by Maria Koropecky, Free Spirit Coach September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day and today Canadians are honouring and remembering the children who were sent to residential schools (as well as their families and communities) during a long, dark period of our history. Although my ancestry is Ukrainian, …
Words & Writing
Waving Back to the Queen
by Maria Koropecky, Free Spirit Coach Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has died after 96 years of life and 70 years of service. When they said, “Long live the Queen,” all of those times, she took it to heart! I’m sure many people will be sharing their stories about the Queen, so I’ll share mine as …
Join us for the next Spiritual Practice of Creative Writing ~ How the Energy of Colors, Chakras & Crystals Can Help Light the Way Group Coaching Program
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, …
Word of the Week: Courage
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 …
A Little Serendipity For You
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 …
Do You Know Any Writers Who Are…
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 …
Ready to Write your Book?
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 …
Top 10 Songs 4 Peace Playlist
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 …
Everyone has a story… start writing yours today!
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 …
Creative Time is Self-Care Time
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 …