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Samantha Hall

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Evergreen Alchemist: An evolving journey of healing, beauty, and connection through words and art. https://kindledconnection.substack.com/ https://tweetconnection.wordpress.com/

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 3d

Just published my latest post >> Shaping Whispers Into Form #art #crafts #drawing #spiritchat #KindledConnection #portraits

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Shaping Whispers Into Form

Where Silence Becomes Form and the Hand Obeys the Spirit

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 16h

Two pears in quiet conversation between light and shadow.
Stillness revealing what is sacred when we pause to see.

Stillness Made Visible - a new reflection on Kindled Connection.

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#ArtAsMeditation #KindledConnection #Art

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 1d

Before color awakens, there is silence.
Before voice arises, there is listening.

Shaping Whispers into Form explores how drawing becomes a language of stillness and silence begins to speak through the hand. #ArtAsMeditation #KindledConnection

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 2d

I love the colors!

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 2d

Before #painting, there is silence. Before voice, there is listening.

New post, Shaping Whispers into Form, explores how drawing becomes a language of stillness, where silence begins to speak through the hand. #spiritchat #art

Read on Substack → kindledconnection.substack.com/p/shaping-wh...

Shaping Whispers Into Form

Where Silence Becomes Form and the Hand Obeys the Spirit

kindledconnection.substack.com

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 3d

Just published my latest post >> Shaping Whispers Into Form #art #crafts #drawing #spiritchat #KindledConnection #portraits

kindledconnection.substack.com/p/shaping-wh...

Shaping Whispers Into Form

Where Silence Becomes Form and the Hand Obeys the Spirit

kindledconnection.substack.com

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to David Whyte’s next Three Sunday Series in November 2025 on The Mythology of Ireland. #Spiritchat #poet #poetry #writer #mythology
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November 2025: The Mythology of Ireland: Seen Through Nine Extraordinary Pilgrimage Places - David Whyte

David Whyte's Three Sundays Series in September 2024: Intimate: The Art and Practice of Working from the Inside Out. Virtual Series.

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 3d

Protection isn’t about walls, it’s about discernment.
Silence teaches us what is sacred; courage helps us guard it with love.

What helps you protect what is sacred within you? #Spiritchat #KindledConnection

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

Soeng…. to think, dream, believe, wish…. It means…heading to your dreams…. #music #art #spiritchat

Near Light by Olafur Arnalds

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Ólafur Arnalds - Near Light (Official Music Video)

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

Very nice!

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

I was born in Seattle! Enjoy your retreat and looking forward to hearing more about it.

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

Whispers taking form…

Another work in progress update of my charcoal portrait drawing…

#art #portrait #sketch #spiritchat #KindledConnection

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

Silence can be mistaken for agreement or used to avoid or punish.

But silence can also heal. 🌿

How can we use silence as healing, and not punishment? #spiritchat #KindledConnection #healing

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 4d

Enjoy your retreat and have a great week! #spiritchat

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AjmaniK @ajmanik.bsky.social · 5d

Dear #Spiritchat friends ~ attending a weekend retreat titled ‘Meditation & Spirituality’

We pause our live chat for Oct 5 and will resume Sunday Oct 12 at 9amET. Peace and light to all 🙏🏽😌

All the elements shine on an autumn morning by the river…

CC BY-SA 4.0 #Attribution #ShareAlike #photography by @AjmaniK.bsky.social

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 5d

Current work in progress » Charcoal portrait drawing. Also drafting next post for Kindled Connection. #spiritchat #drawing #portrait

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 5d

Silence as Courage

In silence, courage gathers.
Courage awakens in the pause before truth is given breath.

How has silence helped you find the courage to speak? #kindledconnection

Read more on One True Voice #Spiritchat Reflections >> kindledconnection.substack.com/p/one-true-v...

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 6d

Just found this fascinating Substack earlier today. The author is a French teacher, and she combines learning about art and teaching French at the same time! #Spiritchat substack.com/@samanthahal...

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Just found this unique Substack that combines learning French with art! https://open.substack.com/pub/theartoffrench/p/welcome-to-the-art-of-french?r=2fhpxv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWel...

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 6d

The Fruit of Silence

Silence is not empty. It is the soil that bears rich fruit. 🍃
Sometimes peace. Sometimes clarity. Sometimes truth.

👉 What has silence ripened within you? #Spiritchat #Kindled Connection

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 8d

Listen to your One True Voice. #Spiritchat #KindledConnection #OneTrueVoice

👉 What’s one line of truth you can call your own today?”

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 7d

Some quick sketches of portraits of faces at various angles from my sketchbook to prep for an upcoming portrait drawing this week. I should have used a softer pencil so the lines would show up better. #Spiritchat #KindledConnection #Drawing #Art

Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 8d

Listen to your One True Voice. #Spiritchat #KindledConnection #OneTrueVoice

👉 What’s one line of truth you can call your own today?”

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 8d

The Ambiguity of Silence

Silence can heal, but it can also do harm.
It may protect what is sacred, but also hide what is hurting.

How do you discern the silence of peace from the silence of avoidance? #spiritchat

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One True Voice - Spiritchat Reflections

The Essence of Our Collective Voice

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful country!

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Samantha Hall @samanthahall.bsky.social · 9d

Got lost in the details of this charcoal crowd drawing more than once — but each time I stepped away and came back, I found a new rhythm in the chaos. Sometimes art (and life) needs that pause to let things come into focus again. #spiritchat