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Origin story, how a title found its broader purpose
The spark for ImpromptuEnlightenment was struck in 2016, when I met two new friends in a metaphysical store in Long Beach, Ca. We all worked at the store offering our unique spiritual skills to customers. On our breaks we would talk about our spiritual skills, beliefs, perspectives, experiences, and our understanding of the reason we are here. One Saturday during one of these discussions, I approached Susan and Serafina with the idea of creating a YouTube channel where we could chat about any subject over coffee and each could offer our unique view on that subject without boundaries and judgement. Just laugh, be open and have fun searching for the meaning of life. When we all agreed that it was a clever idea, we came up with a plan. It was clear a name for the channel needed to be created.​
Later that evening, I got together with my friend of 20 years, Jackie. I had been bouncing the idea around with her prior to pitching it to the gals. Jackie and I began playing with names. The name had to reflect the premise of the channel. Spontaneous, unscripted, fun, uplifting, informative. After about 300 words and 150 combinations, finally “ImpromptuEnlightenment” revealed itself - a title capturing the spontaneous musings of insight and the unexpected paths toward understanding that the project aspired to share.
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After about 4 months and 10 posted shows, the channel project was redirected by the Universe. The store we worked at closed. Serafina, Susan, and I had other paths to pursue.
Clock forward eight years…
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Linda and I met and have gotten to know each other over the course of the last year. We were both volunteering our time and skills at the same organization. As, our time at the organization came to an end. Linda suggested we use our skills, talents, and knowledge to create a website.
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It began as a humble idea, born from a shared longing to create a sanctuary where curiosity, wisdom, and authenticity could converge without boundaries. Repeatedly shaped and reshaped by countless conversations between myself and Linda—two seekers with a vision that “spiritual knowledge,” in all its wild and wondrous forms, should be accessible, inclusive, and free.
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Of course, a vision as expansive as this needed a name to match its spirit. And we had it.
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ImpromptuEnlightenment!
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ImpromptuEnlightenment has been transformed into a many-layered, multi-perspective website—a vibrant tapestry of knowledge, tools, and perspectives. The site is a living archive, ever-growing through regular contributions from Linda and I, as well as guest contributors and collaborators from across the globe. Now, every visitor can find resources spanning spiritual philosophies, cosmic curiosities, religious traditions, creative life tools, and more—all presented with the same warmth and candor that have defined ImpromptuEnlightenment from the beginning.
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The first manifestation of this vision was the YouTube channel, brought to life by me with Susan and Serafina joining as creative partners and fellow explorers. Together, we carved out a space eight years ago where cosmic ideas, ancient truths, spiritual practices, and life’s big questions could be discussed openly and joyfully. The channel became a welcoming circle, where viewers tuned in to explore topics ranging from the mystical and the fringe to the deeply personal and practical. Soon the channel will relaunch with new hosts and new discussions. And perhaps, a visit from Susan and Serafina!
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We will also host new social media platforms. The social media presence ensures that the spirit of openness, honesty, and non-judgmental curiosity ripples out into the wider world.
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The site is not just a repository of wisdom, but a global meeting ground—an invitation for anyone, anywhere, to join the ongoing conversation.
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Above all, ImpromptuEnlightenment remains true to its founding ideals: radically welcoming, joyfully eclectic, and dedicated to offering its resources freely and without judgement. Here, every story matters, every seeker is honored, and every step toward understanding is celebrated.
It is with a full heart of gratitude and deep appreciation for the contributions and support Susan and Serafina graciously have given to the expansion of ImpromptuEnlightenment.
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Jackie, forever a loving supporter of my endeavors. Much love and thanks!
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Linda, Cheers and thank you for all you do! Your brilliant creativity and dedication to this expanding project and unwavering ability to hold space and vibration continuously keeps me in wonderment.
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What are the least used muscles used in the body?
The muscles required to smile. It takes less muscles to smile than to frown. It just feels like more because they don’t get as much exercise as the rest of the facial muscles. There are less muscles required to smile by design. Isn’t that amazing? By design we were given, an accessory for daily use that needs very little effort to use. Brilliant.
Have you ever noticed how the word “habit” itself tells a story about change?
Let’s explore not only how a habit can be dissolved in 21 days, but how the word “habit” quietly hints at its own undoing.​ Researchers and self-improvement enthusiasts have often cited 21 days as the magical threshold for changing or dissolving a habit. The key is consistency—by consciously making different choices each day for three weeks, you retrain your mind and body, gently dissolving the grip of old routines.
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Let’s look at the word “habit.” Break it down and you’ll see its transformation:
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Habit: It begins as a whole, a pattern established.
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A Bit: With effort, you chip away at it—a bit at a time.
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Bit: Each day, the habit shrinks further, now just a “bit.”
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It: Reduced to its core, sometimes only “it” remains.
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Gone: And with persistence, even “it” disappears. The habit is dissolved.
This playful progression from “habit” to “gone” mirrors the steady process of change.
After 21 days, look back and marvel: what was once a “habit” is now just a memory, dissolved little by little, as the word itself foretold.
​Habits may feel immovable, but with intention, they can be replaced or dissolved completely. Remember the lesson hidden in the letters: “habit, a bit, bit, it—gone.” Change happens not all at once, but in steps, until what was once a pattern becomes possibility.