Welcome

Living the Dream is named after Liv the Labrador, my soulful sidekick with a heart of gold and a nose for joy, no matter the weather. She’s an all-terrain, all-weather girl, and it’s only fair I share her with the world.

This space is for anyone trying to heal, process, or simply exist well in a world that doesn’t always often usually make sense. Good thing is that art doesn’t need to make sense.

You’ll find:

• Many words about things that matter

• Honest reflections that won’t always be pretty, but aim to do no harm

• Humor that shows up uninvited, even in the dark

If you’ve never had a dark night of the soul, this may be entertaining (or slightly terrifying) for you.
This space may also be triggering for many reasons, including trauma and other hard topics.

I can’t guarantee anything. I don’t have polished life lessons, magical resources to change your life, or tidy conclusions.
Just whatever moments, messy, hopefully artful that I can share for now, and a Labrador who reminds me to keep going…and then stop abruptly to smell one spot for five minutes.
Come with me as I learn how to be honest and kind.

Email me at karilenmays@gmail.com if you’d like to request a topic or commission a communication for your own need.