Books – Page 37 – Lisa Colón DeLay | Spiritual Formation and the Way of the Desert Elders

A Voice of Calm [SSL178]

Today, I’m featuring a reading from Day 2 of Robert Monson‘s Devotional (the selected reading for February – be sure get a copy here: (https://www.subcultureinc.org/product-page/subversive-stillness-1) so you’re ready to read along with us!). Robert will meet with us to discuss his work on Wednesday March 3 (2021)- Register to attend for free here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/register. I’m also sharing a prayer that is an old Quaker hymn that focuses our attentions on God as the voice of calm. • January 2021 reading selection is Revolutions of the Heart – find that here: https://bookshop.org/a/15826/9781725264946

Meet up with us at this link Wednesday Feb 3 – register to attend for free here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-3/register

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Featured music on the episode is by Ketsa (Storm Coming) and Song for Ramanujan (Saraswati Devi) by Siddhartha Corsus. Both are CreativeCommons work. CC) Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
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If you missed the excellent book discussion with author Charlotte Donlon, LIVE, Jan 6, 2021 then just click below for the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book powered by Crowdcast (When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work, but you also unlock many extras from years of episodes. You ALSO get sneak peeks on episodes, projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books – patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 365+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

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Amazing Peace [SSL175]

Today, I’m featuring two short readings that relate to hope, comfort, peace, and Christmas. Howard Thurman‘s book can be found here; and the poem, now an illustrated book with audio of Maya Angelou can be found here.

There are no show notes for today’s episode, but you are invited to visit patreon.com/sparkmymuse to support the program and read many posts, articles, and extras from previous episodes. Featured music on the episode is by Borrtex (CC) Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
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Start the New Year with books! Don’t miss the January 6th author discussion, LIVE!

The DECEMBER 2020 reading is The Great Belonging by Charlotte Donlon. We will meet on January 6 at 7:30pm EDT with Charlotte to discuss it together and she can answer your questions. 🚩Please register here ➡️ https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-2/register If you missed the book club discussion with author Ed Cyzewski, LIVE Dec 2, 2020 then just click for the replay below: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book powered by Crowdcast (When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work, but you also unlock many extras from years of episodes. You ALSO get sneak peeks on episodes, projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books – patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 355+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

CONTRIBUTIONS? Most everything I create can be enjoyed for little or nothing. Some people tell me they get excited to help out financially when they find something they enjoy. Sound like you? So here, it’s simple: you can pay-what-you’d-like to help out. It’s appreciated. Thank you. ❤️ • VENMO: venmo.com/lisadelay • PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

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Eps. 190: Medicine Man & Catechist, Nicholas Black Elk [Guest, Jon M Sweeney]

My guest today is editor and author John M Sweeney and we are conversing about his book Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Catechist, Saint Find my notes for this episode and extras when you contribute as a supporter for only $1 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44930633

December reading REMINDER!

“The Great Belonging” by Charlotte Donlon. 🚩Register for the LIVE discussion/event [ on WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2021 ] or visit to watch the replay here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-2/register

• SparkMyMuse.com contains over 360 audio episodes you can hear, an online store, and many resources. Visit. Roam. And Enjoy! 🚩My book “The Wild Land Within” is about discovering the unknown landscape of the heart and is NOW Available for Pre-order at tiny.cc/wildINDIE. Find out more!

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Thinking w/o Your Brain [SSL173]

Today, I’m featuring excerpts from an article by psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett adapted from her new book Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain. Get access to my notes and the link to the original article at the support page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44321302 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER:
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Here is my prior conversation with Dr Feldman Barrett: Eps 100: Emotions are PREDICTED (not TRIGGERED) says pioneer neuroscientist, Dr Barrett

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If you missed the book club discussion with author Ed Cyzewski, LIVE Dec 2, 2020 then just Click for the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book powered by Crowdcast (When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work, but you also unlock many extras from years of episodes. You ALSO get sneak peeks on episodes, projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books – patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 355+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

CONTRIBUTIONS? Some people don’t contribute to the helpful or creative work people do because of a lack of desire or a lack of funds. Most everything I create can be enjoyed for little or nothing. Some people tell me they get excited to help out when they find something they enjoy. Sound like you? So here, it’s simple: you can pay-what-you’d-like to help. It’s appreciated. Thank you. ❤️ • VENMO: venmo.com/lisadelay • PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

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Eps. 189: Loneliness and Belonging; Guest, Charlotte Donlon

My guest today is podcaster and author Charlotte Donlon. We are conversing about her book. It is also the Spark My Muse Book Club selection for the month of December, 2020; and we will meet online LIVE on January 6, 2021 to converse about it. The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other Find my notes for this episode and extras when you contribute as a supporter for only $1 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44091959

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NOVEMBER reading REMINDER! On Dec 2, 2020 – join us for the LIVE STREAM book club discussion for November’s reading selection. The book by is author Ed Cyzewski, Reconnect: Spiritual Restoration from Digital Distraction. Save your spot and click HERE [The related podcasts are HERE (conversation with Ed) and HERE (a Soul School episode)]

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