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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

20 glorious reasons to go to bed earlier tonight

January 17, 2014 By Karen Main 22 Comments

Morning sun

My eyelids fluttered, I felt oh so dreamy and relaxed. I kept them closed as I lengthened my body, enjoying the feeling of my toes skimming the clean, crisp sheets. I could hear the birds tweeting and chirping outside my window, almost as if they were introducing the day with their chatter. I felt so […]

Filed Under: Feeling Inspired, Time to reflect Tagged With: breathtaking, comfort, nourish, sunshine

A Gesture made of Gold

October 30, 2013 By Karen Main 2 Comments

It is delicious, it is infrequent and oh so brief. A gesture from nature, a glimpse at the future. Oh yes it is on its way. The days lengthen, the mornings seem brighter, bolder. It begins in early October, slowly increasing day by day. Shifting gradually, edging closer and closer to that sweet spot. That […]

Filed Under: Captured Bliss Tagged With: bliss, breathtaking, nature, sunshine

The Secrets in our Photos

June 25, 2013 By Karen Main 2 Comments

Dianne Arbus Quote

  We sat there, two Mums reminiscing, enjoying the sunshine while watching our young boys play hockey. How fast they grow, how much they change. The story began with a photo and a tender moment, and how that photo had altered her memory. A photo revealing its secrets. A photo now viewed with different eyes. […]

Filed Under: Being Mum Tagged With: Family, friend, Motherhood, nostalgia, photos, sunshine

Ordinarily Fabulous

June 10, 2013 By Karen Main 4 Comments

Welcome back as I share my Ordinarily Fabulous Moments from this week: The times when life Nudged me, Tugged on my heart, Nourished my soul, Anchored me in the now. The moments that Enlightened, Refreshed, Captured, Stimulated and Inspired me to; Enjoy, Reflect, Ponder, Contemplate, Appreciate, Embrace. The moments when I discovered my own Breathtaking in the Familiar. This week has been anything but ordinary,  it has been fabulous, […]

Filed Under: Feeling Fabulous Tagged With: friend, fun, ordinary, sunshine

It’s not always Sunshine and Roses

May 27, 2013 By Karen Main 1 Comment

Sunshine and Roses

At the risk of diluting any illusion of my life being all Sunshine and Roses I need to admit life too can be Rain Clouds and Twigs. It hit home yesterday when I was messing around in the kitchen.  For a moment I was laughing, really laughing. Then it came WHOLLOP Eight year old Phoenix […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Growth and Learning Tagged With: clouds, roses, sunshine, unexpected

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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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