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by Maria Koropecky, Free Spirit Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Hello August! August was originally named Sextilis but was renamed in honor of Emperor Augustus when things shifted to the new Julian calendar. It has 31 days, its main zodiac sign is Leo, its birthflowers are gladiolus or poppies, and its birthstones are Peridot, Sardonyx …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Writing is a spiritual journey and words have a magical connection to the Universe. Just like artists use vibrant colors to create works of art, writers use words to create new worlds. If words are your world and you’re dreaming of writing a book someday, …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, and your values become your destiny ~ Mahatma Gandhi As a wordsmith, writer, storyteller and creative writing coach, words are …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper The word “serendipity” was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. He found the word in the Persian fairy tale, “The Three Princes of Serendip,” which was about three princes who always stumbled upon good discoveries while on their adventures without looking for them. I love …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Hello Writers and Storytellers, Now that spring is springing, are you feeling extra creative these days? During the past couple of years, I’ve been writing my novel, talking with people on Zoom, attending and giving workshops, producing my tv series, and coaching writers in my …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper Writer’s Block #9: Can’t Find The Time To Write Many people believe they don’t have the time to write a book, but the truth is, if you go to the library and bookstore, you’ll find plenty of authors – those who are currently smelling the …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper On this 2nd anniversary of the start of the COVID pandemic and with a war in Ukraine, and all of our own personal life experiences, we’ve all really been through it – up, down and sideways. I sincerely hope that these world and personal events …
by Maria Koropecky, Creative Writing Coach, Author & Crystal Mapper As the world has been watching Ukrainians defend their freedom with such heart and strength, we’ve also seen the outpouring of prayers, songs, supplies and donations heading to Ukraine with great velocity as well. It warms my heart to see people from all across the …
By Joh Benichou, Magical Facilitator When you think of SELF-care — and I do mean the capital SELF — What comes to mind? Meditation, Rest, Spa, Working Out…. but rarely do you and I think of dedicating time to being CREATIVE as SELF-care. I don’t know about you but growing up there was a shift from …
When I was 6 years old, my family lived in Ottawa and were part of a vibrant Ukrainian community. I also remember we had these huge sunflowers growing outside our kitchen door off the steps. The flowers with their big faces were taller than I was and almost seemed human to me. When I was …