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
 

Room With a View

Research shows that patients who have a room with a view of nature take fewer painkillers and recover faster from surgery. If a room with a view is good for the spirit, going on safari is like a wellness retreat for the traveler.

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The Littlest Elephant

How many of us have tried to console a toddler’s separation anxiety? A tiny baby elephant, days, weeks old at most, stood anxiously at the edge of the road waving its tiny trunk for mom who was out of reach and up to her elbows in water!

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! I’d love to hear how you celebrate. When we lived in the country, we planted a tree each year to mark Earth Day. Our earth friendly actions impact nature, whether it’s planting insect and bird friendly perennials in the garden or making conscious choices at the grocery store, collectively our actions make a difference.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Proofs!

It’s decision time in my book project. Last week I uploaded 20 test pages to the printer in Calgary AB. I was thrilled to open the front door a couple of days later and find a package on my doorstep. This project is no longer living on my computer – it has entered the next dimension of publishing reality.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Save Nature – Save Ourselves

The gates opened for the next feeding at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, but the orphans were nowhere in sight. The region is experiencing a devastating drought, the keepers and their young charges were forced to walk further out into the bush to find enough to eat. Finally, the first group of orphans arrived. They raced across the compound for their bottles.

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