As my children leave the protected parameters of the bay called childhood and enter the wavier seas of adolescence, I'm starting to get seasick. Kristin Armstrong adolescencebaycall Change image and share on social
The things I write about are the things that I am passionate about, interested in, and fighting for in my life. Kristin Armstrong fightinterestlife Change image and share on social
When I forget who I am, I remind myself by finding my stride. I remember that I am strong, free, and loved, and that with God's help I can weather whatever comes. Kristin Armstrong findforgetfree Change image and share on social
I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine, and I know what it is to be broken and in need of redemption. I write about gratitude because I am thankful - for all of it. Kristin Armstrong battlebreakfail share on social
I want to be intentional about my freedom - in choosing it, honoring it, and protecting it. One of the best feelings I know is feeling truly free. Kristin Armstrong choosefeelingfelt Change image and share on social
The time I spend in the morning - praying, sipping coffee, and coming up with my list - is a ritual I relish. I have done it for so long now that I subconsciously measure whether or not the things I'm doing match with what I should be doing, what I want to be doing, and the life I want to live. Kristin Armstrong coffeecomelife share on social
We all have our ways of handling fear and managing trying; jumping in or climbing down, a direct approach or a delay, joyful or miserable, a spirit of adventure, or God help me, get this thing over with. Kristin Armstrong adventureapproachclimb share on social
Runners and yogis are alike in lots of ways, and not just because some of us need yoga to unkink what running jams. Runners and yogis are also alike because of this tortoise shell idea, this 'home' we can access inside ourselves. Kristin Armstrong accessalikehome share on social
Disappointment is a sticky one, because no one can steal contentment, joy, gratitude, or peace - we have to give it away. Kristin Armstrong contentmentdisappointmentgive Change image and share on social
Pause today and notice something you have worked hard on and recognize yourself for it. Acknowledge your effort. Kristin Armstrong acknowledgeefforthard Change image and share on social