Healing Journey and Personal Growth From Life's Little Sparks with Lorana Johnson

Life's Little Sparks is a podcast for those ready to feel again. It's a space to let go of what life took and reclaim what has always been yours: peace, joy, and light.

My Easter Message 04/04/2026

My Easter Message Caution...This podcast is my religious Easter Message. I will return to my regular content next week. Thanks for allowing me to share my love for Jesus. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40732665

48. Enjoying the Passing of Time 03/30/2026

48. Enjoying the Passing of Time Time keeps moving, seasons continue change, we can't stop it or resist it. In this episode, I explore the pressure to “get it all done” and the quiet freedom that comes when we let that go—and simply experience the moments we’re given. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40670040

47. Are You Making It Bigger Than It Is? 03/23/2026

47. Are You Making It Bigger Than It Is? A small irritation can turn into a full-blown struggle when we keep picking at it—mentally or emotionally. In this episode, I discuss how we turn molehills into mountains, why we hold onto problems long after they’ve passed, and the need to let them go. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40541925

46. Lessons From a Daffodil 03/16/2026

46. Lessons From a Daffodil Sometimes the smallest things in nature hold the biggest lessons. In this episode, I reflect on how daffodils brave the wind and chill of early spring and what their quiet courage can teach us about living our purpose. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40387380

45. Your Brain Answers the Questions You Ask 03/09/2026

45. Your Brain Answers the Questions You Ask Your brain is always searching for answers—but the answers depend on the questions you ask. In this episode I explore how words like why, what and how guide the mind in very different directions. Ask the right question and you may discover amazing new insights. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40348980

44. The Hidden Cost of Multitasking 03/02/2026

44. The Hidden Cost of Multitasking When you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and grinding your gears just to keep up, pause for a moment. How many tabs do you have open in your mind? And is it slowly draining your battery? Because sometimes exhaustion isn’t about doing too much — it’s about switching too often. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40281060

43. Is Hurry Necessary? 02/23/2026

43. Is Hurry Necessary? Is it necessary to always be hurrying from one thing to the next? Can we slow down and still get the important things done in our lives and enjoy greater peace and presence? /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40196040

42. ChatGPT Knows How to Extend My Reach! 02/16/2026

42. ChatGPT Knows How to Extend My Reach! In this episode I share that even though ChatGPT has some great suggestions, sometimes we need to go with what we want to create. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40114970

41. Comparison Can Mess With Your Tail Feathers 02/09/2026

41. Comparison Can Mess With Your Tail Feathers This week I share a Dr Suess Story about comparison and how it can really take the joy of accomplishment from our lives. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/40037940

40. You Will Come To Love What You Serve 01/26/2026

40. You Will Come To Love What You Serve From a fable about serving to caring for my first vehicle, a 1978 Chevy Blazer, I share how we do begin to love whatever we choose to serve. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39791210

39. The Price of Anger 01/19/2026

39. The Price of Anger It's important to pause, breath and think about the concequences before we react. It may cost us something important. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39770855

38. How To Be The Happiest Fish In The Sea 01/13/2026

38. How To Be The Happiest Fish In The Sea In this episode I discuss how important it is to be kind to those people we come in contact with. It can make us like "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister; the happiest fish in the sea. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39709775

37. Behind the Curtain of Your Thoughts 01/05/2026

37. Behind the Curtain of Your Thoughts In this episode I discuss the power of our thoughts. Often the thoughts running our lives are hiding behind the curtain of our mind, similar to the way the wizard in "The Wizard of Oz" was running Oz from behind the curtain. Pull back the curtain slowly and determine what patterns you want to direct your life. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39619660

36. My Mom and the Three Levels of Christmas 12/31/2025

36. My Mom and the Three Levels of Christmas My Mom's passing and how the Three Levels of Christmas bring me hope. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39577795

35. A Christmas With No Gifts 12/15/2025

35. A Christmas With No Gifts On today's episode I share the two stories about the gift of time spent together and the love it can create. I'd love to get to visit with you. Book a call on loranajohnson.com Thanks /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39390760

34. Haste Makes Waste 12/08/2025

34. Haste Makes Waste In this week's episode I share a couple of experiences in my life where haste has created waste and frustration in my life. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39332855

33.Simple Ways to Change Your Experience 12/01/2025

33.Simple Ways to Change Your Experience In today's podcast I discuss ways that you can change your state of mind to create the experiences that you desire in your life. I share some practical examples of how each of the processses can be used. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39225005

32. How to Enjoy the Holidays! 11/22/2025

32. How to Enjoy the Holidays! Podcasts are ususally published on Monday morning, I decided to release this a bit early to give you the weekend to think about it before the craziness starts. In this podcast I sugest some simple things you can do both emotionally and physical to make your time with family more enjoyable. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39135305

31. Some weeks are tough! 11/17/2025

31. Some weeks are tough! I had a tough week but out of determination to maintain my goal of publishing a podcast each week I did it anyway. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/39071730

30. Does Happiness Come in an Amazon Truck? 11/10/2025

30. Does Happiness Come in an Amazon Truck? In this episode I discuss where happiness comes from and ways that I experience happiness in my life. What makes you happy? /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38988030

29. Dare To Get A Whole New Life 11/03/2025

29. Dare To Get A Whole New Life Choosing not to give up and get a whole new life can happen for us if we are willing. But we must choose. We can choose to quit or keep on working toward a great future. In this podcast I share this quote by Helena Petrova Blavatsky, "The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire--the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain. The more he fears, the more that light shall pale." /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38888420

28. Is Your Life In Entropy? 10/27/2025

28. Is Your Life In Entropy? It is up to you to decide what you are going to let breakdown or decay in your life. In this podcast I discuss being aware that only we can decide what things in our lives we want to sustain with our energy. Let's hope we can say, "Gees, I'm so glad that I did ____." as we sit in our rocking chairs on the front porch. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38789305

27. Beeee Yourself 10/20/2025

27. Beeee Yourself After feeling a litte down on myself I remembered that's the only person I can be. In this episode I share some stories to remind us all of how important it is to "Beee Yourself". /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38615295

26. What I Learned From Planting Bulbs 10/13/2025

26. What I Learned From Planting Bulbs Many little things in life can teach us lessons. What I thought about as I planted spring bulbs. Can we bloom after a cold winter in our lives? Spring will come. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38545775

25. Why Leaves Fall 10/06/2025

25. Why Leaves Fall Trees are wise enough to release their leaves in the fall. Are there things we can release to that we can experience new growth in the spring? /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38403315

24. What Crows and Honey Have In Common 09/29/2025

24. What Crows and Honey Have In Common Today I discuss stories that remind us how much our environment shapes who we are. I share the tale of being caught up with the crows—and even shot with them. And even a bit about how honey changes color and flavor depending upon the flowers the bees are collecting pollen from. What is in your space that is influencing your life? /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38393765

23. We Are More Alike Than We Are Different 09/22/2025

23. We Are More Alike Than We Are Different In this episode I share how I have found that when I take the time to get to know and understand others I recognize that we are more alike that I ever thought. I also share the importance of giving up the 7 C's of pride. Which helps us heal and understand others. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38302570

22. We All Have Only One Precious Life 09/15/2025

22. We All Have Only One Precious Life This is a thoughtful podcast that includes; a story of a pet duck, an assasination, and lost friends. Reminding us that we have only one precious life and how important it is to enjoy the people around you, /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38224685

21. From Wasps to SpongeBob: A Lesson in Perception 09/08/2025

21. From Wasps to SpongeBob: A Lesson in Perception This episode explores the power of perception and how it shapes our daily experiences. From a wasp sting that could have created fear in the garden, to SpongeBob mistaking bad breath for ugliness, to feeling like everyone’s eyes are glued to our flaws—our minds can turn small moments into heavy burdens. What if it's not what we see, but how we see it? /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38123495

20. Remembering What is Essential 09/01/2025

20. Remembering What is Essential In this espisode I share my experience with letting the little things get in the way of what is most important. /episode/index/show/e1b3d910-35a4-4747-bac8-4ea1d77b41af/id/38050445

Healing Journey and Personal Growth From Life's Little Sparks with Lorana Johnson

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