Author Archive: The Sparkled Life

Michelle: The Mirror


It always begins and ends with us.. Look in the mirror. There’s our hero. Never settle for less than what our heart tells us is real. It’s out there. But it’s a must to begin the search within. Dive full force towards your heart’s inner calling and faith will lead the way, creating one of …

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Cindy: Blessed


Tomorrow evening marks the 30th anniversary of the night that changed my life forever. At the age of 17 my boyfriend was killed in a car accident. I was supposed to be with him that evening. New Year’s eve day has always been the most difficult day of the year for me. Three days after …

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Robert: Believe in Yourself


Today I finished my last class of graduate school. And though I am not technically done as a result of going back on dialysis, I can say that I am proud of myself and all the hard work and sacrifice it took to get to where I am today. This will be my second Masters …

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Jason: The Creator, The Inspirer


Sometimes the creative forgets that he/she needs creativity to create. The same as the inspirer needs inspiration to inspire. This cannot be forgotten. You cannot go through life unfed and attempt to feed others successfully. To feed yourself is not selfish. In fact it’s the most unselfish thing you can do. You are a vessel …

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Brian: Quotes in the Wind


I printed out 13 or so motivational quotes for my room but they got blown out of my hand last night and flew everywhere across west campus in the wind. So yeah, hope someone gets inspired or something.

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Signe: Icing on the Cake


Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!! I’m having a day off in Cape Town, and it is so wonderful! Sun, lots of yoga, massages, flowers and cake:) It seriously is my dream day!

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Stephanie: Abundance and Love


Three years ago I declared I wanted love during my Abundance and Prosperity workshop – being a workaholic was easy but being vulnerable and loving was a lot harder. I’m so excited to finally be with my sweetie in 2015 – 21/2 years long term relationship has been tough but I’m super excited to be reaching …

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Brian: Woohoo!


My life was so crappy health wise last semester. Now I can eat whatever I like and work 20 hours a day on nothing but a banana and some girl scout cookies. My life is exponentially better, thank whatever entity, power, force, whatever that helped me get back to average.

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Jamie: Birthday Enjoyment


I am grateful and somewhat staggered by the Birthday wishes. Barrie and I had a lovely day–lobster rolls for lunch on the river, fresh corn, steaks on the grill and a yummy chocolate dessert for dinner. Then we watched a couple of episodes of the Two Fat Ladies cooking, which made us feel slim.

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Two Separate Exerpts…Derrick, Michelle


Derrick: Ladies, try not to dwell on your partner’s imperfections. Instead… compromise, appreciate, and be happy about the qualities they do have. Because there’s about a negative percent chance that the next guy is perfect. And guys, there is a perfect girl but I already found her. Michelle: Whenever I am in fear, I always …

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