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2016-12-26T12:59:59-05:00

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My Blog Has Moved

Last updated on: December 26, 2016 at 12:59 pm By Ellen Debenport

My blogs are still available but have moved to my own website. You can receive them by weekly email by subscribing through my site, if you haven't already. Read more

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2016-12-19T10:38:28-05:00

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A Quick Holiday Wish

Last updated on: December 19, 2016 at 10:38 am By Ellen Debenport

It's a busy week, so let me tell you just one thing. Okay, two things. Read more

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2016-12-13T11:28:53-05:00

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6 Ways to Know You’re Divine

Last updated on: December 13, 2016 at 11:28 am By Ellen Debenport

In the Christmas season, I hear myself telling people the story of Jesus’ birth represents the divine born in you. But what would that look like? Read more

2017-11-09T13:23:34-05:00

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Why Do Angels Always Say “Fear Not?”

Last updated on: November 9, 2017 at 1:23 pm By Ellen Debenport

What are the first words out of every angel’s mouth? “Fear not!” Granted, seeing a paranormal apparition might be startling, but I don’t think that’s the reason we need reassurance. I believe we shrink from anything unfamiliar, even if it’s for our greatest good. Read more

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2016-11-30T08:24:48-05:00

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The Search for Authenticity

Last updated on: November 30, 2016 at 8:24 am By Ellen Debenport

Right now in our culture, soulful is better than slick, vulnerable is better than cocky, emotion is more important than technique. Authenticity is hard to define, but we know it when we see it. And when we don’t. Read more

2016-11-14T19:54:57-05:00

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Holding the High Watch After the Election

Last updated on: November 14, 2016 at 7:54 pm By Ellen Debenport

The news has been silenced in my house. And I have discovered words of spiritual wisdom that I thought you might like to share. Read more

2016-11-08T07:54:51-05:00

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What Are You Expecting After This Election?

Last updated on: November 8, 2016 at 7:54 am By Ellen Debenport

At this point, we have no reason not to expect disaster after the election. Both sides have predicted it, pictured it and talked about it. That’s exactly how spiritual teachers say we create our experience: Expect it, visualize it and speak the word. Oh dear, what have we done? Read more

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2016-10-31T10:22:53-05:00

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Five MORE Lessons from Life So Far

Last updated on: October 31, 2016 at 10:22 am By Ellen Debenport

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the lessons I’ve learned from life so far, and invited you to add more. Sure enough, you contributed wonderful new ideas about what life teaches us. Read more

2016-10-25T10:05:37-05:00

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Spiritual Superfoods

Last updated on: October 25, 2016 at 10:05 am By Ellen Debenport

If a handful of blueberries and a cup of green tea can save our physical lives, then I am prepared to make similar extravagant claims for a few simple spiritual practices. Read more

2016-10-19T09:41:54-05:00

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Five Lessons from Life So Far

Last updated on: October 19, 2016 at 9:41 am By Ellen Debenport

As the mileage meter turns over on another birthday, I’ve been wondering exactly what I’ve learned from this life. The short answer is: Nothing I can prove. Just impressions. But here are five lessons from a life not finished. Read more

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