Let It Bespoken

What’s With All this Mother Bear Business?

I have a thing for bears. It started years ago when I lived in Boise, Idaho. I was working for a book store with a woman quite a few years older. I saw her as a mentor. She was going through a separation from her husband and had moved from a big house in the…

Marlene Kelly

October 7, 2010

Intuition, Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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Chippee Is Off the Old Block

When I saw your scruffy face on the shelter’s website I thought you were the one. A virtual match connecting you to me, You busy little bee. Your golden hair and your button nose Imprinted in my memory. One simple picture, one slightly too-perky name. A sign, a wish, a silent hope That you would…

Marlene Kelly

October 4, 2010

Personal Development, Poetry, Self Growth

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Do You Want to Know a Secret?

Okay, I admit it. I was inspired to write about secrets because of Project Runway. I know it’s on Lifetime now, but I don’t care. I’m a loyal fan of the show. As far as reality shows are concerned, at least this one has fashionable people who are talented, creative, unafraid to speak their mind…

Marlene Kelly

September 30, 2010

Intuition, Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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You are a Figment of Your Own Imagination

“Someone else’s experience is always a reflection. Your own experience is your reality. The physical world is always a reflection. Your inner world is the reality.” — John-Roger I’ve been thinking about this quote all week. Not every minute of the day, but it keeps showing up in my head reminding me how true it is,…

Marlene Kelly

September 26, 2010

Intuition, Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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I Don’t Need Your Permission

Yesterday morning, a new friend told me, “You don’t need permission to live the life you want to life.” I had to think about this for quite some time before I realized that on some level, I am waiting to get some “stamp of approval” so I can do what I want, when I want,…

Marlene Kelly

September 12, 2010

Intuition, Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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Why Do I Always Want Control?

“We are conditioned to look out in the world for the source of our fulfillment. And when things don’t go the way we want, we try to find someone or something to blame. Attempting to control is trying to make life work. But life already works. Placing the blame outside ourselves is a misguided attempt…

Marlene Kelly

August 22, 2010

Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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A Letter to Myself

Oh my child, You are safe in the palm of my hand In the curve of my lap. There is no falling, No breaking, no doubting. Here is a place of soothing voices, Loving arms and adoring eyes. You are a light on the world Just by being in it. Here on my lap in…

Marlene Kelly

July 28, 2010

Personal Development, Poetry, Self Growth, Spirituality

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What Your Body Wants You to Know

Your body is woven as flesh with your divine self. It is here to remind you that you are alive. Trust it, it knows the way to wholeness And loves you completely. There is no need to fill yourself up, You are already full. Drunk on your own divinity. Remove yourself from the stage of…

Marlene Kelly

June 28, 2010

Health and Healing, Intuition, Poetry

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What Condition Is Your Love In?

“Love has no conditions. When we put conditions, when we put barriers and boundaries, then we lose love. Love is condition-less. Love is barrier-less. Look at the moon, sun, stars, trees…they are just on for everyone. When our love also flows for everyone, you become very natural.” -Pujya Swamiji Would you describe yourself as a loving person?…

Marlene Kelly

June 27, 2010

Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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Vacation Otherwise Known as Suspending My Regular Duties

Freedom from the day-to-day effort of answering emails, conference calls, last-minute meetings, driving in traffic, and the pressure to perform. I’m taking a breather, a break, a much-needed vacation. In a few hours, I’m heading to La Jolla, California to stay at a friend’s house. She’s a new friend, someone I admire and deeply respect.…

Marlene Kelly

June 21, 2010

Adventure, Personal Development, Self Growth, Spirituality

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