Overpowering Racism; Dr Ibram X. Kendi [SSL182]

Today, I celebrate the work of a previous guest, Dr Ibram X. Kendi with a reading from one of his books that gets to the heart of how to create lasting change that benefits all colors of people.
🚩Get access to extras at the link below that include links to him, his books, and a list of Black Americans authors I recommend reading. Pick one or two and make yourself more aware. These extras normally are reserved for financial supporters of my work, but I offer them to you for free today. https://www.patreon.com/posts/47371577
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Hear our guest conversation episode here: https://lisadelay.com/blog/blog/eps-101-racism-came-america-guest-dr-kendi/
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 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
JOIN US, FEB 3! 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]

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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.
My 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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• Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways:

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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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• Spark My Muse can thrive when you help in these two ways:

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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
🚩Get access to extras at the program support page, including links to the readings and books mentioned here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46128055 (Free today)
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:
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, 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!

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 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

Listen to a recent episode:

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The Fog of Worry [SSL170]

Today I’m reading a short article from The School of Life folks on the topic of worry and unresolved trauma. Get access to my notes and the article link I reference for this episode at the support page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42892878.

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(When you support this work (at Patreon) you ease the financial burden I have when creating this work. You also unlock many extras from years of episodes and you get sneak peeks on projects, and news on my book “The Wild Land Within” published with Broadleaf Books – patreon.com/sparkmymuse) SparkMyMuse.com contains over 350+ audio episodes, an online store, and resources. Roam around the website and enjoy!


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