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SPREADING LIGHT...............



"THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF SPREADING LIGHT;
TO BE THE CANDLE......OR THE MIRROR THAT RECEIVES IT."
   ~~Edith Wharton~~

Each of us carries within us the power to encourage and illuminate others.....we also are encouraged and illuminated BY OTHERS.

Every exchange of ideas, expression of encouragement or message of good will help us along this path of life.

It is a real awakening to realize THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON PUT IN OUR PATH TODAY IS PURPOSEFUL....moving our development along.....at that moment.
nothing is for naught......
THIS DAY WILL OFFER ME THE LESSONS....I NEED......WILL I BE PAYING ATTENTION????

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  1. Beautiful, as always my friend... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Dear Jo, so true. Thank you for that. :)

    -Danielle

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  3. What a lovely post...candle or mirror, both equally beautiful. I will be paying attention too today...Dzintra♥x

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  4. Beautiful post Jo! It is so true, if we are aware of the many wonders that surround us, we are enlightened! Thank you for this inspiring post, I knew I needed to visit for some reason...xoxoxBlessings Christel

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  5. EXCELLENT WORD FOR THE DAY DEAREST!!!! Enjoy every part of the day and BE THE LIGHT! Anita

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  6. Hi Jo, what a wonderful post! Just lovely...thank you! Ciao, bella!

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  7. A beautiful post. Thank you for the reminder.

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  8. Oh my, Jo, this was an inspiring and beautiful post! Thank you, and I hope you have a very lovely day! :)
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  9. Jo, you certainly
    ARE the light and
    spread it so happily
    to other bloggers!!
    Lovely words and
    images to ponder.
    Thank you for this
    quiet moment in my
    day!
    xx Suzanne

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  10. there is no greater joy, for me...than to know i played a small part in giving someone a smile~a sense of hope...
    to try and love my neighbor as myself :)

    your sweet post has given me time to pause, to ponder and to be thankful!
    Hugs to you :)

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  11. How lovely, Jo! I so enjoyed reading this and seeing your lovely illustrations in photographs. I hope I will reflect the Lord's love in my mirror today.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. Wow..hugs! Hi Jo..this is so beautiful..I can't believe I missed this one..your words are inspiring and magical! I agree and i see life the same way..lovely to know a kindred heart and spirit!
    Kiki~

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