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Love, Grief, Beauty, Fear, Spirituality, Mysticism, Transformation, Choices, Nature."Twinkle" Marie Porter-Manning's writings have been included in publications and services around the world. For the first time bound in a poetry book all their own, her selected writings, some mystic in nature, others raw with physical-world portrayals of the landscapes we live in, created with passion, emotion, reflection and thoughtfulness. Throughout, it is clear she recognizes our journeys are Accompanied with those who weave in and out of our lives: the people, the places, the creatures. Upon reading, one quickly realizes that, even in mundane things, the Divine is right there too.A compelling collection worthy of contemporary exploration. Writer. Author. Poet. Artist. Semi-retired award-winning television-producer. Minister and Retreat Leader. "Twinkle" Marie Porter-Manning is an interfaith minister who has been leading workshops, retreats and seminars in the secular and spiritual worlds for more than two decades. She began writing poetry as a teenager and uses it to this day to process and share life's experiences. She resides in Maine with her husband and their youngest son. On majestic Moosehead Lake she leads all manner of collaborative, nature-based, spiritual, artistic and writing retreats. Her published works include The Blessing Book Series; Women of Spirit, Sacred Paths of Wisdom Keepers; Intentional Visualization, and her seminal theology book, Living Life as a Prayer which was published in 2020.Among her favorite types of poetry to write are 20-line pantoums, several of which are included in this collection.www.MatrikaPress.com/twinkle-marie-manningwww.TwinklesPlace.org AccompaniedPoetry by "Twinkle" Marie Porter-ManningCover Image: Resin art by Joscelyne Drew, Surf & Earth Designs

Divinely inspired. Practically written. Living Life as a Prayer presents a transformational theology that is accessible to everyone who wishes to embrace life in gratitude and grace. As a spiritual guidebook, Living Life as a Prayer outlines principles and practices to help us more deeply connect with that which we personally and uniquely identify as holy.In her seminal work, Rev. Porter-Manning shepherds readers toward realizing our intrinsic connection to each other, and to the Divine.www.MatrikaPress.orghttp: //matrikapress.com/twinkle-marie-manning/ABOUT AUTHOR: Rev. "Twinkle" Marie Porter-Manning is an innovative interfaith minister, wedding officiant, skilled ritualist and liturgist, author, poet and artist who has been leading workshops, retreats and seminars in the secular and spiritual worlds for more than two decades. She is the senior minister of The Church of Kineo.http: //twinklesplace.org/about-twinkle/http: //thechurchofkineo.org/#LivingLifeAsAPrayer#PulpitOfPeace#RSODTE

Moosehead Lake Reflections is designed to be used as a journal, as well as a spiritual exploration tool. With the backdrop of this majestic lake, surrounded by lushes views in every direction, those who live in or visit Maine's Moosehead Lake find both comfort and inspiration here.Moosehead Lake Reflections is where you can contemplate and document your inner-most thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences. Wherever you are on your journey, and in both times of joy and in times of sorrow, may this book serve you well.ABOUT THE AUTHOR"Twinkle" Marie Porter-Manning is an interfaith minister who has been leading workshops, retreats and seminars in the secular and spiritual worlds for more than two decades. She shares a home in Rockwood, Maine with her husband and their youngest son. http: //matrikapress.com/twinkle-marie-manning/http: //mooseheadlakeretreats.org/ABOUT THE PUBLISHERMatrika Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to publishing works in alignment with liberal religious values, principles, spiritualities and philosophies. Matrika Press is connected with The Church of Kineo, an emerging ministry in Rockwood, Maine. www.MatrikaPress.com

30 Days of Reflection is part of the Matrika Press Blessing Book series. It is designed to be used as a self-led retreat that you guide yourself on. It can help you - mark a milestone - process a loss or transition - affirm what is next for you as you cross a threshold and visualize your greatest intention for your life.

The Family Blessing Book was created with the family in mind. At the heart of Blessing Books is the desire to share sentiments, messages and stories that we can draw upon as sources of comfort and a reminder that we are loved. Wherever you are on your journey, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, may this Family Blessing Book serve you well.

This Blessing Book is designed to be included as part of ceremonies honoring women during the milestones and thresholds of their lives. Blessing Books can be given during times of joy as well as in times of sorrow. Truly whenever a circle of women gather in community to celebrate or support a woman, a Blessing Book can enhance the occasion...

The Circle Model of Shared Leadership by Elizabeth Fisher is a concrete group facilitation process that balances achieving tasks with emotional bonding. By using this book you will:¿ Learn ways to bring a collection of individuals together, in a committee, board, or activist project, uniting each one's efforts which are equally valued.¿ Develop skills critical to honing participatory decision-making and supporting the soul of the group, which must be kept strong if the group is to accomplish its goals.¿ Discover important principles, practices and tools that support effective collaboration within and among all the levels of organizations.Elizabeth Fisher has used the circle model when facilitating Women and Religion committees, developing educational material and planning advocacy/activism events.This book is sponsored by UU Women's Federation and is a resource for UU Women and Religion in their facilitation of UUWR Shared Leadership Women's Spirituality Retreat Series led by Gretchen Ohmann and Rev. "Twinkle" Marie Manning.The Circle Model of Shared Leadership is published by Matrika Press.http://matrikapress.com/the-circle-model/ISBN 978-1-946088-09-3

Toward a Theology of Santa is part of the a Sermon in My Pocket series by Matrika Press. Rev. Dorothy May Emerson's sermon addresses the holiday season from practical and spiritual perspectives.

A collection of quotes by Tziporah Kingsbury from her upcoming manuscript: "Revolutionizing Intimacy" - A Guide to Creating Profound Relationships in The Bedroom and The Boardroom to be released in 2017.

She Stood There is a poem by "Twinkle" Marie Manning that has been read during blessingways and memorials, as well as for quiet contemplation and meditation. This poem is about transition, change and choices.

Desiray Howes' poem, "Equinox," beautifully depicts that moment Nature releases Winter and welcomes Spring. Formatted here as a meditation-style prose, readers will find themselves immersed in the transformation only new beginnings can bring. Part of a Pocketful book series by Matrika Press www.MatrikaPress.com