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 …
I remember the first time I had an Ah Ha moment with regard to the mirror factor. I wrote a list of all of the things that bothered me about someone else. I then looked at that list and realized that I also could act like that on occasion. Awareness was the first step. I …
Excerpt from PE for the Soul
This poem will be included in my second book of poetry. I hope you like my first book of poetry, Moments as they Come. There is a storm out at seaBut the sun is shining hereThe ocean is calmThe breath moves in rhythmWith the gentle swaying of the water Found my grooveWhat I love, yet …
Continue reading The sea is calm – expression is being alive
Many of us don't like to hurt or disappoint others. Many times we do things we don't really want to do because the thought of letting another down is soul crushing. We feel things intensely so we ignore the tiny whispers, the gentle nudging and we can talk ourself into just about anything. And in …
Last year, after a health issue and surgery, I realized something needed to change. I put in my resignation as SEL Specialist/MTSS Behavior Coordinator and jumped. But not too far. My son had just graduated college. I was proud yet wistful. How had he grown up so fast? I went to his graduation and listened …
Change was in the air. Felt it, knew it and took steps to set things in motion. At the same time, I was not clear with what was next. I felt I had jumped off a cliff and wasn't sure where I'd land. But ya know? As we get older, it gets easier to be …
There is so much life out here
It doesn't have to be earth shattering. It doesn't have to make you sick, this fear inducing, life altering change. It can be a little baby step, a conscious, self aware intent to make a change. I will always remember the time I made a decision to move from Massachusetts to San Francisco. I was …
Kim Hiles, Teacher & Author 