We gals have all led lives that were and are filled with giving and caring. When my husband died in 2011 after 11 years of Alzheimers, I rattled around in our big house just wondering what I was supposed to do next. It was very unsettling.
I'd been a wife, a mother, a caregiver, a caretaker, a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker... Whoops got off on a nursery rhyme tangent there! But, you get the picture.
I did not know who I was supposed to be. Some months of therapy helped. Then I started reading self-discovery books. The ones that helped the most were "The Artist's Way" and 'The Original me".
It's been quite a journey and one I would not have missed for anything! Every day, through every new door opening to me I became more aware of who I was as a person. The real me!! and I am still seeking and searching for new and exciting facets of my life.
I am ticked that all this happened so late in my life. But, there is a time and place for everything under the sun. And, this was my time.
I hope you girls will start on your own journey to becoming your authentic self. You just might be surprised at what lies deep inside of you.
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Beautiful post and beautiful you. I will follow your lead. 😉Linda T
ReplyDeleteI have r blog for a long time and always enjoyed your humour, your advice and the happy fearless way you live your life! read your blog that was at the start ! Sandra from Canada
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thank you for the advice. I plan on taking it.
ReplyDeleteLots to think about. I'll check out the books you mentioned. I retired 2 years ago and although I do love having time for hobbies I feel like I need more to do. Thanks for the post. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI added those two books to my Goodreads list. I have been struggling with the same issue - who am I now that my "job" of wife and mom is complete? My role in life has changed and I am figuring it out with not much clarity. I feel sure I will get there, eventually.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo of you taking the wheel of your life Latane. Great advice here and I thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the gentle reminder. I think I’m on my path, but then I often wander off it and get swallowed up my other people’s needs ( or demands). :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post, and yes us females are everything and nothing till we realise the one person we're not looking after is......ourself!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo of you!
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