Cultivating Kindness with Karen

Cultivating Kindness With Karen  Likely no one has suggested to you that you allow your life to be guided by fun. More likely you have been told to let practical and pragmatic choice be your guide. To have the energy of fun be your guide would be fool hardy and reckless. The energy of fun is not silly, reckless or a bad idea. The key is how you connect and what your intentions are. Fun can be your guide in pleasure, day-to-day activities and even business. Are you open to giving it a try? Join Karen Leslie Energetic Transformational Healer, on this episode of Cultivating Kindness With Karen as she walks you through being guided by fun in all areas of your life. ~ 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  Have you ever walked past a mirror, or a reflection in a window, and had that flash thought "is that me?" or "do I actually look like that?". Did you surprise yourself with your reflection? This is actually quite common. How you see yourself changes over time. These changes can surprise you in both positive and not so happy ways. These changes may feel like they just appeared with no warning. In truth these changes have been occurring for a period of time. The change feels surprising because of your lack of connection to you. Sometimes this lack of connection is a way to take care of you; a way to hide something you are not ready to see or acknowledge. These changes can be unnerving or overly inspiring and positive; either way you are not quite ready. Regardless of the reasons behind this, being disconnected creates difficulties in life when we stay in that space for too long. Learning to recognize when this is happening is important. To find out how you can shift out of this way of living join Karen Leslie this week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, to learn the signs to watch for and the tools to see what has caused you to be surprised by your reflection. ~ 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 uses labels. Labels give definition, description, understanding and comfort. The key question is: What is behind the label to begin with? What was that split second thought behind the word that is the label? What labels do you have for yourself, or others - smart, handsome, tall, goofy, arrogant, talkative, energetic? Have you ever looked at how these labels were put into place? Who was the person who said they were correct or a good fit? Join Language and Thought Pattern Coach and Expert Healer Karen Leslie, on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, for this week's show "What Is Behind The Labels?" for some surprising ways of looking at labels and the energy that created them. ~ 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 concept of fear is well known by everyone, even if you have not experienced it. Fear is something that has been taught to avoid, or even run away from. Working with fear is often not taught. Working with the energy of fear is almost never taught. You do not have to have been in a life threatening situation to understand this energy. For some a horror movie can illicit fear. For others a state of anxiety can escalate to a state of fear. Regardless of how this energy is brought forward, the one constant fact is that fear is an energy. The question is, how to deal with the energy we have called fear? Is it real if it is an energy? If it is perceived as real, and labelled as real by the mind and brain as real, then yes it will be 100% real to you. This week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, Language & Thought Pattern Coach and Expert Healer Karen Leslie will guide you in identifying this energy, how to work with it and how to transmute it into something else. ~ 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 idea of fitting in and/or belonging is very desirable for most people. As young children we are both taught and role modelled to fit in or to belong to a certain family or community. Well, what if the need to fit in or belong anywhere was creating barriers or limitations for you? What would happen to your beliefs if you did not believe you need to fit in or belong anywhere? How could your life change if you belonged everywhere? What could be created if there was no where to fit into? Would your life be filled with more ease, or more stress and anxiety, if there was no where to fit into or belong to? This week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, Language & Thought Pattern Coach and Expert Healer Karen Leslie will explain how belonging solely to you opens up a whole new way of thinking and living. You do not want to miss this episode "Let's Not Fit In Or Belong". ~ 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  When you practice something you become more proficient at it and usually whatever it is becomes easier for you. To become an expert at something, some people say you need to practice it for 10,000 hours; assuming you are practicing it correctly. With this as a guide a musician may feel confident to call themselves a professional after 10,000 or practice. People will generally agree that a young child could be called a 'walker' after 10,000 or practicing to walk. The big question is what have you been unconsciously practicing for years that is now a part of you that may not even be something/someone you would like to be? This week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, Language & Thought Pattern Coach and Expert Healer Karen Leslie, will show you how to identify what you have been practicing that you may wish to give up. ~ 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 ever think about what impact, or influence, your energy has on you, your family, your home? How about on your colleagues at work or complete strangers in the store while you are shopping? We cannot separate ourselves from our energy; we cannot turn it off so it is always flowing and creating. The question is what is being created? Have you ever thought about what your energy is creating? The connection between your thoughts, emotions and your energy directly impacts everyone and everything around us, even things that may be seen as inanimate or not alive. Everything is energy and energy speaks to energy 12/7. You can't stop this from happening. Language and Thought Pattern Coach Karen Leslie will share just how important it is to be aware of this. How you can both positively and not so positively impact the world around you. This goes well beyond talking nicely to your plants. Join Karen this week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen to learn more about "The Impact of Your Energy. and how easy it is to work with. ~ 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  Does this sound like a lofty statement, or perhaps egotistical, depending on who is saying "see your value for the world requires you"? 'Does the world really require me?' you may be thinking. The answer is a great big YES! You are of value to the world! This was a difficult concept for Karen to wrap her head around for a very long time. With so many amazing people in the world why would the world both value and require you? Well, Karen Leslie Language and Thought Pattern Coach, will share all of this with you in this week's show so be sure to join in. Join Karen on Cultivating Kindness With Karen in the chatroom on the Inspired Choices Network. Add your voice and questions to this important conversation. ~ 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  If you are a regular listener to Cultivating Kindness With Karen you will know that Karen uses Oracle cards as part of her preparation for every show. For Karen, they are very helpful. That being said, Karen has also used her decks as a distraction just like her walks and other activities can be at times. Whether you use Oracle cards, or don't believe in them, you will hear great nuggets of awareness on how we can use any "helpful" activity as a distraction from what we are actually required to be doing. Join Language and Thought Pattern Coach Karen Leslie for this week's episode of Cultivating Kindness With Karen and learn what is a distraction and what is actually helpful from the choices you are making. ~ 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  Typically the question is 'who is influencing you?'. Ask yourself 'what is influencing me?'. The list of what is having an influence on, or over, you is extensive. Pausing and looking at this question is really important and often quite surprising. What is beyond the typical answers of your family, your boss, your outlook or beliefs? Join Language and Thought Pattern Coach Karen Leslie this week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen to understand more about what is influencing your day, your behaviours and relationships. And, what this new information will add to your life and well-being. ~ 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 comes to mind when you think or say 'Everyday in everyway I am getting better and better'? Do you smile? Do you feel down? Where do your thoughts go? Or are these words that do not touch you? Better? Everyday in everyway? There are so many way you could be getting better and better; health, happiness, wealth, sleeping, your work . . . Which would you pick? And what is the common denominator in all of these possibilities? You are the common denominator and you are the catalyst for creating better and better! To hear how to make this work for you listen to Stress Expert Karen Leslie this week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen. Learn about the invisible forces that connect all the dots to fulfilling your desires and dreams. You won't want to miss this show. Tun in to Cultivating Kindness With Karen on manifesting your desires to create better and better for you ~ 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  When you were young did a parent, or friend, ever say to you "who did that to you?". Most people will answer 'yes' and this is the beginning of learning how to blame others. The beginning of taking ourselves out of the equation and just focusing on another person. It has become so easy to put the blame on someone else. Blaming another person(s) has a very distinct energy that fuels other emotions at the same time. Blame creates an addictive pattern for both the mind and the body. Creating an endless toxic loop. Stress Recovery Expert Karen Leslie will explore this toxic loop and show you how to break this addictive pattern on this week's show "Put Down The Blame". Interested in empowering yourself and stepping out of the automatic habit of blaming others? Then be sure to join Karen for this week's show. ~ 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 like surprises? Perhaps you only like a certain type of surprises. The unexpected surprises can cause a lot of people stress or anxiety. Even the surprises you expect can bring with them their own interruptions to life. There is a great value, and a unique sense of control, when you allow yourself to expect the unexpected. This is most definitely a learned skill as people are taught to maintain control and avoid all unexpected events at all costs. This way of looking at life creates so much anxiety and fear. There is extreme pressure if you believe you can avoid the unexpected in your life or work. This week on Cultivating Kindness With Karen, Stress Recovery Expert Karen Leslie will talk about how to handle the chaos that is created by the unexpected and the benefits these situations actually bring to you. Join Karen in the chatroom on the Inspired Choices Network for "Expecting The Unexpected". ~ 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 do you enjoy the experience of something that is often, if not constantly, moving from happy and pleasant to sad and miserable? Very few people are truly enjoying their life on a daily basis. It is so easy to feel knocked over and back into struggling. Is it unrealistic to think about being able to regularly; or even daily, enjoy all aspects of life? A lot of people would answer "Yes" to that question. The realistic approach, to many, would be to expect struggles or set-backs and be ready for them. This week on Cultivating Kindness With Kare Stress Recovery Expert Karen Leslie, will talk about how to maintain a positive outlook and allow all of life's experiences to be experienced without constantly feeling knocked over again. This does not mean you will not have your times of stress. Life offers everyone a whole host of different experiences; no one is immune to some form of hardship or stress. Join Karen and explore "Enjoying The Experience Called Life". Bring your questions and join the chatroom on the Inspired Choices Network. ~ 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  Whether you are having a conversation about business, personal growth or spirituality the word 'alignment' is bound to be used. Whatever your definition, or understanding, of what alignment means; add in the word leveraging and see how you feel. Does the idea of leveraging alignment make you feel excited? Well, Stress Recovery Expert Karen Leslie, may burst that feeling of excitement in this episode of Cultivating Kindness With Karen as she explains how she understands "alignment". Chances are very good that Karen's views on alignment will not be in align with the majority of people. Join Karen in the chatroom and be a part of this conversation on how to work with the energy of alignment to create what you desire that you have not been able to actualize yet. ~ 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/