CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

in search of awe

in search of awe

Inspire awe within yourself.

how to make lightKaren WalrondMarch 13, 2019 Comments

episode 6 of the make light show: from trauma to triumph

episode 6 of the make light show: from trauma to triumph

My sweet, empathetic friend Indrani Goradia shares how coming in dead last in a triathlon was the first step in her journey to changing the world.

the make light showKaren WalrondMarch 12, 2019 Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring the kindness of strangers, mobile gardens, and bodies covered in stars.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondMarch 8, 2019 Comments

an experiment: becoming a happiness contagion

an experiment: becoming a happiness contagion

Think of me as a virus of joy.

big plans, how to make lightKaren WalrondMarch 6, 2019 Comments

cultivating resilience (episode 5 of the make light show)

cultivating resilience (episode 5 of the make light show)

Resilience might be the key to living. Here’s how I cultivate it.

the make light showKaren WalrondMarch 5, 2019Comment

fifteen

fifteen

Today is Alex’s 15th birthday.

familyKaren WalrondMarch 3, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring beautiful commuters, the moon in detail, and celebratory cartoons.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondMarch 1, 2019 Comment

impostor syndrome (episode 4 of the make light show)

impostor syndrome (episode 4 of the make light show)

Today (and many days) I tackle impostor syndrome. Join me to find out how.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 26, 2019Comment

my life list, redux

my life list, redux

Nine years ago, I made a life list. Here’s how I’m doing so far.

how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 25, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring the power of light, mind-blowing quilts and molten cakes. Yeah, baby.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 22, 2019 Comments

random thoughts on plants, obsessions and “playing hard to get”

random thoughts on plants, obsessions and “playing hard to get”

It’s possible that playing in the dirt is addling my brain.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondFebruary 20, 2019 Comments

episode 3 of the make light show: dress to express

episode 3 of the make light show: dress to express

I had a transformational experience in Stasia Savasuk’s Style School.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 19, 2019Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring tiny houses, giant kites, and a love train.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 15, 2019Comment

teach yourself

teach yourself

What are you waiting for?

how to make lightKaren WalrondFebruary 13, 2019Comment

episode 2 of the make light show: let's talk about rituals, baby

episode 2 of the make light show: let's talk about rituals, baby

In this episode of The Make Light Show, I share tips for adding more beautiful ritual to your life.

the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 12, 2019Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring small tomato plants, small whales, and small talk.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondFebruary 8, 2019Comment