There’s no one way. The amount of times I’ve said that — that we’ve all said that — infinite, right? For me, it often comes up around health, wellness, business or mindset. There’s no one way… to eat healthy (100% paleo is not for me) to get fit (burpees on the daily are a big no thank you) to do business (social media is my frenemy, referrals are my bestie) to be creative (hello, silly sketches) to live (relationships + nature + adventure + time = me) to be ready (moving on from perfection,...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Playing outside, client projects, and an amazing 2.5-week British Columbia road trip. That sums up my summer so far. How about you? Now that I'm back, I wanted to share this with you ASAP! This Monday, August 25th, 5:30pm MT / 7:30pm ET, I'm joining my friend Kate Kendall for a live conversation about authenticity, career pivots, and the magic of the messy middle. I’ve admired Kate’s work since discovering her empowering, insightful yoga classes on Gaia.com back in 2014. These days, our...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
What if you did the brave thing… And chose growth over comfort. Would it feel: Wise? Empowering? Inspiring? Or… Exhausting? Vulnerable? Facepalming? (It’s an adjective now.) What if it was all of the above? That’s how it’s felt for me the past year: Soaring highs and recharge-on-the-couch lows. One day I’m the bird cruising a floaty breeze. The next? I’m the bird huddled in the nest going “nah, that’s too windy.” Maybe that’s just the flight path of growth. Updrafts, sunshine — and wind...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
It felt like I triggered a private earthquake. My ‘97 Jeep Cherokee had started VIOLENTLY shaking. The steering wheel jackhammered against my palms. Not ideal while descending a steep hill on a two-lane highway—at 65 mph.(For my Colorado folks—that final hill of Hwy 36 into Boulder.) I side-eyed the emergency brake. It was held together with duct tape. Dare I? After what felt like minutes of terrifying chaos (probably 60 seconds)I managed to pull to the shoulder. Holy deep breaths....
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Keep going. You read that right. I know you’re on the brink of something. Whether it’s just for you, your loved ones, or the world… I know it’s awesome. Because you are. If you’re thinking: “Lady, you crazy – you don’t even know me!” I know this – humans as a species are awesome. We're capable of so much more goodness than we think. And this planet could really use any smidge of positivity you feel like sharing. (Understatement.) So if you think for a second that it’s not worth...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Sometimes a human needs space. Like, A LOT. Without it? It gets crowded. So crowded you may not be able to think – or process. Or see clearly. Because chaos is cloudy. And this world…. oomph, she’s noisy. So how do you make space in a crowded mind/world/life?• Think about what helps you get space. • Then make a choice to sit in it. When I can, I’ll sneak out for some runs on a local ski slope. The lift chair is a favorite spacious spot of mine. I pull up my face mask, tuck myself into my...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello! It might have been a minute since you signed up for these emails, so here's a quick refresh – I'm Maura Kelpy, Graphic Designer, Creative Consultant and Health & Wellness Coach. You may have found these emails through another newsletter — they're a mini exhale in your crowded inbox with reminders on how to live life your way. Curious to know more? Check out my work at maurakcreative.com or dive deeper into the veggiesandvodka.com world. Great to be reconnected! Hey friend, Whoa, what...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Three hundred and sixty five. The number of days in a year. (Duh.) WAIT! It's Leap Year! We get 366 days this year. Woohoo! And January 1st? It’s just one of those days. So, if you’re not currently feeling the New Year’s “life makeover” vibe – that’s ok. You can start a new habit, make a lifestyle change, or reflect and evaluate your life on any day of the year. • February 29th – bonus Leap Day!• April 8th – one of the 51 other Mondays in 2024.• July 4th – piggyback another US holiday.•...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Tap your fingers. Wiggle your toes. Notice your whole body – standing, lying down, sitting in a chair backwards like AC Slater. Take a massive inhale through your nose. Try it… I’ll wait… Waiting… Inhale even more air at the top. It’s there – we rarely use our full lung capacity. Hold the air at the top for five seconds 1 koala2 koala3 koala4 koala5 koala Exhale slowly through your mouth for five more seconds. Listen to the breath leaving. Ready to level up? Do it all again, but close your...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read