Personal Essays

Destruction, Creation, And Finding My Fire; The Rise Of Kali Energy

I’m waking up.

Mar 7 •

Kim Van Bruggen

The Secret to Better Conversations: Adapting to Personality Colours

Have you ever struggled to communicate effectively with someone, despite your best efforts?

Feb 27 •

Kim Van Bruggen

Everything Old is New Again

Celebrating two years of writing this newsletter and a community I'm deeply grateful for.

Feb 20 •

Kim Van Bruggen

Diving In: On Learning, Letting Go & New Beginnings

Embracing Discomfort and Transformation

Feb 6 •

Kim Van Bruggen

Is My Son WWE's Next Big Thing?

I gave birth to the Hulk.

Jan 16 •

Kim Van Bruggen

To You, With Love: A Moment to Melt & Reflect Together

You are beloved.

Dec 26, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

The Art Of Mingling When You're Not Wanted At The Party

The room was dark, with people clustered in groups of threes and fours.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

The Tree of Life: Discovering Goodness in Unexpected Places

More of something good...

Dec 5, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

Finding Community...It's All About The Love

A Month of Transformation

Nov 29, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

The Kalm-a-la, Before the Storm-a-la

And other observations from the great white north

Nov 4, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

A Little Experiment that Paid Off BIG Time; But Not In The Way You Think

Part TWO of Hi, My Name is Kim and I'm a Workaholic

Oct 26, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

Hello, My Name is Kim and I'm a Workaholic

Oct 10, 2024 •

Kim Van Bruggen

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