Words that Empower IX has been a labor of love over many years. It is wisdom from around the globe, from many ages, philosophies, thoughts on life, spirituality and poetry.

Perhaps you have never heard of some of these voices such as Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, Mawlana/Mevl n , and more popularly simply as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Lao Tsu, Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Born: 605 BC, China. Or closer to home, Black Elk; Heh ka S pa was a famous wich sa wakh n and heyoka of the Oglala Lakota who lived in the present-day United States, primarily South Dakota. He was a second cousin of the war chief Crazy Horse.

You will also discover the wisdom of Buddha, Mother Theresa, Confucius and what I have learned upon the journey of a life time.

Whatever your belief system, you will find that across time all philosophies speak a common language, echoing from many voices and perspectives. There may be no absolutes in life, but Truths hold firm and true. I sum it up this way:

You Are An Unending Horizon. You are part and parcel of All that Is and above all, you are an expression of perfect love, here and now.

Many of us feel as though we have to earn love, acceptance. Untrue. Who and what your are at your essential level, your Spirit, is perfect, whole and unique. Trust yourself, trust your life. We are here for experiences and to love. That’s it. Kate