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a journal about making light by karen walrond

"to the extent that you can, err in the direction of kindness"

"to the extent that you can, err in the direction of kindness"

Go out of your way.

Karen WalrondJanuary 31, 2018kindness, george saundersComment

make light, season 2, episode 4: hiding in the bathroom with morra aarons-mele

make light, season 2, episode 4: hiding in the bathroom with morra aarons-mele

Morra Aarons-Mele joins me to talk about about introversion, perfectionism, and how boundaries are like a lap pool.

the make light showKaren WalrondJanuary 30, 2018morra aarons-meleComment

the magic of the baby step (or real g's move in silence, until they don't)

the magic of the baby step (or real g's move in silence, until they don't)

Lessons from my friend Aimee.

Karen WalrondJanuary 29, 2018aimee woodallComment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring drones, Billy Ocean and an amazing artist out of Cuba.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJanuary 26, 2018billy ocean, NASA Comment

a happiness challenge

a happiness challenge

Inspired by Shawn Achor, I'm going to do a little 21-day happiness challenge.

how to make lightKaren WalrondJanuary 25, 2018shawn achor, the happiness advantage Comments

kindness and connection as quiet activism

kindness and connection as quiet activism

Some thoughts on kindness as a form of activism

Karen WalrondJanuary 24, 2018Comment

make light, season 2, episode 3: the power of onlyness with nilofer merchant

make light, season 2, episode 3: the power of onlyness with nilofer merchant

The amazing Nilofer Merchant talks with me about the power of Onlyness.

the make light showKaren WalrondJanuary 23, 2018nilofer merchantComment

the houston women's march 2018

the houston women's march 2018

Scenes from this weekend's march. Rise up, sisters.

Karen WalrondJanuary 20, 2018 Comments

this was a good week ... despite some disappointing news

this was a good week ... despite some disappointing news

I received some disappointing news this week. But I'm still looking for light.

Karen WalrondJanuary 19, 2018 Comments

make light, season 2, episode 2: exploring the world with ernest white

make light, season 2, episode 2: exploring the world with ernest white

My friend Ernest shares why it’s important to get out and see the world. (Hint: it's not just for a change of scenery.)

the make light showKaren WalrondJanuary 16, 2018Comment

silence is not an option

silence is not an option

Happy MLK Day. The time for complacency is over.

Karen WalrondJanuary 15, 2018Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring paper wigs, African dance moves and thunderstorms.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJanuary 12, 2018 Comments

travel & cross-cultural connection

travel & cross-cultural connection

The magic of cross-cultural connection.

Karen WalrondJanuary 10, 2018 Comment

the make light show is back - first up: roxanna sarmiento!

the make light show is back - first up: roxanna sarmiento!

Roxanna Sarmiento joins me to talk about looking forward to growing up, red hats, and how different cultures view aging.

the make light showKaren WalrondJanuary 9, 2018roxanna sarmientoComment

what does it mean to "make light"?

what does it mean to "make light"?

Gettin' all intentional about making light up in here. Strap in.

Karen WalrondJanuary 8, 2018#makelight Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring kindness, Slurpee waves, and jellyfish.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJanuary 5, 2018 Comment