Seeking. Striving. Thriving.

A year ago I posted these words on social media. (Timehop is my favorite app.) “I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with my whole heart.” ~Vincent Van Gogh I posted these words after spending a weekend with my Aunt Beth, a weekend spent in celebration of the memory of my AuntContinue reading “Seeking. Striving. Thriving.”

Alive

Thrive: Verb: 1. to prosper, be fortunate or successful 2. to grow or develop vigorously; flourish Today I stuck to the main trail at First Landing State Park – a trail I haven’t run in nearly a year. As I ran the familiar trail, I ran through the memories of running down the Cape Henry Trail.Continue reading “Alive”

Thriving

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou These days I find myself pinching my own arm. I start every day feeling grateful – grateful for the work I get to do every day, gratefulContinue reading “Thriving”

Off Leash

As children we found ways to protect ourselves from vulnerability, from being hurt, diminished, and disappointed. We put on armor; we used our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as weapons; and we learned how to make ourselves scarce, even to disappear. Now as adults we realize that to live with courage, purpose, and connection – to be theContinue reading “Off Leash”