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,” …
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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, …
How Storytelling Sparks Kindness & How Kindness Sparks Storytelling
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach Storytelling and kindness can travel across time and space, far into the future! In my most recent YouTube video, “How Storytelling Sparks Kindness & How Kindness Sparks Storytelling,” I explore the profound relationship between storytelling and kindness, with a touch of inspiration from the musical, “Come from Away.” Let me …
How to Use Storytelling to Heal Your Past and Create a Better Future
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach As humans, we all have stories to tell. Our stories can be joyful, inspiring and uplifting, but they can also be painful, traumatic and difficult to share. Either way, we need to find a way to tell our stories because by embracing the power of storytelling, we can learn to …