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Christie Leigh Babirad
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Christie Leigh Babirad is a published fiction author and poetess whose personal essays have been featured in Tiny Buddha and The Mindful Word. She wants her readers to know that their feelings have a real place, and that this life can be so much bigger and grander, if we let love and optimism fully into our hearts. Her work can be found on Amazon at Christie Leigh Babirad and you can connect with her on the social media channels.
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SACRED CREATIVITY: Love your work for the journey it took you on

Christie Leigh Babirad·March 2, 2022
“We can’t always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it.” –...
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POEMS BY CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD: Jazz Soul, Jealousy and more

Christie Leigh Babirad·November 5, 2021
Jazz Soul Take me downtown to that jazz club you know,where everyone has a great seatat the round tableswith the...
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A NOVEL APPROACH TO LIFE: The whole story doesn’t come all at once

Christie Leigh Babirad·July 30, 2021
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott If you...
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WE ARE ALL ARTISTS: Creating your own closure

Christie Leigh Babirad·June 8, 2021
“All we can really do is love people. We can’t change them or make them do things they’re not ready...
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FLYING MAGNIFICENTLY SOLO: We are all irreplaceable and remarkable in our own right

Christie Leigh Babirad·April 23, 2021
“Be the person you needed when you were younger.” – Unknown I define myself as a romantic. I’ve been dreaming...
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RAISE THE VOLUME ON YOUR SOUL’S VOICE: Live a life that is full, bright and abundant

Christie Leigh Babirad·April 16, 2021
I believe learning to listen to your soul’s voice is one of the most essentially important skills to acquire mastery...
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