Author: Spark My Muse

Lisa Colón DeLay writes often on matters of the attending to the inner life, creating a beloved community, spiritual formation, and consciousness. She is also a designer, teacher, speaker, and host of the weekly broadcast Spark My Muse since 2015. Lisa is Latina (born in Puerto Rico) and holds an MA in Spiritual Formation and is the author of "The Wild Land Within" (Broadleaf Books) and other books.

Eps 229: Guest interview with Chuck DeGroat; “Healing What’s Within””

I’m happy to bring you a returning guest and this interview conversation with Chuck DeGroat related to his new book on trauma, connection, desire, possessiveness, healing, and more.

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After you listen, you’ll find PART II here and the link to book extras ⬇️ :
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/146770191

• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/105175912

This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at $5 level, and up). It also includes all post on the paid subscriber level at the Substack site.

Want more info? Just scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

ALSO- it is the place to begin the Quarterly Challenge coming in July 2024.

• Remember, paid Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Do you know Abba Macarius? [SSL 314]

Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom of Abba Macarius on the strengthening of free will, among other things.

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After you listen,
visit the link and participate as a subscriber here. ⬇️

https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/146676674

As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse$5 level, and up). It includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello”, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. Supporting this way (at $5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

Join us in July for

THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
You will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven your spiritual journey, connect you to others, and incite more inner reflection.

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

The Temptation to Despair [SSL 313]

Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom on Acedia which leads toward Nihilism

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After you listen,
find the link to the original resource and participate as a subscriber here. ⬇️

https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/146216720

(featured images was created with AI)

As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse$5 level, and up). It includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. Supporting this way (at $5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

Join us in July for

THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
You will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven your spiritual journey, connect you to others, and incite more inner reflection.

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Home Somewhere: Howard Thurman on Human Dignity [SSL 312]

Dr Howard Thurman spoke of prayer as the hunger of the heart and the way we lay claim to our identity

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After you listen,
find additional resources (photos and more) at this link and you can participate as a subscriber. ⬇️ : https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/145729048

• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/106426853

This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at $5 level, and up) and includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site.

For more info scroll down.

You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. Supporting this way (at $5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

AND coming soon, for Patreon supporters at all levels of support is THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.

Starting in July, participants will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven their spiritual journey, connection to others, and inner reflection. More info is to come.

OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 

You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa