Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus "Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Summer is the time to invite your inner child to come out and play. Too often our lives become overtaken by our adult roles, and we lose touch with that delightful youngster inside...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. US Declara...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus "Summertime and the livin' is easy...." It's time to kick back, relax, have fun and enjoy the simple pleasures of summer. But because of gas prices and other expenses, many people have decided not to travel this year. Th...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus I just returned from a wonderful trip hiking in the mountains of Patagonia, Chile. This was my first experience of being so far below the equator. We got lost briefly one day, when we orientated our map according to the ...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus We all need people around us who see the beauty of our potential and believe in our capability. We need people who understand that the ultimate purpose of life is to flourish and fully display our unique magnificence. We...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus There is a saying that if your life isn't expanding, it's contracting. So if you're feeling stuck in a rut or find yourself being narrow-minded, it's time to broaden your horizon and become open to all the wonderful poss...

Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus It's February and there are bright red hearts every where you look. But my question is, "How green is your heart? How sustainable is your inner life?" Going green is the latest buzz phrase. It is my belief that before...

Copyright (c) 2007 Karin MarcusFall is a wonderful season for getting outside and walking; the air is crisp and the colors are glorious. Walking has long been known to have numerous health benefits but now it is understood to also be good for ...

Copyright (c) 2007 Karin Marcus I am a Certified Life Coach and Retreat Leader, and I recently went on a four day rafting retreat on the Gunnison River in Colorado. Since I returned home, the lines to an old spiritual that we sang on the trip have bee...

Copyright (c) 2007 Karin Marcus There is something very special about the experience of being on retreat with a group of women. For the past several years, I have been both leading and going on a variety of retreats. The ones solely for women have alwa...

There is something very special about the experience of being on retreat with a group of women. For the past several years, I have been both leading and going on a variety of retreats. The ones solely for women have always been the most moving and fruitfu...