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May 31st 2026 
Spiritual Reflections
Summer Sabbatical
CONTINUE READING
May 31st 2026 Spiritual Reflections
Summer Sabbatical
CONTINUE READING
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Farrell is a mother of six, a spiritual blogger and an author of two works of fiction: Alma Gloria and the Olive Tree and The Angel and the Raven and a recent collection of prayers entitled The Pocket Cathedral. Farrell holds a Masters of Art Business from Sotheby’s, London and is currently completing her Masters of Divinity at Vanderbilt University. 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It is a virtual sacred space to come and seek nourishment for the mind, the body and the spirit. Farrell has launched, “A Year of Living Soulfully,” 52 weeks of spiritual reflections, prayers and meditations, simple and delicious recipes, soulful 7 conversations with people she admires, and weekly tips for finding more soul joy. Join her on a year-long adventure of discovering what it takes to live a more soulful life! Farrell is a mother of six, a spiritual blogger and an author of two works of fiction: Alma Gloria and the Olive Tree and The Angel and the Raven and a recent collection of prayers entitled The Pocket Cathedral. Farrell holds a Masters of Art Business from Sotheby’s, London and is currently completing her Masters of Divinity at Vanderbilt University. 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Every Monday morning you will receive an email that will encourage you to live more soulfully that week: Find inspiration from a spiritual reflection, a prayer, or listening to a Soulful 7 Conversation. Try out a simple and healthy recipe. Respond to the week’s tip for finding more soul joy. You can also count on meaningful book recommendations, health suggestions, and travel guides.
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