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I'm at the age where...
Kim
I need to be true to myself. I've spent too much of my life living by other's ideas of what my life should be like. Now I am the master of my destiny.
What, or who, has saved your life?
Kim
The first thing that came to my mind was "My children". Even though I've had medical emergencies were my life was saved by doctors, it was the love of and for my children that truly... More »
What is the role of art in the world?
Kim
Art brings us so much. For the artist, their soul is revealed in their art. For the viewer/reader/listener, the soul is expanded by the art. A world without art is not worth living in.
Where do you find art in your life?
Kim
I just graduated with a BA in Art so it's all around me. I'm a photographer, collage artist, and graphic designer. I make art with my eye, my hands, my computer, and my heart. My... More »
What makes you feel wealthy?
Kim
If I awake in the morning, I am abundant. I nearly lost my life at age 24 and since then, I have endeavored to realize that if I am alive, I have everything I need.... More »
What are you learning?
Kim
I am learning that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. This past Saturday I received my B.A. in Art/Graphic Design - a goal I've had since graduating high school in 1978. Yesterday... More »
What has altered your life most dramatically?
Kim
I've had quite a few but the most dramatic happened when I was 24. I was driving home about 9PM on a Friday night when I was run off the road. I hit a light... More »
When have you been most content?
Kim
I'm often really at peace at home, especially while meditating but the one time that jumped out of my memory was a vacation that I took with my kids a few years ago. We rented... More »
How do you define integrity?
Kim
To me, integrity means behaving in accordance with your core values; being honest, compassionate, kind, etc. We're not in integrity when we lie to ourselves and others, when we behave in a way that injures... More »
What is your relationship to your life story?
Kim
Mine was a story written by my ancestors but inside me there was an ache to live for myself and my wants. Midlife brought on a moment of awakening and since then, I have been. ... More »
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August 2008 