‘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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Update from artist blogger pal who is moving to Thailand and closing her Etsy shop: Challenges 3-7-2025

I should be getting a call back on trying to cancel our house security system. I’ve tried twice, finally managed to leave a call back number after …

Challenges 3-7-2025

Big News (from my blogger pal, Linda)

I’m still feeling pleased that I FINALLY reached my 50-pounds-down goal this past week. I am now into my 5-more-off-goal and have managed to get one …

Big News

‘Thrive in 25’ – Two new songs, one from Richard and one from moi and two pieces of good news

I have good news! My elder artist friend and blogger pal, Linda Lewis (and her husband), are both home from the hospital! Woo-hoo! (And while I don’t typically “worry,” I was finding myself concerned for them since I know they live alone, high on a ridge in Arkansas, and no one really checks on them, other than their son who video conferences with them–but lives far from them. So, I prayed for Linda and her husband and laid my hand on one of the recent items she made and that I’d purchased to hang outside our door for the New Year. (Frogs are supposed to bring New Year’s luck!)

Also, and thankfully, I’ve been experiencing relief from tinnitus! I’ll post again about that, but suffice to say, I’m now reading Maureen’s book, which you can also pick up for FREE from her website. (I have decided to continue working with Maureen Edwardson beyond my first initial free session, as I have another health issue I feel she can assist me with.) And she’s such a high vibe person, that I love talking with her!

Linda’s blog site: https://creativeartworksblog.wordpress.com

Maureen’s website: https://maureenedwardson.com

New rock song from Richard

The Center of Evil. –Richard Murrey

My latest music video

And here’s my latest music video (I’m working on another one for the audio file that follows, as well). Please subscribe to my YouTube channel (and Richard’s too), so you’ll get all these new songs. I am devoting more time to the song creation and videos than the blogging for now. I’m finding more JOY in it!

Twisting through Spirals. –Sheila Murrey

New song that I’m working on the video for today

Here’s the audio file for the new song, Spirals in Motion:

If you’re new to songwriting

If you’re interested in songwriting, you might want to check out my husband’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey

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):

Mistaken Identity.

NOT A FULL SONG. JUST AN EXPLANATION IN HOW A SONG PROGRESSES. Tonight? I began writing a song completely differently to how I normally do this …

Mistaken Identity.

‘Thrive in 25’ – Book Review: “He Was Weird”

I am grateful for fellow authors and blogger pals, like Michael D. LeFevre, author of He Was Weird.

Once you read, He Was Weird, the story will stick with you. Within the pages of this book is a multifaceted story that holds deep meaning for parents, teenagers, teachers, and those in authority. The story of will grip you. It won’t let you go until you reach the final conclusion, which isn’t simply what the boy does, or why, but how his actions change (both directly and indirectly) all of those around him.

While reading the first few chapters, it occurred to me that I wasn’t the target audience for this book because “I’m not a sports person,” nor do I have teenage children. I’m not a school teacher, or authoritarian figure who might influence a teen either. I wondered if I could make it through the book! But we do have a 13-year old granddaughter who is on the Autism spectrum. We think she’s outgrown most of it, but we do still find that she needs help, like more time to complete her school assignments. My daughter works with said granddaughter’s teachers and school administrators to give her that extra allotment of time, thankfully. But other kids have bullied our granddaughter and I’ve offered her the same advice my mother gave me when I was little. I was bullied from the time I was in kindergarten. Ah! So, there’s the touch point.

The more I read of the bullying our main character endured, the more hooked I became in this book. Though the story is about a boy, I could still relate a bit. Especially the name calling. Even as a girl, I got physically hit, had hair pulled, and had toys broken when I was little, so there’s that. But overall, I think the bullying made me think less of myself–it dropped my sense of ‘self esteem’. And in this case, for a young boy on the Autism spectrum who suffered deficits in attention, motor control, and perception (DAMP), it was so much worse. I connected with him, while thinking of my granddaughter and how she absorbs words and actions deeply, and as some would say, “takes EVERYTHING to heart.”

Book cover: He Was Weird, by Michael D. LeFevre

I won’t give you spoilers because there’s so much action within the pages of He Was Weird. Besides the main characters, there are many others you will get to know. There are characters you’ll love and several you’ll want to hate. There will be characters you’ll side with and those you’ll want to kick out of the job or office they’re in. I sympathized with several and couldn’t imagine living in their shoes. And there were many I would never want to know, much less live near. But I don’t want to spoil it for you. I will say, be prepared to sit with this book and learn lessons from it. There’s plenty of blame to go around by the end. This book is engaging and potentially life-saving. You’ll see.

Connect with Michael on his WordPress blogs at: https://peacefulrampage.wordpress.com and https://80smetalman.wordpress.com

How to order, He Was Weird

Here’s the link to order, He Was Weird, from Amazon in the USA: https://amzn.to/3WiEV74

To buy He Was Weird, from Amazon in the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ITG8MGBIFB56&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bM6gN6e15Y-cJLrkCijRGZHJpSm8fskEzeNRg753-lB9g7iqd3mRPR2qkOmUUTa5Oq5-gpD8HETHlT_9H5nIjzm9JSfu6l8nX3Ws9itlpXw.-LK7D6rlepRIr–ajMrCxGx9sGjChAbOEyHrVeOQqfg&dib_tag=se&keywords=he+was+weird&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1736112641&sprefix=he+was+we%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

Deep dive topics

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! And since I haven’t had much feedback, I’ve decided to focus on the following topics for 2025, continuing to dance with my strange and unusual sides. Thus, in upcoming blog posts I’ll write about:

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

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 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.

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‘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:

New Year’s Eve 2024

Happy New Year’s Eve! Whether you have wonderful plans for a big party, a ball drop, fireworks, or will have a quiet celebration at home like us, I …

New Year’s Eve 2024