“When there is nothing left to lose, we find the true self—the self that is whole, the self that is enough, the self that no longer looks to others for definition, or completion, or anything but companionship on the journey.” ~Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open My 5k personal best was set in November of 2013. IContinue reading “Chasing the 5k: Virginia Beach Rock n Roll 5k”
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Living the Layers: Opening
In the moments when I felt myself sliding downward this summer, I continuously asked myself over and over again: What do you need? What do you need to get out of bed? What do you need to engage with your family? What do YOU need? Some days the answer was simple. I needed to live myContinue reading “Living the Layers: Opening”
New Breath
“What lesson did my soul want to learn? I liked this question. It was new. Right then and there I felt it pointing me in a different direction. I felt it leading me up toward the light.” ~Elizabeth Lesser A few weeks ago, in the middle of my hot, heavy and stuck season, I wasContinue reading “New Breath”
Living the Layers: Stuck
I made a promise to myself. In this new chapter, I’d learn to Live the Layers. I’d remember what makes me feel alive. I’d embrace the change. I wouldn’t allow myself to shrink or hide. I wouldn’t strip myself of all the layers I love when life felt overwhelming or like it was too much.Continue reading “Living the Layers: Stuck”
Living the Layers: Approaching Change
In one week, I am going back to work. After taking my time to find the right team, the right role, and the right environment for both my family and myself, a few weeks ago I accepted a job offer from Eastern Virginia Medical School for the role of Donor Relations Specialist. Everything feels right. Continue reading “Living the Layers: Approaching Change”
Kristy Maute 