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Finding Peace in the Familiar

6/29/2026

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Find Peace in the Familiar

Sometimes the best places to clear your head are the ones tied to good memories. I took this photo at Kathryn Albertson Park in Boise. When my son was young, it was one of our favorite spots to visit—we always just called it "our park".

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What's Your Colorado?

5/11/2026

 
Black and white selfie of a cyclist in a helmet and sunglasses pointing at the Welcome to Colorful Colorado sign. His touring bike is parked in the background. Text overlay says: The Weekly Spark - Live the story only you can tell.
When I crossed into Colorado on my bike ride across America and snapped a photo in front of the “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” sign, everything changed. For some, that sign is just a spot for a quick picture. For me, it meant something deeper.

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What's on your to do list?

12/15/2025

 
Motivational Monday - Put yourself on your to do list
Take a moment to look at this photo taken at Eagle Island State Park in Eagle, Idaho. Read the words on the screen.
When you look at this image and the phrase "Put yourself on your to-do list," what is your first impression?

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Choose Your Contentment

12/8/2025

 
Close-up of a small brown bird perched on a branch with deep red autumn leaves, symbolizing the peace and simple living theme of a motivational post.
It’s easy to get caught up chasing the next big thing, but real fulfillment is often found right where you are.

​Look at the simple wisdom of this moment. Captured in the peaceful setting of Kathryn Albertson Park in Boise, this image reminds us that the bird is settled, peaceful, and completely present. That's the power of living simply.

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Peace in the Present Moment

12/1/2025

 
The present moment is where life happens
This week's photo, taken at Birch Bay State Park, captures the shoreline meeting place of what was (driftwood), what is (the stones and water), and what's next (the horizon). It reminds us that our life’s journey is constantly unfolding, but the deepest fulfillment is rooted in the "now."

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