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Inspiration for the Spirit

A lovely place to wander for poetry and inspiration to soothe the soul

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lettersOne of the first things you discover when you put an inspirational website online, is that a lot of people will write to you. Many of the letters I receive are complimentary, praising the website and its content. Some are more specific, mentioning a section of the site or a poem the writer especially likes. Still others are intensely raw and personal from people who feel comfortable enough to confide and share their private thoughts and feelings. Mail is always welcome. I feel fortunate that there are so many interesting individuals who not only visit Inspiration for the Spirit, but also take the time to write.

Peace and Love always,
Patricia

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  1. Amy A says

    Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM

    Thank you for your contribution to the light, love and creativity in our world. I found you through a beautiful lady who lives almost 8000 miles away with whom I share an email thread in 12-step recovery. Every encouraging word helps me to be freed from the darkness of the soul where I used to hang out.

    Love,
    Amy

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    • Patricia Petro says

      Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 6:20 PM

      What a beautiful comment! I love that you’ve found some encouraging words here and wish you all the best on your journey to recovery. Peace and blessings, Amy. Please stop by often!

      Reply
  2. Jill Hewett says

    Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:34 AM

    I came upon your website when I searched for Anne Lamont On Aging. How do I subscribe?

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:28 AM

    Beautiful site and great information. The artwork is amazing as well. I just found out I am part Cree and wish I had my earlier life to learn more of the culture, but better late than never.

    Reply
    • Patricia Petro says

      Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 3:49 PM

      Hi Laura, Thanks for visiting and leaving your kind comment. I have no Native American blood in me, but I do feel a strong spiritual connection. That connection was strengthened after a road trip through Wyoming and South Dakota a while back. When time permits, I hope to write about it.

      Reply
  4. Len Dungey - UK says

    Friday, June 25, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    Hello firstly may I say I am very impressed with your site and being a lover of Native American traditions and ways of life I felt you were the right person to contact as I am trying to find a honest account of the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman as being a medium and healer for over 40 years during the last several months during my meditations I have been taken to the Native American lands by my guide Standing Bear where he showed me the white buffalo in a translucent white cloud and then he showed me the calf woman and she sayed to me they are here to teach me peace, harmony, healing, and compassion to all those who come to me/spirit for healing, so please could you recommend a book on the White Buffalo Calf Woman that in your opinion is true to factual as I have looked on line but none seem to jump out at me so to speak.

    Reply
    • Patricia Petro says

      Friday, June 25, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you for writing. Since the story about White Buffalo Calf Woman has been passed on by generations of the Lakota people, anything and everything written by a member of the Lakota is worth reading. My source for information on White Buffalo Calf Woman was the book, The Sacred Pipe: Black Elk’s Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux, recorded and edited by Joseph Epes Brown. The book starts with the story of White Buffalo Calf Woman’s first visit with the Lakota people. There are a lot of other books available. But the truth is, no matter who tells it, the story is always the same. Black Elk’s version was recorded years ago and is, in my opinion, as honest an account as you will find anywhere. Peace and blessings.

      Reply
  5. Dale Janke says

    Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Dennis,
    Saw your site and wondered if you are one of my cousins.
    Was your father’s name Henry and did you live in Walton Hills, Ohio?
    Let me know.

    Reply
    • Patricia Petro says

      Friday, June 25, 2021 at 5:07 PM

      Dennis is my brother, and the short answer is “yes.”

      Reply
  6. Julia Diorio says

    Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful poems and inspirational words. Thank you for this .

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    • Patricia Petro says

      Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      You’re very welcome, Julia, and thank YOU for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Dick Truax says

    Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Dennis,

    Look at this…two old friends finding each other years later on the internet. Good to see you again.

    Dick Truax

    Reply
    • Dennis Janke says

      Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 8:01 PM

      Hey, how are you doing? It has been a long time. What are you up to these days?
      dj

      Reply
  8. Doug Potter says

    Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    It’s been along time. Glad to see you are doing well.
    All the Best,
    Doug Potter

    Reply
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