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Shadows Fall Behind

Shadows Fall Behind

Doodle Notes “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.’”- Walt Whitman This is a great reminder, although such a simple truth that it can be frustrating when you are in the middle of a struggle. I let this one be drawn without...
Why So Happy?

Why So Happy?

Doodle Notes “You ask an awakened person why he is happy. And he replies: ‘Why wouldn’t I be?’”- Quoted from page 69, I just don’t remember which book… This quote stopped me on my tracks. With my heart on my sleeve and ego steaming hot on the other hand, it sometimes...
Mira Joins Viztober

Mira Joins Viztober

#Viztober is an annual drawing challenge which explores metaphors in October 2025 – And that’s exactly Mira’s forte! This is going to be fun… Day 1 JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS Day 2 Swallowing Your Pride Day 3 Breaking the Ice Day 4 Spilling the Tea...
The Universe is on our side

The Universe is on our side

Doodle Notes The whole Universe is on your side.Be pronoid! Deep down, all is well. Yesterday, I was reminded that worries are just thoughts, and that, I think, is why this doodle resonated with me so much today. If I truly treated my worries as “just...
Here’s Your Miracle

Here’s Your Miracle

Doodle Notes This doodle continues on the same theme from the previous one’s quote: “This place where you are right now,God circled on a map for you.”- Hafiz Love doesn’t judge our pace, all is well! Love can keep drawing new circles over and...
Here & Now – Mira’s on Substack!

Here & Now – Mira’s on Substack!

Doodle Notes “This place where you are right now,God circled on a map for you.”- Hafiz May I add: “..with Love” A New Beginning,the Same Old Promise Here’s to my first post on Substack! So, I’ve been doodling Mira for over eleven years, (since...
A Plan That Means There IS No Plan

A Plan That Means There IS No Plan

Doodle Notes “Try not to shape this day as you believe would benefit you most.” ‘You think she has cleared her schedule for us?’ asks a miracle from another who replies joyfully: ‘I sure hope so! Let’s find out!’ “For you can...
Pausing My Patreon for the Time Being

Pausing My Patreon for the Time Being

I have enjoyed being on Patreon briefly in 2016, and again since 2019. It has now been six years of consistent posting with a monthly doodle plus a variety of other tiers including doodle stories, coloring pictures, and coaching. Wow! But now, I’m going to have...
Ridiculously Tiny Steps

Ridiculously Tiny Steps

Doodle Notes “The path of self-compassion is always open.”- from Deepak Chopra & Oprah Meditation Experience “Become What You Believe” Mira asks her heart:”Are you saying that if I just keep in touch with you, it’s...
Spirituality Explained

Spirituality Explained

Doodle Notes “Spirituality comes down to such a simple process: experience the things you value the most, ask inside for more, and listen to the response of the true Self that will guide your next step.”- Deepak Chopra on Deepak’s & Oprah’s...