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Karen is an inspiration to all of us at Access the Edge. She has a great husband of over twenty years, two successful, grown sons, and a career as an art director for a growing company. Her many talents as a graphic artist, coach, and course leader have been an immense contribution, and so it has been a real treat to support her in achieving one of her dreams. Through the interview process, she discovered how much she wanted a home to call her own. This was a complete shock to her, because she had decided long ago that she didn't want the responsibility of being a home owner. She "thought" she wanted the freedom to pick up and go at a moment's notice. Once she got past what her head was telling her and let her heart speak, she saw that what she REALLY wanted was to create a great space for entertaining friends. She envisioned planning intimate dinners, cooking delicious meals, and creating an environment where stimulating conversations take place. Karen's curiosity took over, and she began to dream about how HER place would look and what it would feel like to live there. She cut pictures out of magazines to create a collage showing all the elements of her "dream home". She shared her dream with her husband who supported her one hundred percent in making her dream come true. They began house-hunting and shortly thereafter, they purchased a "fixer-upper" condo. Karen watched decorating shows, picking out paint colors, moldings, and flooring for her home. She bought new furniture. Every day, she envisioned entertaining friends and family, curling up with a book on her brand new sofa, and cooking her favorite dishes in the space that she created. There Were Bumps in the Road The transition didn't go smoothly. Complications arose, causing delays in closing escrow. Karen retreated into herself, and her energy flagged as months went by without resolution. Long-term health issues re-surfaced and she ended up spending several days in the hospital fighting off pneumonia. The doctors told her that she was severely anemic. This was Karen's low point. She felt alone, afraid, and uncertain about the future. That's when Karen reached out to her community of Access the Edge friends, who stepped in to be strong for her when she couldn't be strong for herself. They supported her and stood by her through the hard times. They believed in her dream and kept it alive for her when she was ready to give it up. They focused their love, intention, and creative energy on having Karen win in the matter of having what she wants for her life. Things Began to Change Karen started seeing a nutritional immunologist, who helped her to start conquering her anemia and other health issues. As her health improved, Karen's energy and zest for life returned. Miraculously, the seemingly impossible impasse with the escrow cleared up, and Karen received the go-ahead to move in. "This just didn't seem possible", she told us later. "Before participating in the seminars and without the support of my community of friends, this never could have happened." The day finally came for Karen's move. Her Access the Edge community, along with friends and family, assembled to transform a shabby space into a delightful, warm, and welcoming retreat. In less than a month, the transformation was complete and she invited friends over for a move-in celebration. "I'm still in shock", she told us. "I can't believe I'm really here. And it all turned out like I pictured it. I pinch myself sometimes. I wanted a beautiful place to live and now, I have it! It just fulfills something in my soul." Karen hasn't had a chance to put her culinary skills to use in her new home yet. She's barely finished unpacking. She tells us she won't REALLY feel at home until she has actually cooked a meal. Isn't it lucky that she has a husband and many friends who love to eat? [read more about Karen's experience]
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