The Passionate Life Blog
(January 23, 2021: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global, Sivana East, & An Idea by Ingenious Piece on Medium) Riding the Storm & Walking Each Other Home: A Belated New Year’s Blog for a Chaotic Time
think we can all agree that 2020 was quite a year….Sometimes, things break down to the point that we feel we can’t take even one more stress.
Watch Dr. Mara Interviewed by Author, Henery X, on IGTV!
I had a great time being interviewed by, author, Henery X on live Instagram TV! Watch it HERE! And next month Henery joins me on my podcast, to discuss his book and celebrate his birthday!!
Gratitude in the Midst of So Much Pain
I don’t believe it’s possible to focus on Gratitude without first acknowledging pain. Don’t get stuck in the pain…
As James Baldwin wrote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
(October 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global, Sivana East, and An Idea by Ingenious Piece) Your Passionate Path Is Not Blocked: Maybe You’re Being Called to Follow Your True Dharma Right Now
Maybe this “diversion” that we’ve had from our path of passion, this “detour,” is really an opportunity for each of us to dig deeper to find our true dharma. We are challenged right now. When the world is at its darkest and needs us the most.
July 2020: Dr. Mara is The Woman to Watch in Austin Woman Magazine!
Psychologist Mara Karpel guides the way in overcoming the challenges of living a joy-filled and passionate life.
(June 27 & June 29, 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global & Sivana East) What “Resonates” With Me is Science
Letting Go of Beliefs That Feel Good in Favor of Facts That We Learn Through Reliable Scientific Research

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