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Spiritual exercise
Resting Melanie Nixon Resting Melanie Nixon

Spiritual exercise

Begin a contemplative walk somewhere away from your normal space if possible. Listen to the stirrings as your feet walk and your senses engage. What thoughts about this word or phrase come to mind? Hold those thoughts. Pause if you need to and look out around you, look up into the sky…

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 Dwelling places
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Dwelling places

Hello Friends! Today, I am beginning a new venture. As I start on this new path of blogging, I honestly admit that beginning something new is often exciting and intimidating. These two adjectives are the propellers spinning as I lift off with writing a blog…

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Spiritual exercise
Resting Melanie Nixon Resting Melanie Nixon

Spiritual exercise

Do you often feel anxious? Worried? Confused? Overwhelmed? Tired? I would imagine if you are like me, these words can speak to a part of your everyday life in some form or another. We are human. We are in need. We look for breaks in our day …

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Guest feature
Reaching Out Melanie Nixon Reaching Out Melanie Nixon

Guest feature

My beautiful daughter Sutherland Jaramillo is a gifted writer, an old soul, and kindred spirit. She enjoys reading poetry, engaging in creativity, and watching Spanish telenovelas. Here is a selected piece of her writing for you to enjoy, listen in, and ponder…

Dialogue / Diálogo

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