Sitting here in the middle of my life, (or so I hope) and reflecting on my past, current and future. Like many, my experiences have brought me where I am today. Life has been challenging, enriching, happy, sad and a plethora of so many other things. But what am I suppose to do now?
I have an interesting variety of dynamic situations I am privileged to have in my life. 2 adult children, 1 teenager very close to leaving the nest and 2 young granddaughters. I was recently remarried and am hoping that retirement is within reach. But why do I feel that everything has been put on pause and not sure what I should really be doing right now? Now is the time in your life that you sit back and reap the benefits of your hard work, successful child raising and enjoy the little things in your life. The laughter of your beautiful granddaughters, watching your children take care of their kids and holding your husband's hand while out for an early evening walk. I do love all of that stuff, but what do I love about myself?
They say some people are never really happy. That's not true for me and I will never stop growing to be a better person, better wife or better mother. Life has it's plateaus and this is surely one of them that is hopefully short lived. I am striving to make a life that is more interesting for me and those around me.
