I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.
My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.
I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.
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Letting Go of Anxiety Down by the Seashore
Where is your favorite place to go wandering when you're stressed? Mine is the beach...or the woods...or around a pretty lake tucked up in the mountains...but especially the beach. This weekend I got to go to a beautiful, rocky stretch of Washington coastline when I...
Finding Happiness and Loving Courage
Hello, luvs! Isn't it a wonder, after a long phase of fear, grief and pain, to wake up and realize that you feel happy again? That smiles and laughter come without you forcing them? That you're bravely doing things that only weeks before had you shaking in fright?...
Australia: How to Really Enjoy a Drive Home
It was a gloriously hot and sunshiny afternoon in Australia as my friend and I drove home. We had spent the day visiting friends on their remote property dotted with gum treesĀ the occasional wallaby hopping by. We'd had a grand time taking tractor rides and gabbing...








