating how acts of kindness can improve the world. “Django’s Journey of Giving” is a tale that will inspire you to find treasure in togetherness and adventure. Link to video version of this Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/p76UQxMMzCY Attribution for Harmonica Music: Leon van Egmond for Harmonica Tunes in this Podcast Episode. Leon van Egmond on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/leonvanegmond? website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click on a product link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

A story of a solitary violinist living simply in the forest, whose music unknowingly touched countless lives. His melodies inspired others to play, showing that following your dreams, even in isolation, can make a profound difference. As the saying goes, "The true legacy of a life's work is not measured by fame or fortune, but by the unseen ripples of positive inspiration it sets in motion." Video Version on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mSULVMCa2D4 Music Attribution: The Two Violin Compositions in this Podcast Episode, entitled "Kalinaw" (Cebuano/Filipino word that means "peace", "calmness", or "tranquility") and “Takipsilim” (Filipino word that refers to the twilight or dusk period) were composed by Dominique Casacop, who can be contacted at the Fiver url shown below: https://www.fiverr.com/domc123? =============================== website: https://oportuno.org

The Gift of a Flower goes back thousands of years back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The practice of giving flowers has evolved over time, but its underlying significance as a gesture of affection, appreciation, and celebration remains deeply ingrained in human culture. This is a modern day story of someone giving another person a flower. Video of this Podcast Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-3_IS62w-4 website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.

The story "Harmonious Journey," is a tale of musical discovery and mentorship. A young man, named Enthusiast, meets a seasoned old traveler, an extraordinary harmonica player, named Balladeer, and they begin to travel together. Along their travels, Balladeer mentors his protégé Enthusiast on how to play the harmonica. The harmonica becomes an instrument for music, song, and storytelling. Video of this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OEsqfWfQtUg Flipbook of Harmonious Journey: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4dc0b8b2f0.html =============================== Attribution for Harmonica Music: Renzo Cheesman for Harmonica Tunes 1 to 12 played at the end of the Podcast Episode. Renzo Cheesman on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/renzoch96? and Leon van Egmond for Harmonica Tunes 13 to 22 played at the end of the Podcast Episode. Leon van Egmond on Fiver: https://www.fiverr.com/leonvanegmond? =============================== website: https://oportuno.org DISCLAIMER: To help support our channel to keep making videos, this video and description might have affiliate links. If you use a coupon code and/or click an affiliate link, I'll get a small commission with no additional cost to you.