Unmired: Transforming Struggle Into Serenity

by Kim Smith

Mired is being stuck in a rut, locked in a struggle. Flowing without resistance is its opposite. Kim Smith spent her life mired in a quiet struggle until she learned to flow. In 2013, she faced her 40th birthday frustrated, isolated, and obese. Development of a consistent fasting practice changed the flow of her life. The physical portion of her transformation is documented in Unbelievable Freedom, a motivational memoir she co-authored with her husband about their combined 200-pound weight loss. That book was warmly received and led to a growing online community of followers, many of whom noted that Kim's mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation was more dramatic than her appearance change. This inspired her to compile a series of gradual illuminations she experienced along her journey. Starting with Trust Your Body, proceeding to Mobilize Your Mindset and Honor Your Spirit, and finishing with Enjoy Your Life, there are 52 contemplations offered for a yearlong reflection process. Each contemplation has an accompanying dot grid page to invite writing, drawing, or both.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2019

Reviews

[Kelly S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really encouraging!

This book read my mail, so to speak. I felt like every subject was so relevant to my life circumstances, and that I was given real tools to make positive direction changes in my way of processing events and emotions. The format was really good as well; I could digest a daily nugget and chew on it and think about it for a while. I know I will re read this book many times in the future just to keep this authentic vibe going.
Thanks Kim and keep in writing!

[Lia Durnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the author states "This book isn’t an 'intermittent fasting book,' but it is written through the lens of fasting. It presents the lessons I’ve learned and mysteries I’ve unraveled since adopting my fasting practice."

This book talks about how your life opens up when you don't spend a majority of the day thinking about food and eating. This is truly about learning how to eat to live instead of living to eat.

[Tamij · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is written as 52 different contemplations. I enjoyed the stories shared, and the questions posed towards the reader. I think this book could be very useful if someone really took the time to ponder and meditate on its questions.

[Silvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Kim's story and these 52 contemplations were great.