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 I LOVE what I do, most people don't realize the sacrifice educators make …
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 you but if you turn your attention to other things, it comes and …
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 defined for us. Like cattle, we are all just go along with the …
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 a youth, I organized "shows" in the neighborhood and invited all of the …
What's a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? For me, I have always been very sensitive. I have felt things very strongly, whether it was positive or negative. This included my surroundings and other people. Hyper Aware. Certain places and buildings would make me feel a certain way. Very old buildings …
What is your favorite type of weather? When I was growing up, every winter I fell into a dark hole. It started when I was about 11 or so. I don't really know what came first. Was it obsessive compulsive disorder or depression? I remember the first time I experienced depression. I didn't understand what …
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I have had several influential teachers. Let's start with Kay and Jan Shinol! Kay would tell me "you can't do it wrong." Basically, we are all just making it up as we go along. It's a reminder to go easy on ourselves. Every decision we made was because …
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? To tattoo or not to tattoo, that is the question. I got my first tiny tattoo after my son was born. Simply, the tattoo symbolized "blessing " About five years later, I got my next one. This one was channeled just for me. I …
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I've dreamed of this for a while and it will eventually happen. My ideal cross country trip is to ride in a nice RV or camper van. There are no commitments but a "let's see where the wind takes us" kind of vibe. …
When I make that statement, it may not be what you think it means. It is not: Putting others first Pleasing others at the expense of yourself Staying silent to keep the peace Feeling resentful but choosing to be outwardly kind Allowing others to hurt you When I say choose Love, I mean to: Speak …
Kim Hiles, Teacher & Author 