I’ll bet you’re thinking, “What the heck! There is no possible way to find any gifts in discrimination…Karen is truly losing her mind. How sad for her.” Hey, I appreciate your concern…it means a lot to me! And you know how I am… I believe that there is always a light shining in the dark. This […]
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And then the Universe answered my questions, from many angles and in different ways. The question was, “What do you need from me?” Essentially, “Where can I best serve?” You would think that I have heard this response before but, in all honesty, I was in denial. “How will I be received? Who won’t read
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Earlier this week, I spent some time with a group of young women. All are dwelling at their “bottom” and rebuilding their lives. Their common theme, and I do mean all of them, was how much they “hated” themselves. All were struggling finding their own intrinsic good and redeeming value. All had a hard time
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I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. It was 6am. I rolled out, trudged down the stairs, and started making espresso. I’d had a rough night of restless legs and a restless mind, which had me falling asleep somewhere between one and two in the morning. I wasn’t happy. In that moment, a
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“I’m right!” This must mean that “you’re wrong.” Bummer for you. You don’t agree? “You either believe my beliefs or I’m done with you!” Look familiar? You see, anytime we’re in a disagreement where either or both parties are closed-minded (convinced they’re right), there’s no connection and it’s an impossible conversation. What are your views
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Imagine being sentenced to death or life in prison. Now imagine that you didn’t commit the crime you’re accused of, that you have dozens of witnesses that support your innocence, and they’re ignored and not allowed to testify. Your reality is that you’re faced with a system that targets you, based on your race, socioeconomic class
Linda died a few months ago. She was 66. I met her 25 years ago when I lived in Hawaii. I found out via a text message from a friend who still lives in Hawaii. I tried to get some answers. There were none. I’ve called her phone numbers. No answer. I’m not sure what
Guess what? I went white water rafting. Again. Last year, it was an 8-day white water rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. This year a 4-day trip to Canyonlands, Utah. Somehow, I think I’m an adventurous thrill seeker. And then I get out there, thrill seeking, and remember that I’m not. I know what you’re
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I know what you’re thinking, “Hasn’t Karen written something else about acceptance?” Yes. I have. Your next question, “Why should I read another blog about the same topic?” Well, because this one is different and you’re looking for freedom and peace (again, I know you🙂). This blog just might help you understand the key to getting
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I called my Mom this morning. It’s her birthday today. She’s 81. She gave me an order a few days ago to NOT send her a birthday present and I always do what she tells me (that was my first lie). Instead, Paco, my awesome and incredibly rich dog, sent her a gift. It’s her
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