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Upcycling Magic: Transforming Old Jewelry into a Chakra Rainbow

by Maria Koropecky, Crystal Mapper Do you have some old jewelry lying around that you never wear but can’t seem to part with? I do—and recently, I found myself inspired to give one of those pieces a new life. On the weekend, I went to one of my favorite stores in Victoria, BC: Bamboo Beads …

Meet Me in St. Sidney, Sidney, Meet Me at the Fair!

by Maria Koropecky, author of Closer to Indigo I first noticed it in my early twenties — how the books we’re reading and writing can magically mirror our real life. I was in France reading Still Life with Woodpecker (1980) by Tom Robbins when the themes I was absorbing from the pages began showing up …

DANCE Through the CHAKRAS 💃🏼 this Holiday Season #chakrahealingmusic #dancing #victoriabccanada

by Maria Koropecky, Chakra Dancing Teacher Feeling stressed as the holiday season approaches? It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness and lose touch with what this time of year is all about – warmth, connection and fun! That’s why I’d love for you to join me for a beautiful event – a …

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 …

“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 …

When Tiger’s Eye Meets the Eye of the Tiger 🐅

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author and Chakra Dancer This morning, as I was getting ready for work, a song popped into my head loud and clear: 🎶 “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire and I am the champion…” Yes—Katy Perry’s “Roar.” I hadn’t heard it in a …

🧡 Orange You Glad You Felt Your Feelings? 🧡

By Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author and Chakra Dancer When I was in grade 3, I went to my friend Janet’s slumber party along with a few of our friends. Of course we talked, listened to music and ate some sponge toffee and at some point, Nancy started to get upset. I distinctly remember us …

I’m Officially Certified in Chakra Dancing — and this is Where I’m Heading Next…

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach, Author and Chakra Dancer I have some joyful news to share: 🌈 I just received my Diploma in Chakra Dancing and Creative Meditation! 💃✨ This marks a big turning point in both my life and my work. For years, I’ve been guiding Spiritual Storytellers — creatives, coaches, empaths, writers, and …

✨ Embracing Femininity, Glamour and Full Moon Magic ✨

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Last Friday night, I went out on the town with my friend Elaine, who invited me to join her and her husband for a gala at the world-famous Empress Hotel! I was so thrilled to have the chance to get dressed up and step into my feminine energy, …