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 …
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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. …
Over the Sea to Skye: Crown Chakra Journeys to the Beyond
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author & Chakra Dancer We’ve arrived at the seventh and final chakra in this Songs, Stories & Synchronicity series — the Crown Chakra — the energy center of divine connection, soul purpose and spiritual surrender. To me, there’s no better song to represent this chakra than “The Skye Boat Song,” …
Too Beautiful for This World: Starry Starry Night & the Third Eye
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author & Chakra Dancer Some songs don’t just tell a story — they open a portal. And “Starry Starry Night (Vincent)” by Don McLean does just that. It’s more than a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh — it’s a spiritual anthem for the sensitive, intuitive souls who see the world …
Writing a Love Letter (and the Radio’s On)
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author & Chakra Dancer Yesterday’s Song, Story & Synchronicity featured Bette Midler’s “The Rose” and touched on heartbreak. If your heart feels tender and your voice longs to be heard, this one’s for you. It’s all about the Throat Chakra — and the healing power of expression. 🎶 In her …
“It’s The Heart Afraid Of Breaking That Never Learns To Dance…”
By Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author and Chakra Dancer There’s something timeless about Bette Midler’s “The Rose.” Maybe it’s the raw honesty in her voice… Maybe it’s the truth tucked inside the lyric: “It’s the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance…” that line holds so much tenderness — and truth. Most of …
Leap Day: Making the Most of Your Extra 24 Hours
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author of Closer to Indigo Fun fact: If you were born on February 29, 1968 and today is February 29, 2024, you’d technically be turning 15 years old, rather than 56 –> a difference of 41 years! A bit of a head scratcher, I know, but either way, Happy …
Frogs say, “Feel Your Feelings”
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author of Closer to Indigo I remember one of the kids in my neighborhood singing, “Feelings, nothing more than orange peelings…” but there’s way more to them than that. I attended a Zoom workshop for coaches this week and we spoke a little about feeling our feelings. We were …
It’s an Abundance of Mushrooms!
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach Have you been seeing a lot of mushrooms this season? I like to go on wellness walks several times a week and last week, as I was walking through my neighbourhood, I kept on seeing mushrooms everywhere I looked! And not just one kind of mushroom – several different varieties …
8 Best Crystals to have Nearby While Journaling
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Crystal Mapper Are you ready take your journaling practice to the next level with the magic of crystals? As a crystal enthusiast and a passionate advocate for personal growth, I’m excited to share the 8 best crystals to have nearby while journaling. These gems will enhance your creative flow, …