Betsy Karp: The Color Connector

We met on the first day I went to Syracuse. Freshman year. I kept bumping into this woman every place I would go, the book store, the street, orientation, the coffee shop, it was on our 5th encounter that we finally said, oh my god, we need to introduce ourselves.

She was dressed so cool in a red Norma Kamali cape, jeans, sexy boots, and a really great vibe.

Her name was Lisa Krooth.

It was the beautiful start of a 44 year friendship.

Lisa was my friend, my soul sister, my confidant, someone who loved me, and believed in me. Our friendship took us through many years of experiencing life together, celebrations, heartache, pain.

She lived out west in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a beautiful soul. She was a lawyer, who then worked for legal aid, always wanting to help those in need and humanity. She wasn't into materials or stuff, yet, man, did that girl know how to shop.

She had amazing taste and a sense of style like no other. Artsy with a Buddha vibe, yet chic and hip. She was really ahead of her time in the way she dressed and wrapped her scarves around her head.

Each home was filled with light and love and art. She brought a beautiful daughter into the world; Bella. She was an amazing mother. She gave Bella a life of values, strength, and what it means to have courage.

I visited them every year for Christmas and to celebrate Lisa's birthday on New Year's Eve. They weren't my family by blood, but they were my family by choice.

Our relationship over the years was very complicated at times, but we never gave up on one another. Sometimes we needed the space to come back stronger, as friends, as two souls sharing from the heart, and holding boundaries for what was right for each other.

There were times I called her at 3 in the morning, and there were times she called me at that hour.

She was that person.

For me and for her.

I valued so much what I learned from her. She studied abroad in Tibet in the Himalayas with the Dolly Lama. Her spirituality transcended space and time. Her wisdom was so deep and wise and loving.

Lisa gave from the heart, always. She was so generous, not only to me, but to those around her and her community. She loved her family so much, through the good and the challenging.
I will miss her, and just today on my walk outside to the water, by my feet, there was a purple feather right on the street. I couldn't help but smile in my heart, as they say, when feathers appear, angels are near.

Lisa, my dear friend, I will love you always and forever, rest in peace.

Love,
Betsy Sue.

A recap of an amazing event I had the privilege of leading for Hanukkah at The Towers at Towerlane! Adopt a Bubby and the Beth Caana Academy for Girls High School joined together for a collaborative event brought to us by The Women of Vision Foundation.

A beautiful event of bringing together women of all ages in community, connection, creativity, and color!

Together, making a project called "Inner Light"- all about connecting and finding the color and inner light within your being, and sharing its message and artwork in community.

We need more enlightening, empowering, inspiring and heartfelt events like this in our world today 💖

As always, a warm thank you to The Towers at Tower Lane for hosting me and allowing me to bring a sparkle to the eyes of your community through color!

I have been reminiscing a lot about my sister Bonnie since the anniversary of her passing is coming up on September 30th. I can’t believe it’s going to be four years. Time does help, but it never takes that deeply rooted sting away. As I remember my sister, I think of moments when she was really happy.

When she was in Michigan, she invited me to spend a weekend. It was a Michigan vs. Perdue college football game. We were in the stadium, close to 100,000 people. All of a sudden, everyone was doing this wave. A movement from left to right, in blue and gold sweatshirts screaming, “Go Blue!” My sister was happy. She was with someone who she loved. Someone yet to be her husband, but soon to be.

She was in her element at Michigan. Like everyone else Bonnie enthusiastically joined the movement with the crowd. Through my confusion, Bonnie looked at me and said, “Come on Bets, join in the fun!” It was so exciting watching her amongst friends and peers, that I couldn’t resist but following my sister. Doing the wave and feeling the energy. It was something I felt profoundly. It makes me reflect and realize it is something we need in our lives today. Blue is the color of stability, loyalty, and speaking your truth. It’s calming and it is one of the most popular colors in the world.

Recently I watched the exciting Democratic National Convention, and once again was reminded of the Blue Wave, but in a new way. Seeing the unified convention, gave me flashbacks to the Blue Wave. Amongst this wave stood Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz, who are role models for what the color blue stands for. Stability, integrity, loyalty, the truth. Healing for the people. Whether it's a football game that unites us to support our favorite teams or a convention that brings us together to uplift our future, the group mentality pushes us forward, connecting our souls.

It is so important to harness the energy of color. We need to go blue for our country. We are in need of healing, calming, hopeful days ahead. Going forward let blue allow you to speak your truth and harness healing from within rather than others around you.

If it weren’t for Bonnie, I would have never been privileged to experience the Blue Wave. I am hoping in her memory that I can continue to make waves in all aspects of my life. Whether it is through standing up for what I believe in or guiding others to find their truth, I hope my sister would be proud of me for sharing the Michigan Blue Wave and how much it meant to her and now to me.

Thrilled to share a glimpse of my wonderful Color & Wellness series at The Towers at Tower Lane

Wisdom really does come with age. The life these people have lived is beautiful and inspiring. They know the value of living life to its fullest, and they freely share it with those around them.

It's so much fun to be able to bring out their color, light, and creativity from within ✨️

Come create a color collage to life your spirits, connect to your true self, and share your dreams!

Envision your future self a step ahead. Use the power of color, images, and texture to bring this vision to life on paper and in YOUR life.

Join us Tuesday August 20th at 7pm
Chabaf of Milford-HCW
15 Edgefield Ave, Milford, CT

RSVP link www.jewishmilford.com/JWC

Chabad of Milford-Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont

A great Lunch & Learn with the JCC Federation ✨️

Learning about the empowerment of color and how to use that power in our daily lives in and out of the office to transform your energy... and your life!

The 'I Am' statements are always the best part- people sharing and declaring who they are with a sense of strength and positivity 💛

Getting ready for the holidays? Take some time for yourself to unwind, relax, and center your being... come to my

MOVING CHAKRA MEDITATIONS

A Sunday afternoon dose of self love 💗

Registration link 👉🏼 https://jccnh.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=26454&style=0&isFrame=0

📍 JCC Greater New Haven
⏰️ 2pm Sundays December 3rd, 10th, & 17th

Come on an enriching journey and learn how to color your life through color!

Powerful Color for kids!

So excited to announce this new collaboration with !!

Classes coming up for all of the kids in your life!

Ages 6-8 years
Sunday, October 15th
5:30pm- 6:30pm

Ages 9-12 years
Wednesday, October 18th
5:30pm- 6:30pm

Click to register for either class today 👉🏼 https://www.betsykarp.com/upcoming-events

Betsy Karp and The Lovet Shop Present...

Color Me Happy Fall Fashion Show

An evening to learn about how color plays a role not only in our wardrobe, but in every area of our lives. Betsy Karp introduces the fall palette, how it is connected to our beings, and how we can make the most of color in our everyday experiences through fashion!

Purchase tickets at the link in my bio! 👉🏼

🌺 You're Invited! 🌺

Join me for my Milford debut with Tracy at ! Her store is full of lovely colors, textures, top of the line design, and easy fun pieces to wear.

The evening will be a night of how we can use color to uplift our souls, impact our energy, and make our days brighter.

I would love for you all to join us!

Limited space is available, be sure to sign up today! Link in bio 👉🏼

Thank you.
𝓦𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓮𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂

I want to thank everyone so much for being a part of this Wonder Wednesday community. Knowing that you have read these passages and have passed them along to other friends and loved ones, truly means the world to me. If I have touched anyone or broadened your thought horizon, I count it as a mission accomplished. I have been writing for a year and a half after my sister’s passing, and it’s been a beautiful process to help with the healing and grief of my sister being gone.

I hope that the messages and what I have shared of my heart resonated with you as they have with me. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚.

Thank you for going on this journey with me, and as we bid a gentle adieu to this chapter of my story, I am ever so grateful it happened when it did, with each and every one of you.

Wishing you all a beautiful, safe, Happy Thanksgiving.

Don’t get too sad, because in the New Year I have something really exciting to reveal, and you’ll be the first to know!

All my love,
Betsy

Sparkles 💛🦋🦢🔮
𝓦𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓮𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂

Signs from the universe are all around us. However, we have to be present & fully aware to allow them to affect us in the most positive ways.

Recently, I was in Connecticut. It was supposed to be a work trip, however, the weather was too beautiful to stay inside all weekend.

As we were basking in the sun, a yellow butterfly circled for a few minutes- back & forth around us. Yellow is the color of confidence, joy & strength. I didn’t know who was sending the message, but I knew it was from my angels.

That night, I had an intense dream where 2 Indian women in gorgeous sarees, pierced my right nostril with a purple diamond. The feeling was so intense it woke me up. Nose piercings on the right l show positivity and character- the right side- confidence in qho you are. It also represents the desire for consistency in your life. Purple- your most divine highest self. Rising into the royalty of who you are. The dream gave me a sense of clarity that something wonderful is coming.

The next day, as I was sipping coffee, a ladybug landed on my right leg. I screamed as I had never had a ladybug land on me before! I was so glad my friend was there to witness all of this! The ladybug started crawling upward, then flew away. Ladybugs- luck & prosperity. As I was getting up from the chair, a white feather appeared by my foot- I had no idea where it came from. It certainly hadn’t been there a moment before. It all felt like magic.

We cooked and enjoyed a seasonal butter sage pasta medley of brussel sprouts, acorn squash, honeynut squash, garlic chicken, and parmesan. As we ate, two white swans floated down the canal. Swans- grace, beauty, elegance, & the energy of love.

So many universal messages that could have easily gone by unnoticed, but I was so present in the beauty of the moment, I couldn’t help but see them call out to me. Sometimes all we need is to see what’s right in front of us. We can look at something, but it’s not until we take a moment to actually see what’s there that we can fully experience it.

I don’t know what the future holds, but these signs bring me hope to keep moving forward and looking up.