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Thoughts by Grandfather

45 short spoken-word reflections on life, character, and what it takes to build a life worth living — written and read by Leon La Couvée.

Written and read by Leon La Couvée

A quiet pause between English lessons.

Leon La Couvée is a Taiwan-based English teacher and writer who grew up across France, Poland, Canada, and the United States before making his home in Taiwan. His work explores freedom, character, and the everyday choices that shape a life worth living.

Each reflection runs three to six minutes — English spoken slowly and clearly, making the series good advanced listening practice as well as a moment to think. Several themes have a second, more cinematic reading; either version stands on its own.

"What does it actually take to build a life worth living?"
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Still from a Thoughts by Grandfather reflection by Leon La Couvée
From "We Must Seek Peace" (Cinematic)

The Full Series

45 reflections, three to six minutes each

Every video plays right here. Titles marked Cinematic are a second, more visual reading of the same theme.

We Must Seek Peace3:44
We Must Seek Peace Cinematic4:58
The War on Thought3:19
The War on Thought Cinematic4:56
Poverty Thinking3:35
Poverty Thinking Cinematic5:00
What Does It Mean to be Authentic3:50
What Does It Mean to be Authentic Cinematic4:53
Future and Its Machinations3:43
Future and Its Machinations Cinematic4:45
The Knowledge We Possess4:03
The Knowledge We Possess Cinematic5:32
Relationships3:25
Relationships Cinematic5:47
Memento Mori3:28
Memento Mori Cinematic4:56
Sound3:31
Sound4:31
Universal Truths5:35
Universal Truths2:34
How Do You Heal a Broken Heart3:36
How Do You Heal a Broken Heart Cinematic4:54
Peace5:17
Peace4:05
Why Do We Work3:44
Why Do We Work5:50
Develop a Routine3:43
The Art of Giving3:46
Vivacity3:51
Reflection3:57
Make Life an Adventure3:57
A Positive First Impression4:13
Toxic People4:01
You Don't Have to Ever Grow Old3:35
Find Your Good Day4:05
The Weather3:46
How Does One Stay in the Light4:00
Friendship4:28
The Seven Deadly Sins: Which One Have You Committed?4:20
Catch the Moment3:41
There Is More Money Than Ideas3:45
Footwear5:12
Color4:28
The Will to Succeed5:55
Reflection4:33

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