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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
Loss
“But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning, Austrian neurologist, philosopher, author and Holocaust survivor I was talking to a dear...
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My Cup Overflows!
“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” Wayne Dyer, American self-help and spiritual author and motivational speaker How many times have you heard, “Let go of things that no longer serve you?” Quite a few probably. I’ve written about...
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Mirror, Mirror . . .
“I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.” Lewis Carroll, Author, illustrator, poet, mathematician, photographer, teacher, and inventor Look in the mirror and what do you see? How comfortable are you...
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Learn to Dance in the Rain!
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass . . . It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene, Visionary, artist, author, and entrepreneur With the Fall Equinox passing it brings to mind seasonal changes. Moving from summer into fall and preparing...
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What Are You Thinking?
“Thoughts become things . . . So choose the good ones.” Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur I love Mike Dooley’s thought provoking and inspirational Notes From the Universe messages. He, along with many other New Thought teachers,...
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Free to BE!
“True freedom is always spiritual. It has something to do with your innermost being, which cannot be chained, handcuffed, or put into a jail.” OSHO, Mystic Recently a close friend asked, “Do you like your life?” I stopped for a moment and said, “Yes, I do!” We then...
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I Accept Me!
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” Coco Chanel, French fashion designer and businesswoman I can’t believe it’s already September! Time is moving so fast for me right now. How about you? Many of you are celebrating the Labor Day holiday so I wish you...
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In Stillness!
“Deep within my heart I hear the whispers, ‘Come to the desert and I will speak to your heart.’ Is the desert real or a metaphor? Can it be both? ‘Of course,’ I hear, ‘Your reality is yours to create.’ Then I remember it all begins with me. I take a deep breath, bring...
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You Are Amazing!
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom.” Aristotle, Greek philosopher When was the last time someone told you how amazing you are? Yes, in spite of chaos, turmoil, uncertainty, changed routines, not traveling, working from home, and wearing masks! You are...
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Courageously Love Yourself!
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” Martin Luther King, Jr., American Baptist minister and activist Lately I’ve been imagining me as a part of all life! Really. I believe that I’m connected to everything and not separate. My...
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My Life is Abundant!
“Be yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just be.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk Are you familiar with the Lion’s Gate Portal that is said to...
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Reality – Wisdom – Hope!
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” Albert Einstein, Theoretical physicist Have you ever thought, “I’m living in a different reality than others?” More and more I find myself saying, “That’s not my reality!” As Albert Einstein reminds us,...
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