Category Archives for Kick Butt Wisdom

What had to be the catalyst that caused a young man to completely sever his arm from his body after being trapped between boulders in the Utah desert for 127 hours?  A man who lives not as a victim, but as vibrantly as a star, inspiring the heck out of all of us with his […]

Have you noticed the current trend in local bars and restaurants?  TV’s lined up on every wall, each on a different station.  Am I suppose to watch TV or converse with the friend joining me?  When I am clothes shopping I need ear protection for the music blasting from the speakers.  Is it to distract […]

“Kim, not all of your friends have to have these massive deep talks.  I don’t talk with all of my friends like I talk with you, I still enjoy them and they offer different things for me ”  My astute young friend, Flaming Flower, shared with me one day over lunch.   I’ve aptly named […]

This epidemic has inflicted a handful of my friends.  I recognize it because there was a time when it succumbed me.  Don’t worry if you don’t have it, its not contagious.  But, if you know someone that does, it’s highly dangerous and debilitating affects are crushing to observe. Here’s the catch:  this dis-ease is completely […]

“I am worried about you.” “I worry about my kids.” “I am worried I will fail.” Worry Worry Worry I spoke of stress in a former blog.  I said “Stress does not exist.”  It is something we humans made up and chose to create for ourselves.  It is how we choose to believe and then […]

 I had been doing yoga for about a month when my client walked in and said, “What are you doing?  Look at your arms!  You look amazing.”  I had started yoga and embarked in its practice  3 times a week for a month by the time my client recognized its impact on my body.  Pleased […]

“I would do anything for my kids.” “My kids are my world.” I have heard these statements numerous times. I have heard it from very well intentioned loving parents. But, unfortunately, often times, I would have to disagree with the speaker of that sentiment.  Because, the number 1 Best thing you can do for your […]

Stress does not exist. You disagree?  You practically use the term everyday? This is stressful.  That is stressful.  It is a stressful time of year. Choice.  Choice.  Choice. That which I believe, becomes reality. We just experienced the holiday season.  A time when this particular term is heard from every corner of every situation.  It […]

    I just fell….hard. I can’t get up. Yes you can. Even Miss Author of the Greatness Gauge is not exempt from the fall,  feeling suddenly needy and lost. I walked into Hobbit House.  My secret getaway cottage nestled against the rushing waters of Oak Creek.  A threshold I’ve graced many a time.  A […]

My mountain happily greets me practically every morning as I traverse its fluctuating elevations, rocky paths, and desert foliage,  The hikers of my mountain have a kinship,  commited to the benefits of hiking her landscape, but also to each other.  We smile and speak good day sentiments to one another on our journey. The mountain […]