Stop rowing so hard — there is no “Island” to get to

Karen Kay
Karen Kay
Nov 6 · 4 min read
Photo by David Straight on Unsplash

For years I have motivated myself to reach my objectives. I was a free electron of self-motivation, and my parents never had to interject or interfere with my process of growing up. I studied on my own, got my grades, went to the university of my choice, and completed a Masters and many other certifications and degrees. I married young, had two daughters, and entered ‘divorce-land’ too (a stupendous…

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Karen Kay

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I write to explore fear, courage and growth. I write to help others find their inner home, I write as a way to decorate and titillate the mind & soul.

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