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Why you don’t want to rush to get it ‘done’ this Christmas

December 21, 2014 By Karen Main 2 Comments

At this crazy busy time It is tempting to wish it done To rush and tick the boxes Wanting to mark off each and every one To have all the gifts purchased And wrapped beneath the tree The photo quickly snapped Of kids on Santa’s knee The menu on the fridge The food list written […]

Filed Under: Celebrate Madly, Poetic Words Tagged With: Christmas, poem, poetry

How I made a significant and positive change

November 24, 2014 By Karen Main 2 Comments

I felt tired, I felt crankyMore than I likedOverwhelmed and exhaustedMy busy-ness spikedI was lost and unsureWas I really enough?There was a pit deep insideI attempted to fill by doing stuffI made myself busyFilled life to the brimWithout purpose and meaning It all felt quite grimMy intuitive voice Drowned out by the ‘shoulds’The ‘have tos’ and ‘must […]

Filed Under: Feeling Inspired, Growth and Learning, Poetic Words Tagged With: courage, emotion, poetry, reflection

The surprising moment I reignited my childhood wonder

July 10, 2014 By Karen Main 16 Comments

Tree shadow shape

They both raced off ahead, Amidst squeals of pure delight. I wandered happily behind, Draped in glorious Winter sunlight. It’s warmth caressed my skin, A contrast to the breeze. The Winter chill most evident, In the shadow of the trees. I wrapped my arms around, An attempt to block the cold. Heading for the park bench, To […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Curiosity and Wonder, Poetic Words Tagged With: Family, fun, happiness, Motherhood, poetry, sunshine

Are you strangling possibility with language?

June 5, 2014 By Karen Main 22 Comments

Life

The language we use, Both inside and out. A quick change of words, Can turn things about. The shoulds and the need to’s, The have to’s and musts. It often feels like, We want to combust. I need to do this, I cannot refuse. I should be like this, Are all subtle clues. Of rules […]

Filed Under: Poetic Words Tagged With: inspiration, language, poetry, possibility

A poem to my children as I celebrate being Mum

May 9, 2014 By Karen Main 24 Comments

A poem for my children

So much I want to tell you, So much there is to know. The time is passing quickly, How rapidly you grow. You were born absolutely perfect, With everything you need. Personality, skills and talent, To hold you in good steed. There is no one else quite like you, No one in this world. A […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Poetic Words Tagged With: children, Growth, poetry

This Mum gig is tricky, confusing at times.

April 11, 2014 By Karen Main 22 Comments

A Mothers Kiss

This Mum gig is tricky, I am not doing it right. I question myself, I feel so uptight. I want to teach and to guide, Preach at you less. Drop the sharp tone, With issues I address. I love you so deeply, Deep down to my core. My thoughts of your future, Lead to this […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Poetic Words Tagged With: Family, Motherhood, poetry

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Meet Karen

Karen Main is a Life Leadership Coach for people who are ready to make a change in their lives.
Through her coaching, workshops and speaking gigs she’s here to help you design a life you love — while making it all feel like a celebration.
And when she’s not working, you can find her indulging in a long walk with the dog, laughing with her kids or at her favourite yoga class Read More…

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