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"Ignite the Spark of Hope" with articles and channeled messages designed to provide information and inspiration.
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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We Are Storytellers!
“Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately connect us.” ~ Robert Redford, American actor and filmmaker Do you think of yourself as a storyteller? Isn’t communicating a form of storytelling? Don’t we communicate to engage, provoke,...
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Helping Others!
“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 Why do we choose to help someone? The answers probably vary depending on who you ask. When choosing to reach out and help do you expect...
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Time!
“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” ~ Rose Kennedy, American philanthropist Have you ever heard ‘Time is on my side’ or ‘Time is only an illusion - a construct created by human beings so that we can make sense of things’? I began thinking about time...
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A Gentle and Tender Heart!
“Kindness is my only guiding star. In its light, I sail a straight route, I have my motto written on my sail: ‘To live in love.’” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux, French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun How often do you think about being kinder, or more understanding and...
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Listen!
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~ Epictetus, Greek philosopher, c. AD 55-135 Why is listening to someone so important? Is it more important to listen to understand or listen to reply? I loved Epictetus’s quote and the...
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Qualities of Grace!
“The simple truth is, we all make mistakes, and we all need forgiveness.” ~ Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican Bishop, theologian, and civil rights activist I find it interesting when one or more thoughts evolve into something very different. Has this happened to...
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Hold on to Your Hats!
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change.” ~ HRH the Buddha When was the last time someone said to you, “Take time to smell the roses?” Time, is it an illusion or is it real? Perhaps it’s both! I am amazed at how quickly time...
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Messengers of Love!
“When giving to others do not linger on thoughts of a giving, what was given, or the one who has received.” ~ HRH the Buddha Have you ever thought of yourself as a messenger? There are so many ways that we deliver messages aren’t there? However, the way we deliver a...
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Are You Willing to Help?
“Doing something for yourself gives motivation but doing something for others gives meaning.” ~ Maxime Lagace, Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender What is it about being of service that brings so much satisfaction? How do you feel when you help someone? Do you...
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One Step at a Time!
“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” ~ Saint Augustine, Theologian and philosopher How often has someone said to you, “Trust your instincts or intuition, trust what you know!” How did you feel? Did you feel...
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It’s Time to Dance!
“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” ~ Wayne Dyer, American author and speaker How are you this week? Is 2023 easy to navigate so far? I know that there’s a lot of universal energy moving right now. I’ve found myself feeling...
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