the simplicity of human connection There's a man named John who attends group fitness classes at our local YMCA. His teeth are like a forgotten picket fence; his is a mouth of gaps and cracks, all on the precipice of falling in. Even in warmer months, John always wears a navy baseball cap and a … Continue reading The Quiet Power of Simple Kindness: A Story of Gratitude and Joy
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No Buy Challenge Day 3: Rethinking the “Little Treat”
It’s Day 3 of the No Buy Challenge, and surprisingly, I’m not riding the struggle bus. In fact, it’s easier than I expected. I don’t need new stuff right now—and that realization feels grounding. Today brought an unexpected twist. I picked my daughter up from school early—she hurt her lip last night, and it’s still … Continue reading No Buy Challenge Day 3: Rethinking the “Little Treat”
Embracing Big Feelings: The Power of Gratitude
Hi friends, Let me start with this: I’ve always been a person with big feelings. As a kid, I used to hear it all the time—"Kim, you’re soooo sensitive!" And it was true. I cried easily, laughed loudly, and experienced every emotion in full color. Whether it was joy or sadness, my feelings showed up … Continue reading Embracing Big Feelings: The Power of Gratitude
Peace in Wrestling Matches
I attended my first wrestling match in 2006. I met my husband and quickly learned he was part of a wrestling family. A wrestling family is a group of people who grow up watching, understanding, and eternally loving wrestling, whether you participate in matches as a wrestler or not. These peoples are born knowing the … Continue reading Peace in Wrestling Matches
4 the Love of Peace 