This man, he had only a business card with his name on it. Even though he was a practicing Shaman and helped me heal when I was in the lowest point in my life, on his business card was only his name. Wouldn't it be awesome if we could all just let go our titles, …
I once met a man
This man, he had only a business card with his name on it. Even though he was a practicing Shaman and helped me heal when I was in the lowest point in my life, on his business card was only his name. Wouldn't it be awesome if we could all just let go our titles, …
Life
Your childhood is controlled by others. Your teenage years are spent rebelling against the control. Your 20s are out of control!! Your 30s bring back sanity and stability. Settling down starts to seem appealing. Your 40s bring questions...is this it? When you turn 50 you remember the magic that life is. You smile knowing how …
The whispers in the wind…
So many of us are the walking wounded....treading carefully in this life, constantly looking over our shoulder. One day we wake up and realize...is this it? At that moment, we can surrender to death or our continued state of nothingness or we can at that moment make a new choice. It is sometimes that simple. …
Empathy
Do you ever go home upset about something and your spouse tries to tell you what to do? His/her intent is to make you feel better but inside you want to scream. This is how children feel when they are not given true empathy and validation. Here is an example: “you really wanted that ice …
Stop saying “good job”
Have you ever given a child a complement and they disagreed with the complement you gave them? The child didn’t believe you. Now try saying to them “when the dog cried you saw if he was ok – that is caring." "When your sister needed a Band-Aid you got one for her. That is helpful …
Anything is possible – be the change!
For true change to happen, we need to get out of our own way. We came here to share our gifts. Along the way, fear oozed its way into our being. Instead of allowing it to consume us, we must step back and listen to the gentle nudges of the universe. Then act. We might …
Forgiveness
Easy to say....not always easy to do. Today I was reminded that we are all connected.......all part of the Oneness. When you hold on to resentments and anger, you block the loving flow of the universe. You may feel stuck. These feelings are important to have -- look at them -- see them. But at …
Relationships: Intimacy, the dance…
Many fear intimacy. The answer is simple. If we don't love ourselves completely, it is very difficult to love another. When I met my husband so long ago I was terrified. He was loving and kind. His love was so intense I thought there must be something wrong with him. Clearly, my tolerance for love …
Intimacy, the dance…
Many fear intimacy. The answer is simple. If we don't love ourselves completely, it is very difficult to love another. When I met my husband so long ago I was terrified. He was loving and kind. His love was so intense I thought there must be something wrong with him. Clearly, my tolerance for love …
Kim Hiles, Author | Educator 