If a Clarinet Had a Soul [SSL180]

Today, I bring you some reflections on Ella Fitzgerald—the First Lady of Jazz; the Subversive Stillness devotional entry for Feb 3rd (from author Robert Monson); and the poignant “I need you” prayer from Dr. Howard Thurman. 🚩Get access to extras, like website links related to the episode, are at the support page that is free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/46866376 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER: Featured music on the episode is a sample of “Close Your Eyes” sung by Ella Fitzgerald. It is a CreativeCommons work (CC) gathered from the Library of Congress: archive.org
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Remember that we are reading Robert Monson’s Devotional together in February AND  it’s not too late to join us. When you post your reflections online uses the hashtag #subvstill 🚩Get a digital copy here: (https://www.subcultureinc.org/product-page/subversive-stillness-1)  Meet with us for the discussion on Wednesday, March 3 (2021). It is free to attend, but you need to register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/register.
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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, and you 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 369+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!

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Love, Mystery [SSL179]

Today, I’m featuring three poems that will bring insight and relief. 🚩Get access to extras, read the poems, and get my notes at the support page that is free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/46675699 Listen now with the AUDIO PLAYER: Featured music on the episode is “funky-tuna-guitar-90-bpm” and “Happiness” by John Bartmann. Both are CreativeCommons work. (CC)
JOIN US! Meet up with us at this link Wednesday, Feb 3 – register to attend the engaging event for free here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-3/register [January 2021 reading selection is Revolutions of the Heart – find that here: https://bookshop.org/a/15826/9781725264946]
Remember that we are reading Robert Monson’s Devotional together in February.  Be sure get a digital or hard copy here: (https://www.subcultureinc.org/product-page/subversive-stillness-1)  Then you can be prepared to read it during February and meet with us for the discussion on Wednesday March 3 (2021). It is free to attend, but you need to register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/register.
THE BOOK! Now you can pre-order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland. Or, you can help an independent bookshop by shopping here: 🥰 tiny.cc/wildINDIE
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, and you 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 369+ 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 when they find something they enjoy. Sound like you? So pay-what-you’d-like to help. It’s appreciated. Thank you. ❤️ • VENMO: venmo.com/lisadelay • PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

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Eps. 170 Grief and Community; Guest, Robert J. Monson

My guest is Robert J. Monson. We will be speaking about his work at Sub: Culture Inc., Podcasting, grief, community, and contemplative prayer. His music entitled 1 Peter 4 Meditation is featured on this episode.
This episode is being released at the same time as Robert is releasing my interview with him on The Hive CHECK IT OUT!
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