Author: Kimberly Kingsley

Not that long ago someone gave me a hard time for not watching the news. I wasn’t aware of a local hero who came up in conversation.

The thing about personal energy management is that when you commit to making decisions based on what nourishes versus depletes you, you risk not meeting the expectations of others.

I have had to develop a social resilience that I didn’t used to have. At first it was uncomfortable and now I find it liberating.

Here is a line from my favorite poem, The Art of Disappearing by Naomi Shihab Nye:

“Walk around feeling like a leaf. Know you could tumble any second. Then decide what to do with your time.”

I am overwhelmed by the response to my new site and all the love that I feel pouring in from so many people that I have connected with over the years. It always amazes me how true connections never go away. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen someone, or even how long you knew them – the feeling remains the same.

I am excited to have this opportunity to express myself and my thoughts. This whole blogging thing is new to me, however and I must say, a bit overwhelming. It is much different from the writing I usually do, where I know that I will have an opportunity to edit a few times. Here’s to banishing perfectionism and just going with the flow!