CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring oceans, skateboards that become guitars, and encouraging cakes.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 9, 2018 Comment

shine

shine

How to achieve big potential, courtesy Shawn Achor.

Karen WalrondFebruary 8, 2018 Comments

the make light show, redux: the lovely mira jacob

the make light show, redux: the lovely mira jacob

A re-broadcast of the lovely Mira Jacob, and what it means to be creative.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 6, 2018mira jacobComment

make your space more inclusive

make your space more inclusive

It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Karen WalrondFebruary 5, 2018Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring Black Panther, creepy sculptures, and Justin Timberlake.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 2, 2018Comment

attention is the beginning of devotion

attention is the beginning of devotion

On attention, devotion and #lovethursday

big plans, how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 1, 2018 Comment

"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