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25-41. Thanks for the Wishes

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 14th

Well, I’ve just come off a wonderful Monday–Tuesday weekend that really began on Sunday. My daughter came over from the mainland to Vancouver Island, where we both live, and we shared a lovely evening together. I made vegan bobotie—a Malaysian-inspired South African dish—and we savored every bite. The next day, my son and his wife arrived, and we surprised my daughter with an impromptu baby shower. Her dear friend joined us, and we pampered her with a face mask, a hand and foot massage, and even I got a foot massage, since it was my birthday! The evening flowed into laughter, feasting, and the simple joy of being together.

The following day, my daughter and friend headed home while the rest of us took the little ones to the park. Later, we enjoyed another delicious meal and gathered around a campfire, watching my two-and-a-half-year-old grandson delight in the flames. It was the perfect ending to a birthday weekend filled with love, warmth, and gratitude. We celebrated my birthday on October 6th, my daughter’s baby shower—she’s due any day now—and my son’s upcoming birthday at the end of the month. We even tried to squeeze in Thanksgiving!

Moments like these remind me that the greatest gift of all is family. Though my children live busy lives—one in Vancouver, one in Maple Ridge, and one here on the island—it was such a gift to have everyone under one roof. My son cooked up a storm: lasagna, shepherd’s pie, a hearty mushroom soup, and a batch of freezer meals for his sister as she prepares for the new baby. I came home with leftovers myself, all made with love.

I know not everyone has the opportunity to be close to family, and that makes me even more grateful. We shared stories, laughter, and memories, cherishing every moment. Add to that the nearly 300 birthday wishes I received from my online community—thank you all for the love! My heart is full.

Turning 71 feels like an honor. I’m well into my seventies now, and I see this as a season to keep creating, learning, and giving. I plan to release Our Forgotten Children as an audiobook before Christmas, continue hosting incredible guests, and, of course, welcome my new grandson into the world. Perhaps a little puppy will join my life in the new year too.

I believe birthdays are sacred reminders that life itself is a gift. Each new year invites us to plant seeds, nourish the day, and live in gratitude. We never know how many days we have, but we can choose to make each one meaningful. Share your wisdom, volunteer, create, and bring your light to others—the return will be tenfold.

So here’s to another year of life, love, and purpose. Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special. By the time you hear this, I hope I’ll be holding my new grandson in my arms. Until then, remember to listen, learn, and apply, for wisdom is always ready to blossom when you are.

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25-40. Gift of Another Year

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 7th

Well, when this show airs, I’ll have just turned seventy-one, the big 71, entering my seventh decade. It’s just a number, really, one that’s shaped more by attitude than years. Still, considering my father died at forty-five and others I’ve known have left this world far too early, I see each birthday as a privilege. I’ve survived another year, and I hope to see many more ahead.

As I look back across these seven decades, at all I’ve done, where I’ve been, what I’ve achieved, and even the “why did I do that” moments , I carry forward the good memories and leave the rest behind. Life is full, and I am blessed. My days are busy with podcasting, sharing extraordinary stories from around the world, and now, as a grandmother awaiting the birth of another grandchild, my heart is full of love and anticipation. Between the shows, the babies, and the books, my schedule is bursting, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Turning another year older only deepens my gratitude. I’ve signed a contract with the universe to keep doing this work for as long as I can see, hear, and talk, hopefully well into my nineties! The universe, of course, has its own plans, but I follow its guidance with joy. I’m proud of the books I’ve helped bring into the world — Our Forgotten Children, Liberate Your True Self, The Discovery of Self, and the next, Our Forgotten Seniors. Each one carries stories of wisdom, courage, and hope.

Age, I’ve learned, isn’t a decline; it’s an accumulation of knowledge, of grace, of purpose. The aches and pains come, but passion fuels me past them. I find inspiration in people in their sixties, seventies, eighties, even nineties, still living their dreams, still shining their light. They remind me that joy and purpose are the true youth elixirs.

So, don’t let age or limitations stop you. Share your story, your lessons, your laughter. Listen to your body, honor your energy, and live from the inside out. Let your wisdom serve others. Growing older is not something to fear, it’s something to celebrate. It’s a privilege to be here, to love, to create, to witness new generations rise, and to still have dreams that call us forward.

To everyone out there, whether it’s your birthday or simply another beautiful day, remember that every sunrise is a new birth, a new beginning. Live it fully, love it deeply, and keep sharing your light with the world.

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25-39. The Mind Awaits the Soul

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 30th

The mind is only a bystander, waiting for direction. I often speak of Knowingness, that sacred moment when the soul’s wisdom whispers truth to the heart, igniting the spirit into action. From there, the mind receives its cue, awakening with clarity exactly when it is needed.

True knowing comes when we trust the wisdom that flows from the core of our being. It speaks through the heart, stirs the spirit, and draws from the mind the clarity we require.

Thus, for all its knowledge, the mind is not the master but the servant, standing by until called upon, waiting for instruction on how best to use what it holds.

We have been conditioned to believe we must think everything, when in truth, it is through feeling that wisdom reveals itself and knowledge is understood. When felt at the core of our being, it is so profound it cannot be argued or denied—for it simply is.

As a child, I lived naturally in this zone of knowing, fully connected to the divine wisdom within. But as I grew, the expectations and demands of life pulled me away, and I forgot how to feel that inner wisdom. Now, many years later, I have found my way back. I am once again in tune with my inner self, at home with the wisdom, trusting the knowledge it reveals, and feeling lovingly and carefully guided at my very core.

I feel we have lived externally for too long, forever chasing life and dreams that are illusions. As a society, we have become lost and disconnected, no longer knowing how to feel the wisdom within. Instead, we live trapped in chaotic minds, mistaking noise for truth and distraction for purpose.

It is only when you give yourself space and time that you truly begin to feel the connection and understand what you need to know, and when. You begin to feel what is right, sense what you need to do, and know when to act on it. These feelings can be deeply encouraging, arriving just when you need them most.

So trust that Knowingness, that feeling of wisdom that brings clarity on what to do. Surrender to those felt truths, for they will not lead you astray. They are your compass, guiding you with certainty and showing you the path forward.

You are a divine being, here to live, listen, learn, and apply the wisdom you gather along the way. When you allow yourself to be guided, you step into the fullness of who you are meant to be. In that space, your light becomes illumination for others, gently inspiring them on their own path of discovery and growth.

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25-38. Sunny Side of the Street

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 22ND

We have all known the darkness, a place of fear, uncertainty, cold, and isolation. What truly matters is not that we entered it, but how we choose to emerge. Something always calls us toward the light, urging us to step forward. I believe in the “Sunny Side of the Street,” where those still lost in the shadows can see the light ahead, beckoning them out. And when they cross into that light, they find others waiting with love, support, wisdom, and tools to guide them on their journey forward.

I believe in Free Will. Whatever has caused us to step into the darkness, whether fear, pain, or the weight of circumstance, it is only through Free Will that we can choose to rise and leave it behind. No one can walk that path for us; the choice must come from within. Yet when we decide to step forward, to cross into the Sunny Side of the Street, we discover the light has always been waiting. There, we are not alone. We find the loving support, the wisdom, and the tools we need to continue our journey with strength, courage, and hope.

Part of our darkness is learning to see the light not as a judgment, but as an invitation—to leave the pain behind and step into healing. Yet the darkness itself has a purpose. It gives us space to reflect on how we arrived there, to recognize that it is not always our fault, and to understand that even this is a life lesson. In walking through it, we become more resilient, more insightful, more attuned to our inner voice, and stronger and more courageous than we ever believed possible.

It becomes our story to share, what we have learned, how it inspires others, and a celebration of how truly flawsome we are when we piece our shattered selves back together with self-love.

The danger lies in staying too long in the darkness of despair, blind to the light that beckons and unwilling to take the steps toward it. We cannot wait for someone to rescue us, for those on the Sunny Side of the Street are already waiting with open arms. They cannot walk the path for us, but the moment we choose to step forward, their care, wisdom, and love are there to receive us.

I was in the darkness for over eight years. Apathy was setting in, and I knew that if I didn’t step into the light, my soul would wither. At first, the light felt blinding, and the shadows seemed to chase me. But over time, I grew accustomed to its warmth and began to see the shadows not as threats, but as contours that gave the light its shape.

Now, when I enter the darkness, it is no longer with fear but with peace and reflection. Since I have discovered that I am the light I seek, and in that darkness, I can now see with clarity what I am truly meant to understand.

Step beyond the shadows, for the Sunny Side of the Street shines with love, wisdom, and strength, ready to walk beside you, but alas, it is you that must walk it.

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25-37. Healing Beyond Hate

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 16th

With the shooting of Charlie Kirk this week, along with other assassinations that have already scarred this year, we must ask ourselves: what path are we truly traveling? Our society has become steeped in hate, where violence is used as an excuse to silence or punish those we disagree with. The film Civil War (on Netflix) starkly illustrates how quickly America could unravel under such escalation, and how hate, even in rhetoric—burns everything in its path.

How does turning on one another ever help us heal the pain or address the weight of injustice?
How does fueling hate, rhetoric, and division create bridges or invite real solutions?

When those in power spread discord and hate, they stir people into a frenzy. And in that frenzy, reason is lost, logic is twisted, and empathy and compassion vanish, replaced by fear and rage. Division has never healed a wound; it only makes the scar deeper.

We must pause and create space to reassess our accountability, our choices, our words, and our interactions. We need to own them, hold ourselves responsible, and from that place, ignite self-love that naturally radiates outward, touching everyone in our world. That self-love, and the love of life itself, becomes a force that works for all, healing wounds, softening divisions, and opening the door to true solutions.

True strength comes not from silencing others, but from listening even when it is hard. We can choose to rise above the noise, to be the voice of calm in a storm of chaos. Every act of love, no matter how small, is a ripple that pushes back against hate.

Take stock of your inner dialogue, where is it truly coming from? Is it rooted in trauma, fear, loss, a sense of unworthiness, or anger? We must heal those wounds, find ways to release that inner pain, and move forward into the light of illumination, wisdom, and self-love.

Because when we tend to our own hearts, we weaken the grip of hate. When we choose compassion over retaliation, we build bridges instead of walls. And when we honor our shared humanity, we become the antidote to the chaos.

The path forward isn’t found in louder arguments or deeper divides. It is found in each of us choosing to rise, to love, and to lead with the quiet strength of understanding. That is how we heal, not just ourselves, but the world around us.

Lack-itude versus Gratitude
When we dwell on what we lack, we feed the pain, the fear, and the sense of being less than. But when we choose gratitude, no matter how small the blessing, we shift the energy. Gratitude nourishes hope, strengthens resilience, and reminds us of the abundance already present in our lives. What we feed will grow; let it be gratitude, not lack.

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