INSPIRATION
Books, music, and practices that have stayed with me.
These are not prescriptions. They are companions—works and ideas that have offered beauty, perspective, steadiness, or a doorway into deeper listening.
FOR THE BOOKSHELF
Words to return to.
When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chödrön
A wise and compassionate companion for learning to remain present when life feels uncertain or undone.
The Untethered Soul
Michael A. Singer
An invitation to notice the voice within, loosen limiting patterns, and explore a more spacious way of living.
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living
Eknath Easwaran
A three-volume exploration of inner wisdom, spiritual practice, self-knowledge, and loving action in everyday life.
Care of the Soul
Thomas Moore
A soulful approach to ordinary life—one that asks us to look more deeply rather than rush to fix what is difficult.
The Relaxation Revolution
Herbert Benson & William Proctor
An accessible exploration of the mind-body connection and practices that can support greater calm and well-being.
Poetry of Hafiz
Hafiz
Ecstatic, intimate poetry that speaks of the sacred through longing, humor, love, and wonder.
FOR DEEP LISTENING
Music that creates a place to land.
Music can hold what language cannot. These artists and recordings have accompanied different seasons of my own life and creative work.
Explore my musicInto the Light
Kimberly Haynes · 2026
Awaken Me
Kimberly Haynes · 2016
In Dreams
Kimberly Haynes · 2018
Awakenings
Tina Malia
SongVersation
India.Arie
OMland
David Vito Gregoli
SIMPLE PRACTICES
Small ways to come home to yourself.
Pause before answering
Give your body and inner wisdom a moment to arrive before habit speaks for you.
Create a daily ritual
Tea, music, prayer, journaling, walking, or silence can become an intentional point of return.
Listen without multitasking
Choose one piece of music and let listening be the only thing you are doing.
“Inspiration is less about reaching for something outside ourselves and more about becoming quiet enough to recognize what is already calling.”
— Kimberly