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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
Forgive, Love, and Accept You!
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~ Gautama Buddha, Philosopher, Spiritual Teacher, and Religious Leader Staying home and being more physically isolated has created many opportunities for self reflection for...
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We’re Only Human After All!
“The greatness of humanity is not being human, but in being humane.”~ Mahatma Gandhi, Lawyer, Politician, and Activist A couple of songs have been playing over and over in my head this week. First, “Rise Up” and “I’m Only Human After All” sung by Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. I...
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Can You Love Yourself Too Much?
“How do you spell ‘love’?” ~ Piglet “You don’t spell it you feel it.” ~ Pooh Almost 20 years ago I participated in a weekend retreat that was designed to explore awakening the soul and why I was here. It was an intense weekend and I remember on the closing day one...
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Out of the Darkness and Into the Light!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. It seems that daily I see more and more contrast and what is broken in our world and yet I also see more and more hope and...
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What Are Your Super Powers?
“When we act from a space of love, we unleash our super powers.” ~ Nimesh Nimo Patel, Empty Hands Music Founder Hmmm. Super powers? Lately I’ve been so impressed with the selfless service of so many people throughout the world. To me they are fearless and yet fearful...
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Into the Unknown!
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”~ C.S. Lewis, British Novelist and Scholar How often have you heard the saying, “Now is all there is”? Does it resonate with you? Think about it. The past is gone...
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A Time to Reflect…
“Don’t become too pre-occupied with what is happening around you. Pay more attention to what is going on within you.”~ Mary-Frances Winters, Author I don’t know about you but “staying at home”, for me, has provided an incredible opportunity for inner and...
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Immerse Yourself In Beauty!
“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.”~ John Muir, Naturalist and known as “Father of the National Parks”. I know it’s unrealistic for most people to “go into the forest” physically but using our imagination opens doors of possibilities. You can...
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You Are The Artist!
“Replace fear with curiosity.”~ Steven Spielberg, American filmmaker How are you and your families doing/being this week? Life certainly has changed for most people, hasn’t it? This is definitely a time for experiencing the unknown in ways we never imagined. Being...
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A Season of Change…
“Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart.” ~ Dalai Lama Life as we’ve lived it has radically changed for most people in the world! How are you adjusting? As I talk to people I’ve found a variety of responses. Those who are working from home and...
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I Choose Kindness!
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ~ Dr. Seuss Right now there’s a lot of panic and fear in the world, right? Are you feeling it? I’ve seen crazy posts of empty shelves for food staples, water, toilet paper,...
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I Choose Love – Not Fear!
Can you still feel all of the Lunar energies? March has a Super Worm Moon and the Vernal Equinox happening. Energetically the signs of Spring, new opportunities and growth present themselves. Can you imagine the ideas, dreams, and visions you’ve been holding as seeds...
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