Monthly Archives: July 2009

Nose to the Bliss

Posted on July 21, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

I’m not a clean freak by any stretch of the imagination, but I love the smell of cleaning supplies and the deeply blissful feeling that comes from walking into a clean and organized house. Unfortunately, since I’m not super wealthy, … Continue reading →

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Loving Bliss

Posted on July 5, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

My life is blessed and I mean that with utter sincerity. As I sit here and listen to the album Quietude by Cliff deMarks’, I’m reflecting upon all the blessings in my life and how fortunate I am to be … Continue reading →

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Freedom in the Balance

Posted on July 3, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

Freedom comes with a horrific price tag: blood, sweat, tears, and lives. What is it about Freedom that we’re willing to put our very lives on the line to fight for it? It is the essence of humanity and it … Continue reading →

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Friendships and Bliss

Posted on July 2, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

“Man”ufacturing is the last bastion of masculinity, but strangely enough it’s been at a heavy equipment manufacturer that I’ve found some of the best female friends a girl could ask for. Maybe it’s because we’re banding together to create a … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Bliss

Posted on July 1, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

The best meal I ever had wasn’t in a fancy restaurant, but was strawberries and chocolate eaten as I strolled through the streets of Amsterdam. I had one magickal day in Amsterdam and I didn’t want to miss a minute … Continue reading →

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Pen full of Bliss

Posted on July 1, 2009 by raine.clara.shakti

My passion for writing inspires me, enthralls me, enlightens me, and eases my burden, but when I go to put words on paper about my passion, I find myself blocked and I can’t explain what it is about putting pen … Continue reading →

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