Spark My Muse

When "being a mascot" is the best your child can hope for in terms of peer acceptance and belonging (at your church no less), the context for you and your family shifts. How you help your child cope and where your find your salvation can take a surprising turn.

That is my personal story and the springboard for a deeper reflection today: about how we find our way in the world, make life better for ourselves, our family, and others, and maybe find some healing in the process.

The topics of "fear of other", suffering, shame, hospitality, disability, community, church, and the like, are covered well in my conversations with Tom Reynolds. Be sure to check those links in the show notes–they are invaluable.

(Also, photos and one of my sons videos will be embedded in the show notes and his youtube channel link where he loves to upload new creations will be listed in the show notes if you want to befriend him and encourage him in ways the Christian peers at church never wanted to. *You can also search youtube for: "Nathan DeLay trains". he adores getting new subscribers.)

Thank for being great listeners, friends and fans. So many retweets and Facebook shares, so many write reviews, and some even chip in with money and it warms my heart and quite LITERALLY- keeps the program solvent. If you haven't spread the word, given to the show or written an iTunes review, please be a part of the unique and loving base of this weird and wild Spark My Muse thing we're all doing. YOU - make it worth it.

---Please be sure to check out the BIG NEW ANNOUNCEMENT (save-the-date) details at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse

You can connect with me on TWITTER: @lisadelay

on the FACEBOOK page: Facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Or, Instagram: lisacolondelay

Come back FRIDAY for a Guest Interview Episode with Peter Enns who is full of surprises!!

Studying how magicians trick audiences reveals a lot about how our brains work or don't work. How do we become fooled? How does hypnosis REALLY work and can people do something against their moral code? Why are some people convinced that magicians (or charlatan faith healers, cult leaders, and the like that use the same techniques) actually have supernatural powers? My guest today is magician and a science writer, Kevin Ferguson and our conversation will cover how our brains can be deceived.

A B-I-G thanks to the extra special listeners contributing to the show! You rock my world. Much love to you. Spark My Muse is now heard in 158 countries and YOU make that possible. (If you haven't chipped in yet. I need YOUR help! Shine your Spark and use the donate button available at SparkMyMuse.com in the show notes - or you can support month, at any amount, at patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

The show notes today have fantastic embedded video and extras.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Insta: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Keep the world lit with your special Spark!

~Lisa

Studying how magicians trick audiences reveals a lot about how our brains work or don't work. How do we become fooled? How does hypnosis REALLY work and can people do something against their moral code? Why are some people convinced that magicians (or charlatan faith healers, cult leaders, and the like that use the same techniques) actually have supernatural powers? My guest today is magician and a science writer, Kevin Ferguson and our conversation will cover how our brains can be deceived.

A B-I-G thanks to the extra special listeners contributing to the show! You rock my world. Much love to you. Spark My Muse is now heard in 158 countries and YOU make that possible. (If you haven't chipped in yet. I need YOUR help! Shine your Spark and use the donate button available at SparkMyMuse.com in the show notes - or you can support month, at any amount, at patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

The show notes today have fantastic embedded video and extras.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Insta: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Keep the world lit with your special Spark!

~Lisa

Studying how magicians trick audiences reveals a lot about how our brains work or don't work. How do we become fooled? How does hypnosis REALLY work and can people do something against their moral code? Why are some people convinced that magicians (or charlatan faith healers, cult leaders, and the like that use the same techniques) actually have supernatural powers? My guest today is magician and a science writer, Kevin Ferguson and our conversation will cover how our brains can be deceived.

A B-I-G thanks to the extra special listeners contributing to the show! You rock my world. Much love to you. Spark My Muse is now heard in 158 countries and YOU make that possible. (If you haven't chipped in yet. I need YOUR help! Shine your Spark and use the donate button available at SparkMyMuse.com in the show notes - or you can support month, at any amount, at patreon.com/sparkmymuse)

The show notes today have fantastic embedded video and extras.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Insta: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Keep the world lit with your special Spark!

~Lisa

Today, I share some reflections and some of the beautiful and poignant words of author and poet John O Donohue on the topics of connection, grief, separation, and being fully present.

Show notes at SparkMyMuse.com have extra goodies including an embedded audio of John O Donohue from his fantastic On Being interview and a link to his book.

Thank you for supporting the show by listening, rating the show on iTunes, and chipping in to help with the costs. Use the link https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse to give monthly support, if you want to be a member of the Spark Team and get insider privileges and extras.

Spark My Muse comes out twice per week. Wednesdays are Soul School episodes and Fridays are my guest interviews.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

Facebook: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

If you enjoy the show, reach out and let me know!

Keep shining your spark in YOUR corner of the world.

~Lisa

Today, I share some reflections and some of the beautiful and poignant words of author and poet John O Donohue on the topics of connection, grief, separation, and being fully present.

Show notes at SparkMyMuse.com have extra goodies including an embedded audio of John O Donohue from his fantastic On Being interview and a link to his book.

Thank you for supporting the show by listening, rating the show on iTunes, and chipping in to help with the costs. Use the link https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse to give monthly support, if you want to be a member of the Spark Team and get insider privileges and extras.

Spark My Muse comes out twice per week. Wednesdays are Soul School episodes and Fridays are my guest interviews.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

Facebook: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

If you enjoy the show, reach out and let me know!

Keep shining your spark in YOUR corner of the world.

~Lisa

Today, I share some reflections and some of the beautiful and poignant words of author and poet John O Donohue on the topics of connection, grief, separation, and being fully present.

Show notes at SparkMyMuse.com have extra goodies including an embedded audio of John O Donohue from his fantastic On Being interview and a link to his book.

Thank you for supporting the show by listening, rating the show on iTunes, and chipping in to help with the costs. Use the link https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse to give monthly support, if you want to be a member of the Spark Team and get insider privileges and extras.

Spark My Muse comes out twice per week. Wednesdays are Soul School episodes and Fridays are my guest interviews.

Connect with me on Twitter: @lisadelay

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

Facebook: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

If you enjoy the show, reach out and let me know!

Keep shining your spark in YOUR corner of the world.

~Lisa

EXPECT DeLays! Tad DeLay and I are not related, but we've been having fun with name humor leading up to today's episode. Our conversation is full of very compelling topics that include anxiety, belief, the unconscious, ritual and more, based on Tad's work studying Jacques Lacan, Sigmund Freud, Paul Tillich, and some other Continental philosophers. What is the function of ANXIETY when it comes to belief or ritual? Why do people who don't believe in God still act as though God is there anyway? What should we know about ourselves so we can confront our weaknesses more effectively? Find extensive show notes with links to books, people, websites, and resources for this episode at SparkMyMuse.com - and don't forget to contribute a few dollars to cover the costs of audio hosting and production.

Thank you for listening in. Spark My Muse is heard in 158 countries and needs listener help to pay the bills. You can support for $1 or more each month and get insider goodies using this https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse member link. Other ways to help are to rate the show on iTunes, pass along the episodes on Twitter or talk about them with friends, or make posters, love songs, and paint your face. Submit your creative ideas and you may get a treat from me to you!

Connect with me on TWITTER: @lisadelay

INSTA: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Have a spark-filled day!

Much love,

~Lisa

EXPECT DeLays! Tad DeLay and I are not related, but we've been having fun with name humor leading up to today's episode. Our conversation is full of very compelling topics that include anxiety, belief, the unconscious, ritual and more, based on Tad's work studying Jacques Lacan, Sigmund Freud, Paul Tillich, and some other Continental philosophers. What is the function of ANXIETY when it comes to belief or ritual? Why do people who don't believe in God still act as though God is there anyway? What should we know about ourselves so we can confront our weaknesses more effectively? Find extensive show notes with links to books, people, websites, and resources for this episode at SparkMyMuse.com - and don't forget to contribute a few dollars to cover the costs of audio hosting and production.

Thank you for listening in. Spark My Muse is heard in 158 countries and needs listener help to pay the bills. You can support for $1 or more each month and get insider goodies using this https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse member link. Other ways to help are to rate the show on iTunes, pass along the episodes on Twitter or talk about them with friends, or make posters, love songs, and paint your face. Submit your creative ideas and you may get a treat from me to you!

Connect with me on TWITTER: @lisadelay

INSTA: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Have a spark-filled day!

Much love,

~Lisa

EXPECT DeLays! Tad DeLay and I are not related, but we've been having fun with name humor leading up to today's episode. Our conversation is full of very compelling topics that include anxiety, belief, the unconscious, ritual and more, based on Tad's work studying Jacques Lacan, Sigmund Freud, Paul Tillich, and some other Continental philosophers. What is the function of ANXIETY when it comes to belief or ritual? Why do people who don't believe in God still act as though God is there anyway? What should we know about ourselves so we can confront our weaknesses more effectively? Find extensive show notes with links to books, people, websites, and resources for this episode at SparkMyMuse.com - and don't forget to contribute a few dollars to cover the costs of audio hosting and production.

Thank you for listening in. Spark My Muse is heard in 158 countries and needs listener help to pay the bills. You can support for $1 or more each month and get insider goodies using this https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse member link. Other ways to help are to rate the show on iTunes, pass along the episodes on Twitter or talk about them with friends, or make posters, love songs, and paint your face. Submit your creative ideas and you may get a treat from me to you!

Connect with me on TWITTER: @lisadelay

INSTA: @lisacolondelay

FB: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Have a spark-filled day!

Much love,

~Lisa