Cultivating Kindness with Karen

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  How many times have you said "I got triggered" or "that is a trigger for me"? Each time it was likely with the energy that the triggers were something to bad or something to avoid. Triggers are a reminder that you have some healing you could look at. How about changing that mindset, or belief, that triggers are to be avoided and see them as an opportunity for personal healing. Does this change in belief mean those triggers will no longer be uncomfortable or even painful? No, however, with this change in your thinking you will be able to approach them, and work with them, in a way that will eventually lesson their impact on you. Perhaps even dissolve all impact one day. This week is Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator's, last live episode of Cultivating Kindness with Karen. All previous episodes will still be available for everyone to listen to in the future. Join Karen this week for how to turn those triggers into deep personal healing that could have the potential to change your life. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  What does stability mean to you? Is stability missing in an area of your life? Do you find yourself seeking it, or craving it? By definition, you would assume stability would be all around and easy to find, yet it can be so illusive to many people. It is not unusual to find yourself craving stability. Since energy is always moving and changing, many people feel easily overwhelmed. They are very aware of the changes and shifts causing them to seek stability in their environment and life. This can create a lot of added stress to their life. So what can people do about this? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator, for tips and tools on how to manage a world that is constantly changing. Understanding how this all works will bring in greater self-confidence, ease and flow to your life. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Everyone has said these words "I Am Healing". Whether it is for an illness, or surgery, or heartbreak, or trauma. Life gives us many opportunities to heal in some way. If feels very positive to say "I am healing". It gives comfort to the person saying this and to the person hearing it. Everyone loves to feel comfortable. Could it be that saying "I am healing" could possibly create a space of being stuck or on autopilot? Does that sound like a crazy question? Could it be possible that these three words could be slowing your healing down? This week on Cultivating Kindness with Karen, Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator will be exploring a topic that could be seen as controversial or enlightening. You will have to tune in and see which one it is for you. Either way, you will have the opportunity to expand your awareness around these three very common words "I am healing". Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Unconscious commitments; yes this is a thing and they trip people up every day. Since they are unconscious they can be a little tricky to identify. Once you do, you are able to see things with more clarity and understanding. You will be able to see how these commitments have been directing so many of your choices and beliefs. Once you realize you have been working with unconscious commitments your whole way of looking at your life can change. You can see limitations and barriers that were invisible to you before. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, this week on Cultivating Kindness with Karen for inspiration and tools to discover these barriers for yourself. Open up your life. Open up your choices. Open up your mind. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  It is very common for people to resist new beginnings. There is often doubt and fear associated with a new beginning showing up. People are far more comfortable with the status quo verses creating something new. The idea of creating something new or different fills most people with anxiety. The mind quickly gives reasons to stop this behaviour. What if creating something new could be easy? What if people could actually release the fears and doubts and follow the energy of excitement or creativity? Think of what could be possible on the other side of this need to maintain a certain level of comfort! What amazing things are waiting for you just beyond being uncomfortable or feeling doubtful? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, to explore how to step into new beginnings and embrace what is waiting for you. Let Karen help you move with ease into what is waiting for you now. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Let your imagination run wild! Do not judge what comes to mind. Open your imagination and let your thoughts run wild. Such great advice until you take a deep look at what your imagination may be showing you. Have you just opened Pandora's Box? What if a controlled imagination was actually a better thing to create and master? What could having a controlled imagination offer you? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, to understand the benefits and limitations of both a wild and controlled imagination. Then you can choose which one you would like to work with. Choice is always best! Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Being strong at defending your decisions or choices is seen as a great strength of character. It may secure you a seat on the Debating Team at school, or a position as a negotiator for employment. The difficulties can arise when defending your choices becomes a common practice in your life. Doors get opened that can lead to regret, disappointment and even feelings of failure. Feeling the need to defend yourself leads you down a path that often ends in the opposite direction to where you desire to be. Being in the energy of feeling you need to defend yourself often results in you stepping out of your power and strength; not stepping into it. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, to gain a clearer understanding as to how you have been working with the energy of "defending". Learn how and when to bring this energy in so it helps you in being grounded and empowered. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Many people desire to light up the room, or space, they are in. Some from ego, some from desire to be seen and some for healing. No matter what the origin, to light up a room requires intention and follow through. The first question is where does this desire come from? First you need to look at yourself before you can genuinely light up any room. There are many different ways to look at lighting up the room. Some will have you feeling temporarily good and others will fill you up and carry you forward for a long time. Some ways only benefit you, or another person. Other ways contribute to everyone there. Which do you choose? To be able to light up a room, or space, is such a gift to be shared openly. To understand how to light yourself up first, and then others, listen in this week to Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, on Cultivating Kindness with Karen for ways to ignite your inner light and let it shine out to the world. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  You have had those days that just feel flat. The blahs kick in and your enthusiasm and motivation goes out the window. It can be like a wall of blahs has blocked out everything that could give you that aha feeling. Often you feel like packing in the day and you start to believe that the aha is just not going to arrive today. Once you start to accept the day as one filled with blahs that is exactly what you will get. However, never give up as there is always a way to flip this around and have a day that fills you up verses flattening and draining you. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, for great ways to turn you day around. There is no need to slouch on the couch all day and feel sorry for yourself. Pop into the chatroom and add even more to your day by joining in the conversation or asking a couple of questions. Try something new and see what happens. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Did you know that most people spend more time each day living in the past than they do living in the present moment? What you are thinking about is creating your reality. When you are spending the majority of your time thinking about the past, your past is actually creating your future. Most people are on autopilot and do not realize what they are unintentionally creating. Repeating thought patterns and re-telling stories or events (even just to yourself) really impacts your current life and the future. If you would like to have something different from what you are currently experiencing then this is a great area to look at. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Energy Healer, for ways to change how you are looking at your past to create a future more in line with your desires and dreams. As always, you are invited to join in the live conversation in the chatroom on the Inspired Choices Network. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Where to even begin!!! Doubt is so pervasive in the world. It can be seen and felt everywhere. It has become a common energy and it is an energy that creates an immediate block in your life. This block will automatically reinforce your doubt or create a new one resulting in another block. If you are finding that the number of areas in your life are increasing in the amount of doubt you have in them, then you will benefit from today's conversation! Understanding the potency and strength of your doubts is extremely helpful. You are likely underestimating what these thoughts and words are creating in your life. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, for a clear understanding of doubts and the havoc you are allowing in on a daily basis. You absolutely can change this and step into ease, flow and fun with your life. Are you ready to let go of the energy of doubt? Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Everyone loves to talk about manifestation and all of the different ways it can work. It is great to work with different methods and see what works for you. One of the common themes is harmony. The Law of Harmony is referred to in many different ways when it comes to manifestation. Now add in the energy of optimism and you have a powerful combination. What have you been desiring that is just not coming into reach? Have you felt like giving up and believing that manifestation is only for certain people? Do you feel like finding a great parking spot is the best you can create? Well that can change if you are open to perhaps a couple of new ways of looking at things. Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, will be sharing how harmony and optimism have positively influenced what she is manifesting. Listen in for tips and changes you may wish to try for yourself after the show. We manifest everyday day! The key is being aware of what is working for you and then taking that information and expanding it. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Everyone has been angry. Everyone has felt the emotion of anger from both sides; the one who is angry and the one the anger is pushed towards. On the flip side, not everyone has had the same level of experience with gratitude. Gratitude is generally not felt as deeply, nor is it as prevalent in the life of those who experience a lot of anger. For many people being in the mindset, or space, of gratitude is difficult and not something that is thoughts of as a tool, or assistance, with anger. Gratitude is often more superficial and as a result its deep benefits are not experienced. When gratitude is worked with from the space of deep emotion and heartfelt intention it can be extremely transformative. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, to understand how using gratitude can transform almost any situation, or difficult emotion, you find yourself in. Even anger can melt away with the energy of gratitude. Be sure to listen if anger is a common emotion in your day. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  The desire, or seeking, to fit in is part of most people in some way or form. You seek fitting in for many reasons such as fear of abandonment, seeking to be safe, creating community. You are often taught the belief that fitting in, and not rocking the boat, is the correct way to be in your family or life. There is a really big difference between "fitting in" and being in the "right" place. They are not the same yet your mind will often give you evidence that they are the same. Fitting in can feel good so that will translate to being the right place, or group, to be in. Knowing the difference is really important. Knowing how you are going to decide if you fit in, or are in the right place, is also really important. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, for this important discussion on how to choose for yourself. Know what is true for you and what expectations from others have been handed down to you. It is 100% okay to feel like you fit in and are in the right place. Learn how to discern and feel the ease of knowing what you truly want to have and where you want to be. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Resist! Resist! You put so much effort into resisting letting go of something. It can be anything; a worn out shirt, an old book you have read multiple times, a garden hose or even a thought. The mind will always find a reason, or evidence, to support holding onto something. Letting go really has a bad reputation that was created by the mind. I can hear you now saying you needed something days after you let it go in the past. Or, you changed your mind about something and then experienced something negative as a result of letting something go. It is hard-wired into you to resist letting something go. However, that does not mean it is a good things, or something that cannot change. Karen Leslie, Stress Recover Expert and Expert Healer, will share the upside to letting things go and the physical as well as the emotional benefits of letting go. It really does not need to be stressful. Learn a few tools to have on hand to make the process of letting go much easier. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  How often do you find yourself thinking, or saying, that you need to find a solution to some problem or question? Our minds are designed to seek out a solution. Our mind is not designed to think, or know, that the solution is already here. Yes, the solution you are seeking is already here. What is required after realizing you would like a solution to a situation is the knowledge, and belief, that it is already here. So, if it is here, why does it seem to be hidden or unavailable? If it is already here why would you even have the question of finding a solution even come up? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Energy Healer, as she explains this puzzle and the steps you can take to open up your ability to see how the solution is already here. It really can be that ease filled. The key is are you open to believing the solution is already here even before you ask the questions about finding it. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Do you believe in spiritual downloads and activations? Are they reserved for the fortunate few? Are they for everyone? What would qualify someone to receive a download or activation? Really interesting questions to explore! Depending on your personal belief patterns and experiences you will have very specific answers to these questions. Many people would love to receive these energies. Many people do receive these energies. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, to begin to unravel the mysteries around spiritual downloads and activations. Lots to explore and share. Join the chatroom on the Inspired Choice Network to be a part of the conversation. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  To awaken your heart involves a lot of trust. Trust in yourself and trust in the divine; or a higher power. For anyone who has experienced heartbreak, trauma or some other form of pain, the process can be slow and very guarded. The awaken your heart will result in many gifts for you and those around you. An awakened heart is an empowered heart. Living from this space fills you with compassion, expands your sense of your life's purpose and assists you in being the impact on the world you came here to be! So how do you awaken your heart? Listen to this week's episode of Cultivating Kindness with Karen as Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, shares what has worked for her. Part of this process is inviting in Healing Angels for guidance and assistance. Which Healing Angels? Karen will share that as well. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Life is composed of phases and cycles that are in constant motion. The spirit realm is facilitating these changes in the cycles of life you pass through. The spirit realm has a very different perspective than what is held dearly by the human realm. It is very interesting to witness the response, or reaction, people have to change. It is rarely met with openness and enthusiasm. Spirit is truly here to help you; to guide you. Working with spirit is not difficult. What is difficult for many people is changing their judgments around change and spirit. There are so many beliefs and rules that often feel too much and feel like a barrier to many people. What if it was simple? What if you could cultivate a relationship with spirit to help you with changes in your life cycles? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, to find out how to invite in help from spirit when you are feeling tossed around by the phases and cycles in your life. Every week Cultivating Kindness With Karen brings you new insights into everyday situations. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Yes, a dog named Angel. This rottweiler named Angel was a client who taught me many lessons. Lessons learned while working together and also after he passed away. I love dogs and I had no idea a rottweiler could teach me so much. Angel's owner had a special request and I was happy to see if I could fulfill it, even just a little bit. To hear about this special request, and the journey, to fulfill it you'll have to listen in. The journey is filled with love and laughter and moments of 'what do I do now?' The lessons are life changing and are still being learned and worked with today. This week's episode of Cultivating Kindness With Karen is very unique and personal. Join in to hear how a dog and a cat can teach you many lessons and demonstrate tremendous kindness. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~  Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years.  Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life.  Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself.  Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness.  These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down.  Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/