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October 9, 2023 43 mins

As Buddha said, “Make of your life a light.” What does that really mean? And how do we make our life, our gift of time, a candle flame that can light even the darkest places?

In this episode, T. A. Barron takes us on a beautiful journey of inspiration and light. He reads passages from his books Heartlight and The Great Tree of Avalon. We explore radiant ideas as well as distant stars, and we meet magical creatures including dragons, chimewings, light flyers, and more. We celebrate the light of story, of poetry, of Merlin, and of music, as well as the enduring light of love.

Will you use your life to make a little light?

Tune in to spark the flame.

Follow @tabarronauthor and check out this YouTube Short from T. A. Barron about his favorite quote from Buddha.

Learn more about Heartlight and The Great Tree of Avalon by T. A. Barron.

Download a printable copy of the poem highlighted in this episode, "Death, Soft on the Snow," by T. A. Barron.

Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of 32 books and counting. Carolyn Hunter is co-host.

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