life lessons – Kristy Maute

Resign | A Starting Place

re·sign /rəˈzīn/ verb 1. voluntarily leave a job or other position 2. accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided. Sitting across from my therapist — yes, another blog is starting within the four walls of my therapist’s office. I used to do my best thinking on the trails. Lately it happens on the white couchContinue reading “Resign | A Starting Place”

Yamacraw 20K | You have to be brave somewhere

Heading into this weekend, I was stepping into and out of my comfort zone all at once. Trees and the mountains have always been my true love. Running is a close second. Heading towards the mountains for a trail race felt as natural as raising my children. As we made our way west, it dawnedContinue reading “Yamacraw 20K | You have to be brave somewhere”

Safety in Freedom

As I ran towards the park on the Cape Henry Trail, my goal was simple. With every stride I took, I wanted to feel my foot hit the ground. I wanted to feel the connection between me and the earth. Reach. Connect. Absorb. Push forward. I was there to feel my run. Every other thoughtContinue reading “Safety in Freedom”

We Belong Awake

“That’s the one thing There’s no safety in desire Preserving life is as good as dying” 🎵Andrew MacMahon As 2017 comes to an end, one thing has become crystal clear. If you want magic in your life, you have to create it. Magic doesn’t find you. You have to bring it to your life. LivingContinue reading “We Belong Awake”

Just Observe. Don’t Judge.

Just observe. Do not judge. These words have become the echo to all my thoughts and actions. I didn’t know it when I went to that yoga class a month ago that the practice would become the welcome mat to this next chapter in my life. I didn’t even realize on that night I wasContinue reading “Just Observe. Don’t Judge.”