‘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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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

Integrating the Spirals: An Open Letter to Those Who Think AI Art Isn’t Human Art

An Open Letter to Those Who Think AI Art Isn’t Human Art

By Richard Murrey, a Songwriter, Artist, and Storyteller Who’s Seen It All

I’ve spent over 50 years creating.

Songs. Paintings. Stories.

But because there was something in me that needed to be shared with the world.

Not for fame. Not for fortune.

Today, I hear a lot of talk—especially from legal voices and internet critics—that “AI art isn’t real art,” that “you can’t copyright AI-generated work,” because, they say, it wasn’t made by a human.

To that, I say: You’ve missed the point entirely.

Yes, I use AI tools. I write songs with them. I bring old dreams to life with them.

But I don’t just press a button and walk away. I craft. I sculpt. I prompt.

And here’s what you don’t understand unless you’ve done it yourself:

The prompt is not a command—it’s a vision.

It’s a carefully chosen string of words, informed by a lifetime of experience.

It’s storytelling.

It’s composition.

It’s intention.

It’s authorship.

When I write a prompt, I’m not automating creativity—I’m collaborating with a tool. Just like a painter uses brushes. Just like a songwriter uses a guitar.

The brush doesn’t paint the picture.

The guitar doesn’t write the song.

And the AI doesn’t dream the dream.

I do.

Every prompt I write carries my voice. My style. My soul.

If you’ve never felt the rush of getting just the right tone, the right image, the right line from an AI that you guided into shape—then I understand why you might think it’s magic.

But let me assure you—it’s not magic. It’s craft.

And if copyright law doesn’t recognize that?

Well, then maybe it’s not the art that needs redefining.

Maybe it’s the law.

Richard Murrey

A creator who’s still evolving

Still dreaming

Still writing

Even if the skies have turned to brass

Written by the man behind 704 original tunes, 711 videos, and not done yet.

Art and music can help

It don’t have to rhyme. —Richard Murrey

Yours in expanding, revolving, limitless, spiraling consciousness,

To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY!

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).

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:

Oneironautics: Liminal Dreams — Where the Subconscious Meets the In-Between

Written by The Realist Juggernaut Staff Some dreams don’t speak in symbols or stories. They speak in silence, stillness, and sensation—the kind that …

Oneironautics: Liminal Dreams — Where the Subconscious Meets the In-Between

The soul can have many facets

Silver Birch was a spirit guide who spoke through Maurice Barbanell

The soul can have many facets

March 2 – Turntable Talk 35 : Will Steve Have Another Second Act?

Sheila from her inspirational website The Spirals writes about a musician who’s had more than one good second album, with Journey and by himself

March 2 – Turntable Talk 35 : Will Steve Have Another Second Act?

the purpose of earthly incarnation

Silver Birch was a spirit guide who spoke through Maurice Barbanell

the purpose of earthly incarnation

‘Thrive in 25’ – New Release! The Bullies music video

Can you sense my excitement from the subject line/headline of this blog article? This is one of the most important songs I’ve worked on to date. And it’s all about bullying. So many people deal with this, and I share a deep feeling on this topic in my soul.

Music video of one of Sheila’s newest original songs, The Bullies! Let us know what you think in the comments. And PLEASE SHARE!

The Bullies an anti-bullying song, was inspired from my reading of Michael LeFevre’s book, He Was Weird. I’ve been meeting Michael, the man behind the blogs: 80smetalman and Peaceful Rampage on Zoom. We’ve been discussing his books, He Was Weird and his in progress sequel, He Was Weird 2 (working title).

You may remember he shared two versions of this song on his blog: https://peacefulrampage.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/two-versions-of-a-great-anti-bullying-song/

While talking about these books, I couldn’t help relive my experiences on the subject of bullying, I knew I had to get this video done so it could go far and wide. I feel I have several methods that can help children and adults regain their sense of power of the bullies in their lives. The video highlights some of the tools I use.

I’m busy almost everyday in Suno AI working on more original songs. I am enjoying the process… and I think that’s my point here. To enjoy (IN Joy) each day. And don’t let the bullies win.

Video credits

In the music video, I used some free images from Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/

And a meme from Denise Aguilar Mendez of Mamalitia. She’s offering an upcoming class you might like to join too!

Class is enrolling now: https://mamalitia.org
Class is enrolling now: https://mamalitia.org

Are you on Rumble?

Have you seen my little videos on Rumble? I’m going to start sharing my music videos on Rumble. No blog posts. Just music videos:

https://rumble.com/user/SpiralSister

Expanding Consciousness thought of the day

Isn’t it funny that those who are no longer relevant and interfere with our ability to choose from Love seem to disappear from our lives?

I got one of those ‘new friend’ chat messages from Truth Social, X, or GETTR (I forget which one), asking me what I do for a living. Ha! My response: 

It’s all on my Profile dear heart. I’m retired, writing books, promoting our original music. Sharing Super Patches for holistic health. (I didn’t used to say ‘dear’ before and always felt it a huge interruption in my day. But I’m learning to be kind.) When we know better, we do better. Right?

All things multiverse

I signed up for this weekly Business Networking session on LinkedIn and then realized Genava’s last name! It’s the same as Michael’s (80smetalman) author of He Was Weird, and blogger of https://peacefulrampage.wordpress.com/ and https://80smetalman.wordpress.com! Now, is this another example of the synchronicity of the multiverse?

Do you have a song in you?

If you’d like to try Suno AI, you can sign up for free using my link: https://suno.com/invite/@atomicsoundquality3245

I’ve updated the Connect with us section below, so keep scrolling…

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 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).

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):

I’m in 4DU Community/Fellowship as a student of Aaron Abke. You can join me there by enrolling on his website: https://www.aaronabke.com/4duniversity/ I am in a couple of the Affinity circles. Also, I am on WhatsApp with my Dr. Bruce Lipton group, and I am part of a Theosophy book club, every other Friday (Let me know if you’d like to join us, it’s currently a small group). At any given time, I meet with a few fellow author and blogger friends on Zoom too, and am willing to speak with you by request. Amen. Namaste. OM

‘Thrive in 25’ – Thankful for artist friends like Linda

I am sooo thankful for artists friends (and blogger pals), like Linda from Creative Artworks Blog and Handmade Haven by Linda on Etsy!

I’d been reading (I forget from which blogger) that if you put a frog outside your door it will bring good luck in the new year. So, I’d mentioned to Linda of Handmade Haven by Linda on Etsy, that she might consider making a frog when she started a new wood burning project. And she did! She’s so great, she totally went for it! Linda sent me a picture of ‘Froggy’ (because we haven’t named him/her yet) and I loved it! I knew I was going to buy Froggy pronto! Linda sent me an email as soon as she posted her delightful wood burning piece on Etsy so I could order it. Of course, all along the process, Linda assured me I was under no obligation to buy it–but pretty much, I’d requested it and definitely wanted it. I knew her work and that it would be first-rate! And Froggy is aWEsOMe!

Froggy came wrapped in bubble wrap, and neatly packaged in two mailer bags! No way was he getting damaged on his big trip from Arkansas to New Hampshire! Woo-hoo! –Wood burning artwork by Linda (you can find neat handmade items from her at: Handmade Haven by Linda ) and photo by me, Sheila Murrey
I didn’t waste any time hanging Froggy outside our front door. Our front door is inside an enclosed porch, so the weather won’t really get to Froggy, but Linda put some extra coats on him for us and a hanger too! –Wood burning artwork by Linda (you can find neat handmade items from her at: Handmade Haven by Linda ) and photo by me, Sheila Murrey
Close-up of Froggy. Happy New Year everyone! Our twin granddaughters were delighted when they saw him the first time, and are trying to think of what to name him/her. –Wood burning artwork by Linda (you can find neat handmade items from her at: Handmade Haven by Linda ) and photo by me, Sheila Murrey
Linda also included a couple of feather cards/envelopes for me and a note of thanks along in the package with Froggy. I’m telling you, Linda is a GEM! You can find neat handmade items from her at: Handmade Haven by Linda – and photo by me, Sheila Murrey

Connect with Linda on her WordPress blog at: https://creativeartworksblog.wordpress.com

Here’s another new music video

Here’s another new music video from my darling husband, Richard Murrey:

And here’s a new healing video from me!

Above ALL else, be well dear friends! Richard took the audio I had shared a few days with you, and made a little AI music video of it so I could share it properly. What do you think of it?

We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy theorists) not in the ground yet! Just dancing around in the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards!

I’m still gathering your interests…

Since I was about five years of age, I’ve considered myself ‘strange and unusual’ – how about you? What lights you up? What interests you?

From the list, which topic would you like me to take a deep dive on?

  • Balancing Perspectives
  • Expanding Consciousness
  • Self Reflection
  • Kaleidoscope Method
  • Mirrorball Perspectives
  • Moral Ambiguities
  • Multifaceted
  • Multiverse

Save the date: January 13th

January 13th, 2025 virtual global conference on The Shared Death Experience: Accompanying Our Loved Ones Across The Veil. Here’s how to sign up (register) to join: https://www.when-spirit-floods-in.com

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse and there are 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 agree to THRIVE in ’25!

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

My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).

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:

December 25th – Presley the elf

It’s December 25th, 2024; Merry Christmas! We’re bringing you a fun original song to go hand in hand with your merriment! Presley the elf frolics and rocks into your living space to add joy, while paying tribute to the one and only, Elvis Presley. We hope everyone’s had a jolly morning, full of love and surprises.

This is the three-hundred-sixtieth new music post for 2024! The music for this original was recorded several years ago at Steven Cooper’s studio in Nashville, TN. But when Richard wrote new lyrics, he wanted a realistic voice (like Elvis) on the vocals. Matt Dame does a great rendition, even mimicking Elvis at the end. Great job! And many thanks to the Beaird Music Group of Nashville, TN on the remix.  https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com

Presley the elf. Music, lyrics, and video by Richard Murrey

I woke up too early and then fell back asleep and missed the girls’ opening of their ‘Santa gifts’ and emptying of their stockings. But our son-in-law, Mike, recorded it, so I got to see that. Unfortunately, both of the twins have had a stomach bug, so one went to bed early last night and missed the family Christmas movie, Home Alone. The rest of us enjoyed that together. And I had forgotten how touching that movie was (at the end). Yes, I cried a bit too! I was glad that while we had not put our nativity up, there was a nativity scene (twice) in the movie and I didn’t miss my opportunity to comment on it! Ha! We also agreed that ‘everything happens for a reason’ was loudly proclaimed in the story line. Had the 8 year old not been left home alone, the elderly neighbor wouldn’t have been reunited with his family! Aww!

My gift to you

I hope you got to hear my gift to you in yesterday’s daily music blog post. But if you missed it, here it is again. As it came back to me this morning as I came back home to lay in bed, both because I was tired, and because I felt a twinge in my stomach too! (I hope I’m not picking anything up from the girls, as both my daughter and Mike are sick too.)

Here’s my gift to you: a ‘healing audio‘ / spoken words turn to singing (no music). I would like to put it on a video at some point. Suffice to say, my prayer is that it helps you heal.

Always integrating

I also hope you enjoyed the Jordan Peterson and Dallas Jenkins interview within the previous Integrating the Spirals post I presented for Christmas. They speak about several things near and dear to my heart. I’ll highlight a few: 1) Storytelling without propagandizing, 2) the FREEDOM we can feel and success that can find us when we surrender our Ego, 3) the synchronicity of the miraculous when we’re humble or feel we’ve failed (even while doing big things), and 4) the humanity and divinity within Jesus and perhaps ultimately within each of us.

Meme: “When we don’t trust in God we try to be God. We try to control everything and everyone and become miserable in the process. Sure we look busy and productive but inside we are fearful and taking on burdens we were never meant to carry. Trust. Prayer. Surrender will give you peace.” –Jon Gordon

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse and there are 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 soar in ’24! And let’s (are you ready for this?) THRIVE in ’25! or just be… Alive in ’25.

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

My husband of 19 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 original songs can be experienced at: Listen4Music.com

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:

December 23rd – I was blinded

It’s December 23rd, 2024; We have a sizzlin’ hot rock song for ALL today! I was blinded is another FANTASTIC song sung by the ragin’ Adam Cunningham! I’ve told you before, Adam shares so much SOUL in his voice. He amazes us! This song should definitely be a HIT! Pro mix, radio-ready productions are just what the Beaird Music Group of Nashville, TN is known for:  https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com

This is the three-hundred-fifty-eighth new music post for 2024! The end of the year is near! And I’m rolling out some new things on Jan. 1st, 2025 to see if I can encourage MORE communication between us ALL and more camaraderie. I’d love to begin meeting on group Zoom calls, but I know most of us have limited space in which to do so, which is one reason we blog. We can read, listen to, or watch blog posts at our leisure and private moments. And that’s a very cool thing.

I was blinded. Music, lyrics, and video by Richard Murrey

We had a fantastic Christmas celebration yesterday!

Our first Christmas celebration did not disappoint! We had a great time watching our three granddaughters open many wrapped boxes with eager anticipation erupting in paper flying about the living room. And every gift was very appreciated, which is always the best! We ate lots of delicious food! Everything was yummy! I grabbed one photo from my daughter’s Facebook post, because I didn’t even bring my camera over to their house. I opted to stay fully present and engaged in every moment! We all chowed down and then the girls opened their presents. The adults opened gifts last. We received new thick and comfy long robes (we didn’t have any before, so these were an aWEsOMe gift from Marie and son-in-law, Mike)! And we received Hickory Farms meat and cheese tray with cutting board and cheese knife, from Mike’s mom and husband, which was totally unexpected! (Isn’t that cool?)

The bourbon balls I made are bottom left, and fruit cake soaked in Irish whisky is next to that in the white bowl. The holiday bacon is harder to see, it’s in my teal painted stoneware bowl in the left picture top right corner, and I love that my son-in-law’s hand is in the photo! Ha! Our eldest granddaughter is wearing the ‘let it snow’ t-shirt. We also contributed a tin of fancy cookies from Europe. My daughter, Marie, made a delicious spinach dip in a bread bowl and son-in-law made the chocolate chip cookies. YUM! We had mini corn dogs (I’d never had those before, tater tots, and lots of meat, cheese, and crackers. Marie put this whole spread together–she’s an amazing organizer! –Photos from Marie Lemire.

And then, we rested

Meme: “You cannot save anyone. You can be present with them, offer your groundedness, your sanity, your peace. You can even share your path with them, offer your perspective. But you cannot take away their pain. You cannot walk their patch for them. You cannot give answers that are right for them, or even answers they can digest right now. They will have to find their own answers. –Jeff Foster (Book: The Way of Rest)

Next year, I’ll be reading…

New ‘old’ book: Worlds in Collision by Immanuel Velikovsky. Have you read this book? (Let me know in the comments.) This book came highly recommended by Alex Lipton during our monthly Dr. Bruce Lipton community Zoom call on Saturday. I hope some of the folks in the chat pictured here don’t mind me sharing their names! (Yes, I usually get permission.) I wanted you to see WHAT we were chatting about though! My mention of my daily music blog post the other day and Newgrange and how one of our attendees has been inside the chamber at Newgrange SIX TIMES! –Sheila Murrey

Next year… two FREE new things!

Let’s start getting some folks signed up for my daily expanding consciousness emails. These will be short emails every day of insights and downloads to expand our consciousness. I get many insights from my time in meditation, usually now, while in the sauna and I feel these need to be shared. As well, some of the information is not for public blog publication. See my email in the image and use that to let me know if you want to join.

As well, I will setup a monthly Zoom call, perhaps the second Monday or Thursday of the month so we can further our discussions. Music, ancient and sacred sites, crystals, whatever you want to discuss further! Also, let me know the best time of the day we can do this based on your timezone. I am on NY time, Eastern time zone in the USA. Your reward for reading this far and signing up early is that you will always be in the group for FREE! Forever, no matter if I ever start charging for it in the future (as I may have to charge something in the future if the group grows beyond whatever number of callers are allowed on each Zoom call–currently I think that’s 100 attendees).

Screen capture of my file to collect email addresses specific for sending out daily email messages! Join my 2025 email list for a daily expanding consciousness thought of the day by emailing me at sheila(dot)murrey(at)gmail.com – see the way it’s written in the image. — Sheila Murrey

Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse and there are 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 soar in ’24! And let’s (are you ready for this?) THRIVE in ’25! or just be… Alive in ’25.

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

My husband of 19 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 original songs can be experienced at: Listen4Music.com

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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