KAREN WALROND
Home Books Speaking Coaching the make light journal
HomeBooksSpeakingCoachingthe make light journal
KAREN WALROND
lightmaker • radiant rebel • total amateur
 

CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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sequences, spirals and a literary award
sequences, spirals and a literary award

There’s beauty and magic in this universe.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 3, 2024 Comments
read
read

Words to inspire your creativity.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 27, 2024Comment
home, redux
home, redux

on finding a glimpse of it

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 20, 2024Comment
a week of delights
a week of delights

the art of noticing

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 13, 2024Comment
embrace the ugh
embrace the ugh

You gotta get past the prickly bit.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 6, 2024 Comments
when it’s time to re-engage
when it’s time to re-engage

Sometimes the body knows.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 29, 2024Comment
reaching toward creativity
reaching toward creativity

It’s where the anchor might be.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 22, 2024Comment
a cadence of self-compassion
a cadence of self-compassion

It’s all about rhythm.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondApril 15, 2024Comment
on travel and space
on travel and space

And experiencing collective wonder.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 8, 2024Comment
on amateurism
on amateurism

A little about the new book.

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big plansKaren WalrondApril 1, 2024 Comments
the power of perspective
the power of perspective

Or “Walrond Weather.”

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 25, 2024Comment
a remembering
a remembering

Who were we before social media?

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big plansKaren WalrondMarch 18, 2024Comment
serendipity & magic
serendipity & magic

Join me on retreat in magical Santa Fe.

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big plansKaren WalrondMarch 11, 2024Comment
on empathy and kindness in our work and spaces
on empathy and kindness in our work and spaces

Lessons from a designer and a lovely sister-in-law.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 4, 2024kindness, empathy, designComment
seeking awe
seeking awe

Take a moment to experience wonder.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondFebruary 26, 2024Comment
the virality of good
the virality of good

how can we make light as contagious as dark?

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondFebruary 19, 2024 Comments
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"Mr. Rogers famously said that in times of struggle and challenge, we should “look for the helpers.” But lately, I’ve seen a lot of folks online say, “Who do we look to when the helpers are being brutalized, murdered, and
"I’ve long held that kindness — as exemplified by the citizen journalists, Alex and Renee, and, well, the entire city of Minneapolis, apparently — underpins all activism: anger might be the reason we’re activated, but kin
"We’ve also been preparing for an ice storm that’s promising to make its way into town over the next 48 hours or so. For folks up north, the forecast for Houston is likely laughable; however, Houston’s infrastructure isn’
"These friends of mine — these artists and scientists and inventors and doctors — are all continuing to do their amazing work, but it’s like they’ve adjusted their focus: now, instead of just pursuing a career for their o
 

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