What is a Practical Soul?
A practical soul is anyone who grounds their evolving human self (through lots of inner work) into everyday actionable realities.
Practical souls strive for balance between:
Care and compassion for self and others.
Regulating and responding to your feelings in healthy ways.
Making practical, sustainable and intentional choices.
Key traits of a practical soul include:
Sensible Spirituality:
Blending inner peace with grounded habits to avoid burnout.
Grounded Empathy:
Prioritizing active listening and support to help others.
Intentional Presence:
Finding meaning in daily, ordinary routines.
Authentic Living:
Being comfortable with who you are and aligning your actions with your personal values.
About this Practical Soul…
“Living with both feet on the ground and eyes on the light.”
“Still learning. Still adapting. Still growing.”
Kris Ewing is a writer, educator, advocate, and evolving human whose work is rooted in lived experience, reflection, and personal growth.
After a long career in education, she now focuses on writing, mentorship, and supporting others as they navigate life’s challenges with compassion, perspective, and resilience.
Through her work, Kris brings a grounded and accessible approach to doing life and taking on life’s curveballs.
Her work is guided by a simple but powerful belief: that we are all more than what is visible, and that growth happens when we learn to see ourselves—and each other—more fully.
Living with Type 1 diabetes for over 40 years, Kris brings a deeply human perspective to chronic illness—exploring not only its physical realities, but the emotional, psychological, and relational layers that often go unseen.
With warmth, authenticity, vulnerability, and humour, she shares her journey in the hope of helping others reconnect with their inner voice and move through life with greater trust and clarity.
