by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author I had such a lovely afternoon with my first book club who invited me to discuss my novel, “Closer to Indigo.” We gathered in a cozy, Christmas-decorated living room, surrounded by the gentle presence of four cats and a dog who decided to join in the fun. The …
Words & Writing
Unlock Your Spiritual Journey: 9 Magical Pathways to Healing & Empowerment
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Are you ready to go on a spiritual journey of transformation and growth? Whether you’re seeking clarity, creativity, healing, or a deeper connection to your true self, there’s a magical pathway waiting for you. Each of these pathways has been designed to help you empower yourself, embrace your …
VICTORIA FRIENDS – I have some paperbacks of “Closer to Indigo” on hand
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Does this list resonate with you too? If yes, you’ll really love my novel, “Closer to Indigo!” 1. Alchemy 2. Archangels & Guardian Angels 3. Archetypes 4. Artistic Expression & Creativity 5. Ascended Masters 6. Astrology, Birth Charts 7. Caminos & Spiritual Pilgrimages 8. Certain Well-known Thought Leaders …
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to KEVIN BACON: My 6 Degrees of Separation Story
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Have you ever heard of the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory? It’s the idea that all people are 6 or fewer social connections away from each other. This concept has always fascinated me, so I decided to trace my own connection to the legendary Kevin Bacon. Is it …
Ever Wondered Where the Word “Monday” Comes From?
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Having grown up in a Ukrainian-speaking home and an English-speaking school system, I’ve done a lot of translating in my head and have really come to love words and their origin stories. A few years ago, I connected some dots and realized that the Ukrainian words for the …
Keep These Links Handy!
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author We had a great turnout at my talk, “Empowered by Stories: Using the Gems of Your Heritage to Create a Fresh Start [Book Signing & Fundraising Event],” held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall. It was an inspiring afternoon of storytelling and …
Reflections on Easter: Breakthroughs, Insights, and Spiritual Centering
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author This past Sunday, I found myself at church, surrounded by the familiar rituals of Easter. As I listened to the Divine Liturgy, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the parallels between the themes of Easter and the chapters I wrote in my book, “Closer to Indigo.” In …
Can You Feel the Energy?
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author “Inspire,” “Spirituality,” and “Ritual” are all interconnected words, with “spirituality” serving as the bridge between “inspire” and “ritual.” Etymologically-speaking, “inspire” derives from Middle English “enspire,” originating from Old French “inspirer,” which in turn comes from Latin “inspirare,” meaning “to breathe or blow into.” This term was initially associated …
Life’s Too Short to Play it Safe!
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & the Author of Closer to Indigo Curious to know some behind-the-scenes stories about my novel, Closer to Indigo? Well, here’s your chance! My coach-friend,Georgina Halabi interviewed me about my book and it was so fun talking with her about my creative work. We talked about the significance of the …
Have You Heard of the Elanin Crystal?
by Maria Koropecky, Crystal Mapper You may not know this about me but I’m a bit of a Star Trek, the Next Generation fan. Any other Trekkies out there watching the series these days? So far, as a storyteller myself, I’ve really been enjoying the what-if scenarios and the literary, historic and geology references! I …