Shedding. Stripped. Simplify. I’ve tossed around all these words since 2014 started. The concept is exactly what I need. I need less of everything in my life right now. While the root of all these words is exactly what I need, I just don’t like the words. They haven’t been working for me. Even ifContinue reading “Room to Breathe”
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Starting the Year off with Balance
Today’s run objective: run an easy 4.5 miles. Definition of easy: 45 – 60 seconds slower than my half marathon goal race pace. Number translation: 9:30-9:45 minute mile pace. This run was going to be hard. My legs were feeling fresh from a rest day. I was ready to run. Go slow, go slow, goContinue reading “Starting the Year off with Balance”
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”
(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 