“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” ~Zen Proverb It happens often. I feel the spaces around me growing quiet. The noise from the outside world becomes mute. These are my favorite moments. These are the moments when I hear my heart the loudest. These are the moments when IContinue reading “Defining Quiet”
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Open
Round and round we ran: 800 repeats on Tuesday evening. It was my first speed workout in a month. My legs weren’t used to the request to go faster. My hips held on tight. Speed work felt foreign. The mental stubbornness to not give in didn’t come naturally. It was an exercise at quieting myContinue reading “Open”
Healing a Bruise
When Chet turned two, I decided I was ready to start exploring what I want to be when I grow up. We are done having children, and I’m currently withering away at my current job. With Chet turning two, I am ready to put him in preschool so he can interact with other kids. I’mContinue reading “Healing a Bruise”
I’m Injured.
I’m injured. Those two (or three) words are hard to say. I’ve avoided them for a year. My hips are acting up. My ankle isn’t happy. My knee is angry right now. I’ve sugar-coated it every way possible. Sixteen days ago I finally said those two words: I’m injured. I took a break from running.Continue reading “I’m Injured.”
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”
Kristy Maute 