St. Hildegard of Bingen (d. 1179), a Doctor of the Church, received mystical visions beginning at 3 years old that led her to see all people as “living sparks” of God’s love. As we believe that all people are created by God, then God’s imprint would indeed be within each soul. To think of myself and others as “living sparks” of God’s love changes how I see myself and others, especially the little girl with the sequin dress.