CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

make light, season 2, episode 8: celebrating your culture with malaka gharib

make light, season 2, episode 8: celebrating your culture with malaka gharib

Malaka Gharib joins me to talk about growing up in a multiracial, multinational family and why a hookah and mint tea on the patio is the secret to a good life.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 27, 2018malaka gharibComment

we're gonna trip the light

we're gonna trip the light

I want to help you make light. Here's how.

big plansKaren WalrondFebruary 26, 2018 Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring edible cutlery, motorcycles in Morocco, and the colour red.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 23, 2018Comment

cultivate joy

cultivate joy

A couple more reasons why gratitude is the secret to a good life.

how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 22, 2018gratitude practice, gratitude, positive psychology Comments

make light, season 2, episode 7: taking risks with aimee woodall

make light, season 2, episode 7: taking risks with aimee woodall

Aimee Woodall talks to me about taking risks to change the world, and months of alone-time in a forest.

friends, the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 20, 2018aimee woodall Comment

lessons on standing in your values

lessons on standing in your values

What I learned over the weekend.

how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 19, 2018black panther, wakanda, parkland massacreComment

this was a horrific week. we need beauty more than ever.

this was a horrific week. we need beauty more than ever.

There's no denying this week was horrible. We need to refuel for the fight ahead.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 16, 2018parkland massacre, ani difranco Comments

on practices and setting intentions

on practices and setting intentions

I'm trying a new practice for the next 6 weeks or so.

how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 15, 2018lent, practice Comments

make light, season 2, episode 6: meaningful travel with carmen sognonvi

make light, season 2, episode 6: meaningful travel with carmen sognonvi

Carmen and I talk about growing up internationally, the mistakes people make when they travel with kids, and inexpensive travel upgrades.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 13, 2018carmen sognonviComment

revolutionary love

revolutionary love

Valarie Kaur's 3 lessons of revolutionary love.

Karen WalrondFebruary 12, 2018valarie kaur, revolutionary love, make lightComment

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