Spark My Muse

Hideous monsters, a pregnant Jesus, time travel, and finding the naval of the world are just four of the unexpected things revealed in my conversation today with expert Lisa Deam, PhD on the topic of Medieval maps.

This now secret-coded world of Medieval Maps speaks to the inner pilgrimage, spiritual devotion, lengthy travel by courageous millions to the holy lands of the Middle East during the Middle ages. These maps reveal a strange world of landmarks, symbols, and dangers. They also challenge the viewer to seek adventure despite the terror of the unknown and all within the context of the Kingdom of God and the work of Christ.

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Being a teenager has always been a challenging time in a person's life, but never before has a generation been deluged with the amount of connectivity, information, media, content, and digital influences and interruptions as they are now. This new way of being and interacting in the world has shaped every aspect of this generations lives and development.

Their concerns and attitudes seem strikingly different than previous generations. They cannot (and could never) absorb all the information and content that comes their way. How to they cope and sort it out? What do they find most difficult? What is it like for them? These are the leaders and shapers of tomorrow. In ten to fifteen years, this large group of people, who have never known anything other using a smartphone (a computer you carry everywhere to solve all sorts of problems) to get through life, will be coping with the challenges of our time. How well will this work?

Conversations, like this one today, are the type I hope to have more often and in greater depth with the 21st Century generation. Your engagement is critical too; not just with this episode, but with the younger people in your life, in your neighborhood, and in your family–on a regular basis.

Thank you for supporting the work I do, by listening and giving when you can. Go to http://SparkMyMuse.com to donate any amount to help out (PayPal or credit card) and sign up for my newsletter (I send out something once or twice a month).

Show Notes this week also have a Conversation Guide you can use to start interacting with younger people. Think of it as a "Soul School Assignment" and ask for their help. Direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13330599

You will truly get a sense that this group is unlike the so-called "Millennials" (who did not have access to smart phones until later in their development.) "Millennial" of course is a rather artificial marketing/branding term people have adopted. Nevertheless, it is an important to see the group distinction for yourself and understand how growing up 100% smart phone digital has changed so much for this group.

This 21st Century group, now coming of age, needs specific kinds of help from us. The kinds that they cannot find elsewhere–even though many worlds of information are, technically speaking, right at their fingertips.

ALSO-This is a wonderful generation of people with a lot of potential. They tend to be helpful and generous in ways that may surprise you. You might have to text them to get the ball rolling. They might be easily distracted, and not be used to having typical conversations in person like you might used to. They might not be used to *deeply* encountering what they think or why, but they love to connect and engage, usually. Consider it worth your efforts to connect because a better future depends on it.

Enjoy this episode and reach out!

warm regards,

Lisa

Being a teenager has always been a challenging time in a person's life, but never before has a generation been deluged with the amount of connectivity, information, media, content, and digital influences and interruptions as they are now. This new way of being and interacting in the world has shaped every aspect of this generations lives and development.

Their concerns and attitudes seem strikingly different than previous generations. They cannot (and could never) absorb all the information and content that comes their way. How to they cope and sort it out? What do they find most difficult? What is it like for them? These are the leaders and shapers of tomorrow. In ten to fifteen years, this large group of people, who have never known anything other using a smartphone (a computer you carry everywhere to solve all sorts of problems) to get through life, will be coping with the challenges of our time. How well will this work?

Conversations, like this one today, are the type I hope to have more often and in greater depth with the 21st Century generation. Your engagement is critical too; not just with this episode, but with the younger people in your life, in your neighborhood, and in your family–on a regular basis.

Thank you for supporting the work I do, by listening and giving when you can. Go to http://SparkMyMuse.com to donate any amount to help out (PayPal or credit card) and sign up for my newsletter (I send out something once or twice a month).

Show Notes this week also have a Conversation Guide you can use to start interacting with younger people. Think of it as a "Soul School Assignment" and ask for their help. Direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13330599

You will truly get a sense that this group is unlike the so-called "Millennials" (who did not have access to smart phones until later in their development.) "Millennial" of course is a rather artificial marketing/branding term people have adopted. Nevertheless, it is an important to see the group distinction for yourself and understand how growing up 100% smart phone digital has changed so much for this group.

This 21st Century group, now coming of age, needs specific kinds of help from us. The kinds that they cannot find elsewhere–even though many worlds of information are, technically speaking, right at their fingertips.

ALSO-This is a wonderful generation of people with a lot of potential. They tend to be helpful and generous in ways that may surprise you. You might have to text them to get the ball rolling. They might be easily distracted, and not be used to having typical conversations in person like you might used to. They might not be used to *deeply* encountering what they think or why, but they love to connect and engage, usually. Consider it worth your efforts to connect because a better future depends on it.

Enjoy this episode and reach out!

warm regards,

Lisa

Being a teenager has always been a challenging time in a person's life, but never before has a generation been deluged with the amount of connectivity, information, media, content, and digital influences and interruptions as they are now. This new way of being and interacting in the world has shaped every aspect of this generations lives and development.

Their concerns and attitudes seem strikingly different than previous generations. They cannot (and could never) absorb all the information and content that comes their way. How to they cope and sort it out? What do they find most difficult? What is it like for them? These are the leaders and shapers of tomorrow. In ten to fifteen years, this large group of people, who have never known anything other using a smartphone (a computer you carry everywhere to solve all sorts of problems) to get through life, will be coping with the challenges of our time. How well will this work?

Conversations, like this one today, are the type I hope to have more often and in greater depth with the 21st Century generation. Your engagement is critical too; not just with this episode, but with the younger people in your life, in your neighborhood, and in your family–on a regular basis.

Thank you for supporting the work I do, by listening and giving when you can. Go to http://SparkMyMuse.com to donate any amount to help out (PayPal or credit card) and sign up for my newsletter (I send out something once or twice a month).

Show Notes this week also have a Conversation Guide you can use to start interacting with younger people. Think of it as a "Soul School Assignment" and ask for their help. Direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13330599

You will truly get a sense that this group is unlike the so-called "Millennials" (who did not have access to smart phones until later in their development.) "Millennial" of course is a rather artificial marketing/branding term people have adopted. Nevertheless, it is an important to see the group distinction for yourself and understand how growing up 100% smart phone digital has changed so much for this group.

This 21st Century group, now coming of age, needs specific kinds of help from us. The kinds that they cannot find elsewhere–even though many worlds of information are, technically speaking, right at their fingertips.

ALSO-This is a wonderful generation of people with a lot of potential. They tend to be helpful and generous in ways that may surprise you. You might have to text them to get the ball rolling. They might be easily distracted, and not be used to having typical conversations in person like you might used to. They might not be used to *deeply* encountering what they think or why, but they love to connect and engage, usually. Consider it worth your efforts to connect because a better future depends on it.

Enjoy this episode and reach out!

warm regards,

Lisa

Karen González's family fled Central America for their lives and came to America when she was a girl. Today, you will hear her story and the work she does now to help refugees resettle and get work when they escape certain death and find refuge in this country, but with no resources, family, or money to get them started.

You will be surprised at what you learn. (For instance, you'll find out a bit about the strange federal government system of (intensional) loopholes for non citizens to get work for the jobs U.S. citizens don't want. And, why and how most undocumented residents in the U.S. can and do find employment AND pay proper federal taxes.) And much more.

This episode is an eye-opener into a serious problem that brings widespread misunderstandings and resentments for those ignorant to the suffering caused in the unfairness of the incoherent and traumatizing immigration laws in the U.S.A.

It is well worth the listen-no matter what side of the issue you land on, politically-speaking.

Get companion info at this direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13092398

Thank you for listening today. If you appreciate my work please pass it along to others. If you can spare a few dollars go to https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse -Any contribution over $1 gets you plenty of rewards and extras. Check those out!

To get my newsletter (I send out about 1 or 2 times per month) sign up at http://sparkmymuse.com

You can also connect on Facebook and Twitter ( @lisadelay )

I'd love to hear from you. I never know if the show means something to you, unless you reach out.

Enjoy this episode, check archives (especially from 2016) for ones you may have missed. There are plenty of excellent guests and topics!

And come back next Wednesday for a new audio release!

Thanks for rating the show on iTunes which helps to bring this program to the eyeballs of potential listeners who looking for something new.

warm regards,

~Lisa

Karen González's family fled Central America for their lives and came to America when she was a girl. Today, you will hear her story and the work she does now to help refugees resettle and get work when they escape certain death and find refuge in this country, but with no resources, family, or money to get them started.

You will be surprised at what you learn. (For instance, you'll find out a bit about the strange federal government system of (intensional) loopholes for non citizens to get work for the jobs U.S. citizens don't want. And, why and how most undocumented residents in the U.S. can and do find employment AND pay proper federal taxes.) And much more.

This episode is an eye-opener into a serious problem that brings widespread misunderstandings and resentments for those ignorant to the suffering caused in the unfairness of the incoherent and traumatizing immigration laws in the U.S.A.

It is well worth the listen-no matter what side of the issue you land on, politically-speaking.

Get companion info at this direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13092398

Thank you for listening today. If you appreciate my work please pass it along to others. If you can spare a few dollars go to https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse -Any contribution over $1 gets you plenty of rewards and extras. Check those out!

To get my newsletter (I send out about 1 or 2 times per month) sign up at http://sparkmymuse.com

You can also connect on Facebook and Twitter ( @lisadelay )

I'd love to hear from you. I never know if the show means something to you, unless you reach out.

Enjoy this episode, check archives (especially from 2016) for ones you may have missed. There are plenty of excellent guests and topics!

And come back next Wednesday for a new audio release!

Thanks for rating the show on iTunes which helps to bring this program to the eyeballs of potential listeners who looking for something new.

warm regards,

~Lisa

Karen González's family fled Central America for their lives and came to America when she was a girl. Today, you will hear her story and the work she does now to help refugees resettle and get work when they escape certain death and find refuge in this country, but with no resources, family, or money to get them started.

You will be surprised at what you learn. (For instance, you'll find out a bit about the strange federal government system of (intensional) loopholes for non citizens to get work for the jobs U.S. citizens don't want. And, why and how most undocumented residents in the U.S. can and do find employment AND pay proper federal taxes.) And much more.

This episode is an eye-opener into a serious problem that brings widespread misunderstandings and resentments for those ignorant to the suffering caused in the unfairness of the incoherent and traumatizing immigration laws in the U.S.A.

It is well worth the listen-no matter what side of the issue you land on, politically-speaking.

Get companion info at this direct link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13092398

Thank you for listening today. If you appreciate my work please pass it along to others. If you can spare a few dollars go to https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse -Any contribution over $1 gets you plenty of rewards and extras. Check those out!

To get my newsletter (I send out about 1 or 2 times per month) sign up at http://sparkmymuse.com

You can also connect on Facebook and Twitter ( @lisadelay )

I'd love to hear from you. I never know if the show means something to you, unless you reach out.

Enjoy this episode, check archives (especially from 2016) for ones you may have missed. There are plenty of excellent guests and topics!

And come back next Wednesday for a new audio release!

Thanks for rating the show on iTunes which helps to bring this program to the eyeballs of potential listeners who looking for something new.

warm regards,

~Lisa

Are you the kind of person that would win a million dollars only to immediately begin worrying about who would start to "come out of the woodwork" to pressure you for money? Or would winning a lot of money free you from all sorts of cares and worries?

Have you known someone who will complain about things taking a very dark turn in situations you would consider happy or fortunate?

How do our storylines and perceived meaning of unfolding events vary so much?

We all create a storyline as we encounter people and situations and these tales take us on a specific path and cement certain kinds of mindsets.

Today, I offer a reflection about stories that should be left unwritten. I also share a useful parable that invites us to witness a liberating perspective of neutrality rather than the usual good/bad binary storylines we are bent on assigning within the unfolding of our lives.

Snap up more episode info, links, plus show notes directly at this link https://www.patreon.com/posts/12899755 • Get in on rewards and extras as a supporter at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

You can sign up for my occasional newsletter at sparkmymuse.com

Enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out with your thoughts and questions.

Warm regards,

~Lisa

Are you the kind of person that would win a million dollars only to immediately begin worrying about who would start to "come out of the woodwork" to pressure you for money? Or would winning a lot of money free you from all sorts of cares and worries?

Have you known someone who will complain about things taking a very dark turn in situations you would consider happy or fortunate?

How do our storylines and perceived meaning of unfolding events vary so much?

We all create a storyline as we encounter people and situations and these tales take us on a specific path and cement certain kinds of mindsets.

Today, I offer a reflection about stories that should be left unwritten. I also share a useful parable that invites us to witness a liberating perspective of neutrality rather than the usual good/bad binary storylines we are bent on assigning within the unfolding of our lives.

Snap up more episode info, links, plus show notes directly at this link https://www.patreon.com/posts/12899755 • Get in on rewards and extras as a supporter at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

You can sign up for my occasional newsletter at sparkmymuse.com

Enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out with your thoughts and questions.

Warm regards,

~Lisa

Are you the kind of person that would win a million dollars only to immediately begin worrying about who would start to "come out of the woodwork" to pressure you for money? Or would winning a lot of money free you from all sorts of cares and worries?

Have you known someone who will complain about things taking a very dark turn in situations you would consider happy or fortunate?

How do our storylines and perceived meaning of unfolding events vary so much?

We all create a storyline as we encounter people and situations and these tales take us on a specific path and cement certain kinds of mindsets.

Today, I offer a reflection about stories that should be left unwritten. I also share a useful parable that invites us to witness a liberating perspective of neutrality rather than the usual good/bad binary storylines we are bent on assigning within the unfolding of our lives.

Snap up more episode info, links, plus show notes directly at this link https://www.patreon.com/posts/12899755 • Get in on rewards and extras as a supporter at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

You can sign up for my occasional newsletter at sparkmymuse.com

Enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out with your thoughts and questions.

Warm regards,

~Lisa