I was walking at the beach and, as usual, I found myself unconsciously looking for rocks. I love rocks! Anyway, when I became aware of what I was doing, I had the thought that maybe I should try being fully present and deliberative as I looked this time. I set an intention to find my... Continue Reading →
John Edward was in Portland, Maine
The last time John Edward came to Portland, I wanted to go. I'd read some of his books, taken some of his free online classes, and watched his TV show, Evolve. I couldn't wait to see him in person! Alas, was unable to find anyone to go with, so I stayed home. This year when... Continue Reading →
Dream a little dream
We all dream during REM sleep. Maybe some of us are better at it than others: vivid color! Logical linear timeline! People you love! Rainbows and butterflies! But we all do it. We just don’t all remember doing it. There is plenty of advice out there about how to remember your dreams, such as programming... Continue Reading →
Like attracts like in 3 acts
I have been experiencing serendipities lately, that "like attracts like" thing. My author friend Kathy suggested that I look into getting my novel on the shelf at Letterpress Books. The two women I talked to there were named Karen and Kathy. As you might have already noticed, my name is Karen! and my friend's name is Kathy! I was... Continue Reading →
Angels and pennies
I was at the Community Market with my books today, trying not to feel discouraged by how slow it was, and the most amazing thing happened. I had a pocketful of pennies that I brought to make change when I sold a book. The first one that I gave to someone caught my eye because... Continue Reading →
FINDING JOY
I recently wrote about losing my joy rock that my friend Kristen gave me when she was visiting this summer. I stopped looking for it, because I had the thought that it would show up again when I started finding joy in my life again. Also, I have lately been trying to figure out how... Continue Reading →
JOY
For many years, I was fortunate enough to be part of a small group of women who practiced yoga together at the home of the instructor (and my good friend) Kristen. We were together at least one day per week and we laughed, cried, supported each other, and cheered each other on to be, on... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: A Still, Small Voice by Echo Bodine
I was in the middle of two other books when I suddenly felt an urgency to read this book. I picked this one up and put the others aside. I read another book by this author last year, Hands That Heal, and enjoyed it very much. This book popped up in much the same way, out... Continue Reading →
Animal guides
Last week I was driving by the river near my house and saw a Great Blue Heron from the corner of my eye. Amazing! So beautiful! He (I believe) held himself motionless in the river for several seconds so that I could be sure of what I was seeing. My husband said, "You probably just... Continue Reading →