“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” ~Anne Morrow Lindenberg How many times can I return to the same book? Every summer Gifts from the Sea calls my name. Some summer IContinue reading “My Gift from the Sea “
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Chasing dreams forward
“I knew I was going to fall short of greatness. So I had to rewrite the story of what greatness was. I had to figure out how to measure success differently. And I also had to figure out what purpose dreams served, if they served them at all. Maybe part of what, you know, wasContinue reading “Chasing dreams forward”
Focused and Free, Shamrock Half Marathon 2016
In a million ways yesterday was a perfect race. I ran to my potential based on what race day had to offer. I felt strong and engaged. Mentally I found my sweet spot. In one way yesterday’s race fell a little flat. The race clock doesn’t match my potential. The story of the race clockContinue reading “Focused and Free, Shamrock Half Marathon 2016 “
Take a Leap
The entire month of February has been defined by five simple words. Take a Leap of Faith. It became the time for to jump. It became the time for confidence. When asked about choices, next steps, or why, the only answer I can come up with is that I’m taking a leap of faith. IContinue reading “Take a Leap”
Safety Net
“Listen–are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?” ~Mary Oliver The past month I’ve felt myself standing on unstable ground. I’ve felt alive. I’ve felt afraid. I’ve felt engaged. I’ve felt committed. I’ve felt lost. My thoughts have wandered down so many paths. When I made the decision to walk away from OperationContinue reading “Safety Net”
Kristy Maute 