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 …
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? I am somewhat of a hiding introvert. 😊 I don't often host dinners so this is an easy one for me. I'm going to stick with family and close friends. I have very few friends but those …
My second book of poetry comes out on July 19th! 😊💜 You can pre-order now from Barnes & Noble, and other stores. 📖 "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 a diverse sequence …
I wrote this poem on the last day of school, before summer vacation. She's doing the dance I taught herHard to connect with all yearShe doesn't know I can seeIn the distance, in another classYet I call her nameA thumbs up I giveI receive one in return Heart swelling A parent stopped me todayHad to …
How important is spirituality in your life? I grew up in a traditional home. We went to church every Sunday and our community was the church. My mom has always been a social butterfly and so we had parties, pool parties, gatherings and fun retreats. I am thankful it was positive. I never remember getting …
How do you practice self-care? A necessity in life. When I find myself depressed or anxious, I look back at the prior weeks. What was I thinking about? Where was my focus? Never fails. I find that my thoughts were negative or I was focused on problems. There have been studies done on the power …
Labels are the theme of the week for me and I felt it important to take it a step further. Let's talk about narcissism. I don't know about you but lately I see it everywhere. Things like: • How to deal with a narcissistic ex. • How I dealt with my narcissistic mother in law. …
Whether you are reading a blog, a post or meeting someone new, people appear to enjoy labeling themselves or others. These days there is a label or diagnosis for just about anything. People then start using the labels to define who they are and who they are not. The one positive I feel that could …
Do you remember life before the internet? The Good ole days! I know when I was growing up, we spent every moment we could playing outside. In the summer and after school, we played kick the can, kickball, hide and seek and organized a talent show for the neighborhood parents. We made forts in the …
What sacrifices have you made in life? What a triggering word! So many people are taught to put others before themselves. Wherever it was learned (i.e. church, family, school, etc.) many are taught to do it for her, them or others. Rarely are people taught to do a self check and do what feels right …
Kim Hiles, Teacher & Author 