by Maria Koropecky, author of Closer to Indigo I feel travelling is one of life’s best teachers. Back in 1994, I stopped in Iceland for a weekend on my way back to Canada from Europe. One sunny April morning, I was standing at the harbour’s edge, gazing toward a mountain, when a local gentleman struck …
January 2026
Offering Project-Based Creative Support — DM to Collaborate
by Maria Koropecky Over the past few years, I’ve worked intensely on my own creative projects including my book “Closer to Indigo” and the documentary series “Saanich: Emerging Land; Emerging People.” What I’ve loved most isn’t just finishing them, it’s getting into the creative zone of: shaping ideas, finding the narrative thread, and bringing to …
Games People Play: What Pop Songs Teach Us About Ourselves
by Maria Koropecky I’ve been watching “Building the Band” on Netflix – so good! It’s wonderful to see new voices emerging on the music scene, adding their own flair to the mix. As a writer, artist and music lover, I’m curious about human behaviour and what makes people tick. I’ve noticed that sometimes people go …
A Quiet Day to Myself — An Empath’s Dream
By Maria Koropecky I spent this past rainy Sunday in January in my own little sanctuary, completely free to do whatever I wanted – and I loved it! I stayed in my pajamas all day, only taking them off for a quick shower before slipping right back into them for comfort. I watched videos and …
How to Find Your Footing in January
By Maria Koropecky I thought that after a few weeks of rest over the holidays, I’d wake up in January feeling clear, motivated and ready to begin. Instead, on this first full week of the year — even after a full moon — I’m still feeling disoriented and unsure of my footing and next steps. …