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The words within these pages are here to spark deep thought, to ignite diverse discussion, and to above all else, experiment and explore the interplay of the divine in everyday life.
I welcome you to engage with your curiosity, listen for and connect with the voice of wisdom within you, and never ever ever stop seeking the freedom and joy that comes from playing.
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The Freedom to Live Fully
The coronavirus crisis has been an exercise in sacrificing freedom for safety, physical safety. That’s not a bad thing. Sometimes, it’s good to sacrifice. Sometimes, the risk is just too great.
But this loss of freedom brings up an internal conflict in me…
The Happiness, no, JOY Journal
If I could rename my project of several years ago, I would call it a Joy Journal rather than a Happiness Journal, because Happiness is fleeting while Joy can be found even in the darkest of times.
Meet Karen
I figured you might be wondering about why I left a great corporate job and the reasons that job was “leaving other parts of me unsatisfied”. That’s kind of a dramatic statement, isn’t it?
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The Freedom to Live Fully
The coronavirus crisis has been an exercise in sacrificing freedom for safety, physical safety. That’s not a bad thing. Sometimes, it’s good to sacrifice. Sometimes, the risk is just too great.
But this loss of freedom brings up an internal conflict in me…
Living with Gratitude
That’s why a gratitude practice is so important. Yes, a practice. We need to make gratitude a habit, or at least I do. I know when I am in the habit of gratitude, things seem so much easier, lighter, more joyful.
The Happiness, no, JOY Journal
If I could rename my project of several years ago, I would call it a Joy Journal rather than a Happiness Journal, because Happiness is fleeting while Joy can be found even in the darkest of times.
Strong Opinions
“The stronger your beliefs, the narrower your viewpoints. Strongly held beliefs are a sign of constricted boundaries and restricted awareness.”
– Deepak Chopra, from The Soul of Leadership, Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness
The Stories We Tell
“Therefore the stories we tell, the literature we hold dear, even the films and TV we watch are all crucial to the education of our moral imagination and moral feeling… It matters greatly what kind of stories we live.”
Meet Karen
I figured you might be wondering about why I left a great corporate job and the reasons that job was “leaving other parts of me unsatisfied”. That’s kind of a dramatic statement, isn’t it?
Meet Karen
Hi, I’m Karen Ann Bulluck and I believe that happiness and joy are two very different concepts.
Happiness is fleeting and tied to the ever-changing circumstances of life.
Joy, on the other hand, is born of freedom. Freedom to be authentic, to live and act in accordance to your personal values and spiritual beliefs, without the weight of conforming to the expectations of everyone around you.
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