We experience and perceive our world through our core senses – what we see, listen to, smell, touch, taste. Whatever it is you’re taking in through your senses are influencing your thoughts and feelings … right now. And right now, more than ever we need to be conscious of this and monitor what we are allowing […]
Life is precious, life is fleeting. Make the most of your moments while you’re here ~ Karletta MarieI was called to take a detour through the cemetery this morning. An old man, grey hair sprouting from under his cap sits in silence staring at a grave in front of him. I wonder who it is […]
Brené Brown says, “There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. Be inspired by those who are bravely vulnerable to share their creativity with others …She raised her hands above her head, she thrust her bosom forward, a stamp on the ground then a swirl around … I watched that Macedonian woman dance free. I didn’t understand […]
Short story about discovering what true beauty really means … JOIN The scent of nail varnish, L’Oreal shampoo and hair dye settle in my nostrils. The mirror clad walls reflect soft down-lights on ivory coloured tiles, and I hear Mariah Carey’s, “I don’t wanna cry” playing in the background. I’m draped in an unflattering […]
Collection of Stories & Quotes by Karletta Marie Growing Happiness: How One Older Couple Uses Their Garden to Spread Joy in Spring | Inspiring Story #00 Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4 Gave Away Her Last $40 … On a Bus Headed To LA by Karletta Marie […]
Short story about challenging the world’s definition of success and creating your own happy life filled with meaning.
In this video I share some of the ways stories can help you live your best life Your best possible life will emerge, only after you know exactly how you want to live. Delving into past, present and future stories – your stories and the stories of others, can guide you in your quest to […]
Love Letter from My Husband25 Years Ago, I Married My Best Friend. Don’t be afraid of the “friend-zone”.He was my best friend. We told each other everything. I knew his secrets. He knew mine. We fell in love. My father and I fought about him. My sister-in-law (one of them) told me, “Be careful, he’s Greek, he could […]
Story about Soula … a woman who can carry a gun in one hand, while accepting a delicate rose in the other.
I sat down at the black marble-top table, my face blushing hot red as Narelle and Megan choked back their laughter…Narelle and Megan were two human resource consultants who regularly ran workshops for corporate companies and government departments. Narelle would often call me in to assist with preparing workshop content and course materials. It was Monday […]
Life is a Gift to be Unwrapped One Moment at a Time. A trip to Northern Ireland inspires a traveller to reflect on her precious gift of life.As my travel days in Northern Ireland come to an end, I take my last walk on the water’s edge of Helen’s Bay and listen for whispers hidden […]
