Karen Lichtman

Joined December 2019

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Plant based. Runner. Young widow.

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Tumbling Photos Make No Sound
• 4:50am -- Water bill, scale, light, meditation, AC on, hydration, shroom • 6:43am -- Admin, done. AC, off. Window, open. Candle, lit, eucalyptus & clove, added.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Families
My Rebellious Individual Protest
SATURDAY -- MAY 2, 2020 Rundown: • 5:27am: pay water bill, meditation, light, drop kids off at pool, hydration, shroom, window, movement.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Longevity
My Chest Is Mightier Than the Pen
Everyday I move towards forgiveness. I should. Right? Shouldn't I? There are no should(s) anymore, are there? WEDNESDAY -- APRIL 29, 2020
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Geeks
If Only These Pigeons Would Learn to Meditate
Every day I move towards forgiveness. -- interpreted by Deepak Chopra Forgiveness is hope is forgiveness is hope is forgiveness is hope . . . -- Karen's interpretation
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
Receiving Another Chance From an Enduring Heart
INT: MY TINY LIVING SPACE, BROOKLYN -- 3:56am SID and NANCY are arguing loudly in the apartment directly above me. I am now wide awake.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
My Life Has Become a Mel Brooks Movie
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 • Light, pee, meditation (sitting up in my bed, leaning against the wall), hydration, shroom, window: 7:18am.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Wander
Looking Into My Childhood Window
From a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island, rode a [Kaz] with a six pack in her hand. And her daring life of crime made her a legend in her time, east and west of the [Finger Lakes]." --Billy Joel, mostly.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
I Choose to Dance With PTSD
Dear Coach Bennet: Thank you for teaching me that every run has a purpose. I totally agree with you. But could the key to becoming a stronger runner be...running less, not more? And a simple shifting of your tunes?
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Psyche
What Are We Remembering on This Day
To those of you from the past few days, who have reached out to me about my time at the Theater, I respect and honor you. To hear so many compliments about my past work life has been a joy, and has brought me laughter. So thank you for all of your kind words. I remain proud of my decision leave, and why I left, empowered by that Duffus.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
Just Another Isolated Day, With Random Acts from a Playlist
And all my instincts, they return, and the grand facade, so soon will burn, without a noise, without my pride, I reach out from the inside." --Peter Gabriel, In Your Eyes
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
26+ Degrees Between My Cousin and Al Pacino
Today's Spanish word was inspired by a cousin in Panama, who I've reconnected with through all this Quarantine madness. Gracias Prima, y Senorita Hoch en Isla Larga, y Google Translate, and plate tectonics. I always knew that Long Island was a woman. Look at it, the right way, from above, turned quarter clockwise. That ain't no tail of a fish.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Humans
A Writer Shares Her Period With the Clouds
Our centering thought of the day is: "I trust in life because I trust myself." --Deepak Chopra. 21 Day Meditation, Hope in Uncertain Times.
By Karen Lichtman6 years ago in Longevity