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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
Happiness!
“People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.” ~ Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States What does happiness mean to you? I’ve been reflecting on what it means to me this week after seeing an interview with Arthur C. Brooks who co-authored...
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Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance!
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” ~ HRH the Dalai Lama Do you remember where you were and what you were doing 22 years ago on September 11, 2001? I do. I remember feeling horror, shock, and...
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Self Awareness!
“The heart of the matter is always our oneness with divine spirit, our union with all life.” ~ Lao Tzu, Ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher Hi there fellow journeyers! How have you been this week with the intense Super Blue Moon energies? As intense as these energies...
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Oneness!
“The heart of the matter is always our oneness with divine spirit, our union with all life.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk What does oneness mean to you? I just returned from an amazing Contact Retreat led by Annie Bossingham with over 20 participants....
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Am I a Good Friend?
Sometimes I wonder. I get feedback about being a good listener, sounding board, advisor, or neighbor. I am told I’m humorous, generous and supportive. Most of the time, I feel like being a good friend is one of my strong suits. Then there are times like today, when I...
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Start With Love!
“You are a creature of Divine Love connected at all times to Source. Divine Love is when you see God in everyone and everything you encounter.” ~ Wayne Dyer, American author and speaker How are you navigating the intense energies right now? There have been record...
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Be Yourself!
“The only thing that matters in life is your own opinion about yourself.” ~ OSHO, Indian philosopher and mystic How often do we let the opinion of others influence how we feel about ourselves? As I have journeyed with others on their path of spiritual awakening and...
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Awakening!
“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist Monk How are you doing this week? I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool. I’m limiting my time outdoors that’s for sure! I’m grateful for our air conditioning too!...
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Go With the Flow!
“A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself, and only herself.” ~ Maya Angelou, American author, poet and civil rights activist Although Maya Angelou uses a...
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Are You Confident?
“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” ~ HRH the Dalai Lama How was your holiday? I hope you enjoyed your celebrations. In addition to the 4th of July we had a beautiful Super Moon on July 3rd....
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Free to BE Happy!
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk This week brings celebrations, family gatherings, BBQs, fireworks, and a holiday weekend commemorating the Declaration of...
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Imagine Unconditional Acceptance!
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk How are you feeling? We experienced the summer solstice on June 21st and many of you may have celebrated and...
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