Karen Harding, MS, recently retired from a career teaching Chemistry and Environmental Science at Pierce College in Lakewood, WA. She values the role that reflective practice plays in teaching and learning as well as in self-development and self-understanding. As a Courage & Renewal facilitator, she continues to explore how our experiences, our relationships and our thoughts play out in our lives. In addition to exploring the connections between body, mind and spirit, Karen enjoys bicycling, skiing, running, spending time with friends, gardening and reading.