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I am a woman who is amply aware of her blessings. I count them multiple times a day, sometimes with each breath. I had a full, rich day today, that began with meeting a new friend at a local coffee shop -The Zen Den\u00a0<\/a>that I call my office away from home. We had a specially brewed tea called Peter Rabbit that includes\u00a0lemongrass, rose hips and peppermint. I\u00a0asked for it\u00a0be lavender infused too. Felt like I was drinking a magic elixir. In conversation with Connie Guerin,<\/a> I discovered some of my own strengths and challenges.\u00a0 Facing fears surrounding more medical complications even as I know that all is well and God’s got my back. Went to cardiac rehab afterward and enjoyed ‘sweating to the oldies’ for nearly an hour. Came home, researched and wrote articles, and then spoke with another\u00a0 cross country- she in Sedona and I in Bucks County, friend\u00a0\u00a0I met five years ago when she came to Circle of Miracles <\/a>to speak and haven’t seen in person since. Lisa Moore<\/a> and I\u00a0‘heartstormed’ ways of sharing resources which is one of my favorite things to do and then discovered that we had a face to face friend in common who I have known since the early 1980’s.\u00a0\u00a0 Cosmic coincidence at play!<\/p>\n

Speaking of play, during my workout today, I dove into a book called Hop, Skip, Jump <\/a>which was written by Marney Makridakis that highlights the benefits of creativity, fun and play. I will be reviewing it for Beliefnet when I am finished perusing the pages.<\/p>\n

Hosted my radio show, It’s All About Relationships<\/a>, which is a joy, interviewing Mari Perron who refers to herself as The First Receiver of lessons called A Course Of Love <\/a>(what some consider a new generation of the teachings of A Course in Miracles<\/a>) that feels to me to be softer, more heart centered than the iconic 3 volume series that has been a part of my life since the late 1970’s when introduced to it by my friend teacher and author\u00a0Alan Cohen. When I am on the air, I have no clue whose heart and mind will be opened by what is shared as a result of the conversations we have. Praying that the ideas land on fertile soil.<\/p>\n

Looking forward to a weekend of time with precious friends- one talented artist Rod Schichtel\u00a0<\/a>who is seriously tapped in to love consciousness. It pours from his pores(:\u00a0 We will be working\u00a0with new healing modalities he is creating and I am grateful to be a ‘test subject’. Arriving late Saturday night\u00a0from a road tour are One Love Chant<\/a> whose musical gifts place them on the path to find their place among the pantheon of kirtan singers. They will be at Pebble Hill Church<\/a> on Sunday offering musical magnificence to the service. I am delighted to be surrounded by so many who use their abilities in service to the world.<\/p>\n

Whenever I am tempted to feel sorry for myself, which I do from time to time (even the Bliss Mistress gets the blues), all I need to do is review the treasures in the chest that was symbolically\u00a0handed to me when I took human form. It runneth over~<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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