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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
In Gratitude!
I’m reminded of a quote from Rumi, “Today, let us swim wildly, joyously in gratitude.” It serves as a reminder to BE in each and every moment in gratitude. It doesn’t matter if one moment is challenging I’m reminded that the next one can be different. It’s a choice...
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Lean Into Surrender and Trust More!
“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.” Thich Nhat Hanh Lately, it seems that my journey and growth opportunities have been all about surrender and trust. I mentioned last week that a family member has been...
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
I hope your long Labor Day holiday was safe and fun! I’m sitting here in Arizona with triple digit temperatures and find it hard to imagine the swirling hurricane named Dorian approaching the southeastern part of the country. If any of you are traveling to or have...
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We Are Visitors!
My reflections this week have taken me in an interesting direction. I suppose it’s a result of seeing pictures of the melting ice in Greenland and the Arctic as well as the fires in the Amazon. Have you been affected as well? I asked myself, “Why have I felt the...
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The Power of Love!
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix After participating in a group conversation and meditation this week one of the members shared the above quote by Jimi Hendrix. It touched a chord within my heart and soul....
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We Are Part of the Whole!
Words seem inadequate to describe the feelings I’ve experienced this week. Shock, horror, sorrow, anger, helplessness, judgment, hope, and yes even love! A wide range of emotions have been felt by me and others. The continued mass shootings in our country and harm by...
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What About Control?
Over the past couple of weeks I can’t believe how many people I’ve talked to that are having opportunities to recognize and address “control” stuff. Yes, this includes me too!! I keep thinking I’ve completely dealt with my need or desire to “control” things. What I...
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In Silence…
How has your week been? Lots of doing and being active? Have you had a chance to create a few moments of silence this week to experience and visit what I call “the inner monastery”? You might think of this as your heart space as well. I know that everyday living can...
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Enjoy – Now Dance!
I was recently reminded how serious, focused and intense I can be! My corporate training and background certainly reinforced this and I found this behavior was rewarded. Today, not so much. Today, I recognize that living a more balanced life is more important. This...
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Explore Your Inner World!
So many images and words continue to be shown of physically imprisoned migrant children, men and women. My heart hurts! My soul cries out at such inhumane treatment. Why are people used in such inhumane ways to further political gain? Why is this considered acceptable...
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Choose Freedom!
Once again I find myself choosing to write about freedom! I know I’ve written on this topic in different ways before and yet it still feels appropriate to write about it again in light of the 4th of July celebrations this week. What an opportunity for each one of us...
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Hear Me Roar!
How do you think of yourself? Close your eyes for a moment and notice how you feel after you read these lyrics from Katy Perry, “Cause I’m a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar!” Hmmm. Sit with it for a moment. Notice the sensations you’re feeling. Do you feel...
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