By Maria Koropecky In the Ukrainian tradition, we say, “vichnaya pamyat” which means “eternal memory” after someone passes away, and on this 25th anniversary of my father’s passing, I’m thinking about the concept of time in a new way for me. Time is mind-boggling. Twenty-five years is both a quarter of a century and a …
Words & Writing
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 …
After the Cartwheels…
by Maria Koropecky, author of Closer to Indigo After receiving some positive feedback from a publishing house regarding my book, Closer to Indigo (though not the answer I had hoped for), I realized I’m not the same person I was back in 2019 when I went on my Camino and started writing my memoir-turned-novel. They …
A Playful Way to Explore a New Place: Travel Bingo
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 …
Offering Project-Based Creative Support — DM to Collaborate
by Maria Koropecky Over the past few years, I’ve worked intensely on my own creative projects including my book “Closer to Indigo” and the documentary series “Saanich: Emerging Land; Emerging People.” What I’ve loved most isn’t just finishing them, it’s getting into the creative zone of: shaping ideas, finding the narrative thread, and bringing to …
Games People Play: What Pop Songs Teach Us About Ourselves
by Maria Koropecky I’ve been watching “Building the Band” on Netflix – so good! It’s wonderful to see new voices emerging on the music scene, adding their own flair to the mix. As a writer, artist and music lover, I’m curious about human behaviour and what makes people tick. I’ve noticed that sometimes people go …
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. …
Sharing Some Birthday Wisdom…
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author It’s my turn to have another birthday and I’m so grateful that I’m healthy and happy and still here! This past year was one of the best in a long time and here’s to keeping the positive momentum going well into the future! I’ve come a long way …
Walking in the Footsteps of Authors I Studied in School
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author I just came back home to Canada after my whirlwind trip to England to attend the Hay House Writer’s Workshop in London. I’m so glad and grateful I went and after the inspiring workshop where I met some of today’s leading spiritual authors, I continued my writer’s pilgrimage …
Meet Me At The…
by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author When I was in my 20’s, I lived in Brussels, Belgium and had a chance to do some spring skiing in the Alps. So, I went by train to Munich and then proceeded to Saltzburg. The ski trip was great but I was concerned about my train ride …