In a world with so much diversity of cultures, backgrounds and religious preferences why does it always seem as though we’re somehow meant to get along? Beliefs and practices are as dissimilar as night and day, and yet…when we don’t accept and tolerate those which are different from ours, we can be shamed and publicly … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kat Bärtschi
Forever Young.
When I was younger I wanted nothing more than to be older. I wanted to look and act like my older siblings and the people I saw on TV who were living incredible lives as young adults. I did everything I possibly could to make that happen. I grew up at a very young age, … Continue reading
Angels in the Outfield.
The traveler life isn’t always filled with fun and games as it appears through the photos being posted…at least not in my experience. Throughout my journey over the past year and a half it’s not been the least bit unusual for things to hit a rough patch where I’ve run completely out of money…and I … Continue reading
CorE Strength.
What do you do when everything you thought you knew you liked and wanted to do gets called into question? What do you do when you’re not sure when and how to find your way? How do you find the inspiration to move forward and create new dreams? How do you begin to enjoy life … Continue reading
The Cycle of Connection.
Have you ever had a spiritual connection to the elements? Lightning, thunder, rain, wind…the sound, feel, smell. Ever listened and watched in amazement? It always brings such a feeling of peace…security…excitement. I had an experience like this once before tonight. I was on a balcony with three friends in Arizona. We watched as lightning drew … Continue reading
Please Excuse Me for My Verbal Diarrhea.
Palms sweaty, heart and thoughts racing, shallow breathing (if at all), trembling slightly…all the while trying to appear cool, calm and collected…and NOT do one of those things I do when the pressure is in full-force because of whatever’s on the line this time. In these kinds of situations I’m infamous for what I affectionately … Continue reading
Who’s Hungry?
Are you really hungry? Didn’t you just eat? Are you wanting to eat because you’re bored? Maybe you just think you’re hungry because you see me eating. Kids are notorious for eating for no reason…at least in the United States. It doesn’t matter how much they’ve just had for dinner…if they see someone else eating, … Continue reading
M-identify Me.
Continuing from my previous post “M-identity”… Before I get started: I’m not a doctor, medical professional, health professional or licensed psychiatrist. I don’t suggest or intend to treat or influence anyone as such. I do not recommend or assume responsibility or liability for anything you choose to do because of any of the content of my … Continue reading
M-Identity.
Who am I? What makes me ME? How would you define identity? Is it the accumulation of the facts regarding your personality combined with your life experience? Is it whom others believe you to be? Is it something we’ve created for ourselves or have we simply assumed the identity chosen for us by our circumstances? … Continue reading
Just Flow With It.
Every time I go somewhere new, there’s a level of adjustment that needs to happen; some of it cultural, some energetic. However, every place has a unique energy and diverse culture, so the settling period varies depending on where I am. In my previous experiences it’s taken anywhere from a few minutes to several days … Continue reading