Self Discovery

The Journey of Self Discovery Moment’s as they Come… Immerse yourself in Kim’s captivating poetry collection, now available from Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd. You can find this book in most bookstores. This book offers solace and understanding for those experiencing the empty […]

The memories of camping

Have you ever been camping? My greatest, most peaceful and happy memories growing up come from when we were camping. My dad introduced us to camping gradually. We tried out different campgrounds, slept on wood platforms and then he eventually took the […]

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Authenticity Empowerment Personal Development Self Discovery

Take a risk

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? When I was teaching yesterday, my students and I talked about how growth can feel uncomfortable at times. If we don’t take the risk, have perseverance and gently […]

April 25, 2024

Authenticity Self Discovery

Grief and Happiness

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Let’s start with happiness! It’s Friday and I’m thrilled to recharge. Our school is moving to a four day week starting this fall and this thrills me! Educators have it rough. While […]

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Choices Empowerment Personal Development Self Discovery

Happiness is a Choice

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I had a conversation with a girl today. It went something like this. You can choose to focus on what you don’t have or make the most of this moment. She chose to […]

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

Authenticity Personal Development Self Discovery

Happiness is like a Butterfly

When I was in high school, I had a poster/poem on my wall in my room. I don’t remember the author of the poem but it stated: Happiness is like a Butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude […]

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024

Empowerment Personal Development Self Discovery

Be a leader, let’s work together

How would you improve your community? When someone says “be a leader” it usually makes me cringe. Like maybe I don’t want to be a leader but a follower. I’ve realized, however, that everyone can be a leader in whatever role they […]

April 3, 2024

Authenticity Self Discovery

Uniquely Authentic

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? For me, an aspect of being unique is celebrating and living our life with true authenticity. I remember the time I realized that so many of us are walking a path others have […]

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024

Authenticity Self Discovery

Still growing up!

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was five, I don’t remember ever thinking about the future. I played and daydreamed and tried to navigate the world as a very sensitive girl. As […]

March 28, 2024

Creating - set intent Empowerment Personal Development Relationships Self Discovery

Love is a Choice

What’s something most people don’t understand? A lot of people feel they just can’t help it. They “fall in love”and they are powerless to their emotions and how they feel. It works the other way too. How many times have you […]

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Self Discovery

Technology

How has technology changed your job? I thought about this question. With my current job, I don’t use technology much aside from basic computer needs. The better question for me is how has it changed my life? In 1995 when the computers […]

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

Kim Hiles

Since she can remember Kim has been writing as a way to process, heal and move through the journey of life. She has written four books based on her journey of self discovery and healing.

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