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Beautiful Sound

Posted on December 2, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: A young writer was interviewing a symphony orchestra conductor from Eastern Europe. The conductor had just been released from years in isolation in a prison because of his political view. The reporter asked the maestro a series of … Continue reading →

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Useful Obstacles

Posted on October 19, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is not to frighten them, but to challenge them.”   Woodrow Wilson And brave women, too! I love the idea of an obstacle … Continue reading →

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Energy Enhancers

Posted on August 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

As we hit the end of the week, our attention can flag and focusing on the work at hand can be more challenging and take more concentration. To help you stay more alert and upbeat as your day unfolds, here … Continue reading →

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Harnessing Energy

Posted on June 21, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Our energy follows our attention, always.  “Our attention is less likely to be hijacked by emotional anesthetics and habituated thought patterns as we learn to direct it. As we make a practice of noticing where our attention is going, we … Continue reading →

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EnergyEnlivens

Posted on April 6, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.”   Sarah Bernhardt Stormy Sarah knew a thing or two about spending oneself:She lived a big life, full of excitement and drama – not just on … Continue reading →

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“puddle-wonderful” world

Posted on March 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“when the world is puddle-wonderful…”   e.e. cummings* Have no idea why, but this lovely line of poetry floated into my head the other morning, just as I was waking up. It was doubly intriguing because outside my window there was … Continue reading →

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Energy Enhancers

Posted on November 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”  Albert Camus Feeling under par when it comes to energy with the time change? I know I am. Tinkering with time can make it challenging to keeping our writing … Continue reading →

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Adventure Beckons

Posted on September 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“September: And so, the adventure begins.”   Sign at the Local, a café Fall is my favorite season and so this sign jumped out at me on one of my daily walks. It made me think of all the beginnings that … Continue reading →

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Igniting Inspiration

Posted on August 2, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

I’m a winter baby, and as we enter the dog days of summer, I can feel myself slowing down and getting a bit sluggish, so any simple ideas I can find to give keep myself alert and open to new … Continue reading →

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Easy Energizers

Posted on August 31, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I’m always on the lookout for healthy ways to energize our days so we can keep our creativity and focus revved up throughout the day. Here are easy fixes we can all try:* Fruit fix: Adding one cup of fruit … Continue reading →

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