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This Little Light Of Mine

Inside each of us is a tiny speck of light that most of us believe translates into our soul. It is that speck of light that drives us to do good, to be good, to strive for more, to achieve more, to BE more.

Over thousands of years, scholars, scientists and theologians have tried to define what comprises the soul. What is the source of that light? Some believe it is God while others merely associate it with energy, an as yet undefined part of our metaphysical being. Regardless of the source, it is that speck of light that defines the person we ultimately become.

Inside some the light is faint or faded, failing to be nurtured. Surely, without nurturing, the light will ultimately extinguish or become dark. However, with proper nurturing and feeding of the light, it is possible for the light to grow brighter.

Maybe it is the need to brighten the souls of others that drives us to believe the best of others. Or maybe it is the need to brighten our own souls that makes us want to help others.

When we are young, the soul burns for discovery. Yet as we age, the soul becomes more reflective of the knowledge we have acquired of ourselves and of others.

Sources of Inspiration 

In today's society when we are constantly bombarded with dark and negative energy through the media, through war and destruction, and through the everyday reality of our ever-changing world, it is ever more urgent that we find ways to inspire ourselves and others to nurture the light.

Among the many ways we can inspire ourselves and others are religion and/or spirituality, knowledge gained through reading books, enjoying and sharing music in its many forms, photographic and graphic images of inspirational subjects, appreciation of nature, and/or interaction with and/or teaching of others to name a few. We can even be inspired by TV and the internet through inspirational movies, spiritual programming, and inspirational websites. We can become a walking advertisement for inspiration and spirituality through the clothing we wear, bumper stickers on our cars, and other items providing inspirational and/or spiritual messages. We can inspire ourselves and others through volunteering and performing spiritual works. We can even inspire through developing creative outlets such as writing, crocheting or knitting, drawing, and/or photography that allow us to share the products of our outlets with others.

I hope that you will find a source of inspiration here with which to nurture your light or the light of others. Dare to seek out sources of inspiration and dare to share those sources with your friends and family.

Spiritual or Inspirational Music 

The music which inspires us is as diverse as our cultures. While some may find inspiration in "Amazing Grace," others may find it with "Proud Mary." That very diversity is what makes our various cultures so interesting, and provides inspiration to the many wondrous creations that abound.

Ten Things You Can Do To Inspire Someone 

1. Set a good example by doing the right thing even when it is hard.

2. Do something kind for a complete stranger.

3. Take care of a sick friend. Even a pot of soup counts. Check out my favorite chicken soup recipe: Cure For What Ails Ya! Chickendumplinchick's Chicken Soup

4. If you are religious, take a friend to church.

5. Volunteer to help those less fortunate. American Institute of Philanthropy

6. Get off the couch and train for a marathon. You won't just help yourself--you might inspire others to do the same. Discover the joy of hiking with Take A Hike.

7. Smile at strangers even when you're having a bad day. By forcing yourself to smile, you might just convince yourself to be in a better mood and help the mood of others while you're at it.

8. Knit or crochet a shawl or blanket to donate to a nursing home.

9. Coach a little league baseball or peewee hockey team.

10. Spend quality time with the people you love who love you.

 

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Inspirations From Soulshine Expressions 

Express your soul with Soulshine Expressions for a large variety of fun, and often inspirational, t shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, wall clocks, note cards, coasters and much more.

Girlz for Peace Infant Bodysuit

Hot pink and pastels Girlz for Peace design for girls that know where they stand on universal peace! Great items for gifts or just to keep for yourself. Promote peace, love and flower power!

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Peace Love Hope Stonewashed Cap

We all need more peace, love and hope in our lives. The peace sign, heart and the word hope are in three dimensional format embossed onto the world in shades of blue, rose and green.

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Lucky Peace Sign Collage Flip MinoHD

This Lucky Peace Sign Collage design borrows elements from 1960's & 1970's culture--bagism, peace dove, flower power, peace symbol, & more & combines it with eco causes of today for a true original.

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Imagine Rose Colored Glasses Dark T-Shirt

Imagine a world where peace was universal--where tolerance, music, beauty, and unity were the rule of the day. Rose colored glasses with the caption, "Imagine." Imagine the possibilities.

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Express Your Soul on Zazzle 

Expressyoursoul features designs that promote peace, harmony, and environmental sustainability. Most of our designs are available on both light and dark apparel as well as gifts and accessories with very few exceptions. Almost all are fully customizable, meaning you get to be a part of the design process if you choose. You can choose backgrounds, borders, and add whatever text you choose to our designs to create your own custom design that allows you to fully express your soul. :) Below is just a small sampling of the designs and products we offer:

Flower Love shirtSlainte/Cheers shirtPeace Can You Dig It shirt Peace Love Flower Power T-Shirt shirtSave Our Planet Earth T-Shirt shirtPink Is The New Black Breast Cancer Fight Mug mugBreast Cancer Fight Like Hell Peace Love T-Shirt shirtPeace On Earth Peace Sign Postage stampPeace Unity Peace Sign Hoodie T-Shirt shirtPeace Police Peace Sign T-Shirt shirtBagism Peace Sign Unity Bag bag1970's Vintage Magic Mushroom T-Shirt shirtMouse Pad Mousepad mousepadThink Green Go Green Postage stampLeave It To Nature Leaves Women's Keds Shoe kedsshoeWomen's Retro Pastel Flower Bouquet Keds Shoe kedsshoe

Inspirational Books 

The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living: Practical Steps for Living a Big, Bold, Beautiful Life! by Corrie Woods

The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living: Practical Steps for Living a Big, Bold, Beautiful Life! by Corrie Woods

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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

<b>The astonishing, uplifting story of a rea more...0 points

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

It's no wonder that <i>The Power of Now</ more...0 points

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert

This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched more...0 points

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the more...0 points

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss

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Inspirational Movies 

001- Facing the Giants

This inspirational drama from award-winning producers Alex and Stephen Kendrick combines faith and f...
002- Conversations with God

Based on the best-selling autobiographical series by Neale Donald Walsch, this film traces the autho...
003- Jeremiah: The Bible

Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family, and also the woman he loves, in ord...
004- Solomon: The Bible

King Solomon's ascent -- from mama's boy to a sovereign famous for his wisdom and international coal...
005- God and Buddha: A Dialogue

In this fascinating and unusual conversation, writer and physician Deepak Chopra talks to religion p...
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My Favorite Inspirational Links 

Soulshine Expressions
Express Your Soul with Prints, T shirts & Gifts. Original photographic and graphic designs on prints, apparel, housewares and gift items.
Soulshine Expressions Gallery
Stock photography site offering inspirational photography of nature, travel and studio subjects. Fantastic sunsets, flowers, historic Vicksburg and the Mississippi Delta, Reno & Tahoe, the Smoky Mountains, and more.
The Psychology of Photography
Great Squidoo lens offering views and tips on photography. Offering further insight into the work of Soulshine Expressions' photographer.
Mississippi Delta Blues
Lens outlining a brief history of the blues in the Mississippi Delta with biographical insights into favored blues artists and other Mississippi subjects.
Take A Hike
Lens offering an interesting view on hiking and backpacking with tips and a hiking preparation guide, complete with equipment recommendations. A must read for the beginning hiker.
expressyoursoul
Express Your Soul with quality graphic designed T-shirts, mousepads, mugs and more featuring the groovy, the funky, the fun and sometimes inspirational designs of the artists.
Mother Earth
Mother Earth features products designed to promote environmental awareness and protection of our Mother Earth.

Mother Earth 

Mother Earth features products designed to promote environmental awareness and protection of our Mother Earth.

Earth Is Not Your Garbage Can shirtMother Earth mugEarth Is Not Disposable shirtLove Recycling shirtRecycle Love Earth shirtBuy Green Buy Local Design apron

Windows To The Soul on Zazzle 

For beautiful photographic prints, postage, cards and more visit Windows To The Soul.

Rain on the Mountain printSierra's from Heavenly cardRed Roses Postage Stamp stampCat Mousepad mousepad

Fall Mousepad mousepadApple Cider Mug mugDogwood Design Mug mugYellow Potentilla

Spiritual & Inspirational Blogs 

Ford did inspirational well
My husband and I looked forward to his folksy TV program and admired him for closing almost every one of them with a spiritual song or hymn. ...
all things eco-friendly
... good questions," said Jennifer Sall, a marketing consultant with Gaiam, a Colorado company that sells subscriptions to inspirational and spiritual DVDs. ...
Today, TED and Karen Armstrong unveil the 'Charter for Compassion'
I wish that you would help with the creation, launch and propagation of a charter for compassion, crafted by a group of inspirational thinkers from the ...
Church briefs: Nov. 14, 2009
The Bible, ?Science and Health,? and other inspirational materials are available. The public is invited to visit and pick up a free copy of the Thanksgiving ...

 

Maybe music is your bag. If so, you need to check out this from Old Rocker Dude:

Magic Hippy Ride Poster print


Don't you just love these beautiful squids created by picklelilly:

Squidjewelies Mousepad mousepad


And,udonchow is expressing her soul with her beautiful Ophelia character hailing from Singapore:

Metamorphosis mousepad




And, doesn't this beautiful mousepad just make you want to go shopping? Check out the Shh . . . Don't Tell Gallery for more inspirational designs.

Mama's Collection II mousepad

Take An Inspirational or Spiritual Journey 

For me that journey would be trekking around the Northwestern U.S. I just love mountains and have always been fascinated by that part of the country. Probably because I live in the South. Wherever your inspirational place is, you should find the time, energy, and wherewithal to explore it. Do it soon!!!!

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Share Your Inspirational Thoughts & Journeys With Us 

Your thoughts matter! Your dreams matter! Dare to believe that you can accomplish the impossible! Inspire yourself or someone else today!

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