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Enjoy the Sweet Life

Rising from the Ashes: My Journey into Pivoting and Running with SunPlum

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Some Days I’m Tapped Out Of My Mind

Some days I’m tapped out of my mind Left with nothing But obstrucating thoughts And deafening silence Still I leave room to hear The lovely white-banded Mockingbird sing. Some days I have everything Though I am grasping Pulling At straws Trying to slow A busy mind That run for miles....
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Happiness Not Just a Chance, But a Choice

Happiness is not just a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. You can be as happy as you make up your mind to be. Once you realize that happiness is not controlled by outside forces but instead by what goes on inside your mind, you can make...
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Restless In The World

You get scared of the future Then tomorrow comes The only thing is sure Is time seeping away In your anxiety In your busyness In your being In your obedience In your subversiveness In our paradoxical complexities And Human contradictions. You ask: What am I to become? Who am I...
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You Matter In The Big Scheme Of Things

  Life hurtles on at a dizzying pace Whether you rise or shine You struggle… To hold on To put on a good face And you ask yourself Does your life really matter? In the big scheme of things Your life may seem inconsequential A small dark speck Of light...
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18
Aug

Willow Creek: Your Private, Relaxing Getaway Near Downtown Raleigh

Looking for a serene, design-forward escape minutes from Raleigh’s energy? Welcome to Willow Creek, a quiet, tree-lined retreat with the comforts of a true home—perfect for families, professionals, and long stays. With three bedrooms plus a large bonus room, fast Wi-Fi, a cozy family room, and a private backyard, it’s...
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28
Jul

Raleigh’s Hidden Gem: A Private Bungalow Retreat for Your Next Getaway

Looking for a boutique vacation rental in Raleigh that blends elegant design, comfort, and convenience? The Private Raleigh Bungalow Retreat by SunPlum is a charming, curated home tailor-made for families, professionals, and groups seeking easy access to downtown Raleigh without sacrificing serenity. Set in a peaceful residential neighborhood, this beautifully...
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11
Jun

SunPlum Signature Stays: Discover Two Unforgettable Homes in Raleigh

SunPlum just doesn’t offer places to sleep—it provides spaces that feel like home. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, SunPlum is a boutique short-term rental company offering thoughtfully curated, fully furnished homes for modern travelers, professionals, and families. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, relocating for work, or in need of...
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14
Mar

“You’ll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” — Bob Marley

—————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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05
Mar

“What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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03
Mar

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” — Alexander the Great

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27
Feb

“Courage, my friends; ’tis not too late to build a better world.” — Tommy Douglas

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Shop Inspired Beacon Lifestyle shop: We offer high quality beauty & personal products, health supplements, clothing & accessories. Get personalized inspirational gifts online...
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25
Feb

“When the sun is shining, I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” — Wilma Rudolph

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Shop Inspired Beacon Lifestyle shop: We offer high quality beauty & personal products, health supplements, clothing & accessories. Get personalized inspirational gifts online...
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“If I had five minutes to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first three sharpening my axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
22
Oct

“If I had five minutes to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first three sharpening my axe.” — Abraham Lincoln

—————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” — Steve Jobs
13
Oct

“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” — Steve Jobs

—————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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Everything In Life has Purpose: The Good, The Bad and Super Ugly — Kaylaa T. Blackwell
30
Sep

Everything In Life has Purpose: The Good, The Bad and Super Ugly

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.”—Elisabeth Kubler-Ross When you look back at your challenges and obstacles, can you see the opportunities you’ve...
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“My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.” — Michael Jordan
21
Aug

“My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.” — Michael Jordan

—————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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“By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own.” — Mark Victor Hansen
14
Aug

“By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own.” — Mark Victor Hansen

—————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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Never Stop Fighting For What You Want, You Will Get Lucky — Inspired Beacon
10
Aug

Never Stop Fighting For What You Want, You Will Get Lucky

“When you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will show up.”—Les Brown Throughout your life, you may find you have to show up everyday to work harder on yourself than you do on any job. Humans are after all, a work in progress! Going after the...
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Found Sunshine In A Bottle In the Murkiest Of Bays — Inspired Beacon
02
Aug

Found Sunshine In A Bottle In the Murkiest Of Bays

  Though I was built from the Blues All I see is Energeia Yellows Eons ago found sunshine in a bottle In the murkiest of Bays That I had to scratch my way out of. Branded it into my Heart’s solstice Now…it’s Light It’s Warmth All wrapped around me From...
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Get Moving, Action Helps You Build Confidence and Courage — Inspired Beacon
27
Jul

Get Moving, Action Helps You Build Confidence and Courage

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”—Dale Carnegie Action is what you get when you open yourself up to an opportunity and do something. Action is where you...
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Only Mature Seeds Can be Fully Harvested, True Success Takes Time — Kaylaa T. Blackwell
25
Jul

Only Mature Seeds Can be Fully Harvested, True Success Takes Time

“There is a sowing season and a reaping season and they are not the same season.”—Bob Proctor Most of us know that true success and fulfillment take time. A lot of hard work and sacrifice may happen before you see the fruits of your labor. I encourage you to think...
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"If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want." - Kevin Ngo
23
Jul

“If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want.” – Kevin Ngo

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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"BUILD a ship before you BURN a bridge."
07
Jul

“BUILD a ship before you BURN a bridge.”

  ———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant...
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"If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." - Paul Bryant
28
Jun

“If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.” – Paul Bryant

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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"At one point in your life, you will either have the thing you want or reasons why you don’t." — Andy Roddick
27
Jun

“At one point in your life, you will either have the thing you want or reasons why you don’t.” – Andy Roddick

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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Take Control of Your Life, It's Your Choice — Inspired Beacon
25
Jun

Take Control of Your Life, It’s Your Choice

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.”—Wayne Dyer   Left free to wander, the good thoughts and bad thoughts will fight for position in your head. You have to learn how to take your thoughts captive—to harness those negative notions and replace them...
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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." — Steve Jobs
25
Jun

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan
22
Jun

“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”—George Eliot
18
Jun

It’s Never Too Late, Everything Is Possible If You Are Ready To Change

 “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot   Is it time for a change in your life? You may know when you’ve reached a point in your personal or professional life and it’s time for a big adjustment. This may be because...
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed." - Robert Schuller
15
Jun

“I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.” – Robert Schuller

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pele
14
Jun

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pele

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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"When life changes to be harder, change yourself to be stronger. What hurts you today, makes you stronger tomorrow." - Edwin Mamerto
12
Jun

“When life changes to be harder, change yourself to be stronger. What hurts you today, makes you stronger tomorrow.” – Edwin Mamerto

———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————- Kaylaa T. Blackwell is an IT Professional working @ Itron, Inc. and a student @ Southern New Hampshire University with a penchant for...
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Let Her Go - Passenger
11
Jun

From The Sky Lounge: Let Her Go — Passenger

Welcome to The Sky Lounge @ InspiredBeacon.com 🙂 Have a seat…kick back and listen/contemplate: Let Her Go — Passenger Moving song that talks about love, lost, and the importance of cherished moments, as it reminds you of someone special and never to take them for granted. #embrace #love #missyou #LoveAgain #FeelSoGood #share #expressyourself  ...
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28
May

The Circular Nature of Life: A New Beginning is Always Just Around the Corner

  “What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”—T.S. Eliot Life is a journey of exploration—a never-ending examination of your world and of yourself. The goal of this journey is not so...
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“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Winston Churchill
24
May

Stand up, Speak out and Listen with Courage

  There may be times in your life when you feel like you’re on the outside looking in; times when you are shy or mute. You may not feel like your voice can be heard because you think no one sees you or because you think people will criticize you...
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"When you diminish the Ego and move towards the Heart, you invite the flow of love, inner peace and abundance into your life." - Kaylaa T. Blackwell
24
May

“When you diminish the Ego and move towards the Heart, you invite the flow of love, inner peace and abundance into your life”

When you diminish the Ego and move towards the Heart, you invite the flow of love, inner peace and abundance into your life. ———————- If you like what you read, please feel free to Like it with a thumbs up, share or comment…thanks for stopping by and sharing 🙂. ———————-...
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Anchor the Ego and Move towards the Heart — Kaylaa T. Blackwell
10
May

Anchor the Ego and Move towards the Heart

“The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, person and family history, belief systems, and often also political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you.”—Eckhart Tolle  ...
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WE LOVE THE IRISH. Happy St. Patrick's Day
17
Mar

“WE LOVE THE IRISH. Happy St. Patrick’s Day~A smart day’s work with you is never done because you work as hard as you play…” — InspiredBeacon.com

    “WE LOVE THE IRISH. Happy St. Patrick’s Day :). A smart day’s work with you is never done~ because you work as hard as you play…”— InspiredBeacon.com Like our new Facebook page facebook.com/inspiredbeacon Share the Love: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens...
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Dance With Me — Nouvelle Vague
02
Mar

From The Sky Lounge: Dance With Me — Nouvelle Vague

Welcome to The Sky Lounge @ InspiredBeacon.com 🙂 Have a seat…kick back and listen/contemplate: Dance With Me — Nouvelle Vague   #LetsDance #DanceWithAStranger #love #courage #expressyourself #havefun #StayInspired   The Sky Lounge is a great place to come hangout, be inspired and meet and greet. Go to The Sky Lounge...
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Grass is Always Greener Where You Water It: Be Who You Want to Be — Kaylaa T. Blackwell
18
Feb

Grass is Always Greener Where You Water It: Be Who You Want to Be

It happens every so often, those times when you find yourself wishing you were someone else. Or when you get swept up in the rush of another person’s journey and before long that attachment lulls you into a false sense of satisfaction within your own life. While living vicariously through...
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