Karen Kurchyne, Peace Gardener: Cultivating the Beauty in You

09/24/2025

Yesterday I carved out some time for self care. And then promptly showed up early thinking my appointment was 30 mins before it was scheduled. When I was kindly told my appointment was later, I responded, “well I guess I needed some time.”

I realized I really needed to hear that. I needed some time.

So I put my phone away and picked up a Lion’s Roar magazine on the table and opened it to the message below.

And there it is.

We have to accept the moments that are open for us to choose ourselves. For the health of us all.

May you receive and accept this message for you today. 🙏🏻

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

An amazing friend wrote: “Love; especially when it seems difficult.”

This is the motto of our times. ♥️

09/21/2025

Take a moment and notice the big and small things that bless you.

Refill your grateful heart.

09/19/2025

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.
There was a pause.
"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.
"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."
"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.
"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.
"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.
"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."
And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."
A.A. Milne

Sending thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you.
~ A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

09/18/2025

Anxiety, stress, anger, frustration all ride high in our bodies and virtually lift us off our feet. Keeping us from feeling connected to anything and anyone. When we can recognize that, we can take some deep breathes to deflate those feelings and return our emotional feet to the earth. As we exhale we land back down to ourselves. Grounding and centering to the here and now.
Breathe in to fill up the body fully and then breathe out to settle in to the very base of our root chakra. Releasing every muscle that was controlled by those difficult emotions. Moving air low and slow while we reconnect to life. Calming the nervous system and engaging with the soul once again. Conscious action to bring the mind back to earth and its natural balanced state.

It’s a choice that’s hard to make in those moments, but one that’s never needed more.

“Let it flow, let yourself go.
Slow and low, that is the tempo.”
~ Beastie Boys

09/17/2025

Our September Card Reading Practice is on for tonight at 6:30p. Don’t forget to register!

Karen Kurchyne, Instructor$253rd Wed Each Month - Choose from MONTH Option(unless listed otherwise)6:30 to 8:30pm It’s time to dig deeper in to reading cards. You need to have at least one deck and have used them, even a little, and you must bring your deck to this class. If you have more than one...

09/17/2025

Choose the beauty in life today. Focus on the Kindness and Love flowing around you.

09/16/2025

When we speak without listening,
the whole world is loud
but no one hears a thing.