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August 9, 2025 15 mins
Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Healing with Art: A Veteran's Journey to Inner Peace
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Lv: Vasaras saules stari lēni slīdēja pāri stikla jumtam modernajā mākslas muzejā.
En: The rays of the summer sun slowly slid across the glass roof of the modern art museum.

Lv: Ieva, mākslas terapeite, stāvēja lielajā galerijā ar skatu uz zaļo parku.
En: Ieva, an art therapist, stood in the large gallery overlooking the green park.

Lv: Viņa aizdomājās par Raimondu, kurš šodien piedalīsies viņas mākslas terapijas nodarbībā.
En: She pondered Raimonds, who would participate in her art therapy session today.

Lv: Ieva vēlējās palīdzēt viņam izpaust jūtas caur mākslu, bet jūtas nenosakāma iekšējā cīņa likās gana liela.
En: Ieva wanted to help him express his emotions through art, but the indefinable internal struggle seemed quite significant.

Lv: Raimonds, kara veterāns, cīnījās ar saviem dēmoniem.
En: Raimonds, a war veteran, battled with his own demons.

Lv: Dzīve bija viņam devusi smagus pārbaudījumus, un vēl tagad viņu vajāja pagātnes spoki.
En: Life had given him severe trials, and past ghosts still haunted him.

Lv: Bet viņš bija atnācis uz muzeju, cerībā atrast mieru.
En: But he had come to the museum, hoping to find peace.

Lv: Marta, muzeja kuratore, tika galā ar saviem izaicinājumiem.
En: Marta, the museum curator, handled her own challenges.

Lv: Viņa mīlēja šo mākslas templi, bet apmeklētāju skaits kritās.
En: She loved this art temple, but the number of visitors was declining.

Lv: Viņa uztraucās par aizvien pieaugošo spiedienu no muzeja padomes puses.
En: She worried about the ever-growing pressure from the museum board.

Lv: Ieva bija nolēmusi veidot īpašu izstādi "Dziedinošā māksla".
En: Ieva had decided to create a special exhibition called "Healing Art."

Lv: Tā varētu piesaistīt ne tikai Raimondu, bet arī citus cilvēkus, radot interesi par mākslu kā izpausmes veidu.
En: It could attract not only Raimonds but also other people, generating interest in art as a form of expression.

Lv: Izstādes atvēršanas dienā galerija bija piepildīta ar cilvēkiem un viņu klusajiem šalkoņiem.
En: On the opening day of the exhibition, the gallery was filled with people and their quiet murmurings.

Lv: Ieva vadīja Raimondu pie audekliem un ļāva viņam brīvu vaļu.
En: Ieva guided Raimonds to the canvases and gave him free rein.

Lv: Sākumā viņš klusēja, drūmi raudzīdamies uz krāsām un otām uz galda.
En: At first, he was silent, gazing gloomily at the paints and brushes on the table.

Lv: Bet pamazām viņš sāka kustēties, pamodinot savu iekšējo mieru.
En: But gradually, he began to move, awakening his inner peace.

Lv: Ar Marta palīdzību izstāde tika plaši izsludināta, un cilvēki sāka plūst uz muzeju.
En: With Marta's help, the exhibition was widely publicized, and people started to flow into the museum.

Lv: Marta saprata, cik svarīgi ir savest kopā cilvēkus un mākslu.
En: Marta realized how important it was to bring people and art together.

Lv: Tas bija vairāk nekā darbs – tā bija kaislība radīt kaut ko lielāku par sevi.
En: It was more than just a job—it was a passion for creating something greater than oneself.

Lv: Kādu pēcpusdienu, Ieva ar Raimondu stāvēja pie viņa darba – dziļi emocionāla glezna, kas atspoguļoja viņa iekšējo cīņu un mieru.
En: One afternoon, Ieva and Raimonds stood by his work—a deeply emotional painting reflecting his inner struggle and peace.

Lv: Tearā nokrāsotā ritmika bija spēcīga un liecinoša.
En: The rhythm painted on the canvas was powerful and telling.

Lv: Pēc mirkļa klusuma Raimonds smaidīja, asaras sūcās viņa acīs.
En: After a moment of silence, Raimonds smiled, tears welling in his eyes.

Lv: "Tas ir mans miers," viņš klusi teica, beidzot apskādēdams savu pagātni.
En: "This is my peace," he said quietly, finally coming to terms with his past.

Lv: Šis mirklis bija varoņa ceļš uz brīvību.
En: This moment was a hero's path to freedom.

Lv: Ieva sajuta patiesu lepnumu un pateicību.
En: Ieva felt true pride and gratitude.

Lv: Viņas sirds bija piepildīta ar jaunu pārliecību.
En: Her heart was filled with newfound conviction.

Lv: Viņa palīdzēja radīt brīnumus ar izpratni un pacietību.
En: She helped create miracles with understanding and patience.

Lv: Marta redzēja, kā izstāde pievilināja vairāk apmeklētāju un
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 2 (00:09):
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Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll explore a soldier's transformative journey through art,
unveiling a powerful path to healing and a curator's passion
for community upliftment.

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Speaker 1 (01:43):
Vassau Stulans modern maxos, musea Jeva Maxostea, Pete stave Lilia
Galeria at Vigna Isdomaya Asperaimond showed mp delisses, Vinus, Marxos,
therapy is norder biba yeva vela as pallidat william Is

(02:07):
post yout star marxl but utnnos kamlikas Ganliel Raymond's car
veterans tenias or savem demonim d v b a william
Devus smagus parbodiums on veltaggatwin v i pagatne spoky between

(02:27):
b at natisus mouseo teriba atrest mir Marta, mosey kurtor
Tika Gallar, savem is tamim niamile show marks us temple
but apmeclata skites kritas vina ustrotas p i v mp
aghos pen no mouse padus poses ye va bien Nola

(02:51):
mus vedo i is stadic dia marxl tavarat p s
s tethnetica raymond but it stilvakus radot interessi per marx
uka is postmusvade he studies at versions dina gallery bi
pi pil did artilovakiam on vinicusa m chalconian yevo vadi

(03:13):
raimond aud clem on lava vinam brev value sakuma, vinch
cuse drumi radid mesus crassam and otamus galde but pamaza
minch saka coustats pamodino sacho mir armarta, palidib is stadi
tkaplashi isludinata on seilak sako plustos museo marta saprata six

(03:38):
varig is savastkopa silvakus on marxlo does b vraghnaka darps
tabi kai sliberradd calako persevi cad petz pusden iev raimond
stave pevin darba dili em utonal glasna casat poglo vino
tin o mir terra no crasotta rhydmik be a s

(04:02):
petig only ettinosha pet merkle cusum raemonds mighty azarasutas winnie
asis tassermand smers vinsclusitate bedot abskadadem saupagadne she is mircleus
b a varuni selshus bre vibu yeva sayuta pati su

(04:23):
latnum on pattib vinne syrt b a pipildid riyono parlatib
winnepalid de radid brinums are ispratny unpatie tib marta radeka
is stad pievelnai vira kapmeclatai on paduam be a pritig
purpositive and parmenia is stad died noosha marx la kluperiono

(04:48):
sakum raemond atra the savuglab in marxla yevguvu parlatib persavadarbovertib
marta saprat six varigir doot kopienako i tadastu sienas gloire
my not viracus divs.

Speaker 3 (05:11):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (05:15):
Vassau stulanisli de pars deklayunta moderna marxos musea.

Speaker 3 (05:24):
The rays of the summer sun slowly slid across the
glass roof of the Modern Art Museum.

Speaker 1 (05:29):
Jeva marx Os Tera Pete sta Velilia Galleria ascatus.

Speaker 3 (05:38):
Eeva, an art therapist, stood in the large gallery overlooking
the green park.

Speaker 1 (05:43):
Vigna Is Doomayasparaimondo Dempi Delices Vinus marx Os Therapi Biba.

Speaker 3 (05:53):
She pondered Raimans who would participate in her art therapy
session today.

Speaker 1 (05:57):
Jeva Veleyas palid espost you testarmaxl but unos kam ihakas ganilil.

Speaker 3 (06:09):
Ieva wanted to help him express his emotions through art,
but the indefinable internal struggle seemed quite significant.

Speaker 1 (06:16):
Raimond Cara Veterans Tenia ser savem de Munim.

Speaker 3 (06:23):
Raimans, a war veteran, battled with his own demons.

Speaker 1 (06:26):
Div Bi Avignam de vusi Sma gusparbodiums val Tagatvinvaya Pagatna spoke.

Speaker 3 (06:36):
Life had given him severe trials and past ghosts still
haunted him.

Speaker 1 (06:40):
Betwnjbi atnat Suz muse Teriba Atrestmir, but.

Speaker 3 (06:47):
He had come to the museum hoping to find peace.

Speaker 1 (06:51):
Marta muse Kurator Tikagalar savem Iza.

Speaker 3 (06:56):
Naimim Marta the museum curator handled her own challenges.

Speaker 1 (07:02):
Vignamlasha Marxlos Temple bettav makata critas.

Speaker 3 (07:10):
She loved this art temple, but the number of visitors
was declining.

Speaker 1 (07:14):
Vigna ustratas parisvin pierres pi no muse padumspuses.

Speaker 3 (07:22):
She worried about the ever growing pressure from the museum board.

Speaker 1 (07:25):
Yeva bia Nola musvetad max.

Speaker 3 (07:33):
Yeva had decided to create a special exhibition called Healing.

Speaker 1 (07:36):
Art Tavaratti raimondo teritu stilovas radot intersupermax luka is posmusvede.

Speaker 3 (07:49):
It could attract not only Raiman's but also other people
generating interest in art as a form of expression.

Speaker 1 (07:55):
Ista de sat veshns diena gallery b a pia pild
at silvakiem vincu sem chao kone.

Speaker 3 (08:05):
On the opening day of the exhibition, the gallery was
filled with people and their quiet murmurings.

Speaker 1 (08:11):
Yeva Vadier raimondo pi au de clem un la vavignem brival.

Speaker 3 (08:18):
Yeva guided Raimans to the canvases and gave him free reign.

Speaker 1 (08:22):
Sa kuma vinch curse dr razi de mes sus crassam
utamus Gauld.

Speaker 3 (08:30):
At first he was silent, gazing gloomily at the paints
and brushes on the table.

Speaker 1 (08:35):
But bamasa minch sac coustetes bach mir.

Speaker 3 (08:43):
But gradually he began to move, awakening his inner peace.

Speaker 1 (08:47):
Armarte palidsi ista de tica place is donata on silvak
sa caputsmuse.

Speaker 3 (08:56):
With MARTA's help, the exhibition was widely publicized and people
started to flow into the museum.

Speaker 1 (09:02):
Marta saprat tik suarigavestkopa silvak su marxl.

Speaker 3 (09:10):
Marta realized how important it was to bring people in
art together.

Speaker 1 (09:14):
Does b a vrak nek ta bikai slib rad persev.

Speaker 3 (09:22):
It was more than just a job. It was a
passion for creating something greater than oneself.

Speaker 1 (09:27):
Cad Petz pusden iev A Raimond stave pear dil emutnal glasnachtin.

Speaker 3 (09:39):
Mir one afternoon Irva and Raimann stood by his work,
a deeply emotional painting reflecting his inner struggle in peace.

Speaker 1 (09:49):
Terra Nora mika bius petig only.

Speaker 3 (09:56):
The rhythm painted on the canvas was powerful and telling.

Speaker 1 (09:59):
Pets mirglecou summ raimondsmaidi asarasuta svign atis.

Speaker 3 (10:07):
After a moment of silence, Raimond smiled, tears welling in
his eyes.

Speaker 1 (10:11):
Tasermans mers vinchcustate besot abscade deam soupagad.

Speaker 3 (10:20):
This is my piece, he said quietly, finally coming to
terms with his past.

Speaker 1 (10:25):
She is mircleus bi avarunteg uzbri vib.

Speaker 3 (10:30):
This moment was a hero's path to freedom.

Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeva sayuta patie sulatinum umparte tib.

Speaker 3 (10:38):
Yeva felt true pride and gratitude.

Speaker 1 (10:41):
Vignesirt b piaildt arion parletib.

Speaker 3 (10:46):
Her heart was filled with new found conviction.

Speaker 1 (10:49):
Viignepoli de rad brinums ispretne unparte tib.

Speaker 3 (10:56):
She helped create miracles with understanding and patience.

Speaker 1 (11:00):
Marta redeka ista de pievelnai vira kap maclata umpadum bi
prietig perpositi ve am parmena.

Speaker 3 (11:11):
Marta saw how the exhibition attracted more visitors and the
board was pleased with the positive changestad.

Speaker 1 (11:20):
Marks klu parion sakum.

Speaker 3 (11:24):
The exhibition healing art became a new beginning.

Speaker 1 (11:28):
Raimont atra de sava maxla ieva gouvu parti perdar bovertib
mart six swarigo.

Speaker 3 (11:42):
Raimanns found his solace in art. Ieva gained confidence in
the value of her work, and Marta understood how important
it was to give the community something special.

Speaker 1 (11:51):
Tadeyad eerestvasar wakers, muse siennas klue percattiscupid man because jeeves.

Speaker 3 (12:04):
Thus, a usual summer evening within the museum walls became
a cathartic experience, changing several lives for the better.

Speaker 2 (12:16):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Latvian, then in English.

Speaker 3 (12:32):
Starry, starry, starry, raise lan lan lan supplication.

Speaker 1 (12:42):
Is door, maayas is doo maayas is door mayas, ponders, veterans, veterans, veterans, veteran,
va ya ya, vaya ya vaya ya.

Speaker 3 (12:57):
Hunted or curator cretas cretas cretas, declining is stud is
stud is stud exhibition, shallconium shallconium shall coonium, murmurings, dream, dreamy, droomy, gloomily, palm,

(13:25):
palm palmd not awakening.

Speaker 1 (13:29):
Is sludinata is sludinata is sludinata, publicized read Mika read
mikaad Mika rhythm, speasig, spetig, speasig, powerful, parladsibu, parlatibulzib conviction, globbing, globbing, globing,

(13:56):
salas katar, tisco cut artiscu cuta artistic, cathartic temple, temple,
temple temple speed, dno spied, dno spi A d n
O pressure barbou Do you mean barbou? Do you mean arbaud?

Speaker 3 (14:16):
You mean trials seen, seen, seeing, struggle, p SI state,
p s I state, p size state, attract all the claim,
all the claim, how the clam canvas, par lads ebo, parlatibulazibo, conviction,

(14:40):
patsbo patibu, pato, gratitude, brinumus, brinums, brinmus, miracles is prottany
is prittany, is prattany understanding? Pats a tebo pas tebu,
pats abo, patience, positiva, yam positive, VM positive, vam positive,

(15:07):
bre vibo brevib bre vibo freedom.

Speaker 2 (15:18):
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