Spirit Soaring

People, Places and Things that Lift Your Spirits

Entries for January, 2009

Symbols that Motivate

I look at the ocean from my bed each morning. I gaze across the red tile roofs and the palm trees at the beautiful light blue sky and notice how it contrasts with the cobalt blue of the ocean at the horizon line. I am grateful for this view and am inspired by what it [...]

We’re all in this together!

One thing that President-Elect Barack Obama is proving to us, is that a rising tide floats all boats.  This means, we are all in this together, so helping other people helps us all.
Recently, I had the opportunity to experience the results of efforts to help raise the tide. My heart was singing after providing a full-day self-esteem [...]

Meditate lately?

One of my favorite things to do is meditate. I meditate one hour each morning and journal my meditations. I started meditating by using a guided meditation. The one I found helpful featured Shirley Maclain. It was colorful and peaceful.
Next, I recorded ocean waves (I live near the beach). My goal was to hear the [...]

Celebrate with an Attitude of Gratitude

Dr. Neen’s Gracitude Experiment makes my heart sings. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge people who allow you to be of service to them.
In performing the ritual at shelters, we give a copy of the inspirational mini guidebook, Think it, Do it! YOU Have the Power - 52 Life Lessons, to the ladies who share their [...]