Stories by Kathy

 
“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
— Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist
 
Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife Kathy Karn

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Photography is an art of observation, and it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.  Elliot Erwitt

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

When Gratitude becomes Tradition continued

Not only do elephants have incredible memories and strong bonds of familial love, they also have an extraordinary ability of foreseeing events before they happen.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Elephants Never Forget

The ex-orphans and their babies embrace our presence as if we were any other elephant — a trust that has been passed down through generations and one that does not extend to all humans. Angela Sheldrick

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Saving Africa’s Dinosaurs

Restoring and preserving the environment has a positive impact on the people, the wildlife and the land. When this orphaned black rhino was rescued he was so tiny the staff at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary could carry him in their arms. He thrived under the care of his dedicated keepers and is now released back into the wild under the protection of community members.

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The Red Elephants of Tsavo

I was touched by the magic of Tsavo’s Red Elephants that day. It’s a memory I treasure. It felt like a home coming, coming home to myself. Perhaps we were all homeward bound that day, I know being out in the wild does that for me.

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Elephants Can Listen with Their Feet!

When Tim faced me and issued a low rumble, I couldn’t tell if it was the vibration of his sound or the pounding of my heart that I felt coursing through my body. From The Wisdom of Elephants, Kathy Karn

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Beauty Keeps Wonder Alive

Moments of beauty begin to braid your days. John O’Donohue

This week’s inspiration comes from two writing friends who remind me that finding beauty is essential in our lives. 

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