‘Thrive in 25’ – Book Review: “Ink & Fire: Verses That Burn the Soul”

I am grateful for fellow author and journalist/blogger, John Neff, author of Ink & Fire: Verses That Burn the Soul. Ink & Fire is a brilliant and engaging book of poetry that keeps one turning the pages easily! John used thought-provoking words to play with here that invoke strength and power. Yet, many of the verses lift and lighten. Ink & Fire sears us down deep!

Some of my favorite verses (poems) are:

Echoes of the Dreamverse

Digital Tapestry: A Blogger’s Journey

And

Truth over Lies

Read my full Amazon review of Ink & Fire: https://www.amazon.com/review/RZ7KANS6C2KRY/ref=pe_123899240_1043597390_SRTC0204BT_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rv

My Amazon review of Ink & Fire is now Live! Read my full review: https://www.amazon.com/review/RZ7KANS6C2KRY/ref=pe_123899240_1043597390_SRTC0204BT_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rv

Connect with John on his impressive and engaging WordPress blog, The Realist Juggernaut at: https://therealistjuggernaut.com/blog/

How to order, Ink & Fire: Verses That Burn the Soul

Here’s the link to order, Ink & Fire: Verses That Burn the Soul, from Amazon:

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story

Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.

Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!

Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

About us

Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating! 

My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and many of his songs can be experienced at: https://www.youtube.com/@richardmurrey

And are you following my YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/@SpiralSister

Video of us performing Live: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.

Sheila’s books on Amazon

My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. I invite you to check them out and leave a review on Amazon for me, if you’d be so kind. Amen. Namaste. OM

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

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The social channels where I am most active:

‘Thrive in 25’ – Let’s do this!

I’m all for soul-centered SERVICE. When we start flowing our gifts from God in the name of SERVICE that’s when we’ll be blessed. Be it known, we either serve God or mammon (money)! We cannot do both!

So, let’s do this! Reach out to me for your free consultation or friendly chat.

Meme: “You’re not a real doctor!” –Dr. Raymond Nichols

I’m not a doctor, but I am here to help you wade through the myriad ways the body heals naturally. There are many avenues of true healing available. You need to know it’s possible. You can use someone like me to guide you, offer support, advice, and cheer you on.
Dr. Mercola story: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/05/05/connecting-past-and-present-reclaim-health.aspx?ui=394ed66bbb3f5fe90ee021dcfaba3647f57187b71a7bf6af7a7d84a4094895fc&sd=20190529&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20250505_HL2&foDate=true&mid=DM1742465&rid=285656884&fbclid=IwY2xjawKHa0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuNXU2bHBXTkNwTzVyQnFQAR5gma2pIBJYYWhR0-q0L5b9KMQ-uA9xWz_qYqTfhoS4rubUjoAYdj5YBjvLaQ_aem_Kf5Mn1rPA8NhX48nkzVgWg
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. unveils new food dye bans. Note my comment. And here’s the link to the full story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exemyQukqHA

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story

Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.

Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!

Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

About us

Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!

My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and many of his songs can be experienced at: https://www.youtube.com/@richardmurrey

And are you following my YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/@SpiralSister

Video of us performing Live: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.

Sheila’s books on Amazon

My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. I invite you to check them out and leave a review on Amazon for me, if you’d be so kind. Amen. Namaste. OM

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

Connect with us

The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):

The Liar’s Paradox. The Implications of Dishonesty and Need for it’s Counterpart Honesty.

This morning, I woke to the lyrics from Jelly Roll’s soulful song LIAR. It wasn’t playing anywhere in my space, but was seemingly on repeat in my …

The Liar’s Paradox. The Implications of Dishonesty and Need for it’s Counterpart Honesty.

‘Thrive in 25’ – Ridin’ that train

Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train in New Hampshire. Link to the full story.

I saw this train years ago while visiting my daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters. We didn’t have the time or money to go on it back then. Now, it’s high on my list of things to do since my husband and I have moved to New Hampshire.

I connected with this train because it shares the name Lafayette with a favorite famed hotel across the river from my hometown. (The Lafayette hotel in Marietta, Ohio.)

My daughter and I are planning on taking the family on this restaurant train soon! I’ll take pictures when we go and post them of course.

Meanwhile, we (my husband, daughter, and son-in-law) got to visit one of our (myself and husband’s) favorite restaurants, and I snapped a pic of my husband’s meal. I just ate two sides (a baked potato and lobster mac-n-cheese—don’t get too excited, it was only two bites of lobster), so I didn’t take a picture of it.

Ahi tuna from a favorite restaurant within walking distance of our home. (He already took a bite before I could grab my phone! Ha!)

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story

Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.

Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!

Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

About us

Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!

My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and many of his songs can be experienced at: https://www.youtube.com/@richardmurrey

And are you following my YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/@SpiralSister

Video of us performing Live: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.

Sheila’s books on Amazon

My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. I invite you to check them out and leave a review on Amazon for me, if you’d be so kind. Amen. Namaste. OM

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

Connect with us

The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):

Integrating the Spirals: Ten earliest noted examples of Near Death Experiences (NDEs)

This story of the ten earliest noted examples of Near Death Experiences (NDEs), comes to us from 1440 News:

https://join1440.com/topics/near-death-experiences/r/ten-of-the-earliest-recorded-nd-es?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=discover_share&utm_placement=clipboard

It got me thinking! Apparently, NDEs have been happening for millennia, though we have only recently begun speaking openly about the phenomenon.

Shared Death Experiences (SDEs)

You may remember that I wrote about an experience I had in 2019 of what has been deemed a Shared Death Experience (SDE), within 24 hours of my dad’s passing:

An introduction: Multiverse theory

Perhaps as Religious masters and ancient sacred scriptures have revealed over millennia, a variety of planes (levels of life in different places) exist, and THAT is now what Scientists call, the Multiverse!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-why-we-might-live-in-a-multiverse/

I have often mused that the reason some of us experience Deja Vu, see auras, hear voices, and believe we can sense the energy of plants, rocks, and crystals, is because like us, a portion of each lives HERE and a portion lives THERE (on another level of existence).

It seems that could be so!

What do you think?

Yours in expanding, revolving, doing-my-egoless-best, limitless, spiraling consciousness,

To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

About us

My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey

Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

My books on Amazon

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection.

Connect with us

Here are the social channels where I am most active:

souls do not have colors

Silver Birch was a spirit guide who spoke through Maurice Barbanell

souls do not have colors

“Ancient Voices” Available Now!

(Graphic created on Canva by Dawn Pisturino using a royalty-free image from Unsplash) After two years of research and hard work, my baby is alive and…

“Ancient Voices” Available Now!

millions who do not seem to be living at all

Silver Birch was a spirit guide who spoke through Maurice Barbanell

millions who do not seem to be living at all

Integrating the Spirals: Fluoride and other health news

Yay! It appears another state will remove the neurotoxin, Fluoride, out of tap water! Let’s not bury our heads on these issues, but learn how we can prevent ill effects from these on our health.

Thanks to 1440 News for this story: https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2025-04-29/florida-legislature-passes-tap-water-fluoride-ban?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c6965d78644b3ab742a0

Diseases caused by chemicals found in household plastics

This story is running on several sites. Here’s the version from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429103143.htm

Global analysis links phthalates to heart disease

Thanks to 1440 News for this story: https://nyulangone.org/news/heart-disease-deaths-worldwide-linked-chemical-widely-used-plastics?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c6965d78644b3ab742a0

And I have been watching all of the stories about Roundup and Glyphosate for decades!

For the full story: https://info.thehighwire.com/rd/9z4zvur7385497m866gbh0n0bkh1rl2hu06mj23nhag_rp22sh2s8gm9o74chi69pr24no

Yours in expanding, revolving, doing-my-egoless-best, limitless, spiraling consciousness,

To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

About us

My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey

Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

My books on Amazon

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection.

Connect with us

Here are the social channels where I am most active:

Asthma Stories: Robyn Openshaw

I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before! I’m starting a new series here on the Integrating the Spirals blog site called, Asthma Stories. I’ll feature a new story in the series as I come upon interesting Asthma Stories with a happy (healed) ending! Here’s the first Asthma Story:

Robyn Openshaw’s Asthma Story in her own words

Robyn Openshaw (the Green Smoothie Girl) tells the Asthma Story (about her son) on Facebook as follows:

My intro of Robyn’s Asthma Story when I shared her Facebook post. Link to Robyn’s Substack: https://robynopenshaw.substack.com and to her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsgrobyn
Meme: Doctor: “Please don’t confuse your Google search with my medical degree.” Me: “Please don’t confuse your god complex and financial incentives from big Pharma with my ability to independently research the side effects of your medications with the most powerful information tool in the history of mankind.” I am sharing the full meme because I couldn’t capture it all (in the previous image) when I grabbed it along with my intro, and I wanted to give the meme author credit. Meme author: Sandie Gascon, Integrative Healing Practitioner.
Robyn Openshaw’s Asthma Story from her Facebook post.

I love the meme Robyn shared within her Asthma Story as well. And Robyn believes as I do, Nature always provides a way!

Yours in expanding, revolving, doing-my-egoless-best, limitless, spiraling consciousness,

To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

About us

My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey

Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

My books on Amazon

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection.

Connect with us

Here are the social channels where I am most active:

‘Thrive in 25’ – Growing a YouTube channel

Are you following my YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/@SpiralSister

And are you following my husband’s YouTube channel?

https://youtube.com/@richardmurrey

We’re curious!

Should we continue creating music videos?

We handed a USB thumb drive to someone new the other day to get a gauge on how Richard’s songs are liked. We will ask the gentleman in a couple of weeks when we see him again if he liked the songs.

Richard wants to create stuff people want. If no one’s interested, he wants to start a new hobby.

And I am starting to create more songs on another AI song platform because Suno AI has totally wrecked my account (and I can’t access it anymore). (I have written them twice and put in a help ticket with them about it.)

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story

Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.

Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!

Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

About us

Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!

My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and many of his songs can be experienced at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey

Video of us performing Live: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.

Sheila’s books on Amazon

My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

I have four books on Amazon. The two most recent are: Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally and Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection. I invite you to check them out and leave a review on Amazon for me, if you’d be so kind. Amen. Namaste. OM

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

Connect with us

The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):

SPACEWEATHER: The Sign of a Solar Eclipse from Above

A Sign from the Highest Perspective SPACEWEATHER.COM NEWS: 04/28/2025 A SOLAR ECLIPSE IN SPACE: Yesterday, the Moon eclipsed the sun. No one on Earth…

SPACEWEATHER: The Sign of a Solar Eclipse from Above