It’s the holiday season. Houses are decorated. We put on our best clothes. We prepare nicer than usual dinners. We surround ourselves with family and friends. We give gifts to show our love. We present ourselves in the best way possible. This holiday has so many meanings for so many people. Whether you celebrate HanukkahContinue reading “Nothing speaks louder than Love”
Category Archives: life lessons
Tiny Reminders
“I should have noticed. I should have stopped and paused.” ~Brene Brown This week I have been flooded with reminders to stop and pause. I’ve been deliberately taking the time to recognize the small smiles through out my day. It’s been almost a year since Christian and I lost his father and my aunt toContinue reading “Tiny Reminders”
Welcome it, and Let it Go
We all have them: crappy days that come when they are least expected. I woke up this morning ready to get back into my normal life routine. I have been off from work since last Wednesday. A hiccup up or two occurred in my normal plan, and I found myself in a puddle of tears.Continue reading “Welcome it, and Let it Go”
The Magic of Marathon
Shortly after the bombing at the Boston Marathon, I read a post on Facebook that left an impression on me. The marathon is one of the few places left where the human spirit thrives. Runners accept water from strangers. We eagerly accepted orange slices and bananas from people we’ve never met. Hugs and high fivesContinue reading “The Magic of Marathon”
(Fill in the Blank) Heart
For most of my life I’ve walked around wearing armor. I was never short of a smile or a friendly hello, but I protected myself. There were very few people I developed close friendships with. I had myself convinced that I was meant to follow the clear path in front of me. I lacked theContinue reading “(Fill in the Blank) Heart”
Kristy Maute 