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June Wrap Up

I am going to wrap up June by revisiting some of Bob’s words from his post that started us off this month. “So get out there and tell your dream. Write your story. Write your songs, or sing them. Be the co-creator you were meant to be. Paint those pictures, draw those scenes, carve thoseContinue reading “June Wrap Up”

Creating a World That Supports Everyone

“Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.” – Hafsat Abiola

Rebels and Renegades

The world often sees rebels and renegades as groups of violent, angry people attempting to over throw the government or current social conventions or norms. Look the words up in the dictionary and that is pretty much what you will find. But I would like to suggest that we can be rebels or renegades byContinue reading “Rebels and Renegades”

Someday at Christmas

I won’t preach, because people who know me personally will tell you I can get quite wound up when I get started. But most of you who follow Espirational know that I believe with all my heart that the world depicited in this beautiful Stevie Wonder song can be “in time for you and me”Continue reading “Someday at Christmas”

What are we Waiting For?

Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. I did not grow up in a tradition that observed advent, but I did later attend churches that did. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the birth of Jesus. It may be seen as a time of preparation, repentance and fasting. Candles are lit each weekContinue reading “What are we Waiting For?”

When You Establish Peace

“When you establish peace, when you establish love, when you establish kindness here [inside], you cannot act any other way to the outside world.”― Mimi Ikonn