One day I decided to breatheAnd the dam openedAs tears cascaded down my faceUnaware it was all there Often misunderstoodAppearing angryPettyUncaringCold It is only a protectionOf my heartNavigating painDisappointmentSadnessImmense grief BreathingBrings me back to my centerMy heart
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? On this quest for personal discovery, I've received so much good advice from wise elders. I've always accepted advice from those I respect and want to be more like, in some ways. You can't do it wrong was advice I received from Kay Shinol, from the …
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. When we finally realize that our strengths can be the cause of so much misery because we didn't have the skills necessary for protection -- it can be a huge wakeup call. Being empathic, sensitive and feeling what others are feeling, are gifts. However, …
Do you see yourself as a leader? When I was a child and organizing a game, another girl in the neighborhood said to me "Who made you boss?" I wouldn't remember that conversation until decades later when I was getting to know who I was. My whole life growing up, aside from feeling comfortable in …
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? It just happened! Sitting in a Starbucks, talking shop with my husband brings a tear to my eye. It's the place we discuss our hopes and dreams and where many of our ideas originate. I learned something new about him today. We've been together almost 30 …
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. What an amazing summer we had! From taking our dog on her first road trip, enjoying our visit with family and friends, loving the weather we had and recharging from another school year, I loved every minute of it. People sometimes seem to think teachers …
What positive emotion do you feel most often? I find that the older I get, I find more peace, contentment and joy in the simplest things. I often check in on that younger version of me, the one who was lost, confused and in great despair. She lived in a small rental in Massachusetts. A …
How would you describe yourself to someone? Those are the three words that immediately jumped into my mind if I were to describe myself to another. However, I might also add reflective, loyal, kind and spiritual as I try and live authentically and with integrity. You see, I believe we are all connected by the …
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? These strategies work for me: 1. Physical exercise for the body every day is a must. For me, I love to jog or run. It makes me feel good like nothing else does. It's how I start my day, every day. I run on …
https://videopress.com/v/6ayXx36c?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true My second book of poetry is out today in all of the stores. I want to thank you for supporting my work. About the book: 'As the Dust Settles' is an archetypal series of poems that explore love, letting go, and optimism leaving the reader with hope and encouragement. The breadth of poetry covers …
Kim Hiles, Teacher & Author 