We are all on a journey—a journey home to our heavenly parents. Any experienced traveler knows there are days you laugh and days you cry. We aren’t here to tell you how to live—we are here to share how we live—how we survive, thrive, and even find joy! The journey gets messy with rainstorms and sleepless flights but the hard times—the miserable times—those make the best stories. And the vistas, the sunsets, the little birds outside the window—those are the reminders that God is in the detail ...
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Otherwise – A Christmas Story by Ghia CooleyBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Mary D – A Christmas Story by Ghia CooleyBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Today, on December 10, 2024 just happens to be Day 344 of our mission… what is so significant about that day?By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – Winter is a time for self-nourishment and rest. But how do we do that in our fast-paced world? By learning how to Pause! Maia Toll https://www.maiatoll.com/ April McMurtry https://themoonismycalendar.com/bio-home-page?srsltid=AfmBOorhR1qVf86MGl_nhcmiY_2hJA_-wzkgGZIT4BTaLU2mj47V2hge Founder of Days for Girls Celeste Mergens https://celestemer…
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Happy Thanksgiving from South Africa (where no turkeys can be found to roast.) but... there is so much to be grateful for on this journey of life! The Apostle Paul wrote, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thes. 5:18). In everything? Even in the terrible, no good , very bad days? How do we do…
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Ghia – I spent the first half of the November lunation gathering thoughts about gratitude and discovered alchemy, which I am here to share on the November full moon. In this episode, I also share what I have learned from the waning side of the moon cycle. Web site of Tricia Walker https://www.triciadwalker.com.au/…
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What blessings come when we acknowledge God’s influence in our lives? And how do you remember them? each day we fight the battle between forgetting and remembering the Lord. Join me to hear what I plan on doing to Always Remember.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – exploring gratitude with the cycles of the moonBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Hey it's Spring in South Africa! Time to Spring forward... but wait. not too fast. I have a question, do you ever feel like life is unfair? Are you waiting upon a miracle? or running faster than you have strength? me too! I tend to learn things the hard way. One truth I just recently learned.... ALL THAT IS UNFAIR ABOUT LIFE CAN BE MADE RIGHT THROU…
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Ghia – I’m tired of falling forward. This fall, I’m changing the narrative and moving forward deliberately day by day, with confidence that God is leading my path.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – Connecting with my God through sunflowers, trees and the moonBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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What do you think you can do to prepare your heart and mind for General Conference? And what does Water Buffalo and the Windows of Heaven have to do with this day? Come join me to find out.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – How will I reflect on this fall equinox? I plan to mark my path on the way to Kolob.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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I want to talk about “seeds” its spring time in South Africa- a time for planting. The seed has so much to teach us of the miracles and mysteries of God. And it's messy!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – How water is good for the spirit.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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This Meditation is a gift in celebration of President Russel M. Nelson's 100th birthday. #99+1 This is for the ONE- YOU! I hope you enjoy There is an intro explaining the script and purpose of this mediation. (03:19) Begins the MediationBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Happy 100 Birthday President Russel M. Nelson! So what do you give a 100 year old prophet for his birthday? He’s asked for a lost sheep. In the parable, one of the shepherd’s 100 sheep goes astray, and he leaves the 99 to go into the mountains to find it. When he does, he carries it home on his shoulders, rejoicing. President Nelson said, “One spir…
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Ghia- It’s late summer, how much water have you been drinking? Want your whole life to be better? Consider drinking more water. Water for People https://www.waterforpeople.org/women-and-water/By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Yay! spring has sprung here in South Africa on this side of the world! I am loving it! Just when I thought I couldn’t do any more freezing gloomy days- Spring arrives just in time. The seasons are great teachers of change. An ancient Chinese philosopher Chaung Tzu said it best… “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butt…
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Ghia – Grounding—staying close to the earth, toughing it and sharing electrons with it. This earth is our home. I love it. The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Grounding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ddtR0XDVUBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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This August 9 I'm celebrating Women's Day with my South African Sisters! Which turns out to be a fulfillment of a blessing given to me by a patriarch 47 years ago. Do you ever get stuck in thinking your reflection in the mirror is your value? Me too... but I know our Heavenly Father sees us differently, as His strong and beautiful daughters.…
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Ghia - It's hot, but thank heavens there are clouds to cover us, shade us, and protect us. And it only takes a moment to admire them. Zach’s Cloud music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfycBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Are you like me, and desire the gift of remembering names? I think people feel seen and important when you remember their names. This Small Step I share some thoughts about the significance of names and have included some recordings of my Zulu friends and what their name means. Do you know what your name means?…
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Ghia – The Spiral Moon, the Great I am, and the present tense.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Maybe you've heard of the equation: E+R=O The EVENT added to your RESPONSE equals the OUTCOME! todays small step is how to add laughter into the response to create a joyful outcome. How many times have you laughed today?By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – Stars adorn the American flag. Why stars?By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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This Small Step episode is for those feeling stuck in the muck and mire of life? I have a solution for you! It involves waving branches and turning over cups. Interested?By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – Join me as I celebrate Christ this summer season through the miracle and wonder of almond blossoms, ravens, the magic of walking on this earth, along with fully ripe, home-grown strawberries.By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Todays small step... Prosperity & garbage dumps. Living in South Africa, I'll never see garage the same way. How can we find Prosperity in the garbage dumps? I interviewed my friend Sister Nkuli, she tells her conversion story and her great hope for the African people. You're in for a treat!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – The reality is, I don’t know much about Heavenly Father—I mean about who HE is. In this episode, I delve into the God I call Father as My Rock. Enjoy!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Happy Birthday Ghia! Today’s Small Steps is a story of the creation of the Zulu people and a celebration of the great plan of Happiness! Come walk with us on this creative spiritual journey!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – How to connect to the natural world through plants—specifically flowers Sleeping Bees https://mymodernmet.com/joe-neely-sleeping-bees/By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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We heard about the northern lights on display in the Northern USA and our family sent pictures that were amazing! The ancient people of the north believed it was the spirits of their deceased family and friends visiting. And when it shone brightly it was because they were happy, dancing, playing games and riding horses- they were celebrating! Do yo…
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Ghia – Reason tells me we have a Heavenly Mother. You can find her in Wisdom, Counsel and Understanding. And wonderfully, in the new moon and rainbows as well. Find Mandy Green here. https://www.mandybgreen.com/By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Join me on our journey in South Africa, where serendipity happens daily. We pray every day to be led to the one who needs the light of Christ, and we end up being the ones blessed. we share with you a beautiful Zulu hymn and small steps to move your forward on your journey today. Sawubona!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia – Spring is the perfect time to start eating bitters! So, let's get our bitter on! Dr. Bridget Somine, ND https://drbridgetsomine.com/ A good resource for herbs https://mountainroseherbs.comBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Shine your light is a guided meditation that uses imagery and is told in a narrative story of a journey. It comes from the scriptures, Doctrine & Covenants 84; 46 "And the Spirit giveth LIGHT TO EVERY MAN that cometh into the world." I hope you can sit back and relax and enjoy!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Are you a smiler? Or do you need the darkness chased away in your life, so you can shine & smile more? I share with you in this episode how to spark that light of Christ that you inherently were born with, and sparkle for others too see. I share the conversion story of Sister Bonny Kamalo and how someone shared their light changing the course of he…
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Ghia – The spring equinox is a time of balance, yet I prefer The Wobble!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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This is Take 2 of Follow The Sun… yes my Perfectionism has gotten the best of me this time. What a challenge it has been to navigate our way around South Africa, it would be impossible without the miracle of G.P.S. What new territory are you trying to navigate in your life? Know that we all get lost on this journey, or come to forks in the path and…
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This is take 2 of the guided meditation FOLLOW THE SON. We all feel at times lost, confused, and uncertain of where to go next. This meditative prayer will help your heart remember to follow the son, Jesus Christ, He is the way. Like all meditation take time to unplug from the noise and business of the world, to breathe and recenter your heart and …
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Ghia- What it means to celebrate and the God I know. Canyon Wren Song and Call - American Bird Conservancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuiNfUxqOMBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia - If you want to change the shape of your life, change your day. Each day holds all four seasons. Right now, in late winter we are in a magical time of day, full of inspiration. Don’t wish it away!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Small Steps is part of the Creative Spiritual Journey where we give you small deliberate steps to help you move forward on your journey. This weeks small step: The Open Heart. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Join me on your journey to discover how to open your heart and …
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This is a guided meditative prayer used to Open you Heart and Mind to the Light & Love of Jesus Christ. ENJOY!By Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia - Why I tune into the seasons, naming the moons, walking with JesusBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Sawubona! Is a Zulu greeting which means “I see you” I love this because to truly see someone is to love them and I believe God sees us! I’m Judy Cooley, My husband and I are serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal "Small Steps" is part of the podcast from Creative Spiritual Journey, wher…
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Ghia - This isn’t a show about New Year’s resolutions. Instead, it’s about " walking deliberately with Jesus Christ.” For the next two years, while Judy is on her mission in South Africa, I plan to deliberately (or more deliberately than I’ve done in the past) do these things— 1. Scripture study, journaling, prayer, meditation as well as selected s…
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Visit us at CreativeSpiritualJourney.comBy Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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