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ministered to Christ". Is this Susan a healer? Either ancient or modern references will provide insight. In addition your name might bring to mind a modern businessfor example the name Stanley makes me think of Stanley tools. Tools are essential implements in almost any creation. What does that say about the person with this name? When contemplating your name you might think of famous singers, or marathon runners, or companies- whatever comes to your mind.

Ponder how you have played these roles in your life. Does Susan like being on stage for example? Does she have a natural presence and beauty that is hard to miss? Or is she a gardener? Is she very connected to the earth? Is her life dedicated to growing things- perhaps children? Does she easily make beauty out of a combination of things? Perhaps she is an artist. The possibilities are quite limitless, even from one name. And through investigation you will be able to discover what your name means to YOU.

Look to your own life for examples. Think about the moments that have sparkled and how they relate to the qualities you are uncovering about yourself. They may be as simple as a feeling you get when you did a certain thing or as obvious as a hobby or a way of life that you are already leading.

Taking an in-depth look at your own name, and what it means to you is a great way to discover or reaffirm your talents and gifts. You may discover things about yourself that you had forgotten, or enlarge images and feelings that you had only glimpsed. At the very least you will recognize what it is you are saying about yourself every time you use your name anew!

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