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Creativity IS a Spiritual Practice

When we see through our hearts, we recognize that every single one of us is infused with creativity. Divine Sparks are embedded in everyone and everything. It's up to us to be courageous, to look and listen deeply, to find the sparks, gather and release them back into the universe, transformed into something new. Join me as we wake up to the sacred-ordinary blessings waiting to greet us each and every day.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Simple Beauty 4

at 6:00 AM

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Posted by Laura

6 comments:

Caterina GiglioMarch 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM
<3
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jooMarch 28, 2012 at 2:33 PM
It is a beauty Laura!
Hugs
J.
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HilaryMarch 28, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Wow that's beautiful, Laura.
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the wild magnoliaMarch 28, 2012 at 8:28 PM
trees are never boring to me.

you remain in my thoughts and prayer.
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teriMarch 28, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Cling to the simple beauty- xo
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DulcinaApril 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Laura, this is the kind of beauty I like too.
Thanks for sharing these images.
:)
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