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As some know from my past recent talks, I'm a bit puppy obsessed right now.

Our new babe, Nikki, is five months and so people send me cartoons and dog things and one

that I've really enjoyed.

There are three dogs, they're all buddies and they're kind of sitting around

and they're super animated and they're sharing about their favorite experiences. So one's saying,

you know what I love? Rolling in Dead Squirrel. Oh my God, yes, the second says, how about

peeing on the floor at Petco? The third's going, wait, wait, what's the

furthest distance either of you have rubbed your butt across a carpet? So, what that has to do

with today's talk? Well, we're in the second week of a three-part series, and it's based on the story from ancient

India of Natchikita.

And the focus today is on cultivating what's called Inner Fire, and that's the energy we devote

to what most matters to us.

So you could sense the inner fire lighting up those pups, you know.

And I know it's a stretch, but I wanted to share the cartoon with you.

So this talk, we're really looking at how our lives become more energized and meaningful, the more we're really connected

to what most matters to us. So I hope this is inspiring that you enjoy it.

The last class that we were together was the beginning of a three-part series on looking

at the three key inner strengths that really support us as we move through the spiritual journey.

And for those of you who are tuning in fresh, it was based on a wonderful story from the Upanishads.

I've always loved.

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