Simply Authentic...Your Soul Voice is Calling. Take One, Give Two

Take One, Give Two I just had the most fantastic experience. You know those little libraries? (If not, find out more here.) https://littlefreelibrary.org/ There’s one close by here; I see it often on my Godwalks. This is a particularly pretty little library – it’s on a sturdy eye-level post, made of wood, has a peaked roof, two shelves, a door with a glass pane, and a nice big wooden knob. I’ve walked past it many times, peeked through the window a couple, and today opened the door. I found a book I wanted to read, Dovey Coe by Frances O’Roark Dowell. As I tenderly and gratefully took the book from the little library, I remembered I had two books waiting to be donated at home, just down the street and around the corner. A Summer all her Own by Roseanne Keller and The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton. I found “Summer” free at the Lake Oswego library and “Ruth” cheap at an antique and re-sale store on the coast when George was flying in a kite festival. I loved both books and didn’t want to wait one more minute to make my donation. I went home to get them and turned right back around towards the little library. A God-shot happened then. No kidding…there I was…walking back down the same street with two books…when a shiny, black compact SUV backed out of the little library driveway and headed my direction on the other side of the road. Instinct took over and I held up the two books with my left hand, pointed toward the little library with my right, and smiled at the driver I couldn’t see because of window glare. As the SUV got closer, I momentarily saw the driver’s face – a woman possibly around my age, fairly short hair, big smile, mouthing the words, “thank you.” If I hadn’t followed my instincts to go home, get those two books, and turn right back around to donate them to the Little Library, I wouldn’t have had that immediate experience of connection and joy with the Little Librarian driving the smart SUV. Always follow the promptings of your Inner Voice/Intuitive Nature, IVIN. You never know when you’ll have an opportunity for a new gift, a new receiving, a new connection, an opportunity to take one and give two. If you found this post helpful, please share it with your friends! Authentically Yours, Laura A great holiday gift idea: 30% off Comfort Food from the Heartland cookbook now through Christmas. Just $15.99, including shipping! $1 from every sale benefits Salem Friends of Felines. https://laurahandke.com/products-services/. Join me at New Renaissance Bookshop December 10th, 11-1:00 for my class: Authentic Expression: When It’s Time for a Change. Just $20 per person for a transformational event which will take you from a day in the life of your fully expressed authentic self to walking out with steps to take, and people to connect with, in service to your highest authentic expression and potential. Call the store to register: 503-224-4929.