“Life itself is the best (and the only) timekeeper.” ~Rasheed Ogunlaru The fall equinox is not only a welcome sign that cooler temperatures are ahead of us along the coast of Virginia, but it also marks an astronomical turning point of the seasons. Fall is here. Scientifically speaking, on the equinox, the orbital plane ofContinue reading “Slow Down”
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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”
Challenging Why
When you surround yourself with the right people, conversations you need to have find you. Last Wednesday morning, I dragged Chet out of bed to run an early morning 5k on the boardwalk. It was hot. He is getting heavy. As I made my way to the start line, I dragged my feet a little.Continue reading “Challenging Why”
Finding Magic
Today I unrolled my yoga mat while Chet indulged in a nearly extinct nap. The moment of quiet was a rare treat after a freezing cold weekend kept us bundled up inside all weekend. My heart needed quiet, and my body needed a good stretch. My body is still recovering from the 100k relay. ItContinue reading “Finding Magic”
A Life Mediation
“I am calm. I am cool. I am peaceful.” Tuesday I made it to my favorite yoga class. It’s been nearly two years since I went to a class at this studio. Yin yoga is exactly what I always need in my life. It’s about learning how to sit comfortably on my edge, it’s aboutContinue reading “A Life Mediation”
Kristy Maute 