Alaafia! I pray you are all very well as you read this and that those of you who may have celebrated any of the winter festivals of lights enjoyed spending time with your friends and families. I thought we’d bring 2011 to a close with another installation of Spotlight! the place where Ase Ire highlights people who are doing positive things. Today, I'm delighted to present a talented young woman who has some wonderful advice for us all to carry into the New Year. Peggy Robles-Alvarado ...

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I had a wonderful time laughing and, of course, eating with my loved ones last week! I pray that those of you who chose to commune with those close to you had a fantastic time. There is never a wrong time to gather together and express gratitude for each other and for all the blessings we have each been afforded.

Whenever I go home to New York and then come back to the Boston/Cambridge area, I'm struck by the difference in people's attitude...

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Today, Ase Ire introduces our first series, and I'm very excited!

Spotlight! will be a space to shed light on people who are doing interesting, inspiring things. I hope reading about these people will encourage you! Remember:  you can do anything you put your mind and action to and you can make your dreams come true. Know someone you'd like to see the Spotlight! on? Contact me!

Our first guest for the series is Ayoka Quinones, creator of www.AyokaPrays.com.