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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
Cherish the Surprise!
“Don’t be in such a rush to figure everything out. Embrace the unknown and let your life surprise you.” ~ The Red Fairy Project by Genevieve Colmer Are you someone who likes their life to be carefully planned and has no room for surprise or have you allowed room for...
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Take the First Step!
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., American Baptist minister and activist How many of you like to know how things will turn out before making a decision? How often are you willing to take a chance,...
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Count Your Blessings!
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ~ Lao Tzu, Ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher As I reflected on this newsletter I began to hear Bing Crosby singing “Count Your Blessings” by Irving...
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Remember!
For many of you Memorial Day offers a long awaited weekend and family outings. It’s also a time to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military - a Day of Remembrance, one of both celebration and grief. I was reminded of Amanda Gorman’s...
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BE Peace!
“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” ~ HRH the Dalai Lama Peace begins within. This is a belief held by many spiritual teachers and one I hold as well. The words change a little but the essence is the same. When I feel centered, calm, and a...
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BE Curious!
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; And to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~ Maya Angelou, American poet and civil rights activist Recently I have had the opportunity to spend time with my granddaughter....
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What’s Your Hearts’ Desire?
“The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” ~ Maya Angelou, American poet and civil rights activist How was your weekend? There was some pretty intense lunar energy going on and for you sensitives it might have brought up a lot of...
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It’s Up to You!
“The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.” ~ Heraclitus, Ancient Greek philosopher Have you ever asked, “Is the choice I’m making right now supporting the life I want to live?” The...
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To Infinity and Beyond!
“We do not have a fear of the unknown. What we fear is giving up the known.” ~ Anthony de Mello, Jesuit priest and psychotherapist How have you been feeling? There have been some pretty intense energies swirling around haven’t there? April 20th experienced a hybrid...
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You Are Here For a Reason!
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the U.S., diplomat, and activist I wake up everyday feeling so blessed and grateful...
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Spread Love!
“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou, American poet and civil rights activist Have you felt more emotional this week? Along with your spiritual practices during Holy Week, Passover, and Ramadan the Paschal (Pink) Full Moon may have contributed...
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Looking Inward!
“Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk What does freedom mean? It’s the power or right to act, speak, or think as you want without restraint. Hmmm. Why has this...
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