“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~Ronald Dahl Five years ago I sat in my prenatal class with my (still) favorite yoga instructor Katie. Every year asContinue reading “Gratitude creates Magic “
Category Archives: life lessons
Broken Open and Renewed
As I approached the beginning of a new phase of life this summer, I stared at a stack of books wondering which book I should read first. I was ready to tackle my new path, new job and new training cycle. I was ready to push for my potential. My friend Jim kindly suggested aContinue reading “Broken Open and Renewed”
108. 2016.
There are some things in life that are always celebrated. They mark a period of time. They measure growth. The new year, holidays, and our birthdays provide us moments of reflection and allow us to set new intentions. Then there are moments in life that grow to be important parts of who we are. ShamrockContinue reading “108. 2016. “
Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
“The more I pushed myself in running, the more I discovered the weaknesses of my mind. These were the same dragons lurking in my life. To compete is to voluntarily come into contact with your dragons so you can learn to slay them.” ~Lauren Fleshman After watching my husband, my parents, and my son competeContinue reading “Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon”
A Rising.
I woke up this morning after very little sleep way before my alarm went off to the news that Donald Trump was elected. I cried. I cried not because Hillary lost, but because a campaign that we built on fear, hate, and prejudice won. I cried because the man who was elected has a court dateContinue reading “A Rising.”
Kristy Maute 