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Cheryl Melody Baskin: Passionate about democracy, the healing power of love, peace, kindness, compassion, tolerance, self-care/self-love tools. Founder FB community: Shift of Heart: Paths to Healing & Love. Author, Life coach, Musician, Sound Healer.

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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Horrific Times. Collective Exhaustion. Hope.
Dear Friend,
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dear friends, here’s my Substack article and podcast on Monday as promised. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com/p/you-can-be...
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How to Stay Rooted in Hope Even When It’s Hard
Dear Friend,
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Every Positive Action is a Win
Welcome to Letters from the Quiet.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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The Old Me Ran. This Time, I Stayed. | elephant journal
There are moments when I am still like that, and on a recent sunny Friday morning, I found myself faced with a situation that presented two choices again. Run, or stay and work out the conflict?
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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From Fear to Courage - One Breath at a Time: Part II.
Hi my friend,
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On+Turning+Almost+80%3A+How+I+Stopped+Rehearsing+for+Catastrophes+%26+Chose+Joy+Instead. elejrnl.com?p=4298305 Since writing this article, I officially graduated to 80 years old but everything I wrote before that still is true for me. Thank you for reading this on @elephantjournal.com
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On Turning Almost 80: How I Stopped Rehearsing for Catastrophes & Chose Joy Instead. | elephant journal
I reminded myself that every time I rehearse for tomorrow's disasters, I abandon the promise of today. Instead of asking, "What will happen if everything falls apart?" I’m asking different questions n...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I wrote an article for Elephant Journal today and if you relate to the theme, let me know in the comment/community section on there. And Blueskyers --thanks for giving it some love by reading it. Writers needs readers :-) @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/06/me-i...
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Me: “I Am Enough.” Inner Critic: “Really?” | elephant journal
Positive affirmations have always helped me change my attitude, let go of beliefs that no longer serve me, and gently nudge me toward loving and accepting myself more often.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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“The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step”
And here is the step that works for me every time …
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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Part II: Grounding in the Goodness Around You Despite the News.
Here are the grounding tools that work for me …
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
As I wrote, I was open about all my feelings and what I do with them during these crazy-making times. I wanted you to know that you're not alone if you're feeling this way, too. Please read, share, like, comment on @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/05/thes...
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These Chaotic Times & the Quiet Burnout Nobody Talks About. | elephant journal
Before we even finish our morning coffee, we’re trying to process wars, disasters, political chaos, economic stress, climate anxiety, aging parents, our own health
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Part I: Grounding in the Goodness Around You Despite the News
The news headlines are heartbreaking and/but here is what I do to center myself and still feel all the goodness in the world. I hope these ideas will help you, too.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Part I: Grounding in the Goodness Around You Despite the News
The news headlines are heartbreaking and/but here is what I do to center myself and still feel all the goodness in the world. I hope these ideas will help you, too.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
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Cheryl Melody Baskin (@cherylmelodybaskin1)
My poem is called, “The Test of our Legacy.” I’m shyly putting this formerly private poem out there in public for a minute or so. Let me know how it lands for you. Put your hand on your heart and try ...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Did any of you have an emotionally impossible time April 7th like I did? His threat to wipe out a whole civilization pushed me past any healing tools I could reach for. Published in @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/04/im-s...
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I’m Still Here: What I’m Learning about Myself in These Dark Times. | elephant journal
It’s okay to be in the darkness, the terror, and the heartbreak. It’s okay to lose access to the very healing tools I believe in, and it’s okay to trust that I will
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Cheryl Melody Baskin (@cherylmelodybaskin1)
In my Substack, “ A Light Between the Cracks” I create gentle calm producing podcasts - but even I need time to recuperate and calm my nerves down from the last few days of thinking millions of people might be annihilated. A madman’s action plan moment by moment built on egotism, narcissism, and vengeance isn’t my idea of a loving humanity.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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In my Substack, “ A Light Between the Cracks” I create gentle calm producing podcasts - but even I need time to recuperate and calm my nerves down from the last few days of thinking millions of peopl...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
open.substack.com/pub/cherylme... Every Monday, I offer a way to ground, center, and calm our nervous system amid all the chaos and challenges. If you’d like to have my offerings from “A Light Between the Cracks,” come to your inbox, I’d love to support you. Cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com
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Part III: Becoming an Inner Sanctuary in a Shifting World
Stillness in the Storms: When Silence Becomes a Lifeline
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Oh wow. I can’t believe it’s Thursday already. I remember my parents saying “where did the time go?” —and when I was young, I didn’t understand why they said that at all — but NOW I do. What IS that r...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Even during this insanely scary time, I find myself thinking about him - and people like him - in an atypical way and I thought I'd take my "brave" pill and write about it. @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/03/can-...
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Can a Heart Rooted in Vengeance learn to Soften into Love? | elephant journal
I know what it’s like to be angry, and I also know what it’s like to decide to soften towards love. Does our leader know the deliciousness of this, I wonder?
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
This article was recognized today in "The Mindful Life Newsletter"- Today's Best Stories. Thanks @elephantjournal.com Mixing humor, doughnuts, the seriousness of war, and today's admin wasn't easy! 6+Ways+to+Hit+the+Reset+Button+when+the+World+Feels+Upside+Down. elejrnl.com?p=4258770
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6 Ways to Hit the Reset Button when the World Feels Upside Down. | elephant journal
I’d truly love to hear what small rituals help you reset. In a world that often feels upside down, those tiny moments of sweetness are more important
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Every Monday I leave you unique and gentle ways to calm down your nerves, to ground, to find joy, to love, and to self-care in these crazy times. Today’s podcast is my gift to you. Subscribe free or paid for each Monday’s gem. cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com open.substack.com/pub/cherylme...
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Heart Whispers, Intuitive Blessings, & Affirmations
Listen now | A Belated New Year's Pep Talk
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hi everyone. I think you'll like/relate to this one. Part humorous, ALL true, Part serious. Writers need readers so thank you in advance. @elephantjournal.com 6+Ways+to+Hit+the+Reset+Button+when+the+World+Feels+Upside+Down. elejrnl.com?p=4258770
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6 Ways to Hit the Reset Button when the World Feels Upside Down. | elephant journal
I’d truly love to hear what small rituals help you reset. In a world that often feels upside down, those tiny moments of sweetness are more important
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This article is funny but it also contains a meaningful message in these crazy times. The story you're about to read really happened to me. Publisher: @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/03/6-wa...
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6 Ways to Hit the Reset Button when the World Feels Upside Down. | elephant journal
I’d truly love to hear what small rituals help you reset. In a world that often feels upside down, those tiny moments of sweetness are more important
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
If you’re searching for a new way to create an affirmation you can use that doesn’t feel empty these days, consider listening to my short podcast on the substack, A Light Between the Cracks. - Melody cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com/p/six-shadow...
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Six Shadow & Light Affirmations for Keeping Your Heart Open in a World That Hurts
How to Protect your Joy, Honor your Pain, and Choose Love Anyways
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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A Light Between the Cracks chat
Join now in the Substack app
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Tell me, what is/are your Purpose(s)? open.substack.com/pub/cherylme...
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Purpose: A Simple Song to Come Back to Yourself
Watch now | Affirming the Life You Were Meant to Live
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I wrote a short chant that's on my Substack, "A Light Between the Cracks" today. It's called PURPOSE. I say/sing these words every day and I hope you'll join me. cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com open.substack.com/pub/cherylme...
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Purpose: A Simple Song to Come Back to Yourself
Watch now | Affirming the Life You Were Meant to Live
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
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The Sound Healing "AHH" of Love on Valentine's Day, and Beyond
An interactive healing tool to help you open your heart even more to love
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Please consider taking a few moments to read my newest article in @elephantjournal.com . It came from a vulnerable and honest place within me as well as my passionate desire to help other people who are feeling the same way as I am. www.elephantjournal.com/2026/02/when...
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When You’re Holding it Together & Falling Apart at the Same Time. | elephant journal
I don’t need to tell you that it’s crazy-making out there. Heartbreaking, too. Yet, what about all the people from red, blue, and purple states rising up together in response to all the
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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Emotional First Aid For Challenging Moments
Part II: An easy healing strategy that will calm your nerves down in a New York minute.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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A Softer Way Back to Yourself that Only Takes a Minute
One Small Powerful Practice for Hard Days
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Subscribe to my healing community of love. Hard Times call for gentle reminders. New Podcast Monday. cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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Emotional First Aid in Heavy Times
An Invitation to Play, Breathe, and Restore Light When the World Feels Overwhelming
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please read this in @elephantjournal.com as soon as possible, my friends. I hope what I wrote helps. Know that we are all healers and life coaches and when one or more of us feels low, others will rise, and vice versa. Let's be here for each other. www.elephantjournal.com/2026/01/how-...
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How to Call Joy Back when Fear Tries to Take Over. | elephant journal
Is it even possible to feel scared and still find moments of joy? I waited quietly to listen for the answers from the highest part of myself, and eventually, my
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The+Night+the+World+Changed+Forever%3A+How+to+Stay+Sane+%26%23038%3B+Whole%E2%80%94No+Matter+What. elejrnl.com?p=4236854 Since writing this, the news breaks me every day. Calling upon a miracle for Minnesota and for all of us. @elephantjournal.com @shebelieved-shedid.bsky.social #Minnesota
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The Night the World Changed Forever: How to Stay Sane & Whole—No Matter What. | elephant journal
That night, I intuitively sensed that the world had changed forever. What did I do?
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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This Podcast is Dedicated to Renee Nicole Good Who Knew How to Be Love, Kindness and Light No Matter What.
Listen now | Yes. It's possible. Even now. Especially now. Even after the tragedy in Minneapolis, and the tragedy in Portland, and countless other tragedies ...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The+Night+the+World+Changed+Forever%3A+How+to+Stay+Sane+%26%23038%3B+Whole%E2%80%94No+Matter+What. elejrnl.com?p=4236854 "Refuse to turn away from what you know is wrong and refuse to lose yourself to despair." Here's what I felt. Here's what I did about it. @elephantjournal.com
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The Night the World Changed Forever: How to Stay Sane & Whole—No Matter What. | elephant journal
That night, I intuitively sensed that the world had changed forever. What did I do?
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Hi, like-minded friends, As we go about our usual lives, something big happened January 3rd in our world as you know. If you're having big feelings about it too, the article I wrote could help. Thank you @shebelieved-shedid.bsky.social @elephantjournal.com www.elephantjournal.com/2026/01/the-...
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The Night the World Changed Forever: How to Stay Sane & Whole—No Matter What. | elephant journal
That night, I intuitively sensed that the world had changed forever. What did I do?
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
substack.com/@cliffsedge/... A Powerful Message!
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Cliff Schecter (@cliffsedge)
I’ve never seen a simpler/better explanation of this moment in history.
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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A Gentle New Year Reflection
Listen now | A New Year doesn’t have to begin with urgency—sometimes it begins with a breath
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Just published @elephantjournal.com I can't wait to hear if you think making New Year's resolutions is a lot of "pish posh" or not. Please write me directly on my Elephant Journal page if you'd like. Happy New Year to all of you - no matter what. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/12/new-...
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New Year’s Resolutions: a Lot of “Pish Posh” or our Chance to Start Fresh? | elephant journal
This year, I can’t decide what to do or how seriously to take them. Sometimes, a new way of thinking helps me, so instead of calling them “New Year’s resolutions,” I'm
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
www.elephantjournal.com?p=4229244 for anyone who feels like this at this time of year, I think this article may give you comfort. @elephantjournal.com
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Christmas Through my Window: a Story of Otherness, Belonging, Empathy, & Light. | elephant journal
I dream of a world in which no one is left standing outside the window looking in. I dream of a world in which every person knows that there is a place for them...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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Your Body Knows the Way Back
Soothing Reminders and Simple Practices for the Moments You Feel Disconnected
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
www.elephantjournal.com?p=4229244 This. An important article this time of year. Thank you for your support. Published in @elephantjournal.com
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Christmas Through my Window: a Story of Otherness, Belonging, Empathy, & Light. | elephant journal
I dream of a world in which no one is left standing outside the window looking in. I dream of a world in which every person knows that there is a place for them...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
open.substack.com/pub/cherylme... Every Monday I leave a new healing tool to calm you nervous system doing in tough times. Join me. Subscribe free or paid. You’re welcome either way, my friends.
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Your Body Knows the Way Back
Soothing Reminders and Simple Practices for the Moments You Feel Disconnected
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Hi Blueskyers, how are you doing this time of year? I thought I’d write an honest,raw, vulnerable article about how I do this time of year. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/12/chri... I’d Love to hear from you on @elephantjournal.com
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Christmas Through my Window: a Story of Otherness, Belonging, Empathy, & Light. | elephant journal
I dream of a world in which no one is left standing outside the window looking in. I dream of a world in which every person knows that there is a place for them...
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Every Monday I leave a new Substack from “A Light Between the Cracks” for my subscribers. Here is today’s. Free or paid, you are welcome. Tools for Self-care, centering, healing, self-love in tough times. open.substack.com/pub/cherylme...
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How to Invite More Moments of Joy in Times of Despair
"A Light Between the Cracks" Podcast Series: "Heart Whispers, Intuitive Blessings, and Shadow/Light Affirmations"
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Even one of my favorite words, “Peace” is being manipulated. Read @rbreich.bsky.social today. Spot on. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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Who’s the Last Person in the World to Deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
The person who’s been waging illegal wars
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Every Monday I release a new healing Substack. Something that can help you recenter, ground, and self-care during these turbulent times. Visit “A Light Between the Cracks” and subscribe free or paid. You’re welcome either way. Here’s today’s theme: cherylmelodybaskin.substack.com/p/trust?r=20...
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Trust
A gentle podcast offering intuitive guidance for the days you feel lost
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Melody @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Something to think about. My article can be found in the amazing @elephantjournal.com Gratitude+%26%23038%3B+Guilt%3A+A+Full+Stomach+in+a+Hungry+World. elejrnl.com?p=4221838
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Gratitude & Guilt: A Full Stomach in a Hungry World. | elephant journal
Gratitude doesn’t ask us to look away from injustice. It asks us to keep our eyes open long enough to see the whole table and help make sure that everyone has a seat at it.
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