This week Soulful Sunday becomes Soul Spaces.
Love in its essence is spiritual fire.~ Seneca
I’ve decided to change the name of this series to Soul Spaces to better reflect the idea of feeding our souls.
There are almost infinite ways to feed our souls. We each must learn what activities, people, and places nurture our spirit. Nature, family, creativity, and meditation are some common ways. Without being tied to a particular day, I can post anytime my heart is called to love. And what better way to nurture our souls than to celebrate love in its many forms.
I’ve been taking more time to nurture my body, mind, and soul this month and the roots are starting to grow. I feel a love coming alive inside me. It’s been a long cold winter, lasting more than 8 years. I’m ready to love. To love my self, to love others, to love a partner, and to love life. I’m back to watching sunsets as a way to celebrate life with gratitude and presence. I’m spending more time in meditation. I’m intending to spend more time on exercise and in nature. And I’m reading books, watching shows, and doing things that feed my soul.
I’ve always loved dancing, but haven’t danced publicly for a long time. In my 30s, I discovered the joy of dancing for myself. I would dance around my living room, creating a feeling of union with the music, almost as if the music is dancing me. Lately, I’ve been considering joining a local swing dance group. Meanwhile, I’m watching flashmob videos on YouTube. 🙂 I especially love all the creative marriage proposals that include flashmobs and dancing. Maybe I’ll meet my forever woman at one!
Love is the shortest distance between two hearts. ~ musebrad
Here is one of my favorite proposals; for the touching story, photography, music, and heartfelt expressions of love between Mike, Elizabeth, and Michael Jr. When Mike found a building named Grace in Bryant Park (which is Elizabeth’s middle name), he knew it was time to propose and where!
This video is one of the most creative and lighthearted flashmob proposals I’ve seen. And like many of these proposals, it’s paired to “Marry You” by Bruno Mars. From Bruno, Amy, Issac, and the gang to you and yours, enjoy!
If you’re ready for more love, here is a whole website devoted to the Best Marriage Proposals!
Will you marry me?
Hi Brad I love this post. I also love the idea of Soul Spaces. I call mine Heart Spaces or Quiet Spaces, just a personal thing I do for myself. I love what you are doing and the videos. Hope you are staying warm it’s been so cold last week and maybe snow here tomorrow. Big hugs to you on this Soul calming Saturday! ❤
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Thank you MichelleMarie. It feels good to be honoring my heart and soul, and encourage others to do as you are. I love the name heart spaces. May your week be full of soulful spaces. ❤
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AWH that’s beautiful Brad. I think when we have self care it helps us to be more productive in areas we thrive and excel in. Did you get snow? My brother lives in Springdale and said they got about an inch. ❤ Sunday hugs!
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Agreed MM. Yes, we have about an inch too. I’m happy to finally see some snow! 🙂
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AWh you are like me. I’m so happy about it. I’ve been outside shoveling the sidewalk and driveway and back porch so we don’t slip. 😀
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Enjoy!
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A lovely post, Brad. The growth of love has to start inside us, and that’s so hard to do when we are in a dark and wintry place. I’m so glad that the roots of love are starting to grow inside you. Like attracts like, and love will surely follow. Thanks for the wonderful clips. I love the happiness and joy and fun. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind and compassionate words Diana. It feels good to be coming back alive, nurturing myself, and having a comfortable home space. Hugs…
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Though I have not yet watched the videos yet I love the readiness in your writing 🙂 I love what’s happening for you right now! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Nice reflection on my journey Ka. I do feel ready, excited, and open for what’s to come. Hugs….
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I love Bruno and the way he sings, loved the impromptu dances and so sweet they all were. Great to hear about your soul searching, Brad and open to everything. Awesome and inspiring words.
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Thank you Kamal. The time for quiet and soul nourishment feels very good. Bruno makes some great music! 🙂
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Yes absolutely true, Brad. One surely needs to silence the mind and reflect within.
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I came back around again and watched the lovely proposal video!☺️
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wonderful. I hope it brought you as much joy as it did for me. 🙂
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Yes, it was special to share their moment!
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I’m glad that you’re feeding your own soul Brad and hope that you will find many other kinds of love in your life 🙂
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Thank you Andrea. I like your vision and hope to find many other kinds of love too! ❤
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Good for you – I hope you join that swing dance group! I really enjoyed the proposal set to the Bruno Mars song “Marry Me”. I have liked that song since I saw it in a wedding seen on Glee. I loved that show! (Is it wrong for a grown woman to admit that?)
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Thanks Linda. Good for you for enjoying Glee, and youthful things. I’m all for keeping a youthful attitude.
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I love the name Soul Spaces!
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Thanks PD. It seems to be a name that resonates.
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I really like the new title, Soul Spaces. A space where we can just let outlr souls be and share a bit of ourselves with the world. So lovely to hear you are embracing yourself and being you. Onwards and upwards. A lovely sunset 😊
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Thank you Mabel. I’m glad you and others are resonating with the name and idea to let our souls out to shine. May our souls thrive together…
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Wow, WOW, Brad, I am just finishing up mopping the tears streaming down my face after watching both of those amazing proposals .. Just fabulous..
Love that you are now feeling more in your own Happy Soul space Brad.. I hope you do join a dance group.. They are so much fun.. I joined a Zumba one a few years ago as a way to exercise.. We had so many giggles and met lots of new people..
Love the new name.. And so as I still wipe away happy tears..
Have a beautiful Sunday Brad… and I so thank you for being such a special friend here on WP..
Love and Hugs your way 💜
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Thanks for sharing your tender heart and tears Sue. They’re very moving proposals. I’m pondering what kind of dance to join. I like swing music and have heard good things about Zumba too. To tears, heartfelt expressions, and soul spaces… ❤
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🙂 go with what makes you feel good Brad… We had fun.. 🙂 though I do not go now.. but do keep up the exercises to music.. ( when no one watching ) lol 🙂
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Yay! Dance on my friend. Yes, I’m relearning to do what feels good. 🙂
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Those videos were the SWEETEST!! And I hope you continue dancing, my friend. I’m *so* glad your winter is over. There are daffodils, forsythias, and redbuds in store for you. Keep finding the magic. Yours is a noble heart. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words of encouragement Cynthia! I ‘m happy my winter is over too and look forward to dancing with the daffodils! 🙂
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Great name…great post and my heart soars to hear what you are doing…..keep after it!!
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Thanks Kirt. I appreciate you and your support.
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I really like this new title
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Thanks Drew. My muse and I approve this message. 🙂
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Aw I love this, Brad. That first video was a real tearjerker. ❤
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Thanks Julie. I thought so too. ❤
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Endearing post!
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Thanks Aina.
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I love it, Brad…the new name…your energy…your love of dancing!! I just danced the other night. They had a karaoke night at our clubhouse…I would not have normally gone, but an older friend wanted us to go with her. Well, I not only danced…BUT I SANG!!! oh boy…the B-52’s would have been mortified at the “Love Shack” rendition my fellow singers and I gave!!! Keep dancing, Brad. Dancing is a wonderful way for us to connect to our bodies…to our spirits!!
(p.s. I sent out an email campaign today and yours bounced back…I think it is because it was your old address. If you are interested you can sign up for my email list again, with your new address, on my blog…and I will make sure you get the email.)
Sending lots of love and sunshine…hope the new digs are working out great! ❤
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Thanks Lorrie. It’s nice to hear from you. You’ve been quiet on your blog. I’m glad to hear you’re out singing and dancing. Both of which I love but haven’t been doing. I’ve had more moments of joy, but still a lingering sense of dissatisfaction with my life. Hugs and blessings…
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I get it, Brad. It is hard to shake old patterns…old beliefs. And I really think it is energy stored in our cells!!
Here’s to embracing all life has to offer with the belief that we can do anything…anything at all if our hearts are set on it! Peace and love ❤
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Thank you my friend. May we open to more love and thriving.
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AMEN AMEN AMEN!!! It is KEY!!!!!
Lots of good energy to you ❤
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AMEN! 🙂
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Wonderful, Brad. I know it’s been a long night for you. I am looking fwd to my long-awaited dance video. =)
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Ha, ha Diana. Don’t get your hopes up.
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Tsk tsk. Nothing to fear but fear itself.
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I’ve heard that rumor. 🙂
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Right? Not like we have anything to do with it. You won’t record because you have far more important things… =)
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Not really, I’m just a chicken. If was dancing without knowing I was being filmed it might work.
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I marry people in Florida, and feel the same as you about letting the music dance me. Excellent post! ❤️🦋🌀
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That sounds like a wonderful service Sheila. I bet you see a lot of love and joy!
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So wonderful to read this Brad… now to dance! Enjoy x
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Ha, ha. Now everyone wants me to dance! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing! After a difficult journey, dance has become my way of celebration. 🌱
https://thesoulwhispersblog.com/2019/09/09/summer-soaked/
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I’m glad you enjoyed my post. Kudos on finding your groove with dance, self-care and self-acceptance. Hugs and blessings, Brad
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