let me mother – Kristy Maute

An Evening with Brene Brown

I wish I could bundle it up. I wish I could gift the entire world the words I heard last night. I wish I could take all the words I heard last night as I sat in the auditorium at George Washington University listening to Brene Brown speak about belonging and sprinkle them on everyContinue reading “An Evening with Brene Brown”

Fulfillment.

“Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. There’s a reason why the word full is part of fulfillment. In order to be fulfilled, life hasContinue reading “Fulfillment.”

Magical Maine

What if there are no rain clouds? What if there is only sunshine? A very good friend said this to me as we discussed sharing our joy! I have no problem exposing my weakness, sharing my heartache, and exploring my failures. Sharing my success is hard. Existing in a place of joy doesn’t always seemContinue reading “Magical Maine”

Thank you 36.

As a parent, I strive to be an example for my children. I want them to see me working hard. I want them to see me chasing a dream. I want them to know that if we want something, we have to work for it. So often the focus is on the end result. AsContinue reading “Thank you 36. “

Where do you throw your Rock?

Life is back in full swing. The boys are in school. Work is back on a Monday – Friday routine. It’s a new year with the same schedule, same responsibilities, and same life. Except it feels different. It is never the change of the calander that causes me to reflect. It is the ebb andContinue reading “Where do you throw your Rock?”