Penny For Your Thoughts … all about trusting we're right where we're supposed to be
My thoughts jumped from editing 154 blog posts, which felt like the right answer, to the more glamorous and profitable ideas of pitching articles to a national magazine and signing a book deal. I argued over the next step in my writing career while I vacuumed. Distracted, I nearly sucked up a penny from our dining room floor. Finding money at...
Running Scared, learning to sit still with fear
Our son sent the text around 3 in the morning that his dog Maggie was missing. I called him within minutes so we could cry together. He had no idea how she got out of the backyard fence, but figured she ran scared because of July 4th fireworks. I tossed in bed most of the night thinking about how lonely he must feel without his best friend,...
I Want To Help You (but is it the good kind of help?)
Putting on my Superwoman cape and trying to fly has caused problems most of my life. I crash among other bruised souls who I decide need my help. The thing is, not everyone wants to be saved. Not that they can’t be saved, but probably they are too afraid or it’s too much work or their situation isn’t as painful as I imagine. Or maybe they...
How’s It Going, Incremental? (my word for 2012)
I chose incremental after I told my son, “I’ve never in my life done anything incrementally.” This year seemed like a good time to start. Especially after decades of frenzied writing, exercise, organizing closets and cabinets, you name it, followed by nothing – a month or two or three of what our daughter calls the ploms (poor little ‘ole...
Judgment and the Chocolate Epiphany
We relaxed into a sense of belonging because of each other’s sense of not belonging. Over a jar of Fruition fudge, my friend and I talked into the afternoon about marriage, kids, church, good places to eat, houses, marriage, travel, kids, good places to eat … you know, rambling, repeating and roaring laughter. One thing led to another led to...
Strengthening Your Backbone
“Remember, your core also includes your back,” said Linda, our Pilates instructor, when I asked why I was unable to balance on the fitness ball while lying face up. She often reminds us to focus on our core, but somehow I missed that she was talking about more than just our abdominal muscles. All the while, I blamed age for my weaknesses like...
Just Do It. Just Do It. Just Do It. Just Do It. Just Do It.
After I broke my knee in 2004, I promised myself I would never again describe my life as stuck. As a result of the injury, it was two months before I could drive, sleep comfortably, or keep much food on my stomach. I guess the memories of being trapped in a cast fade. In spite of my promise, I digressed again to that stuck place. I’m stuck....
Hi, I’m Kim.
I write about Getting Your Own Life While Loving the People In It which means we live our lives, honor our emotions, and show up for our relationships.
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