Byte Sized Blessings

Hakeem shares a potent story this week - one of second chances, dreams deferred (but not forgotten!) and hope rising...above the circumstances of birth and family, but also, great loss. It's a story you'll come back to again and again, and one that should remind you that there are miracles happening all around us, all the time...and I for one am so honored that Hakeem shares this story with all of you-it's a life changer!Hakeem is absolutely out there making up for lost time! Be sure to check out his website here! And do check out his YouTube channel as well, here! As well, here is his Insta and his Facebook! And guess what? He also has his own podcast called "The Choose Yourself Channel!" Check it out on Apple Podcasts here!Whew...in case you were wondering, yes, Hakeem is taking life by the horns and making magic happen! (which makes him the perfect guest for this podcast!)Please do rate and review the pod, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is this: since we just celebrated Easter, and Ostara, here is a lovely YouTube about how various groups celebrated Easter throughout the world! Enjoy, and I hope you celebrated with those you love and enjoyed lots of delicious food!

Hakeem shares a potent story this week - one of second chances, dreams deferred (but not forgotten!) and hope rising...above the circumstances of birth and family, but also, great loss. It's a story you'll come back to again and again, and one that should remind you that there are miracles happening all around us, all the time...and I for one am so honored that Hakeem shares this story with all of you-it's a life changer!Hakeem is absolutely out there making up for lost time! Be sure to check out his website here! And do check out his YouTube channel as well, here! As well, here is his Insta and his Facebook! And guess what? He also has his own podcast called "The Choose Yourself Channel!" Check it out on Apple Podcasts here!Whew...in case you were wondering, yes, Hakeem is taking life by the horns and making magic happen! (which makes him the perfect guest for this podcast!)Please do rate and review the pod, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is this: since we just celebrated Easter, and Ostara, here is a lovely YouTube about how various groups celebrated Easter throughout the world! Enjoy, and I hope you celebrated with those you love and enjoyed lots of delicious food!

Hey all...and welcome to Ep. 306 and my conversation with Dean Graves!Dean is incredibly humble and self-effacing about what he does-and it all began with meditation...and cultivating a practice of take care of the self and listening to the Universe! He's been a spiritual guide for over 20 years and guess what? It all began when he least expected it-after the death of his wife of 11 years. Now listen, Dean could have run away from what was happening, he could have headed for the hills! Instead, Dean stepped forward to listen to his higher self so that he could be of service to humanity. And we, dear listeners, are all the better for it.To check out his website click here!His podcast, click here!And finally, his Instagram, click here!So grateful he took the time to be on the show and share his incredible stories!Remember, dear ones, to rate and review if you like what you hear...it makes worlds of difference to me! xoYour bit of beauty is this: from a playlist from the YouTube channel "Smithsonian Folkways," this song by The Maddox Brothers & Rose called "Move It On Over!" In this time of Spring and the quickening of life, why not take a step back and dance the season in to this seriously fun song!

Hey all...and welcome to Ep. 306 and my conversation with Dean Graves!Dean is incredibly humble and self-effacing about what he does-and it all began with meditation...and cultivating a practice of take care of the self and listening to the Universe! He's been a spiritual guide for over 20 years and guess what? It all began when he least expected it-after the death of his wife of 11 years. Now listen, Dean could have run away from what was happening, he could have headed for the hills! Instead, Dean stepped forward to listen to his higher self so that he could be of service to humanity. And we, dear listeners, are all the better for it.To check out his website click here!His podcast, click here!And finally, his Instagram, click here!So grateful he took the time to be on the show and share his incredible stories!Remember, dear ones, to rate and review if you like what you hear...it makes worlds of difference to me! xoYour bit of beauty is this: from a playlist from the YouTube channel "Smithsonian Folkways," this song by The Maddox Brothers & Rose called "Move It On Over!" In this time of Spring and the quickening of life, why not take a step back and dance the season in to this seriously fun song!

Hi all and welcome back to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Amy Loden Tiffany, who is a bona-fide miracle in herself, because she is creating and changing and shaping what medical visits are going to look like in the future, BUT ALSO, doing all this while writing a best-selling book AND, having 5 kids! (and did I mention the TedTalk? Whew!)Amy's miracle is about a new way of knowing, or listening, or seeing, and one that she uses with great success, to help others on their way to wellness. It is a miraculous and magical medical paradigm that I hope everyone eventually finds their way to-and we need more of!To check out her YouTube channel click here!Her Insta, click here!And her website, here!PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A RATING OR A REVIEW-I WOULD BE SO, SO HAPPY!!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been reading about the healing powers of meditation and sound healing...as well as mantras and chanting...and I think some of it has to do with regulation and alleviating stress. But that interesting word "OM" that so many chant...what does it mean and why does it work for so many, and heal them while they chant? Check out this YouTube here!

Hi all and welcome back to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Amy Loden Tiffany, who is a bona-fide miracle in herself, because she is creating and changing and shaping what medical visits are going to look like in the future, BUT ALSO, doing all this while writing a best-selling book AND, having 5 kids! (and did I mention the TedTalk? Whew!)Amy's miracle is about a new way of knowing, or listening, or seeing, and one that she uses with great success, to help others on their way to wellness. It is a miraculous and magical medical paradigm that I hope everyone eventually finds their way to-and we need more of!To check out her YouTube channel click here!Her Insta, click here!And her website, here!PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A RATING OR A REVIEW-I WOULD BE SO, SO HAPPY!!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been reading about the healing powers of meditation and sound healing...as well as mantras and chanting...and I think some of it has to do with regulation and alleviating stress. But that interesting word "OM" that so many chant...what does it mean and why does it work for so many, and heal them while they chant? Check out this YouTube here!

Michelle illustrates a good point this episode-that miracles and magic don't have to be these big, gigantic events, and that sometimes we can invite them in, to our daily lives, to make our lives more shiny!She has two stories of practical miracles and how each was kind of ridiculous and overt and beautiful, and needed! I hope you enjoy our conversation (especially the part about the Moon!)To check out her website click here!Her YouTube here!And to check out her new App, Make My Hypno, click here!Please consider leaving a rating or a review, I would be ever so glad and grateful and happy and all of it!Your bit of beauty is this: I was researching Bulgaria earlier this week and the incredible scenery, beauty and the traditions that still exist. This YouTube on the Pomack brides will hopefully help you understand what a singular and gorgeous life is still being lived there, and this tradition is centuries if not a 1,000 years old. Learn a little bit more about the world, I dare you!

Michelle illustrates a good point this episode-that miracles and magic don't have to be these big, gigantic events, and that sometimes we can invite them in, to our daily lives, to make our lives more shiny!She has two stories of practical miracles and how each was kind of ridiculous and overt and beautiful, and needed! I hope you enjoy our conversation (especially the part about the Moon!)To check out her website click here!Her YouTube here!And to check out her new App, Make My Hypno, click here!Please consider leaving a rating or a review, I would be ever so glad and grateful and happy and all of it!Your bit of beauty is this: I was researching Bulgaria earlier this week and the incredible scenery, beauty and the traditions that still exist. This YouTube on the Pomack brides will hopefully help you understand what a singular and gorgeous life is still being lived there, and this tradition is centuries if not a 1,000 years old. Learn a little bit more about the world, I dare you!

All right folks, buckle in for a really, romantic tale!Darlene is someone who changes her world, as well as the worlds of those around her. And when I say that she is here to lift others up, SHE IS HERE TO LIVE OTHERS UP! Just look at her Returning Warrior Workshop, designed and implemented by Darlene, to help those returning from combat, as well as their spouses and other loved ones. She is someone who sees a need and then walks right in and creates a beautiful solution that helps everyone!Deeply compassionate and incredibly unstoppable, Darlene tells the story of how she met her beloved husband and the story of musical chairs and how they actually met captivated me! I just know you're going to love it!To check out Returning Warrior Workshop, click here! (it's a great FB video!)To dive on into Darlene's website and other work she is doing, click here!And finally, here is her FB! and Linkedin!Thanks you all for listening, and I would remind you that you know the way to my heart is with ratings and reviews...so please, if you could...Here is your bit of beauty this week, in a week of stress and bad news, I still keep suggesting this world is a good, beautiful place! I've lately had moths on the brain and so found this sweet and funny video about KYLE a sphinx moth, and his life cycle. Laugh, and then, understand how magical this world really is!

All right folks, buckle in for a really, romantic tale!Darlene is someone who changes her world, as well as the worlds of those around her. And when I say that she is here to lift others up, SHE IS HERE TO LIVE OTHERS UP! Just look at her Returning Warrior Workshop, designed and implemented by Darlene, to help those returning from combat, as well as their spouses and other loved ones. She is someone who sees a need and then walks right in and creates a beautiful solution that helps everyone!Deeply compassionate and incredibly unstoppable, Darlene tells the story of how she met her beloved husband and the story of musical chairs and how they actually met captivated me! I just know you're going to love it!To check out Returning Warrior Workshop, click here! (it's a great FB video!)To dive on into Darlene's website and other work she is doing, click here!And finally, here is her FB! and Linkedin!Thanks you all for listening, and I would remind you that you know the way to my heart is with ratings and reviews...so please, if you could...Here is your bit of beauty this week, in a week of stress and bad news, I still keep suggesting this world is a good, beautiful place! I've lately had moths on the brain and so found this sweet and funny video about KYLE a sphinx moth, and his life cycle. Laugh, and then, understand how magical this world really is!

Holy cannoli everyone! I've been sitting on this conversation for over two years, just trying to figure out how I wanted to produce it! Finally, it began nagging at me, telling me that it wanted out in the world...and I listened, and so here you are.Daniel is many things: artist, actor, survivor, advocate, believer, healer, as well as he says, "new age follower!" Coming from a lineage of deep psychic gifts, he is bringing his gifts and his potent stories to US, the listener, because we all need a dose of the magic and medicine he is brewing! Be sure not to miss the extras below because they really round out the episode and Daniel's story.Portland Center Stage stories:Watch "My Father's Son" here.Watch "Deliverance" here.Watch "The Healing" here.To watch that documentary film I was talking about "Another Hayride," click here!Thanks to everyone who listens, but you know what would be really, really groovy? RATINGS & REVIEWS! Please consider sharing the love and leaving a rating, wherever you listen!Here's your bit of beauty everyone: a link to something new I learned this week- the Earth sings! Here is a link to the NASA site where they have a recording of the sweet little song the Earth voices every single day!

It is clear to me that Robin Harris lives close to the soul of the world. She is so steeped in grace, and kindness and in the belief that it is only by banding together will we all survive and thrive. She believes in us, everyone, and urges each of us to do the same!Robin is so many things but for me, especially, it is her connection to the Spirit World and her connection to her ancestors that resonated. They guide her, advise her and guess what? She listens! She is steeped in magic, moves through mystery and her life is just one big miracle after another! I am so glad you all are getting to meet her because AGAIN, she is another reminder that those who are kind and humble are everywhere among us! Everywhere among us!To check out Robin and her work, here is her website!And here's her joyful Insta, check it out!WE HAVE DONE THREE HUNDRED EPISODES EVERYONE!! (and I am including all my listeners in this because if I didn't have you, I would have nothing!) Thank you for all of your messages and support over the years...you have kept me going!Please rate and review...it would mean ever so much!Your bit of beauty is this: to celebrate #300 I am going to post my favorite poem by Rilke, "Go To The Limits Of Your Longing"God speaks to each of us as he makes us,then walks with us silently out of the night.These are the words we dimly hear:You, sent out beyond your recall,go to the limits of your longing.Embody me.Flare up like a flameand make big shadows I can move in.Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.Just keep going. No feeling is final.Don’t let yourself lose me.Nearby is the country they call life.You will know it by its seriousness.Give me your hand.Now, to all of you out there listening...make big shadows that Spirit/God/Energy/the Universe can DANCE in! xoxo

I was so lucky to have Rand say "yes" to being on this podcast because, simply, he tells a story that is so powerful, and such a good reminder that we can be of service (indeed, as Rand says, that is the ONLY reason we are here) to our family members, to those we care about, our friends as well as the greater world out there and help to make this world a more beautiful place!Rand has had many adventures and truly has lived life with gusto-AND, he was there for his brother when his little brother needed it-mired in grief and moving through the loss of his beloved wife Rand decided then and there that he was going to accompany his brother on the Appalachian Trail, no matter the consequences. He knew his brother needed a helping hand...and so began their journey on the Trail! Filled with comedy, a few scary moments and moments that existed out of time, their trip on the Trail changed their lives, as you'll hear in this conversation, and just might change yours by hearing it!Check out Rand's website here!Buy his book, "A Spiritual Passage, here!I WOULD SO APPRECIATE A RATING OR A REVIEW...THEY HELP MY HEART FEEL HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this little song by The Three Rivers Singers from Rome, Georgia. It's about the Appalachian Trail, and is really, really gorgeous! Enjoy this melody and I hope it carries you through your week!

I was so lucky to have Rand say "yes" to being on this podcast because, simply, he tells a story that is so powerful, and such a good reminder that we can be of service (indeed, as Rand says, that is the ONLY reason we are here) to our family members, to those we care about, our friends as well as the greater world out there and help to make this world a more beautiful place!Rand has had many adventures and truly has lived life with gusto-AND, he was there for his brother when his little brother needed it-mired in grief and moving through the loss of his beloved wife Rand decided then and there that he was going to accompany his brother on the Appalachian Trail, no matter the consequences. He knew his brother needed a helping hand...and so began their journey on the Trail! Filled with comedy, a few scary moments and moments that existed out of time, their trip on the Trail changed their lives, as you'll hear in this conversation, and just might change yours by hearing it!Check out Rand's website here!Buy his book, "A Spiritual Passage, here!I WOULD SO APPRECIATE A RATING OR A REVIEW...THEY HELP MY HEART FEEL HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this little song by The Three Rivers Singers from Rome, Georgia. It's about the Appalachian Trail, and is really, really gorgeous! Enjoy this melody and I hope it carries you through your week!

Hello all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm delighted to introduce you to Chanoa Inez, an author, an advanced meditation practitioner and one heck of a magical human being for whom the mystical just might be mundane! (although it isn't really, I'm just trying to emphasize just how connected she is to the Universe!) Her story is staggering-and one of loss and triumph, and should remind all of us that rebirth is possible, mending our hearts is necessary and that despite great heartache, we can come back bolder, braver and stronger than before!To get a peek at her website, click here!To buy her book, "Dream On, How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss" click here!She's also a teacher with a course titled, "Magnetize Your Personal Brand," and you can access that here!I hope you find her just as fab as I do...and follow her wherever she is...OH! And her Insta is here!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS MORE THAN YOU KNOW!! And I will be forever grateful!Your bit of beauty is this YouTube about Montenegro...I feel like all of us should know just a little bit more about this gorgeous and dynamic country!

Hello all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm delighted to introduce you to Chanoa Inez, an author, an advanced meditation practitioner and one heck of a magical human being for whom the mystical just might be mundane! (although it isn't really, I'm just trying to emphasize just how connected she is to the Universe!) Her story is staggering-and one of loss and triumph, and should remind all of us that rebirth is possible, mending our hearts is necessary and that despite great heartache, we can come back bolder, braver and stronger than before!To get a peek at her website, click here!To buy her book, "Dream On, How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss" click here!She's also a teacher with a course titled, "Magnetize Your Personal Brand," and you can access that here!I hope you find her just as fab as I do...and follow her wherever she is...OH! And her Insta is here!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS MORE THAN YOU KNOW!! And I will be forever grateful!Your bit of beauty is this YouTube about Montenegro...I feel like all of us should know just a little bit more about this gorgeous and dynamic country!

In this sweet little mini-episode, guest Kae Lockhart shares a story of just how listening to your guardian angels can save your life (or save you from a whole lotta trauma!). A potent reminder that there is help always, if only we tune into it, Kae's story should reassure us that forces beyond our ken are helping us in ways we cannot even imagine!KNOW YOURSELF WELL-Kae's YouTube channel, run, don't walk, to check it out!xo

Welcome to the first installation of inspiration, where I share a powerful and delicious passage from a book, one that I feel pertains to where we are in the world today!From his website, "Andrew Harvey is Founder and Director of The Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization focused on inviting concerned people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming inspired, effective, and practical agents of institutional and systemic change, in order to create peace and sustainability."To buy this book or any other works of Andrew's, click here!

Oh my goodness, this weekend's episode is so fun and includes the CIRCUS, HORSES, EQUINE THERAPY, and of course, Dave, my guest, who is so groovy and super cool I could barely hang with him! He is a storyteller par excellence who has followed his bliss to abundance and happiness and horses and art and all of it! And besides for being an author (stay tuned at the end for his generous offer) and Harley Davidson rider, he is a spiritual seeker who has learned to connect with the Divine on his own terms!Here's Dave's website!Here's Dave's Insta!And here is his thoroughly entertaining YouTube channel!Be sure to check out what this alchemist is creating in this world, and notice how much beauty he is creating, all around him!Please subscribe to the pod, we really, really like subscribers!How could I resist? Your bit of beauty is Dave's amazing video of "Gold Dust and The Old Cuss 1996", his comedy routine with his mule...take the time to enjoy the circus once again and this seriously sweet and funny mule!

Oh my goodness, this weekend's episode is so fun and includes the CIRCUS, HORSES, EQUINE THERAPY, and of course, Dave, my guest, who is so groovy and super cool I could barely hang with him! He is a storyteller par excellence who has followed his bliss to abundance and happiness and horses and art and all of it! And besides for being an author (stay tuned at the end for his generous offer) and Harley Davidson rider, he is a spiritual seeker who has learned to connect with the Divine on his own terms!Here's Dave's website!Here's Dave's Insta!And here is his thoroughly entertaining YouTube channel!Be sure to check out what this alchemist is creating in this world, and notice how much beauty he is creating, all around him!Please subscribe to the pod, we really, really like subscribers!How could I resist? Your bit of beauty is Dave's amazing video of "Gold Dust and The Old Cuss 1996", his comedy routine with his mule...take the time to enjoy the circus once again and this seriously sweet and funny mule!