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 …
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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 …
Go on a little journey to connect with your Inner Guide, that part of you who can see all, knows all and can see the big picture. This is a relaxing and guided meditation to awaken to the love and light that you are and connect to your inner wisdom. Podcast: Connecting to your Inner …
In this podcast I talk about two posts I've shared with regard to how healing has taken place in my life and how it has allowed me to be more authentic, more empowered, more free. Listening to our own inner wisdom is key. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ev3ptSPjaV55NQmGtKO1C?si=FpxvBuxcRMijx6lf469DPg
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 …
Do you remember the story of the boy who was taught to fear strangers that when "strangers" were trying to rescue him in the woods, he hid? How many articles have you read to stay away from "toxic people" and "narcissists?" There is such a level of us vs them (division) in our world we …
A very humbling moment, I will try and show grace to myself. Whether it is from my books, my courses or the students I teach at school, I have loads of strategies to share in dealing with depression and anxiety. After having to have sudden surgery, my anxiety reared its very large and powerful head. …
I would be happy if only....fill in the blank. My life had been filled with that phrase. It started when I was very young. If only: I didn't have that freckle on my faceI didn't have this compulsionI didn't have this obsessionI was thinI didn't have my pastI didn't have the regretsI had my soulmateI …
Kim Hiles, Teacher & Author 