Spark My Muse

At the time of this recording, I didn't realize that Anya Krugavoy Silver had only days left in this world.

She had been fighting fiercely a battle with terminal breast cancer for the past fourteen years. However, we conversed in ways that seemed to indicate that she was all at once very cognizant of her morality and fatal disease and yet living each day fully. She had just gone to the beach with her husband and son. She was writing poetry and planning for months down the road, including working on her fifth book of poetry (as the project with her award as a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow in Poetry recipient) and we planned to visit with each other in person.

Editing the audio for the episode was very emotionally painful for me as I had to accomplish it knowing she was gone and I would not be able to hear her voice again. It was a tearful few hours of production too, knowing that she would not be able to author another poem and we would not be able to meet as we had hoped. I lost a friend.

That makes this episode, I offer now in her memory, even more special. In her honor and memory, I also am making available BONUS AUDIO (about 30 minutes-worth) which was recorded after the podcast was finished.

Anya was inspirational, kind and encouraging. Condolences to those of you who grieve her.

Find links to all of the extra audio and references that occur in the episode can be found at sparkmymuse.com for Episode 139 or at the Podcast Support Website - Patreon.com/sparkmymuse for Episode 139 ( This is the direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20598647 ). Your monetary contributions and help spreading word about this episode are truly appreciated!

Thank you.

At the time of this recording, I didn't realize that Anya Krugavoy Silver had only days left in this world.

She had been fighting fiercely a battle with terminal breast cancer for the past fourteen years. However, we conversed in ways that seemed to indicate that she was all at once very cognizant of her morality and fatal disease and yet living each day fully. She had just gone to the beach with her husband and son. She was writing poetry and planning for months down the road, including working on her fifth book of poetry (as the project with her award as a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow in Poetry recipient) and we planned to visit with each other in person.

Editing the audio for the episode was very emotionally painful for me as I had to accomplish it knowing she was gone and I would not be able to hear her voice again. It was a tearful few hours of production too, knowing that she would not be able to author another poem and we would not be able to meet as we had hoped. I lost a friend.

That makes this episode, I offer now in her memory, even more special. In her honor and memory, I also am making available BONUS AUDIO (about 30 minutes-worth) which was recorded after the podcast was finished.

Anya was inspirational, kind and encouraging. Condolences to those of you who grieve her.

Find links to all of the extra audio and references that occur in the episode can be found at sparkmymuse.com for Episode 139 or at the Podcast Support Website - Patreon.com/sparkmymuse for Episode 139 ( This is the direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20598647 ). Your monetary contributions and help spreading word about this episode are truly appreciated!

Thank you.

Dr Lynn Underwood, PhD developed a tool that helps *quantify* spiritual experiences for people of any culture, background, religion, faith (or no religious belief). It's been used all over the world and aided in over 300 Scientific studies. It's also been used for many years by social workers, therapists, social scientists, health professionals, aid workers, counselors, and ministries, the world over too.

Many studies reveal that the higher one rates on the scale (DSES) the less they struggle with Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety and depression, addictions, and burnout. These same people also act as a stress buffer for others as well.

Today, we talk about this tool and the book she wrote (Spiritual Connection in Daily Life: 16 Little Questions That Make a Big Difference) for readers to self-report our experiences using this same tool, so we can move toward a more connected, healthy, meaningful, and spiritually enriched life.

This time Bonus Material will include not just ways to reach Lynn, links to her book and work, images of her artwork (she's also a talented artist), but also bonus AUDIO not available to the public. Lynn reveals what she is working on NOW. It is not related to DSES, but it will be extremely useful to people in times of difficulty and stress. To hear that and get the EXTRAS, visit the support page pattern.com/sparkmymuse for this episode: EPS 138.

Or directly here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20248338

Don't forget to share this episode.

Feel free to visit sparkmymuse.com to hear archive episodes and sign up for my new class which starts in a few weeks.

Thanks for your help.

-Lisa

Dr Lynn Underwood, PhD developed a tool that helps *quantify* spiritual experiences for people of any culture, background, religion, faith (or no religious belief). It's been used all over the world and aided in over 300 Scientific studies. It's also been used for many years by social workers, therapists, social scientists, health professionals, aid workers, counselors, and ministries, the world over too.

Many studies reveal that the higher one rates on the scale (DSES) the less they struggle with Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety and depression, addictions, and burnout. These same people also act as a stress buffer for others as well.

Today, we talk about this tool and the book she wrote (Spiritual Connection in Daily Life: 16 Little Questions That Make a Big Difference) for readers to self-report our experiences using this same tool, so we can move toward a more connected, healthy, meaningful, and spiritually enriched life.

This time Bonus Material will include not just ways to reach Lynn, links to her book and work, images of her artwork (she's also a talented artist), but also bonus AUDIO not available to the public. Lynn reveals what she is working on NOW. It is not related to DSES, but it will be extremely useful to people in times of difficulty and stress. To hear that and get the EXTRAS, visit the support page pattern.com/sparkmymuse for this episode: EPS 138.

Or directly here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20248338

Don't forget to share this episode.

Feel free to visit sparkmymuse.com to hear archive episodes and sign up for my new class which starts in a few weeks.

Thanks for your help.

-Lisa

Dr Lynn Underwood, PhD developed a tool that helps *quantify* spiritual experiences for people of any culture, background, religion, faith (or no religious belief). It's been used all over the world and aided in over 300 Scientific studies. It's also been used for many years by social workers, therapists, social scientists, health professionals, aid workers, counselors, and ministries, the world over too.

Many studies reveal that the higher one rates on the scale (DSES) the less they struggle with Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety and depression, addictions, and burnout. These same people also act as a stress buffer for others as well.

Today, we talk about this tool and the book she wrote (Spiritual Connection in Daily Life: 16 Little Questions That Make a Big Difference) for readers to self-report our experiences using this same tool, so we can move toward a more connected, healthy, meaningful, and spiritually enriched life.

This time Bonus Material will include not just ways to reach Lynn, links to her book and work, images of her artwork (she's also a talented artist), but also bonus AUDIO not available to the public. Lynn reveals what she is working on NOW. It is not related to DSES, but it will be extremely useful to people in times of difficulty and stress. To hear that and get the EXTRAS, visit the support page pattern.com/sparkmymuse for this episode: EPS 138.

Or directly here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20248338

Don't forget to share this episode.

Feel free to visit sparkmymuse.com to hear archive episodes and sign up for my new class which starts in a few weeks.

Thanks for your help.

-Lisa

Dr Lynn Underwood, PhD developed a tool that helps *quantify* spiritual experiences for people of any culture, background, religion, faith (or no religious belief). It's been used all over the world and aided in over 300 Scientific studies. It's also been used for many years by social workers, therapists, social scientists, health professionals, aid workers, counselors, and ministries, the world over too.

Many studies reveal that the higher one rates on the scale (DSES) the less they struggle with Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety and depression, addictions, and burnout. These same people also act as a stress buffer for others as well.

Today, we talk about this tool and the book she wrote (Spiritual Connection in Daily Life: 16 Little Questions That Make a Big Difference) for readers to self-report our experiences using this same tool, so we can move toward a more connected, healthy, meaningful, and spiritually enriched life.

This time Bonus Material will include not just ways to reach Lynn, links to her book and work, images of her artwork (she's also a talented artist), but also bonus AUDIO not available to the public. Lynn reveals what she is working on NOW. It is not related to DSES, but it will be extremely useful to people in times of difficulty and stress. To hear that and get the EXTRAS, visit the support page pattern.com/sparkmymuse for this episode: EPS 138.

Or directly here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20248338

Don't forget to share this episode.

Feel free to visit sparkmymuse.com to hear archive episodes and sign up for my new class which starts in a few weeks.

Thanks for your help.

-Lisa

Listen in as six of my graduate students from Gratz College reflect on their experiences and insights during a week of learning about and attending to the inner life and practicing mindful awareness.

This group of adult learners is quite an insightful bunch. They have some excellent reflections and you can find the EXTRAS - including information and a graph of Johari's Window we mention in this episode - at https://www.patreon.com/posts/20397232 (or patron.com/sparkmymuse for episode SSL105

Also, stop by sparkmymuse.com to find other episodes, the store, and the newest online course from Lisa.

Listen in as six of my graduate students from Gratz College reflect on their experiences and insights during a week of learning about and attending to the inner life and practicing mindful awareness.

This group of adult learners is quite an insightful bunch. They have some excellent reflections and you can find the EXTRAS - including information and a graph of Johari's Window we mention in this episode - at https://www.patreon.com/posts/20397232 (or patron.com/sparkmymuse for episode SSL105

Also, stop by sparkmymuse.com to find other episodes, the store, and the newest online course from Lisa.

Listen in as six of my graduate students from Gratz College reflect on their experiences and insights during a week of learning about and attending to the inner life and practicing mindful awareness.

This group of adult learners is quite an insightful bunch. They have some excellent reflections and you can find the EXTRAS - including information and a graph of Johari's Window we mention in this episode - at https://www.patreon.com/posts/20397232 (or patron.com/sparkmymuse for episode SSL105

Also, stop by sparkmymuse.com to find other episodes, the store, and the newest online course from Lisa.

Listen in as six of my graduate students from Gratz College reflect on their experiences and insights during a week of learning about and attending to the inner life and practicing mindful awareness.

This group of adult learners is quite an insightful bunch. They have some excellent reflections and you can find the EXTRAS - including information and a graph of Johari's Window we mention in this episode - at https://www.patreon.com/posts/20397232 (or patron.com/sparkmymuse for episode SSL105

Also, stop by sparkmymuse.com to find other episodes, the store, and the newest online course from Lisa.