Kimberley Pittman-Schulz is an award-winning poet and author who writes, teaches, and speaks about death, living mindfully, and being a force for change in the world. She helps those struggling with loss,
especially women, to cultivate joy in their lives. By following her steps, beginning with simple mindful sensory moments (what she calls Tiny-Come-Back-to-Your-Senses Rituals), those in grief can learn to create space for this joy to emerge, and re-engage with life through giving to a cause bigger than themselves.
Neither a grief counselor nor a therapist, Kimberley offers a fresh, unique perspective through her personal experiences with loss and grief as well as her work as a philanthropist and an end-of-life planning advisor. She challenges the common assumption of grief and joy as opposites and believes that they can, and do, co-exist, and that with practice you can grow joy and well-being. Kimberley’s book, Grieving Us, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in several categories upon its release in March 2021.
Kimberley Pittman-Schulz
- Her father was a field engineer and drove around the country from job to job in a travel trailer; Kimberley loved to read and was happy to tag along
- In high school still read a lot and was a band geek; played the flute and learned she could make more money as a musical teacher instead of working a fast food job; learned and taught many instruments
- Thought about studying music but didn't have time to do the performance part of the school; studied English instead; loved to write and read
- While in grief herself decided to take a walk down to the river; she just took 3 minutes to breath and experience nature; later realized she had taken a “break” from grief; for those 3 minutes yes was “ok”
- Pandemic grief is complicated for all of us; everyone became more aware of our own mortality with so many people dying around us–especially so many people dying without loved ones by their side
- The loss of a companion animal can be just as intense as losing a human loved-one; we still need to process and keep these loving relationships alive in our lives in new ways
- Grief and Joy don't have to been seen as opposites; you can find joy while in grief in little 3 minutes pieces
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