“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou These days I find myself pinching my own arm. I start every day feeling grateful – grateful for the work I get to do every day, gratefulContinue reading “Thriving”
Category Archives: A little bit of me
Breathing Room, October Edition
“Child, you have to learn to see things in the right proportions. Learn to see great things great and small things small.” ~Corrie ten Boom I think fall and winter are my two favorite seasons. I seem to wilt in the summer heat. Just like every other year, October brings me back to life. MyContinue reading “Breathing Room, October Edition”
Breathing Room, September Edition
“Stillness is not about focusing on nothingness; it’s about creating an emotional clearing to allow ourselves to feel, think, dream, and question.” ~Brene Brown These monthly reflections are slowly becoming a favorite. I’ve had moments this month were I’ve come unraveled. I’ve had a few moments when the world was just too much. Work isContinue reading “Breathing Room, September Edition”
Chasing the Sunset
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~Rabindranath Tagore As I pulled into my driveway after a busy day at work and a last-minute visit to the doctor (that trumped my plans to go to my first boot camp class), IContinue reading “Chasing the Sunset”
The Magic of Retrospection
“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~Lao Tzu As a spectator at this years Rock n Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, I was in awe of every runner who lined up at the start line. The race lived up to its reputation with brutal heat and humidity.Continue reading “The Magic of Retrospection”
Kristy Maute 